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Amateur callbacks to the 4th.

Nine dogs back. I know I am right about handlers. May be off on Bill Schrader's two dogs.

Biesemeier - Kizzy
Bickley - Skeeter
Caire - Tia
Clow - Riot...

I think that the horse was plenty capable, but the jockey didn't settle in and let her out of the gate a titch too soon. But, you'll get to work on that today.

Bill,

After all these years on RTF, you didn't think Mike was a "monster" already?

​Ted

Broke out my RTF hat at the Rocky Mountain Retriever Club Field Trial!

Let's hope it works its magic for Slew in the Amateur and King in the Derby!

Thanks again.

I am surprised that Mike is being so quiet. Ask him what he and Flinch did this afternoon.

Ted

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Ted

I would put it differently. Given the quality of today's dog in the AA stakes, it is rare that a dog that handles - with or without a pop - will be carried into the next series. There are too many...

It's a handle. I have seen handlers move in one direction or another, pretending to be looking for their dog. I make a note in my book. If asked, I will tell the handler that I viewed their...

We had four first time handlers in the derby this past weekend.
Two of them placed. One finished. All of them are hooked.

It was nice to see.

Small comment about changes in a test.

Early on, wind and light favored dogs. As day progressed, wind, light, and drag back favored judges.

By the end of test, out of 44 starters - 17 dogs...

I think that the good old days were not are as good as we may think. I think that the bad current days are not as bad as we may think. I think it is possible to be civil and disagree. But, that's...

When I first went duck hunting, I would drive over to my buddy's house, and we would load up our dogs and gear in his truck. Then it was off to our leased property. There were some Rail Road tracks...

And I have the 6th littermate, who blew two cruciates before he turned 6 months. Oh, well. He is a great dog.

I heard that Robbie Bickley took 1st in the Am with Skeeter, 3rd with Mannie. Sorry, don't know anything more

Ted

Arleen

First, I was not aware that my disagreement with your opinions meant that your opinions were not "welcome."

Second, if I were seeking to ensure that my "chosen dog or handler" won, the...

My experience is far different than yours. I am not there, so cannot discuss details of test. But I trust Ed, Sylvia, and Robbie Bickley and all believe test was tough - and sound. Moreover, both...

I wasn't there, so I do not mean to be critical.

When I judge, if I think - even for an instant - that there is an issue about the bird being a "no bird" - I call it. And I do so without...

Jennifer

I am delighted that you had a great time. I agree with Howard, the thing that keeps me coming back is seeing the incremental improvements in my dogs and myself. Focus on the journey and...

My sentiments exactly. Chris had a great time and learned a lot. Good for him. Good for the sport. Chris apprenticed with Andy Whiteley and me last Spring at River King. He had good dog sense,...

No cue here - unless I am in trouble.

​Very impressive. I am jealous.

He edited photo. Only had 2 stations in original

ABC drill typically has 4-5 gunners in the field. The idea is to throw singles and teach your dog to be comfortable running tight to guns, under the arc of previous marks, etc. So, no, I don't...

Me three

Ted

Many many moons ago, I ran a derby with Freeridin Wowie Zowie at Topeka. Third series was very hard water double. Zowie crushed it. Dog after dog handled on the memory bird. As the last dog was...