2014 Tallapoosa Field Trial Club
The Tallapoosa Field Trial Club held its second field trial of the season on Jan. 4, 2014 at the home of Marty and Linda Robinson in Carrollton, GA. We had cool temperatures for this running with the low in the morning around 24 and the high in the mid 40’s. Given the weather, we had a moderate turnout and wish to thank all the participants and spectators who came out in support of the trial. We would like to greatly thank our NBHA national sponsors; Purina Pro-Plan, Garmin, Gun Dog Supply and Christie Enterprises for their continued support of the NBHA organization. We had two very experienced Gentlemen judging this trial in Bruce Mercer of Jonesboro, GA and Tom Conn of Dallas, GA. Both Bruce and Tom have been very generous through the years with their time in helping us keep out trials run fairly and with the utmost integrity. Both judges were very attentive to each dog in competition and the winners were justly awarded. Many thanks to the folks who “make it happen”. Danny Robinson kept the courses seeded with quail and was also responsible for the firewood that was used to knock of the chill when there was time to gather around the fire barrel. Stanley McCain was on hand to take care of Treasury duties and kept the dog wagon running all day. Stanley was a welcome sight on several occasions when some of the nice derbies went deep at pick up and took handlers quite a ways from headquarters. Randy Robinson came over from Stockbridge, GA and he drove the tractor pulling the gallery wagon. On hand to serve up lunch were Whitney (Robinson) Berry, Melissa McCain and Jackie Robinson. Melissa prepared a big pot of Chili which was an incredible hit on such a “wintry” day.
Oscar Whitt, Pro – trainer from Attalla, AL brought a strong string of dogs and we always appreciate Oscar’s support of our trial. Pat Awalt, who is always one of our staunchest supporters, provided much needed heat for the barn we used as headquarters. As you have read, it was a team event and all are greatly appreciated.
The grounds, although frozen, were in almost perfect shape for the trial. The winter frost had done its job and there were ample “birdy” objectives for all the dogs to show their intelligence as they went about searching for game. Large fields allowed each dog to show range and there were just enough “tight spots” where a dog needed to handle. The Judges got a very good look at each dog in the trial. As always we feel honored and extremely blessed to enjoy the creation of the great outdoors birddogs and the “Prince” of the game birds called the Bobwhite quail. Until next time we wish each and every one a successful trial season. Please come join us in the future if you can. We would love to have you.
