CFGSPC Walking FT: Jan 24-25, 2015 -- Ocala FL

SubMariner · Post by **SubMariner** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 8:38 pm

In what will likely be our last official event of the Field Season, The CFGSPC is holding a walking Field Trial January 24-25, 2015 at Early Bird Hunting Club in Ocala, FL.

Closing is Wed Jan 22, 2015

We accept mail, faxed, & emailed entries.

Come enjoy the wonderful weather down here in FL with your dogs!

Hotpepper · Post by **Hotpepper** » Mon Dec 22, 2014 11:35 am

Looks like this could be a good one to run in.

Pepper

jjklee71 · Post by **jjklee71** » Sat Jan 03, 2015 10:26 am

So not to sound like a total newbie, but what exactly does a walking field trial consist of? My wife and I are interested in coming just to see how it works. Also are you aloud to bring your dog if it is not in the competition? Please let me know so we can make plans to hopefully attend.

Many Thanks,

Jake

SubMariner · Post by **SubMariner** » Mon Jan 05, 2015 2:29 pm

jjklee71 wrote:So not to sound like a total newbie, but what exactly does a walking field trial consist of? My wife and I are interested in coming just to see how it works. Also are you aloud to bring your dog if it is not in the competition? Please let me know so we can make plans to hopefully attend.

Many Thanks,

Jake

Jake, a field trial is a basically set up into various levels or stakes: puppy, derby, gun dog. Your dog is competing against all the others in its class for placement (4th through to 1st). There is also Amateur & Open stakes (amateur & pro level, although you don't have to be a pro to participate in open).

Puppy- 6-15 months. The little ones are out there just showing that they've got some prey drive, can find & point a bird (doesn't have to be held very long). No big thing if the puppy chases birds.
Derby - 6mo -2 yrs. They need to be steadier, respond to commands, hold a point longer. Dogs can still chase birds, but it's not encouraged.
Gun Dog - over 2 yrs. They should be steady to wing & shot. Some stakes are retrieving. They may also be required to back or honour, if the situation presents itself.

A walking field trial refers to the fact that all handling is done on foot.

You very welcome to come shmooze at the event. We'd love to see you there!

My email, etc., is on the Premium. Feel free to contact me directly.

SubMariner · Post by **SubMariner** » Thu Jan 22, 2015 1:32 pm

RUNNING ORDER!!

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CFGSPC Walking FT: Jan 24-25, 2015 -- Ocala FL

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