Moonlight Ranch-WVBDC. Feb. 2024

Moonlight Ranch-WVBDC. Feb. 2024
2024 Region 11 AFTCA Am. Shooting Dog Derby Winner. Fight's Spectre, PF. with O/H Nard Bailey. Judges L-R: Cliff Mesnard & Brad LaVerne, Jr. Special thanks to Greg Blair and Purina for their continuing sponsorship and support!

Saturday, July 8, 2023


UPCOMING TRIALS


REGION 11 2023-2024 SCHEDULE 


SEPTEMBER 30th-OCTOBER 1st 

WALNUT TREE CLASSIC

Saturday, Sept 30th (Training aids permitted)

Walking SD

WSD Derby

Puppy

Sunday, Oct. 1st (AFTCA Sanctioned Stakes)

Open WSD

Open WSSD

Horseback  Open AA

Horseback OD

Host: Oakdale Bird Dog Club
Judges: TBA

Grounds: 6 Bits Ranch, Chinese Camp, CA.

Contact: Jim Wolthuis >> (916) 715-2526 or Jcwolthuis@att.net


NOVEMBER 10th - NOVEMBER 12th

Brock & Wells SD>> 15 dogs

1st: Battle Born Bette, ESF. O/H Tom Griffin.

2nd: Windjammer's Gem, GSPF. O/H Terry Zygalinski 

3rd: Augustus Elwood Beadle, EPM. O/H Corey Beadle

Judges: Sean Kelly, Loomis, CA & Jarry Walton, Reno, NV

Open Derby>>14 dogs

1st: Booneville Rose, EPF. O/H Marc Cuneo.

2nd: IB Diamond, EPF. O/H Marc Cuneo.

3rd: Kelly's IB Purdy, EPM. O/H Sean Kelly.

Judges: Tom Griffin, Esparto, CA. & Jim Rose, Clayton, CA

REGION 11 AMATEUR AA CHAMPIONSHIP (1 hour) 14 dogs

CH: Kelly's Rebel Louie, EPM. O/H Sean Kelly.

RU CH: Rocking J's Amy, EPF. O/H Jarry Walton

Judges: John Keel, Fresno, CA & Jim Wolthuis, Sacramento, CA

REGION 11 AMATEUR AA DERBY (30 Min.) 8 Dogs

1st: Booneville Rose, EPF. O/H Marc Cuneo.

2nd: Kelly's IB Purdy, EPM. O/H Sean Kelly.

3rd: Rocking J's Billy, EPM. O/H Jarry Walton.

Judges: Jim Rose, Clayton, CA & Sheldon Twer, Oakdale, CA

Grounds: Ichord's Hornitos Ranch, Hornitos, CA.

Hosts: Oakdale BDC, Northern California BDC, & Region 11 Officers

Contacts: Jim Wolthuis >> (916) 715-2526 or Jcwolthuis@att.net

                 Sean Kelly >> (916-) 871-5767 or skexcavating@gmail.com


HAVE A BLESSED THANKSGIVING AND MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!


JANUARY 2024 HAPPY NEW YEAR


JANUARY 8th to Completion

California Bird Dog SD Championship>>22 dogs

CH: Live Action's Capt. Gus McRae, GSPM. O/Ben Spinks, H/Brian Gingrich.

RUCH: Battle Born Bette,  ESF. O/H Tom Griffin.

Wally Wallace Derby>>9 dogs

1st: GRB's Gestapo, GSPM. O/H Cliff Mesnard.

2nd: Good Time's Triple Threat, GSPM. O/ Matt Blockovich, H/Brian Gingrich.

3rd: Cactus Patch's White Widow, EPF. O/H Brian Gingrich.

Arizona Open Shooting Dog Championship

Hosts: Antelope Valley BDC & Arizona BDC

Judges: TBA

Grounds: California City, CA.

Contacts: Bruce Hale >> (951) 712-4517 Antelope Valley BDC or lisap5358@aol.com

                Terry Erickson >> (562) 208-2334 or seejohnnyrun@yahoo.com

                  John Beauchamp >> (480) 235-1570 Arizona BDC or Johnbeaucha@gmail.com


JANUARY 13th &14th

REGION 11 AM. SD CHAMPIONSHIP (1 hour)10 dogs

CH: Twer's Amazing Grace, EPF. O/H Jim Wolthuis.

RUCH: Battle Born Bette,  ESF. O/H Tom Griffin.

National SD Qualifier and Natl Invitational Points

Judges: Jarry Walton, Reno, NV. & Sean Kelly, Auburn, CA.

REGION 11 AM. SD DERBY (30 min.) **MOVED TO FEB.18th

Judges: Gina Bosio, Modesto, CA. & Don Pool, Madera, CA.

Hosts: Region 11 Officers & West Valley BDC

Grounds: Stinson's Moonlight Ranch, Valley Springs CA.

Contact: Jan Corbitt >> (209) 613-5327 or Corbittjanice@gmail.com


FEBRUARY 16th, 17, & 18th

73rd Pete Cunningham Puppy Classic(30 min)

George Haney AA (30 min) 8 dogs

1st: Brock Force, EPM. O/H Sheldon Twer.

2nd: Tian Butterbean, EPM. O/H Cliff Mesnard.

3rd: GRB'S Gestapo, GSPM. O/H Cliff Mesnard.

Judges: Gina Bosio, Modesto, CA. & Don Pool, Madera, CA.

Dr. Hal Meyer Amateur SD (30 min) 12 dogs

1st: GRB's Mercy, Mercy Me, GSPF. O/H Gina Bosio.

2nd: Twer's Amazing Grace, EPF. O/H Jim Wolthuis.

3rd: Lindley's Maverick, EPM. O/H Tom Griffin.

Judges: Sheldon Twer, Oakdale, CA. & Jim Rose, Clayton, CA.

Paul Rose Open SD Derby (30 min) 6 dogs

1st: Sleepless Force, EPM. O/H Sheldon Twer

2nd: Charro, EPM. O/H Sal Vasquez

3rd: Nick, EPM. O/H Sheldon Twer.

Judges: Gina Bosio, Modesto, CA. & Tom Griffin, Esparto, CA.

REGION 11 AM. SD DERBY (30 min.) 2 dogs

1st: Fight's Spectre, EPF. O/H Nard Bailey.

Judges: Cliff Mesnard, Modesto, CA. & Brad LaVerne, Jr., Sacramento, CA.

Hosts: West Valley BDC

Grounds: Stinson's Moonlight Ranch, Valley Springs CA.

Contact: Jan Corbitt >> (209) 613-5327 or Corbittjanice@gmail.com


APRIL 4th to Completion (Follows the Cascade Trial)

CAN-AM Shooting Dog Classic

National SD Qualifier and Natl Invitational Points

Host: Setter Springs BDC

Judges: TBA

Grounds: Prairie Winds Ranch, Payette, ID.

Contact: Bill Owen >> (805) 886-7339 or billowen@cox.net


APRIL 12th to Completion

Danny Pritchard Memorial Derby

Mike Geenan AA Memorial Derby

California Open Championship

California Shooting Dog Championship

California Chukar Championship

Host: Oakdale BDC 

Judges: TBA

Grounds: Ichord's Hornitos Ranch, Hornitos, CA.

Contact: Jim Wolthuis >> (916) 715-2526 or Jcwolthuis@att.net


APRIL 20th to Completion

NATIONAL AMATEUR CHUKAR SD CHAMPIONSHIP**

**All entries For NAT AM CHUKAR to AFTCA Secretary Piper Huffman**

Office phone/fax: 662-223-0126
Cell: 662-471-1700 
Email: phaftca@gmail.com

BABDC STAKES

Pacific Coast Derby Championship

Western Open SD Championship

Western Open All Age Championship

California Quail Championship

Judges: TBA

Host: Bay Area BDC

Grounds: Red Rock, NV.

Contact: Jared Tappero >> (530) 927-8164 or Jarry Walton >> (775) 846-0834


AFTCA AMATEUR HANDLER AWARDS

Region 11 members Jim Rose and Don Pool tied with 33 points each.  Both will receive an award from the AFTCA. Congratulations!


AFTCA Region 11 2022-2023 Awards

 All Age Dog of the Year  

 Kelly's IB Butler O/H Sean Kelly

 All Age Derby of the Year 

 Far West Bye Bye Benjamin O/H Mike Wilkin

 Shooting Dog of the Year

 Aunt Troji's Dirty Nike O/H Larry Metter

 Shooting Dog Derby of the Year

Horizon's Sage O/H Terry Erickson

 Sports Person of the Year

Jim Wolthuis

2023-2024 OFFICERS:

President: Jim Wolthuis

Vice President: Terry Erickson

Secretary/Treasurer: Jan Corbitt

Trustee: Jarry Walton

Saturday, July 9, 2022


ATTENTION

2023-2024 REGION 11 ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE HELD ON JULY 8TH AT 10:00 AM.

LOCATION: VELVET GRILL & CREAMERY AT 400 4th ST. #100, GALT, CA 95632 


PER PIPER HUFFMAN:

THE ANNUAL AFTCA CLUB DUES AND INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP ARE DUE BY JUNE 30, 2023 FOR THE 2023-2024 FIELD TRIAL SEASON. 

CLUB DUES ARE $100.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP IS $50.THIS YEAR.


REGION 11 2022-2023 FIELD TRIAL SCHEDULE

SEPTEMBER 17 & 18

WALNUT TREE CLASSIC

SATURDAY: (Training aids permitted)
Walnut Championship
Walking SD Derby
Puppy (Youth Handlers)

SUNDAY: (AFTCA Sanctioned Stakes)

Open Walking SD

Open Walking SD Derby-- 6 Starters

1st: Void

2nd: Gotta Some Louie, EPM. O/Sheldon Twer. H/Jim Wolthuis.

3rd: Void

Horseback Open All Age--6 Starters

1st: Brock Force, EPM. O/Barbara Twer. H/Jim Wolthuis.

2nd: Smak's Redrum Mile, EPM. O/H Jim Wolthuis.

3rd: Twer's Amazin' Grace, EPF. O/H Jim Wolthuis.

Host: Oakdale Bird Dog Club
Judges: TBA

Grounds: Chinese Camp, CA.

Contact: Jim Wolthuis >> (916) 715-2526 or Jcwolthuis@att.net

 

NOVEMBER 18, 19, & 20

West Coast SD Championship-- 10 Starters

CH: Skydancer Gold Rush, ESM. O/H Tom Griffin.

RU: Horizon's Bea, ESF. O/H Terry Erickson.

Host: San Joaquin Valley English Setter Club

Contact: Tom Griffin>> (831) 840-4201

California Chukar Championship--8 Starters

CH: Rocking J's Amy, O/H Jarry Walton

RU: Far West Builder's Ace, O/H Mike Wilkin

Mike Geenan AA Memorial Derby--10 Starters

1st: Farwest Byebye Benjamins, EPM. O/H Mike Wilkin

2nd: Gotta Some Louie, EPM. O/H Sheldon Twer.

3rd: Twer's Amazin' Grace, EPF. O/H Jim Wolthuis.

Host: Oakdale BDC & San Joaquin Valley English Setter Club

Judges: TBA

Grounds: Ichord's Hornitos Ranch, Hornitos, CA.

Contact: Jim Wolthuis >> (916) 715-2526 or Jcwolthuis@att.net

 

WISHING EVERYONE A BLESSED THANKSGIVING WITH MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR!!

 

DECEMBER  3 & 4 (Draws Friday, December 2nd) POSTPONED DUE TO WINTER STORM

MOVED TO MARCH 25TH AND 26TH

Kelly's Rebel Maggie Open SD Classic

REGION 11 AMATEUR ALL AGE DERBY

Open Derby

Host: Nevada BDC 

Judges: TBA

Grounds: Red Rock, NV.

Contact: Mike Wilkin >> (775) 287-9331

 

WISHING EVERYONE A VERY BLESSED MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!


JANUARY  7 & 8 (Draws Friday January 6th) POSTPONED UNTIL FEB 18TH & 19TH!!!

REGION 11 AM. SHOOTING DOG CHAMPIONSHIP (1 hour)

Judges: 

REGION 11 AM. SHOOTING DOG DERBY (30 min.)

Judges: 

Hosts: Region 11 Officers & West Valley BDC

Grounds: Stinson's Moonlight Ranch, Valley Springs CA.

Contact: Jan Corbitt >> (209) 613-5327 or Corbittjanice@gmail.com

 

JANUARY  9th thru Completion (Draws Sunday, January 8th).

California Bird Dog Championship-8 starters

CH: Horizon's Americus, ESF. O/H Terry Erickson

RUCH: Abe, ESM. O/H Tom Griffin

Wally Wallace Derby-4 starters

1st: Battle Born Bette, ESF. O/H Tom Griffin

2nd: Fast Forward Lemon Aide, EPF. O/H Chris Bibby

Arizona Open Shooting Dog Championship--18 Starters

CH: Aunt Troji's Dirty Nike, GSPF. O/H Larry Metter.

RU: Tucalota's Rebel Rush, EPM. O/H Ed Mayhew.

Bill West AA Derby

Hosts: Antelope Valley BDC & Arizona BDC

Judges: TBA

Grounds: California City, CA.

Contacts: Bruce Hale >> (951) 712-4517 Antelope Valley BDC or lisap5358@aol.com

                  John Beauchamp >> (480) 235-1570 Arizona BDC or Johnbeaucha@gmail.com

 

FEBRUARY 17, 18, &19 (Draws Thursday, February 16th)

72nd Pete Cunningham Puppy Classic(30 min)-6 Starters

1st: GRB'S GESTAPO, GSPM. O/H CLIFF MESNARD

2nd: GRB'S THE DIRTIEST DEED, GSPM, O/H GINA BOSIO

3rd: GRB'S TNT, GSPF. O/H GINA BOSIO

JUDGES: Tom Griffin, Esparto, CA. & Terry Erickson, Laguna Hills, CA.

Dr. Hal Meyer Amateur SD (30 min) 11 Starters

1st: P'N D'S SPOT ON, EPM. O/H JIM ROSE

2nd: DCR'S MO MONEY, GSPM. O/H DON POOL

3rd: MDV'S SHADOW KNOWS RUSH, GSPM. O/H DON POOL

JUDGES: Gina Bosio, Modesto, CA. & Cliff Mesnard, Modesto, CA.

Paul Rose Open SD Derby (30 min) 6 Starters

1st: GRB'S ONE FINAL DIRTY DEED, GSPF. O/H GINA BOSIO.

2nd: HORIZON'S SAGE, ESF. O/H TERRY ERICKSON.

3rd: GRB'S THE DIRTIEST DEED, GSPM. O/H GINA BOSIO.

JUDGES: Mike Wilkin, Reno, NV. & Tom Griffin, Esparto, CA.

Region Stakes will draw on Friday Feb. 17th at 6:30 pm

REGION 11 AM. SD CHAMPIONSHIP (1 hour) 11 Starters

CH: TIAN BUTTERBEAN, EPM. O/H CLIFF MESNARD.

RU: COPPER JIM'S LITTLE BUD, EPM. O/H MARC CUNEO.

JUDGES: Mike Wilkin, Reno, NV. & Jarry Walton, Reno, NV.

REGION 11 AM. SD DERBY (30 min.) 5 Starters

1st: GRB'S THE DIRTIEST DEED, GSPM. O/H GINA BOSIO.

2nd: HORIZON'S SAGE, ESF. O/H TERRY ERICKSON.

JUDGES: Mike Wilkin, Reno, NV. & Jarry Walton, Reno, NV.

Hosts: West Valley BDC and Region 11 Officers

Grounds: Stinson's Moonlight Ranch, Valley Springs CA.

Contact: Jan Corbitt >> (209) 613-5327 or Corbittjanice@gmail.com

 

MARCH 2, 3, 4, & 5 (Draws Wednesday, March 1st) POSTPONED UNTIL APRIL 8TH-DRAWS ON APRIL 7TH

California Open Championship--12 Starters

CH: Kelly's Rebel Louie, EPM. O/H Sean Kelly.

RU: Booneville Explorer, EPM. O/Marc Cuneo. H/Sean Kelly.

Danny Pritchard Memorial Derby--8 Starters

1st: Kelly's I. B. Ruby, EPF. O/H Sean Kelly.

2nd: I. B. Diamond, EPF. O/Marc Cuneo. H/Sean Kelly.

3rd: Far West Apollo, EPM. O/H Mike Wilkin.

REGION 11 AM. ALL AGE CHAMPIONSHIP--11 Starters

CH: Kelly's Rebel Louie, EPM. O/H Sean Kelly.

RU: Kelly's I. B. Butler, EPM. O/H Sean Kelly.

California Shooting Dog Championship

Host: Oakdale BDC

Judges: TBA

Grounds: Ichord's Hornitos Ranch, Hornitos, CA.

Contact: Jim Wolthuis >> (916) 715-2526 or Jcwolthuis@att.net


MARCH 25 & 26 (Draws Friday, March 24th) CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Kelly's Rebel Maggie Open SD Classic

REGION 11 AMATEUR ALL AGE DERBY

Open Derby

Host: Nevada BDC 

Judges: TBA

Grounds: Red Rock, NV.

Contact: Mike Wilkin >> (775) 287-9331 or 12wilkin@gmail.com


MARCH 31ST

Cascade OAA Championship

Host: Cascade FTC

Judges: TBA

Grounds: Prairie Wind Ranch, Payette, Idaho

Contact: Alex Mauck (530) 320-2847 or alex.mauck@gmail.com

 

CAN-AM Shooting Dog Classic

National SD Qualifier and Natl Invitational Points

Host: Setter Springs BDC

Judges: TBA

Contact: Bill Owen >> (805) 886-7339 or billowen@cox.net

 

APRIL 15th To Conclusion (Draws Friday, April 14th)

 

NATIONAL AMATEUR CHUKAR CHAMPIONSHIP (1 Hour) 28 Starters

CH: ROCKIN J'S AMY. EPF. O/H JARRY WALTON

RU: BOONEVILLE BULLET, EPM. O/H MARC CUNEO

Judges: TBA

Hosts: AFTCA & Bay Area BDC

Pacific Coast Derby Championship--16 Starters

CH: Ramblin Rivers Unplugged, EPF. O/ Bill Stapleton H/ Brian Gingrich.

RU: Haney's Silver Dollar, EPM. O/H Chris Cagle.

Western Open SD Championship--17 Starters

CH: Ramblin Rivers Natural, EPM. O/ Bill Stapleton H/ Brian Gingrich.

RU: Perkins Sawyers Warrior, EPM. O/H Chris Perkins.

Western Open All Age Championship--34 Starters

CH: Kelly's IB Butler, EPM. O/H Sean Kelly.

RU: BMBs Free Ride, GSPM. O/H Brandon Blum.

California Quail Championship 33 Starters

CH: Touch's Fire Away, EPM. O/ Dr. Gary Adams. H/ Randy Anderson.

RU: Touch's Cocaine Blues, EPM. O/ Matt Griffith  H/ Randy Anderson.

Judges: TBA

Host: Bay Area BDC

Grounds: Red Rock, NV.

Contact: Jared Tappero >> (530) 927-8164 or Jarry Walton >> (775) 846-0834

 

AFTCA Region 11 2022 Awards

 All Age Dog of the Year  

 Far West Builder’s Ace O/H Mike Wilkin

 All Age Derby of the Year 

 Hale’s Honey Badger O/H Bruce Hale

 Shooting Dog of the Year

 Maybelline O/H Tom Griffin

 Shooting Dog Derby of the Year

 GRBs Dirty White Boy O/H Gina Bosio

 Sports Person of the Year

Tom Griffin

2022-2023 OFFICERS:

President: Mike Wilkin

Vice President: Terry Erickson

Secretary/Treasurer: Jan Corbitt

Trustee: Jarry Walton

Region 11 2022-2023 Schedule to follow