April 27-28 - N Minnesota - Judges Lynn Miller and Mark Hairfield
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OPEN Stake  46  Entered, 43 Starters, 35 to the 2nd and 12 to the 3rd
1st   Bridgewater's Minnesota T  "Sota" Sire:  Brackenbuster Chopper	O:  Jayne Reinhart & Tracie Wilson  H:  Morgan Haglin Dam:  AFC Sand Creek's Zydecoe Zoe
2nd  Doorcreek Wannabee  "Wannabee" Sire:  FC AFC Doorcreek Jake	O/H:  Chuck Nelson Dam:  Beaueaux's Foxy Vixen
3rd  Cheweky Chimrod  "Archie" Sire:   Finno Whirlwind of Cheweky	O:  Kate & Peter Renwick  H:  Dan Langhans  Dam:  Cheweky Bulbasaur
4th  AFC CFC FC Crosswind's Jake Bently  "Jake" Sire:  FC AFC Crosswind's King Kong	O:  Paul & Juli-Ann Hanscom  H:  Paul Hanscom Dam:  FC Amelda of Green Island
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AMATEUR Stake 54 Entered, 51 Starters, 41 to the 2nd and 14 to the third
1st   AFC Royal's Smarty  "Smarty" Sire:  Loyal's Magic Merlin	O/H:  Lea Ames Dam:  Dansmirth's Precious Krystal
2nd  Beggarbush Clipper  "Clipper" Sire:  EFC Cheweky Wolf	O/H:  Bill Willett Dam:  EFC Steadroc Setlands of Beggarbush
3rd  FC CFC Cedar Boughs Slipshot  "Slip" Sire:  FC CFC Robinsmoor Frolic	O/H: Bill Willett Dam:  FC AFC Hearthrock Blaze
4th  FC CFC Grandview's Iving W  "Irving" Sire:  FC AFC Grandview's Max-A-Million	O:  Steve and Phyllis Beyer H:  Steve Beyer Dam:  Damrie Scotia's Braveheart
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PUPPY Stake 17 Entered 16 Starters  -  Judges Steve Beyer and Pete Rainey
1st   Lighthouse Finn  ""Finn" Sire:  NFC FC Lighthouse Reverence	O:  Sue Myers  H:  Jason Givens Dam:  FC CFC Lighthouse Drive Me To Drink
2nd  Dansmirth's Jerebere "Jere" Sire:  CNFTC FC AFC Parker Sir Roberts	O:  Dennis Santini  H:  Dan Langhans Dam:  Dansmirth's Lexus
3rd  Pine Shadow ZT Zell  "Zell" Sire:  Dansmirth's Tomahawk	O:  Teri Mayer  H:  Joan Peterson Dam:  Pine Shadows Rising Sun-Zia
4th  Pines Shadows Ellie  "Ellie" Sire:  Magnus Merlini	O:  Brude Eide  H:  Joan Peterson Dam:  Denalisunflos September
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April 21, 22 - Minnesota - Judges Skip Smith and Gregg Stans
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OPEN Stake 35 Entered,  Starters
1st   Pine Ridge Lucy  "Lucy" Sire:  FC Ocean Stripe	O:  Greg Meier  H:  Dan Langhans Dam:  FC Pine Ridge Macy
2nd  Melchris Rapid Transit  "Bart" Sire:  FC Smythwicks Slick Willy	O:  Marti Nickoli & Linda Fong Dam:  FC Melchris Amazing Grace
3rd  AFC Door Creek Winnie The Pooch  "Winnie" Sire:  FC AFC Gamefinder's Gunner	O/H:  Todd Sackmann Dam:  FC Door Creek Trick or Treat
4th Doorcreek Rader  "Rader" Sire:  Redmanns Bridgewaer Sunrise	O:  Jeff Kruger  H:  Bill Boeckman Dam:  FC Doorcreek Trick or Treat
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AMATEUR Stake 46 Entered, Starters
1st  Suthron Glen's Sparky "Sparky" NEW AFC pending water!! AFC Strong's Jock of Suthron Glen	O/H:  Kevin Rutherford Dam:  AFC Strong's Lass of Suthron Glen
2nd  Hurricane's Buddy  "Buddy" Sire:  Brackenbuster Chopper	O/H:  Greg Duren Dam:  AFC Sand Creek's Zydeco Zoe
3rd  Melchris Firefly  "Fire" Sire:  FC Smthwicks Slick Willy	O/H:  Mary Stibbe Dam:  FC Melchris Amazing Grace
4th  Treba's Little Mac  "Mac" Sire:  FC CFC Soph-Aiders Pergamum	O:  Erik & Mary Treba  H:  Erik Treba Dam:  Mazi Mania of Door Creek
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PUPPY Stake 16 Entered, Starters  -  Judges Todd Sackman and Pete Rainey
1st   Pine Shadows ZT Zell Sire:  Dansmirth's Tomahawk	O:  Mark Haglin  H:  Mark or Morgan Haglin Dam:  Pine Shadows Rising Sun Zia
2nd   Greenbriar Frozen Asset  "Zena" Sire:  NFC AFC Greenbriar Raider	O/H:  Jolene O'Brion Dam:  FC AFC Malverndale Lane
3rd  Pine Shadows Wallace II  "Wallace" Sire:  Dansmirth's Tomahawk	O:  Ryan & Jennifer Lamberg Dam:  Pine Shadows Rising Sun Zia
4th  Rock River's Gemutlichkeit  "Otto" Sire:  FC Ocean Stripe	O:  Lisa & Bob Schmeling  H:  Lisa Schmeling Dam:  Rock Rivers Hopping Holly
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NOTES:   Hot (mid 70's- 80), dry, dusty and windy.  Knee high brome grass with mid-thigh high prairie grasses.	Thank you Kevin Rutherford!

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April 14, 15 - Minnesota Heartland - Judges Tim Lindsey and Don Bramwell
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OPEN Stake 53 Entries, 47 Starters, 42 to the 2nd and 12 to the 3rd
1st   Birchbluff Capricorn  "Caper" Sire:  FC FTCH CFC Robinsmoor Frolic	O:  George & Arlene Reichert  H:  George Reichert Dam:  NAFC AFC Triple Ridge's Best Bet
2nd  FC Ocean Stripe  "Roger" Sire:  Gancarw Chadwick	O:  Kathleen & Peter Renwick  H:  Dan Langhans Dam:  Follybreeze Linnet
3rd  Pine Ridge Lucy  "Lucy" Sire:  FC Ocean Stripe	O: Greg Meier  H:  Dan Langhans Dam:  FC Pine Ridge Macy
4th  All Hail's Breaking Loose  "Hailey" Sire:  FC Witewaters West Coast Kidd	O:  Steve & Frances Bender  H:  Dick Vermazen Dam:  FC Shannons Wild Irish Rose
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AMATEUR Stake 56 Entries, 55 Starters, 44 to the 2nd and 13 to the 3rd
1st   Rosebay Breeze  "Trixie" Sire:  EFC Clarburgh Art	O/H:  Bill Willet Dam:  EFC Rytex Riffs
2nd   Marshwings Norm of the North Sire:  Bushbusters Friar Tuck	O/H:  Jeff Johanns Dam:  Expressway's Livin' La Vida Loca
3rd  Doorcreek Wannabee  "Wannabee" Sire:  FC AFC Doorcreek Jake	O/H:  Chuck Nelson Dam:  Beabeaux Foxy Vixen
4th  Suthron Glen's Ana  "Ana" Sire:  AFC STrong's Jock of Suthron Glen	O/H:  Charlie Casey Dam:  AFC Strong's Lass of Suthron Glen
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PUPPY Stake 19 Entries 19 Starters  -  Judges Mike Petrich and Chuck Nelson
1st   Harvest Moon's Sweet Surprise  "Ellie" Sire:  Redmanns Bridgewater Sunrise	O:  Randy & Mary Manore  H:  Randy Manore Dam:  NAFC FC AFC Sand Cree's Annies Abbey
2nd   Pine Shadows ZT Zell  "Zell" Sire:  Dansmirth's Tomahawk	O/H:  Mark Haglin Dam:  Pine Shadows Rising Sun-Zia
3rd  Dansmirth's Jerebere  "Jere" Sire:  CNFTC FC AFC Parker Sir Roberts	O:  Marie Langhans  H:  Dan Langhans Dam:  Dansmirth's Lexus
4th  Lighthouse Finn  "Finn" Sire:  NFC FC Lighthouse Reverance	O:  Sue Meyers & Bob Biedermann Dam:  FC CFC Lighthouse Dirve Me To Drink
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NOTES:   We were fortunate to have pleasant weather (30's to 60's and sunny), good scenting, good birds and lots of good help. Thank you to all who helped!!!   Mary Kemper and Kevin Rutherford	Thank you!

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March 31, April 1 - St Croix Valley - Judges Jim Keller and Kevin Dresow
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OPEN Stake  50 Entries  49 Starters
1st   FC AFC CFC Denalisunflos Blanca Pero  "Peaches" Sire:  Denalisunflos Rio	O/H:  Pete Rainey Dam:  Denalisunflos September
2nd  AFC Chief of Far Oaks  "Chief" Sire:  NFC FC AFC Eagle Brae's Good Sport	O:  Emil & Deb Salmons  H:  Ken Willis Dam:  AFC South Hamlin Abagail
3rd  FC AFC CFC Sir Jumping Jack Slack  "Slacker" Sire:  CNFC FC Parker Sir Roberts	O:  Lynn & Ross Christen  H:  Jason Givens Dam:  CFC Winterwind's Diamond Lilli
4th  MarshWings Norm of The North  "Norm" Sire:  Bush Buster's Friar Tuck	O:  Jeff Johanns  H:  Morgan Haglin Dam:  Expressway's Livin La ViDa Loca
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AMATEUR Stake 47 Entries  43 Starters
1st   Suthron Glen's Sparky  "Sparky" AFC Strong's Jock of Suthron Glen	O/H:  Kevin Rutherford Dam:  AFC Strong's Lass of Suthron Glen
2nd  Rush Lakes Bank Shot  "Brett" Sire:  FC CFC Robinsmoor Frolic	O/H:  Pat Hempel Dam:  NAFC Triple Ridge's Best Bet
3rd   FC Whisky River's Brandy  "Brandy" Sire:  Wild Wing's Fly-By-Night	O/H:  Todd Stelzer Dam:  Sunrise Sophie
4th  Fallen Birch's Jumpin J Flash  "Jade" Sire:  Courtman Laser	O:  Mike and Diana Petrich  H:  Mike Petrich Dam:  Fleetwood Makia Fallen Birch
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PUPPY Stake 18 Entries  18 Starters  -  Judges Keith Ruby and Jeff Johanns
1st   Melchris Back in Black  "Desiree" Sire:  FC Expressways My Buddy Luke	O:  Ralph Rusco  H:  Ken Willis Dam:  Her Lady Galadriel
2nd   Lighthouse Finn  "Finn" Sire:  NFC FC Lighthouse Reverece	O:  Sue Myers & Bob Biedermann Dam:  FC CFC Lighthouse Dirve Me To Drink
3rd   Phinneous Fox  "Phinn" Sire:  FC Expressways My Buddy Luke	O/H:  Craig Fox Dam:  Craney Rainier
4th  Pine Shadows Wallace II Sire:  Dansmirth's Tomahawk	O:  Ryan & Jennifer Lamberg  H:  Ryan Lamberg Dam:  Pine Shadows Rising Sun-Zia
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NOTES:   Excellent cover, mid-thigh and consistant.  The weather was cool (30s and 40s) and rainy all weekend.	Thank you Kevin Rutherford!   Click here to go to Greg Miller's photos of the trial

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March 24, 25 - West Allis, Wisconsin - Judges Elmer Kasperson and Greg Kuhlman
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OPEN Stake 51 Entries, 48 Starters 11 to the third series
1st     NFC AFC Crosswinds Warpath      Zip Sire:  Crosswinds Chief Tecumeseh	Owner:  Kevin Battistoni Handler:  Jim Keller Dam:  FC Amelda of Green Island
2nd  AFC Melchris Sunset Limited     Sunny Sire:  FC Smythwick's Slick Willy	Owner/Handler:  Rick Schneider Dam:  FC Melchris Amazing Grace
3rd   English Wildflower      Heather Sire:  FC AFC Sunrise Bullet	Owner:  John and Merry Hall  Handler:  John Hall Dam:  AFC South Hamlin Abagail
4th  Sunrise Little Spanky            Spanky Sire:  Sunrise Lance	Owner: Bob Murdock  Handler:  Jim Keller Dam:  Sunrise Molly
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AMATEUR Stake 37 entries, 34 starters, 9 to the third series
1st   Sand Dunes Mountain Man  Trapper Sire:  FC AFC Gamefinders Gunner	Owner/Handler:  Kevin McGlin Dam:  FC Welshwood'd Lady Allison
2nd  Rush Lakes Bank Shot     Brett Sire:  FC CFC Robinsmoor Frolic	Owner/Handler:  Pat Hempel Dam:  NAFC Triple Ridges Best Bet
3rd  Happy Holly Day            Holly Sire:  FC Ocean Stripe	Owner/Handler:  Mark Meyer Dam:  Chosen One Maggie
4th  Harvest Moon's Sweet Surprise Sire:  Redmann's Bridgewater Sunrise	Owner:  Randall and Mary Manore    Handler:  Randy Manore Dam:  NAFC FC AFC Sand Creek's Annie's Abbey
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PUPPY Stake 15 entries, 15 starters  -  Judges Kevin McGlin and Brian Sonier
1st   Melchris Rolling Stone        Mick Sire:  FC Expressways My Buddy Luke	Owner/Handler:  Don Brunn Dam:  Her Lady Galadriel
2nd  Lighthouse Time of Celebration        Revel Sire:  FC Lighthouse Samwise	Owner:  Mary Stibbe  Handler:  Tom Stibb Dam:  Lighthouse Takes a Little Time
3rd  Phinneous Fox               Phinn Sire:  FC Expressways My Buddy Luke	Owner/Handler:  Craig Fox Dam:  Craney Hill Rainier
4th  Dansmirth's Jerebere      Jere Sire:  CNFC FC Parker Sir Roberts	Owner:   Marie Langhans  Handler:  Dan Langhans Dam:  Dansmirth's Lexus
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NOTES:  We had a beautiful trial on our new grounds in Mineral Point.  The Tanlgewood Ranch and Hunt Club was both gracious and gorgeous.  We look forward the Southern WI trial being there this fall.  Thank you to all the WATKC members who worked so hard and to all our friends who pitched in and helped us with the details.  Even though it was unusually warm, it was a great weekend!!	Thank you Kathy Sonier!

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March 17, 18 - Sportsmen's - Judes Don Brunn and Jim O'Shea
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OPEN Stake  46 Entries 44 Starters
1st  FC Norstrans Northern Shooter   Sire:  FC AFC CNFC Parker Sir Roberts	(O) - Scott Smith (H) - Dan Langhans Dam:  AFC Carousel's Wish Me Luckl
2nd  Birchbluff Capricorn Sire:  FC CFC Roginsmoor Frolic	(O) George & Arlene Reichert (H) George Reichert Dam:  NAFC AFC Triple Ridges Best Bet
3rd  FC CFC Lighthouse Samwise SH Sire:  Spiked Moon Pie MH	(O) Elsie MacDonald (H) Jason Givens Dam:  Welshwood's Flight of Fancy
4th  Doorcreek Wannabee Sire:  FC AFC Doorcreek Jake	(O) (H) Chuck Nelson Dam:  Deabeau's Foxy Vixen
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AMATEUR Stake 33 Entries 32 Starters
1st    NFC BJ's Dan of Danville Sire:  FC AFC CNFC Parker Sir Roberts	(O) Jim Lightfoot & Doug Miller (H) Doug Miller Dam:  AFC Dan's Button of Danville
2nd  TP's Thoroughly Modern Millie Sire:  FC Ocean Stripe	(O) Paula Welsh & Deb Salmons (H) Paula Welsh Dam:  FC Pine Ridge Macy
3rd  FC Doorcreek Hailey's Dimond Sire:  AFC Sand Creek's Comet Hailey	(O) (H) Chuck Nelson Dam:  AFC Sand Creek's Comet Hailey
4th  AFC Royal Smarty Sire:  Loyal's Magic Merlin	(O) (H) Lea Ames Dam:  Dansmirth's Precious Krystal
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PUPPY Stake 9 Entries 7 Starters  -  Judges George Reichert and Dave Smith
1st   Melchris Back in Black Sire:  FC Expressway's My Buddy Luke	(O) Dr Ralph Rusco (H) Ken Willis Dam:  Her Lady Galadriel
2nd  Sunrays Thunder Cloud Sire:  FC AFC Sunrise Bullet	(O) (H) Dr. Warren Wunderlich Dam:  FC Pine Ridge Macy
3rd  Melchris Boot Scoot & Boogie Sire:  FC Expressway's My Buddy Luke	(O) Deb & Emil Salmons (H) Emil Salmons Dam:  Her Lady Galadriel
4th  Dansmirth's Jerebere Sire:  CNFC FC AFC Parker Sir Roberts	(O) Marie Langhans (H) Dan Langhans Dam:  Dansmirth's Lexus
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NOTES:   Photos taken by Greg Miller - click here!	Thank you Steve Tozier!

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March 3, 4  - Central Wisconsin - Judges Roy Hopkins and Dan Lussen
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OPEN Stake 47 Entries 31 Starters
1st   Birchbluff Capricorn  "Caper" Sire:  FC CFC Robinsmoor Frolic	O/H:  George Reichert Dam:  NAFC AFC Triple Ridges Best Bet
2nd  Greenville Coffey  "Coffey" Sire:  Sand Creek's King Charles	O:  Rick Cichon  H:  Bill Boeckman Dam:  Mt Valley's Sophie
3rd  Longbrier Quick Strike  "Strike" Sire:  FTCH Flushing Wing Hair Trigger	O:  Jeff & Linda Budde  H:  Ken Willis Dam:  FTCH Glenrock Rippyl
4th  AFC Carson's Field of Dreams  "Carson" Sire:  FC AFC CNFC Parker Sir Roberts	O/H:  Bob Curl Dam:  FC AFC Don's Button of Danville
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AMATEUR Stake 47 Entries 42 Starters
1st   Lady Virginia of South Hills  "Ginger" Sire:  Sand Creek's King Charles	O/H:  Kyle Linzmeyer Dam:  Mt. Valley's Sophie
2nd  TP's Thoroughly Modern Millie  "Millie" Sire:  FC Ocean Stripe	O:  Paula Welsh & Debbie Salmons  H:  Paula Welsh Dam:  FC Pine Ridge Macy
3rd  AFC Royal Smarty  "Smarty" Sire:  Layal's Magic Merlin	O/H:  Lea Ames Dam:  Dansmirths Precious Krystal
4th  Door Creek Wild Flower  "Lilly" Sire:  FC Yankee's Lit'l Rebel	O/H:  Chuck Nelson  Dam:  AFC Door Creek Annie
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PUPPY Stake  16 Entries 9 Starters  -  Judges Kevin Dresow and Randy Manore
1st   Greenbriar Frozen Asset  "Zena" Sire:  NFC AFC Greenbriar Raider	O/H:  Jolene O'Brion Dam:  FC AFC Malverndale Lane
2nd  Melshris Back In Black  "Desiree" Expressway's My Buddy	O:  Ralph Rusco  H:  Ken Willis Dam:  Her Lady Galadriel
3rd  Lighthouse Time of Celebration  "Revel" Sire:  FC Lighthouse Samwise MH	O:  Mary Stibbe  H:  Tom Stibbe Dam:  Lighthouse Takes A Little Time
4th  Rockhaven's Princess Maggie  "Maggie" Sire:  NAFC FC AFC Upcountry Lighthouse Amos	O/H:  James O'Keffe Dam:  Windy Acres Little Babe
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NOTES:  Thank you everyone for making it to the trial.  The ride down for everyone wasn't fun.  But the weather for the weekend was great.	Thank you Debbie Salmons, FTS!   Photos from Greg Miller!  Click here!