A training seminar followed led by long-time Field Trialer, Hunting Test exhibitor, and judge Smokey Hiles, who showed many beginning handlers how to get started training their dogs - all of whom showed they know how to point a quail.

On Saturday, the Hunting Test began after a slight delay due to fog.  The first test of the day was the Master Hunting test with one entry.   After demonstrating her steadiness to wing and shot, her ability to retrieve a bird, and her ability to honor another dog on point,

CH. Halsey's Young Man's Fancy, UD, SH, NA, VCX (Fancy) was awarded a Master Hunter pass.  This was her fifth pass so she obtained her Master Hunter title that day.  Next, the Senior Hunter test began and there were three Senior Hunter entries.  Unfortunately, the temptations were many and although the Seniors demonstrated their strong desire to hunt, they were not able to pass this day.  Next up were the Junior Hunters.  This is always such a fun event, for the handlers, dogs, and spectators.  The entrants are usually young, enthusiastic dogs who show off their natural instincts with Irish laughter in their hearts.  You can just feel the excitement in the air as the young dogs find and point their birds.  There were 10 successful dog and handler teams this day and everyone had a great time in the field with their dogs.  Congratulations to Irish Setters Woody, Mira, Ice, Connor, Dee Dee, Glory, Dora, Monte, Rock, and Ms. Patty, who, along with their handlers, earned a Junior Hunter pass this day.

On Sunday, the Walking Field trial began with 5 dogs entered in the Amateur Walking Gun Dog stake.  Once again, the temptations were many and the Gun Dogs worked well but were not quite steady enough on their birds to qualify this day.  Next, the Amateur Walking Derby stake began with 5 entries and one dog, Casshea's Dance With Me (Haley) came away with a FIRST PLACE in the event, earning this young dog her first field trial point.  Congratulations to Haley and to Diane Butterworth, her handler!

The National Hunting Test qualifiers were:

MASTER HUNTER
There was one qualifier who also FINISHED her Master Hunter title:
Ch Halsey's Young Man's Fancy UD SH NA VCX -- now MH! Owner: Nina Johnson

SENIOR HUNTER
I reluctantly report that there were NO qualifiers in the Senior Test.

JUNIOR HUNTER
Qualifiers:

Ch Courtera's Bonfire, JH [WOODY] -- Mary Bonin

Nightn'gael's Eternal Admiration [MIRA] -- Dotti Fowler

Ch/OTCh Token's Iceman Cometh, UDX [ICE]-- Kay Bedeau

Ch Courtera's Espirit De Corps, JH [CONNOR]-- Mary Bonin

Kerenza's Celtic Melody [DEE DEE] -- Patti Normandin

Camelot's Texas Wildflower, JH [GLORY] -- Nina Johnson

Vintage Farm Seter Down Dora [DORA] -- Jean Rhodes

MyTyme's Clown Royal, JH [MONTE] -- Robert Fowler

Fancy's Diamond Solitaire, CD [ROCK] -- Nina Johnson

Ch Redridge Bonus Charms Ms Nagel JH [MS PATTY] -- Lissa Tiffany

The Walking Field Trial Results:
Amateur Walking Gun Dog stake - All placements withheld.

Amateur Walking Derby stake -

1st place - Casshea's Dance With Me [Haley] -- Diane Butterworth

2nd through 4th places - Withheld.

 Versatility Test Results:

The following dogs received Versatility Conformation passes:

MyTyme's Buccaneer, JH [MORGAN] -- Robert Fowler

MyTyme's Clown Royal, JH [MONTE] -- Dotti Fowler

Fenner's Jumpin Jack Flash [Jack] -- Bill Rhodes

Driftwood's American Beauty [Reagan] -- Denise Van Allen

There were many good times had by all - exhibitors, spectators, ISCA Board Members, committee members - but most of all - by the beautiful Irish Setters that got to run in the field and show off their talents.  Hope you can come to the next National Hunting Test and Walking Field Trial and have a great time with your dog in the field.  See you there!