Twin Gold Medal events at Ozark, Alabama
2/27/2006 1:48:55 PM
It's a first for AKC!!
By Jimmy Phillips
AKC Exec. Field Representative
Down in the deep south at the Heart of Dixie CHA, located in Ozark, AL, TWO 16-dog Black Gold-Gold Medal events were held in ONE night! Both hunts were filled as the local club put 32 dogs in the woods Friday night. It was a huge success with both final fours voting to split. They included the following:
Friday, February 24, 2006
AKC Black Gold - Gold Medal Events (two 16-dog events)
32 entries total
$50.00 entry fee
Cash Awards - $1454.00
AKC fees - $146.00
Club profit - $436.00
HUNT #1 (Shown left to right)
Jenkins Ira Gene, a Treeing Walker female, owned by Shane Bowman or Jimmy Dan Bond, handled by Wes Strickland, scored +175. Cash Award - $127.00
Gail, a Treeing Walker female, owned and handled by Jason Adams, scored +200. Cash Award - $127.00
Blackwater Hobo, a Treeing Walker male, owned by James Thomas or Bob Dudley, handled by Danny Peters, scored -25. Cash Award - $127.00
Priceless Hank, a Treeing Walker male, owned by Bond/Sterrett, handled by Jerry Bond, scored +150. Cash Award - $127.00
HUNT #2 (Shown left to right)
Clear Kreek Sambo, a Treeing Walker male owned, by Reggie Byrum, handled by Anthony Griggs, scored -100. Cash Award - $127.00
Thomley Mill Creek Slammin' Abby, A Treeing Walker female, owned by Jeremy Sullivan, handled by Ryan Bond, scored +375. Cash Award - $127.00
Ellie Mae, a Treeing Walker female, owned by Lavonne Barron, handled by Jimmy Phelps, scored +150. Cash Award - $127.00
Lady, an English female, owned by Holland/Gibson/Peek, handled by Freddy Holland, scored +300. Cash Award - $127.00
I would like to thank the Heart of Dixie CHA for doing such a great job on this "Two 16-dog hunts in one night" event. The catfish were delicious as was the breakfast!! Thanks to the ladies in the kitchen for all of their support at the hunt!
REMINDER:
The Heart of Dixie CHA will be holding another 16-dog event Saturday, March 4, 2006 and a 64-dog ($100) event April 28 and 29, 2006. Check the Events Schedule for contact numbers!
See you at the hunts--
Jimmy Phillips
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