President’s Message

Life is good, life is good. I am reminded of this saying as one of our guests at our hunting

lodge in South Dakota, continually says this throughout the day. He says this no matter if

he misses a bird, witnesses an especially difficult retrieve by one of our dogs, or makes a

picture perfect shot at a rooster pheasant that was flushed at his feet. He is always happy.

It is a smiling reminder to me that all the activities we participate in through out the year

with our springers can be viewed by this simple saying that life is good.

This was brought out again to me at a recent trial in Nebraska. My granddaughter

Kate has been running her dog Yanta this year. At that trial she had a good first series but

only had two traps and no retrieves. Second series her first bird was a trap and Kate takes

the bird from Yanta and hands it to the Judge. The judge tells her to carry on. Now Yanta

has had three traps in the trial, has had a couple of honors that he has had to sit through,

so he is getting edgy for a retrieve. A quick find on Yanta’s next bird, steady to flush and a

four-shot volley on a missed bird from the guns and Yanta breaks. After calling Yanta in

and turning to leave the judge said, “Sorry Kate”. Her response with a smile on her face

was “That’s OK, I was rooting for the bird”. It brought a smile to my face to realize a

youngster in this game can have an attitude of happiness despite the disappointment of

her dog breaking.

When we have an issue with the performance of our dogs, decisions of the judges,

organization of a trial or show, or any of the activities at the events we participate in,

always look for the positive side. It makes more a more harmonious outcome for all

involved.

As always there is much going on in the ESSFTA organization. Check out the Parent

Club web site for all the bench and show events and the ESSFT.com for the field calendar.

Our annual meeting will be held in Minneapolis April 26, 27, 2019. The nominating

committee is putting together a slate of officers. Any agenda items members wish to bring

up just mention to any of the officers and it can be on the agenda.

Remember, Life is Good.

Respectfully submitted, ~~Mark Haglin

President, ESSFTA Parent Club mark@pineshadows.com

The Off i c ia l Pu bl i ca tion Of Th e En gl i sh Sp r in ger Spa nie l Fie ld Tr ia l Associa t ion , Inc .

M e m b e r O f T h e A m e r i c a n K e n n e l C l u b a n d P a r e n t C l u b O f T h e B r e e d

Volume 29, Number 2

Summer 2018

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President—Mark Haglin 14752 Three Mile Rd Brainerd MN 56401 mark@pineshadows.com Field VP—Dave Sanford 1655 S Enterprise Springfield MO 65804 David@adifferentcpa.com Show VP—Peggy Presnall 21418 Highland Knolls Dr Katy TX 77450 peggy@epick9.com

Treasurer—Kathy Nestor 9800 Seven Mile Rd Northville MI 48167 kathleennestor@aol.com Corresponding Secretary— Barb Granatir 364 Old Wilmington Rd Coatesville PA 19320-1167 SandyHillESS@comcast.net

Don Mock (CA) sakuraland@aol.com Kathy Nestor (MI) kathleennestor@aol.com Peter Renwick (CT) renwipj@comcast.net Amy Rogers (TX) bar.springers@twc.com

Barb Granatir (PA) SandyHillESS@comcast..net Mark Haglin (MN) mark@pineshadows.com Cathy Iversen (TX) cathy@springercreekranch.com Janet Johnson jjohn@onlinenw.com

Officers

Governors—Field

Governors—Bench

Frank Mackinson (NJ) fmackinson@aol.com Brenda Mills (IN) im4springrs@gmail.com Kathy Patregnani (MN) vinewoodess@hotmail.com Peggy Presnall (TX) peggy@epick9.com Bev Sigl Felten (WI) gero@execpc.com

Marilyn Burke (GA) marilyness@hotmail.com Terri Hallman (SC) coosaw@aol.com SueEllen Healy (MA) springers64@gmail.com Carol Jansen (OR) cajansen1@comcast.net Erin Kerfoot (VA) wynmoorspringers@gmail.com

SPOTLIGHT EDITOR

Terri Hallman

804 Beverly Dr

Summerville SC 

29485-8484

coosaw@aol.com

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David Sanford (MO) David@adifferentcpa.com Elaine Vanderslice (WI) evanderslice@rockhavenspringers.com Greg Wharton (PA) gwharton@leeind.com

Membership Secretary— Danelle Oliver 8312 Old Moro Rd Dorsey IL 62021 oliverdanelle@gmail.com AKC Delegate— Susanne E. B. Burgess 8018 N. 178th Ave. Waddell, AZ 85355 windsorspringers@cox.net Legislative Liaison — Tracey Johnston Aldendale@wi.rr.com

ESSFTA Sterling Silver Pins -- These ESSFTA pins were available for many years and

were worn proudly on lapels, ties, hats, scarves, purses and many other fashion

items. Two years ago, our supply of the pins was exhausted. We have a new supply of

the pins, and they are gorgeous. The pins are exact replicas of the original ESSFTA

design. The new pins are cast in fine, highly polished sterling silver (the scanned

image does not do justice to the detailed and glistening sterling silver pin). We expect

these pins to sell quickly to all the Springer fanciers who will want to wear them, and

give them as gifts and show prizes. For the time being, these pins will be offered at

the 1990 price of $30. Shipping: One item: $2.50. Add $1.00 for each additional item.

Educational CDs -- The ABCs Of Breeding: This CD has been produced by the ESSFTA

Breeder's Education Committee. The artwork is lovely. This professionally produced

and very understandable breeding facts discussion makes a great gift for any

experienced breeder and for any breeder who is beginning a breeding program and

looking for a great tutorial to get started on a well educated paw. CD price is $5.00

Shipping: One CD: $2.50, additional CDs: $1.00 each

Videos -- ON THE LINE WITH ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIELS VIDEO -- A Parent Club

and AKC-produced video explaining judging ESS Field Trials. A must for better

understanding of trials. Thanks to AKC this video is ON SALE too! Reduced from the

original $22.95, it now sells for just $19.95. Shipping: One video: $2.50. Add $1.00 for

each additional video.

Standards and Guides

The Illustrated Breed Standard for the English Springer Spaniel -- OUT OF STOCK -

$5.00 each. Shipping: One item: $2.50. Add $1.00 for each additional item.

THE ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIEL IN NORTH AMERICA by Bea Brown (paperback) -The

most comprehensive history of our breed from its introduction to North America, the

book details early Show and Field Kennels. A necessity for any serious breeder. A

bargain at $12.00. Supply of this marvelous book is very limited. Shipping: $5.00

postage per book. Add $2.50 for each additional book ordered.

"The Conduct and Judging of Spaniel Field Trials" - known as the "Blue Book"

published by the ESSFTA, the detailed explanation of the rules of judging field trials.

ESSFTA Store—Place your order today!

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Serious trialers, hunt test exhibitors and wannabe judges need this.

"Field Trial Management" - known as the "Green Book" also published by the ESSFTA, outlines the proper procedures

for conducting field trials for Spaniels. Anyone working on, and any club holding, any field event needs this guide.

The two guides together, $5.00. Separately, $3.50 each. Shipping: One set of the booklets: $2.50. Add $1.00 for each

additional booklet ordered. Both of these books can be downloaded for free from our Field Trial Page. The files are

in .pdf format, Acrobat Reader (also free) is required to view them.

“The Spaniel Manual” -- The Spaniel Manual is a wonderful guide explaining how to, why and where to purchase an

English Springer Spaniel. This little manual can educate puppy buyers and answer the most frequently asked questions.

“The Spaniel Manual” is no longer for sale. You may download the booklet and make copies as needed:

www.esssfta.org/essfta/spanmanl_toc.htm

To Order: In a hurry for items for gifts or Springer events? Please order early, and allow up to three weeks for delivery.

To order any of the above items, send check or money order along with your name and address and request to:

ESSFTA c/o Sarah Ferrell, Treasurer, 120 Delmar Court, Fredericksburg, VA 22407, Questions? E-mail Sarah Ferrell at:

K3nc@comcast.net

New Members

(May—Jul 2018) Loreen Peterson—MD

Susan Schwope—MN

Mark Schwope—MN

Vincent Hackley—MD

Francis (Terry) Sworsky—MN

Bob Merrill—WI

Jackie Basagoitia—NV

Kylie Compton (Junior) - NV

Joan Rollins—UT

Cheryl Dooley—MT

Eva Erida Scanlan—CA

Joan Beck—MN

Michelle Furr—WI

John Dillett—WI

E. Stuart Gray—SC

Pamela Locke—VA

Isla Markl—MO

John Betar—PA

Jeffery M. Hammen—GA

Sandra M. Wytoshek—NJ

Walter R. Wytoshek—NJ

Shireen Stout—WA

Karen Prickett Miller—MI

Kayla Nyvold—IA

Scot Barton—WI

Mike Keough—WI

Russ Smith—OH

Akitsu Kimoto—AZ

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Five years ago, Ginger Huxley, introduced nosework activities to the National

Specialty as a demonstration. She kept bringing it back every year as a fun

event, until this year, when her effort paid off with our Inaugural ESSFTA AKC

Scent Work Trial at the 2018 National. It was a bigger success than we

imagined it would be, requiring us to add a second judge to meet the level of

interest. Our goal was for everybody who wanted to run, to get in, with no

wait list. We had 105 entries with dogs in Novice, Advanced and Excellent

classes. The predicted rain held off thru all classes until the very last of the

day. The judges and workers, and a few exhibitors got soaked at the very

end. Judges Ginger Huxley and Kathy Pierce set out great hides for all levels.

The most exciting thing for me was to see entries from springers of all backgrounds – Conformation, Agility,

Obedience, Tracking, Hunting and a lot of Rescue Dogs. We had entries from dogs that came just for Scent Work. This

is truly a venue for everybody and every dog. Springers excel at this activity. Young or old – they can all do it and they

love it. It is a great activity for our senior dogs who are retired from more strenuous activities. It is a great way to

introduce our young dogs to problem solving. And what a great way to bring new people into dog sports and expand

participation in the National Specialty.

Plans for a Scent Work Trial at the 2019 National are already in the works. I think this is the start of a new

tradition.

~~Jean Hilbig

Tracking & Scent

Work Report

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Building a Brighter Future A Look at our ESS Foundation

“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make

our lives whole,” said immortal dog lover and

writer-philosopher, Roger Caras.

Our dogs, present and past, shape our lives, our hearts,

and our dreams.

Have you had that one dog who put your feet on

the path to dogs being the centerpiece of your life?

Dog fanciers understand love that never dies,but

imprints our hearts with the truth that dogs give more

to humans than we could ever repay.

We can give back to the breed that has served and

loved us by supporting the work of our English Springer

Field Trial Association Foundation

(www.englishspringerfoundation.org).

Nancy Johnson (Wedgewood Springers) recently

shared exciting foundation accomplishments and goals

that enhance Springer health, history and education.

Johnson’s enthusiasm for the work of the foundation

reminds us that donations to our foundation support

work to make lives of future Springers better, while we

pay tribute to past dogs who have loved us.

Johnson said, “The English Springer Field Trial Association Foundation began in 1996. It is a private, tax-exempt foundation funded by tax deductible contributions to research and improve English Springer Spaniel health and genetic soundness and that educates breeders, owners and the public about Springers, their health and genetics. http://englishspringerfoundation.org/health-projects “The Foundation, with our parent club, the English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association, has established one of the largest DNA banks of any breed. The Foundation continues to encourage submissions to the DNA bank by sponsoring blood draws at national events. “The Foundation and the Parent Club provide

significant support to the AKC Canine Health

Foundation Tick Borne Disease Initiative (to) benefit all

dogs with earlier and more accurate diagnosis and

better treatments. The Foundation supports epilepsy

and progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) research. We

participate in a joint effort with the AKC Canine Health

Foundation (www.akcchf.org/) to further PRA research.

The Foundation will fund up to $100,000 in research

grants. This funding is the result of donations from

caring Springer owners. From earlier work on PRA, a

genetic test was developed to determine the

prevalence of PRA and to assist breeders in eliminating

the disease.”

Thanks to great outreach support from the AKC,

“over 25,000 health surveys were sent to Springer

owners when the Foundation launched a

comprehensive health survey in 2017. Our survey

mirrors a survey conducted by the United Kingdom’s

Springer club. Over 8,000 surveys were returned and

analyzed. The good news is that the breed in the US is

WebHunter

Tracking Down Education, Information, Shopping and Fun on the World Wide Web

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very healthy. Over half of the living dogs submitted

had no health conditions to report. The most

prevalent health complaints reported were ear and

skin problems. Of the dogs already deceased at the

time of the survey, cancer was the greatest cause of

death. The Foundation will continue in-depth analysis

of the survey results and work with researchers

where there might be the possibility of research

projects.

“Several years ago, the Foundation entered into

an agreement to establish a Cancer Tissue Bank at

the University of Missouri. The Foundation has

prepaid the processing fee for the first 100

submissions of cancerous tissue to the bank. This

tissue will allow researchers to study the genetic

footprint of cancers that affect not just Springers, but

all dogs and can possibly impact research into human

cancers.

Information on

collection and

submission of

tissue is

available on the

website. Since

cancer was the

greatest cause

of death for

Springers in the

survey,

submission of

tissue to the

bank could have

long-reaching

impact.”

The Foundation works hard to “archive memorabilia

and historical materials at the National Bird Dog Museum and Bird Dog Hall of Fame in Grand Junction, TN (https://www.birddogfoundation.com/). This opens the door for a program to manage and encourage gifts of such materials to the ESS Foundation. A ‘virtual library’ is being created for the Foundation website. http://englishspringerfoundation.org/springer-memories/conformation-memories http://englishspringerfoundation.org/springer-memories/field-trial-memories The Foundation has sponsored very successful

and well- received ‘Breeder Showcases’ at several

National Specialties. Breeders showcase their dogs

and fanciers meet the dogs and talk to the breeders.

The Foundation also hosts educational events at both

Bench and Field national events to showcase

research being conducted on behalf of Springers.”

Have you visited the Foundations two Memorial

Gardens? These gardens enable owners and friends

to make a donation to memorialize people and dogs

that are special to them. Johnson explains …

http://englishspringerfoundation.org/

memorialgarden/UF.html

http://englishspringerfoundation.org/memorialgarden/Ep.html “Every donation to the Foundation contributes

toward preservation of health, history and breed

education.” Using a secure donation portal on the

Foundation website is quick and easy. You may

designate the program or individual you wish to

honor and support with your donation.

https://donatenow.networkforgood.org/englishspringersfoundation

The ESS Foundation was proud to install a lovely bronze of NFC Micklewood Scud to the grounds of the Brid Dog Museum of America. (Photo: Sarah Ferrell)

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WebHunter (cont)

Please share your favorite websites with the WebHunter at

saf@abrohamneal.com

(https://www.facebook.com/Valentine-Vishnu-Ferrell-

1053487794678146/).

Sarah Ferrell is the ESSFTA Storekeeper and is the author of

the award winning book,

“Devoted To Dogs: How To Be Your Dog’s Best Owner.”

Volume 29, Number 2

Unveiling Micklewood Scud at the Bird Dog Museum of America (Photo:Sarah Ferrell) David Smith (former Director of the Bird Dog Museum), Dell King, Nancy Johnson, David Hopkins, Howard Gallas and Florence Giles

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2018 Breed Competition

January to June 2018

Results Compiled from AKC Electronic Records, by Alvin Eng (alvineng@yahoo.com)

Points are based on parent-club system described at www.essfta.org/Awards/awardscriteria_breed.htm

All owners must be ESSFTA members to qualify for annual awards

Breed Competition - Dogs

Rank Dog Owners

BOB # Shows (#Spec)

BOB Points

BOS # Shows (#Spec)

BOS Points

Total Points

1 GCHP CH FOXBORO CRISTOLINO L. O'CONNOR/G. MCCAIN/S. STILL 68 (8) 1080 0 () 1080

2 GCHG CH BRIGHTWATER GILCHRIST DREAMING OUT LOUD

B. FINK/DR. T. LOWE/N. SIVER/D. PETRU/C. A. RACEY

71 (4) 755 1 (0) 11 766

3 GCHG CH RANDOM LEGACY DYL-AN DU REVENTION

K. FITZGERALD/S. MOCKOVIAK/R. MOCKOVIAK

38 (2) 467 1 (0) 4 471

4 GCHG CH SHANABRIO N OTEIN'S S. SORBO/S. PELISSERO 45 (0) 301 2 (0) 9 310

5 GCHP2 CH CERISE BLINDSIDE D. CHERRY 4 (2) 151 0 () 151

6 GCHB CH WYNMOOR INTERSTEL-LAR

B. KERFOOT/J. HAYES/DR. E. KER-FOOT/DR. R. MCGLOTHLIN

13 (0) 78 2 (1) 56 134

7 GCHB CH WINDMOOR WHAT IT R. KNERR/T. HALE/B. HALE 16 (0) 91 2 (0) 13 104

8 GCH CH CERISE DUTCH MASTER D. CHERRY 4 (0) 53 2 (1) 41 94

9 GCHB CH BRIGHTWATER GILCHRIST GOOD TIMES ON THE

K. MILNE/N. SIVER 8 (1) 83 2 (0) 10 93

10 GCH CH WUERLWIND HOLDING D. M. WUERL 1 (1) 72 0 () 72

11 GCH CH SILVERHILL STEEL WHEELS J. B. KAY/MRS. R. KIRBY 10 (0) 67 0 () 67

12 GCHB CH PARADISE PLATINUM R. BOWMAN-MCKINNIE 20 (0) 62 0 () 62

13 GCHS CH FULL MOON 'N TWIN OAKS THE EAGLE HAS LANDED

W. WYTOSHEK/L. CAMISI/S. WY-TOSHEK

17 (0) 60 0 () 60

14 GCHB CH MAIDENHEAD'S RENE- B. DIDONATO/D. A. DIDONATO 11 (1) 56 0 () 56

15 GCH CH KIRWIN BLACK WATCH RN I. MANCINI 5 (0) 38 3 (0) 10 48

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2018 Breed Competition

January to June 2018

Breed Competition - Bitches

Rank Bitch Owners

BOB # Shows (#Spec)

BOB Points

BOS # Shows (#Spec)

BOS Points

Total Points

1 GCHS CH CROSSROAD JOCKEYHILL BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY

E. JESSEMAN/L. GREEN/J. GARCI-NI/R. GREEN

33 (0) 169 20 (2) 255 424

2 GCHB CH ER DOROTHY GALE E. RAYMOND, JR. 12 (0) 53 26 (2) 153 206

3 GCHB CH CROWNROYAL'S DIRTEA MARTEANI

J. KETTLESON/M. P. OSBUN/B. KETTLESON

2 (1) 71 5 (2) 126 197

4 GCH CH SAPPHIRE N TWIN OAKS L. CAMISI/T. FAUST/S. SOUZA 0 () 10 (2) 134 134

5 GCH CH CROWNROYAL CHRISAND TEA CONNECTION

J. KETTLESON/M. P. OSBUN/B. KETTLESON

8 (1) 120 1 (0) 6 126

6 GCH CH MAJIC WALKING ON SUN- J. WARNER/T. HENSLEY/K. EFFERT 2 (0) 27 6 (0) 55 82

7 GCH CH REVOLUTION'S ROCK THE S. GRAY/D. BUSH 8 (0) 28 13 (0) 44 72

8 GCHB CH OTEIN'S EFFERVESENCE B. NIETO/L. NIETO 1 (0) 9 8 (0) 53 62

9 GCH CH BRAVEHEART'S FOREVER M. LEONETTI/A. LEONETTI 0 () 8 (0) 60 60

10 CH SILVERHILL THROWING KISSES J. B. KAY/MRS. R. KIRBY 0 () 4 (0) 59 59

11 CH SEGRE'S CHEESE NOT THAT INTO YOU @ ALERION

M. ARMSTRONG/D. J. LARSON 2 (0) 0 5 (2) 56 56

12 GCH CH BRAVEHEART N VASDON'S FOREVER CHARMED CA

A. VASQUEZ/A. LEONETTI/R. J. VASQUEZ

0 () 4 (1) 55 55

13 CH TELLTALE KINKY BOOTS C. FLORENCE/R. NOVACK/B. FINK 0 () 2 (2) 54 54

14 GCH CH DERBYNOXFORD'S LADY OF SONNETS

B. ROWE 3 (0) 39 6 (0) 14 53

15 GCH CH CROSSROAD KSTAR GLIT- K. A. LIEDTKE 0 () 3 (0) 51 51

OCOEE HIGH RESOLUTION T. DUNN/K. LORENTZEN/M. KING 0 () 1 (1) 51 51

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2018 Group Competition

January to June 2018

Results Compiled from AKC Electronic Records, by Alvin Eng (alvineng@yahoo.com)

All owners must be ESSFTA members to qualify for annual awards

Group Competition - Dogs

Rank Dog Owners BIS #

BIS Points

GRP1 #

GRP1 Points

GRP2 #

GRP2 Points

GRP3 #

GRP3 Points

GRP4 #

GRP4 Points

Total Points

1 GCHP CH FOXBORO CRISTOLINO S. STILL/L. O'CONNOR/G. MCCAIN 9 6519 31 4341 14 2850 7 1828 2 569 16107

2 GCHG CH BRIGHTWATER GILCHRIST DREAMING OUT LOUD

B. FINK/DR. T. LOWE/N. SIVER/D. PETRU/C. A. RACEY

3 2257 29 3849 12 1122 8 1147 4 860 9235

3 GCHG CH RANDOM LEGACY DYL-AN DU REVENTION

K. FITZGERALD/S. MOCKOVIAK/R. MOCKOVIAK

0 14 2443 11 1870 5 904 3 981 6198

4 GCHG CH SHANABRIO N OTEIN'S PAR ONE

S. SORBO/S. PELISSERO 0 1 102 9 788 8 537 4 375 1802

5 GCHB CH WINDMOOR WHAT IT TAKES

R. KNERR/T. HALE/B. HALE 0 3 216 4 408 1 53 1 59 736

6 GCHB CH EMMAWOOD'S CHANG-ES IN LATITUDES

G. RHODES/J. RHODES 1 532 1 0 1 116 0 1 85 733

7 GCHP2 CH CERISE BLINDSIDE D. CHERRY 0 1 323 0 1 348 0 671

8 GCHB CH WYNMOOR INTERSTEL-LAR

B. KERFOOT/J. HAYES/DR. E. KERFOOT/DR. R. MCGLOTHLIN

0 1 155 1 172 1 74 1 67 468

9 GCH CH SILVERHILL STEEL WHEELS

J. B. KAY/MRS. R. KIRBY 0 1 163 1 109 0 1 113 385

10 GCHB CH PARADISE PLATINUM R. BOWMAN-MCKINNIE 0 1 77 1 77 1 45 1 176 375

11 GCHP CH FOXBORO N SHARDUST AUTHENTIC

S. PERREIRA/R. DEHMEL 1 214 6 97 3 44 1 3 0 358

12 GCHS CH CERISE CHANEL EXCLU-SIF

MS. N. A. BITTERS 0 1 119 1 209 0 0 328

13 GCH CH CERISE DUTCH MASTER D. CHERRY/L. MANCINI 0 0 0 1 295 0 295

14 GCHB CH MAIDENHEAD'S RENE-GADE

B. DIDONATO/D. A. DIDONATO 0 1 67 0 2 211 0 278

15 GCH CH OCOEE WILD ABOUT HUNTER

S. MCKINNEY/R. MCKINNEY/M. KING 0 1 30 1 36 1 36 1 95 197

Group Competition - Bitches

Rank Bitch Owners BIS #

BIS Points

GRP1 #

GRP1 Points

GRP2 #

GRP2 Points

GRP3 #

GRP3 Points

GRP4 #

GRP4 Points

Total Points

1 GCHS CH CROSSROAD JOCK-EYHILL BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY

E. JESSEMAN/L. GREEN/J. GARCINI/R. GREEN

1 309 7 615 1 52 5 406 3 411 1793

2 CH KEHRE'S MIRROR MIRROR C. BETCHLEY/P. BETCHLEY/R. GEAR 0 0 0 0 2 196 196

3 GCHB CH CROWNROYAL'S DIRTEA MARTEANI

J. KETTLESON/M. P. OSBUN/B. KETTLE-SON

0 0 0 0 1 93 93

4 HILLCREST POCKETFUL OF POSIES T. STROHSCHEIN/L. HOLZEM 0 0 0 1 91 0 91

5 CH CERISE GOLDEN NUGGET D. CHERRY/K. O'CONNELL 0 0 1 78 0 0 78

6 CH STUDIO N KYTRAS KOVERED IN KASHMERE

D. LODGE/A. LAFERNIER/S. SHORE 0 0 0 0 1 61 61

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2018 Obedience Scorecard

(Trials January 1, 2018 – June 30, 2018) REGULAR TITLING CLASSES

NOVICE A

1 Princess London Of Dayton Court CD BN CGC J Johnston 190.67

NOVICE B

1 CH Vinewood’s Make Mine A Double CD OA NAJ NF S Shepherd 197.00

2 Vinewood Bright Lights N Action VCD1 OA S Koon/K Patregnani 196.67

3 Echo’s Fire When Ready CD PCD BN RA J Wilson/S Wilson 194.00

4 CH Crossroad Jockeyhill What’s Up Doc CD BN RN C Pulliam/L Green/J Garcini 193.83

Telltale Mount Olympus CD BN M Wyan 193.83

6 CH Hannans Treasure Island CD BN RN TD V Mohr/J Winner/K Carrico 191.33

7 Hillcrest Devonshire Second Encore CD BN RI OA NAJ OF CGC TKN N Olson/S C Steketee 189.83

8 CH Cerise Hennessy CD CGC D Fehlig/I Humphreys 187.50

9 Briarton N Ironstone Fire Fly CD PCD BN RE CGCA CGCU TKN C Hitz 184.83

10 White Feather’s Bad Moon Rising CD NA NAJ L Crowe 183.83

OPEN A

1 Dream’s Candy Cane Lane CDX PCDX BN GN RN S Forneris/S Kucaba/M Joens 196.67

2 MACH2 Grove’s Blue Skies Smiling On Me CDX BN RE MXS MJS XF T2B R Barker 195.67

3 Rock River High Roller CDX RN MHA OA NAJ TKN J Peck/J Peck 177.00

OPEN B

1 Dream’s On Angel Wings UDX OM2 BN VER RAE NA CGCA TKN P Broderick 198.00

2 OTCH MACH Polesitter’s Walk This Way UDX3 OM6 BN VER RE MXB MJB E Falterman/M Bockhorn 197.50

3 Ringeaux Around The Bayou UD RAE CGCA R Carver/J K Halloran 196.83

4 Lakevilles Travis Mcgee CDX SH J Pidde 194.67

5 Corrado’s Winter Eye Candy CDX G Miller/D L Miller 193.33

UTILITY A

1 MACH Bryden Dream Best Kept Secret UD BN RA MX MJS S Kucaba/D B Swartwood/T Kucaba 191.33

UTILITY B

1 Crossroad Polesitter Always UD RE MXB MJB NF K Berkley/L Green/J Garcini 198.50

2 OTCH MACH Polesitter’s Walk This Way UDX3 OM6 BN VER RE MXB MJB E Falterman/M Bockhorn 197.00

3 Dream’s On Angel Wings UDX OM2 BN VER RAE NA CGCA TKN P Broderick 195.33

4 Ringeaux Around The Bayou UD RAE CGCA R Carver/J K Halloran 195.17

5 Milo Mcgee From Hirdler Hill UDX OM2 RN JH J Pidde/S Pidde 192.83

COMBINED OPEN B/UTILITY A or B

1 Dream’s On Angel Wings UDX OM2 BN VER RAE NA CGCA TKN P Broderick 390.30

2 Ringeaux Around The Bayou UD RAE CGCA R Carver/J K Halloran 387.00 ALTERNATIVE TITLING CLASSES

PREFERRED NOVICE 1 Embur’s Just Fine N Dandy CD PCD BN RAE THD RATN CGCA CGCU TKN C Hitz 190.83

2 Prairie Rose’s Gaim O Paragon CD PCD BN RAE OA AXJ XF DSA DJ CGCA TKA B Rogers/A G Rogers 185.50

3 Tri-Ste’s The Divine Ms Em PCD BN RE NAJ NAP NJP NF OFP THDX RATN CGCA CGCU TKP J James/S Smith 182.83

PREFERRED OPEN No Dogs Yet Rated PREFERRED UTILITY No Dogs Yet Rated

OPTIONAL TITLING CLASSES BEGINNER NOVICE A 1 Princess London Of Dayton Court CD BN CGC J Johnston 195.83

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2018 ESS Rally Scorecard

(Results taken from AKC Awards January-June 2018) NOVICE A 1 Ramblewood Don’t You Forget About Me RN CGC K. Williams 95.67

2 Jump For Joy’s Lucy Belle RN CGCA J. M. Ansley 92.67

3 CH Wynmoor sky’s The Limit RN CGC N. S. & R.D. Kolodner, & E. Kerfoot 82.33

4 Serenade Ginger Crème Brulee RN CGC TKN T. M. Miles, C. Lester & A. Hutchinson 80.66

NOVICE B

1 Marbled Mercedes Of Downs Lake BN RN CGC B. Gostovich * 98.25

2 Hillcrest Heavenly Missy’s Sunshine RN TKN S. L. Conrad * 93.67

3 Northern Pine’s Ebs Wired For sound RD TD S. G. Jolly & S. & EB Staso 93.67

4 Brackenbuster Ronnie RN CGC TKN B. Featherston & A. Schneider 92.67

5 CH Seamist Conquest Legacy RN CGC E. Davis*, S.E. & J.W. Healey * 84.25

6 Topguns Can’t Take My Eyes Off You RN DN CGC TKI M. & T. Bielecky 84.00

7 CH. Dartek Eldamar Journey To Shore RN K. Bullard*, T. Viker & J. M. Roberts* 76.33

INTERMEDIATE

1 Schmidt’s Shelby CD RE L. Schmidt 96.67

2 Hillcrest Devonshire Second Encore CD BN RI OA AXJ OF CGC TKN N. J. Olson* & S. C. Steketee * 90.67

3 Rock Rivers Gun Hunt Trigger BN RI SH M. Asmus 86.75

4 Aspatuck’s O Boy You Make Me Smile RI CA TKN C. Kraft* 84.00

5 Peablossom Ruby Tuesday RI JH RATS CGC TKI V. Huxley* & K. Franks * 81.00

ADVANCED A (No dogs ranked yet)

2018 Obedience Scorecard (cont)

BEGINNER NOVICE B 1 Lynnde’s Original Design BN L Kenny 197.00

2 Horatio’s Trifalgar In Spring BN T Patterson/R Patterson/A Crowson 195.83

3 Marbled Mercedes Of Downs Lake BN RN CGC B Gostovich 195.67

4 Regal’s Halo Pearl Of Downs Lake CD BN RA CGC B Gostovich 194.67

5 Silverhill Full Of Goodness BN CGC C Shugart/J B Kay 193.67

6 Emerld Isle Ridgewyn Dot With Dash BN RN CGC TKI S Stout/K Effert 191.00

7 Saratoga Soaring Heaven’s Shinedown BN CGC D Keays/S Fish 188.00

8 Coals Creek Pipit BN CC TKA B L Clauss 185.67

GRADUATE NOVICE No Dogs Yet Rated GRADUATE OPEN No Dogs Yet Rated VERSATILITY No Dogs Yet Rated

NOTES: 1 Novice Open and Utility rankings based on three highest qualifying scores in 2018 2 Combined Open B/Utility A or B rankings based on the five highest combined scores in 2018 3 Rankings compiled by Betsy Baird from AKC electronic reports 4 Errors/Omissions contact Betsy Baird at betsybaird66@gmail.com or 908-832-2477 5 (*) indicates 2018 ESSFTA member (2018 Membership Roster not yet available)

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2018 ESS Rally Scorecard (cont)

ADVANCED B 1 Batemans Sharp Shooting Lil Gal BN RA NA B. Bateman* 98.00

2 Cerise’s Signature Of History CDX PCDX BN RAE3 M. Loomis* 95.25

3 Regal’s Halo Pearl Of downs Lake CD BN RAE CGC TKA B. Gostovich * 94.00

4 Praire Rose’s Gaim O Paragon CD OA AXJ XF DSA DJ CGCA TKA B. & A. G. Rogers* 95.60

5 Epic;s Calypso CD PCD BN RA SCN SEN CGC TKN S. Bertram* 93.33

6 Donahan’s Liberty Of Cedar CD BN RE CGC P. Wells* & Sharon Essex * 89.33

7 Tri-Ste’s Let Me Be Crystal Clear, BN RA OA OAJ

OAP OJP NF NFP BCAP THDX CGCA CGCU TKE S. & T. M. Smith 87.33

EXCELLENT A

(No dogs ranked yet)

EXCELLENT B

1 Cerise’s Signature Of History CDX PCDX BN RAE3 M. Loomis* 96.75

2 Briarton N Ironstone Fire Fly CD PCD BN RE CGCA CGCU TKN C. Hitz 95.00

3 Praire Rose’s Gaim O Paragon CD PCD BN RAE OA

AXJ XF DSA DJ CGCA TKA B. & A. G. Rogers* 94.60

4 MACH Crossroad Polesitter Always UD RAI MXB MJB NF K. Berkley*, L. Green*, J. Garcini* 92.67

5 Donahan’s Liberty Of Cedar CD BN RE CGC P. Wells* & Sharon Essex* 88.50

6 Eldamar’s Paws Upon A Star CD BN RE OA NAJ RATO DJ CGCA C. Laing *& J. M. Roberts * 78.33

Sagewinds Paus Up It’s Griffin CDX GN RE OA OAJ AJP DN CGC C. Laing * 78.33

MASTERS

1 Aubrey’s Fun N Games CDX BN GN RAE AXJ NF P. & R. Valente* 93.00

2 CH Aspatuck’s Too Makes Four CD PCD BN RAE2

NA OAP OJP NF XFP CA DS DN CGCA TKN C. Kraft * 86.83

3 Aspatuck’s A To Z RAE FDC OAP NJP NFP CAA DN TKN C. Kraft* 86.67

4 Duncan’s Rusti Paintine Of downs Lake CD BN RAE CGC TKA B. Gostovich* 84.75

Praire Rose’s Gaim O Paragon CD PCD BN RAE OA

OA AXJ XF DSA DJ CGCA TKA B. & A. G. Rogers* 82.33

6 Churchill’s Prime Minister CDX BN RM CGCA TKI J. K. DiGilio* 80.86

7 Tri-Ste’s The Divine Ms. Em PCD BN RE NAJ NJP

NF FP THDX RATN CGCA CGCU TKP J. A. James* & S. Smith* 79.33

RAE

1 Praire Rose’s Gaim O Paragon CD PCD BN RAE OA

AXJ XF DSA DJ CGCA TKA B. & A. G. Rogers* 190.20 Notes: Rank based on average of all qualifying scores in the class for dogs. Dogs must have at least three qualifying scores. RAE based on average of top five qualifying scores in Advanced B and Excellent B combined. Rankings compiled by Phyllis Broderick from AKC electronic reports. (*) indicates ESSFTA Member Errors/omissions contact Phyllis Broderick 908-453-2511 or email to phyllisbrod@ comcast.net.

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2018 ESS Agility Standings

Results are derived from data provided by AKC’s Electronic Reports division, and include all qualifying runs from Jan 1, 2018 through Jun 30 2018. Owners having an * after their name are members of ESSFTA. All owners must be members of ESSFTA to be eligible for ESSFTA’s Year End Awards.

NOVICE ESS CH Vinewood's Make Mine A Double CD OA NAJ NF Shannon Shepherd* 600 4.60920017 Topguns You Can B My Wingman Anytime NA NAJ NF Jeanne M Genovese, Robert Genovese 595 4.457506099 Gambler's Runtripstowin NA NAJ TKA Mark Schwope*, Susan Schwope* 585 4.163171404 CH Wits End The Calm Before The Storm CD NA NAJ Paula Makowiecki* 585 3.142262928 Felicity's Life Of Riley OA OAJ NF CGC TKI Pamela Jean Locke* 576 2.869550032 Prairierose's Rainy Day In June NA NAJ Mark Richard Kaupp 575 3.998300627

OPEN ESS Felicity's Life Of Riley OA OAJ NF CGC TKI Pamela Jean Locke* 600 3.510669595

EXCELLENT ESS—no qualifiers

ESS of the Year, Fastest 10 QQs CH MACH8 Topguns Free To Be Me JH MXC2 MJS3 NF T2B Tracy SalzwedelPatty Salzwedel/Mrs. Linda M. Riedel* 5.243327109 MACH16 Crownroyal's Migh-Tea Elf MXC4 MJG5 XF T2B2 Tammy Sieburg*, Jim Sieburg* 5.065520725 CH MACH22 Topguns Singing In The Rain CDX RN SH MXB6 MJB7 XF T2B Tracy Salzwedel, Patty Salzwedel 4.958509484 MACH2 Grove's Blue Skies Smiling On Me CDX BN RE MXS MJS XF T2B Richard W Barker II* 4.752096338 MACH11 Wil-Orion's Suncoast Clear As A Bell BN RN MXS3 MJG3 NF T2B2 Laura Michelle Gossett*Janice L Johnson*/Erica R. Johnson 4.37285417 MACH Grove's Atta Girl MXB MJB OF T2B RATO CGC Wendy Parr*, Emily Parr* 4.254841784 CH MACH4 Esquire's Pendragon At Moonhill CD RE MXG2 MJG2 NAP NJP MFS TQX T2B2 CA DS DJ CGCA TKI Sheila Jweid-Webber* 4.15466476 MACH Crossroad Polesitter Always UD RE MXB MJB NF Kim Berkley*, Laurie Green*/Jody Garcini* 4.018945059 PACH Polesitter's Desertsun Gem CDX PCDX BN GN RAE MX MXS MXJ MJS MXP4 MXPB MJP5 MJPS PAX NF NFP CGCA TKI Isla Jean Markl*, Mike Bockhorn* 4.011165419 Aubrey's Hot Hot Hot MX MXB MXJ MJB XF Michelle Johnson, Terry Johnson 3.97770558 Preferred Agility Springer of the Year PACH6 Kalwa's Keeper Of The Flame OA AXJ MXP19 MXPG2 MJP25 MJPS3 PAX6 OF T2BP CAX DJA CGC TKI Marilyn Russell*, Lawrence Russell* 7400 3.970910988 CH MACH2 PACH4 Eastwood Vinehill Nick Of Time CD BN RN MXG MJB2 MXP13 MXPB2 MJP16 MJPS2 PAX4 OF XFP T2B T2BP CGC TKN B A Breese* 6300 3.534645344 Heritage's Dream Catcher MXP4 MXPB MJP5 MJPS PAX XFP T2BP Diann Lyons, Larry Molinaro 2500 3.544682832 PACH4 Lacy Lou RN MXP11 MXPC MJP14 MJPB2 PAX4 MFP TQXP T2BP TKA Kristeen Klein* 2300 3.985935415 MACH Rocky B's Contender MXB MJG MXP3 MXPB MJP4 MJPB MXF T2B3 TKN Vonda Spinks* 1900 4.931778687 Topguns Sambucco VCD1 TDX MXP3 MXPB MJP4 MJPB PAX Lottie Flater 1600 3.518658909 CT MACH2 PACH Trailwind's Rise To The Top VCD3 VER RAE JH MXS MJS MXP3 MXPB MJP3 MJPB PAX NFP Randy Capsel*, Cheryl L Clark* 1400 4.10284785 Felicity's Foxy Roxy OAP OJP CGC TKI Pamela Jean Locke* 1289 3.091411934 PACH3 Liberty's Cabela Bean AX AXJ MXP9 MXPG MJP11 MJPC PAX3 OF MFP T2BP3 Nancy Nye 1200 4.18961177 Savannah Grace AXP AJP CGC TKN Robert McJunkin, Jennifer McJunkin 1000 5.001815891

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