Broomhill and Pelican Open All-Age Classics

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Updated September 28, 2005
BROOMHILL OPEN ALL-AGE CLASSIC

Broomhill, MB—The Broomhill Open All-Age Classic drew an entry of 35 for the running in Broomhill, Manitoba beginning September 18. The judges for the event were Ben Adams of Hopkinsville, KY, and David Taylor of Neola, IA.

The winner was this past season’s Purina Dog of the Year, Lester’s Absolute, owned by Rick Stallings of Alabama and handled by Colvin Davis. According to the judges the caliber of his performance completely separated him from the rest. He was a prairie dog from his race to his find on a big covey of Huns. Taking second was Short Skirt for her owner Jimmy Honea of Georgia. The fancy female was handled by Robin Gates in her big running hour. She had a dandy find on chickens where she was all class. Third was Flatwood Earl, owned by Dr. Robert Kelley from Tennessee. Robin Gates handled Earl in his hour that saw him deliver a very good ground performance. He had a good stand on chickens in a situation that would tempt any dog but he stood pat.

— Mazie E. Davis

PELICAN OPEN ALL-AGE CLASSIC

Broomhill, MB—The Pelican Open All-Age started September 16 in Broomhill, Manitoba and attracted 35 entries. The winner was Flatwood Silver, owned by Dr. Everett Crouch from Florida and handled by Robin Gates. Silver turned in a big race over the prairies with a big finish. He complemented this with a good find on chickens. Second was True Survivor for his Tennessee owners Bill and Linda Hunt and handler Colvin Davis. His race was true prairie with a reaching finish. He had a dandy find on chickens. Third was Short Skirt, owned by Jimmy Honea from Georgia and handled by Hunter Gates. Short Skirt went through the country with a fast gait and had plenty of reach, scoring on chickens early in the hour, displaying pretty style and perfect manners. She finished reaching for more country.

The judges for the All-Age Classic were Doug and Lori Steinshouer of Reno, NV.

The Pelican Open Derby had 8 entries and was judged by Tyler Creel from Georgia and Andy Martino from Alabama. The winner was In the Shadow, owned by Carl Bowman from Kentucky and handled by Robin Gates. Shadow handed in an exciting bid, was fast and reaching across the prairies and had a nice find on chickens. Braced with the winner was Quicksilver Rockstar, owned by Alabaman Rick Stallings and handled by Colvin Davis. Rockstar was just as exciting to watch; he also had bird work but his was on Huns and he handled it great. Third was Fresh Heir, owned by Dr. Tom Kennard of Jacksonville, FL, and handled by Colvin Davis. Her fancy way of going caught the eye as she scooted around the country. She had a really nice piece of work on a lone chicken in the alfalfa where she was pretty and showed good Derby manners for the work.

— Mazie Davis