Tag: Jamie Daniels

The third annual Masters Youth Field Trial, held Saturday, March 14, on the beautiful grounds of Nilo Plantation in Albany, Georgia, was again a tremendous success. Drawing 14 braces, 28 dogs were run by 14 different youth handlers. An 8:00 am start allowed  for as much of the stake as possible to run before the afternoon heat set in. Nilo Plantation could not have been more picturesque, with sunlight filtering through the morning fog. No […]

Maria Bassham, Reporter The second annual Masters Youth Field Trial was held on the glorious grounds of Nilo Plantation on March 15th, 2025. A total of 19 dogs with their 13 youth handlers were entered to run that beautiful Saturday morning in Albany, Georgia. Some of these young trialers experienced their first ever trial with tons of help and support from family, friends, and everyone in the gallery. Birds were in abundance that day making […]

Southern Field Trial Club presents the newly named Masters Youth Trial —  a continuous course youth horseback field trial on the beautiful grounds of Nilo Plantation on Saturday, March 15, 2025. Starts at 8:30 am. 20 minute stakes judged on Gun Dog Standards for handlers 17 and younger. 3 placements, Dixie Trace FTA Youth Points Trial. Judges: Claudia McNamee, Jamie Daniels. Entry fees paid compliments of Southern FTC. Entries to Polly Moore: 229-873-2436. Drawing: Thursday, […]

The 2nd annual Tommy Traylor Memorial Youth Trial was held November 12, 2022 on the beautiful grounds of Conecuh Station. Eight 20-minute braces consisting of 9 youth handlers, (3 of which were in the 12 and under Alabama Junior Division) and 16 bird dogs (1 Setter, 2 German Shorthairs, & 13 Pointers) ran that Saturday.  In attendance for this memorial trial was Tommy Traylor’s wife, Kay Traylor;  brother, Toby (Uncle Doc) Traylor;  daughters Melissa Lewis and […]

Many many thanks to the professional trainer/handlers who conducted our Youth Handlers Seminar on June 11th at the beautiful Shadow Oak Plantation. Judd Carlton Judd grew up bird hunting with his grandfather in South Georgia. He began training as a professional in 1999 and was managing a quail plantation by the age of 25. He was introduced to field trials by Lee Phillips and Ron Deal and worked under Billy Wayne Morton and Fred Dileo. […]

Tip #22: “When handling, never be distracted and take your mind off your dog, not even for a few seconds… your dog knows if you are distracted. Unexpected things can happen if your mind is not on your dog. Stay Alert!” — Mike Husenits Tip #23: “Try and gain a little training in each workout. Have a mental image of what you want your dog to look like as a finished contender. Slow progress is much […]