09/01/2026
This past weekend we kicked off the fall field trial season traveling to the GSPC of Nebraska fall horseback trial. Despite absolutely miserable hot and humid conditions the trial was a success.
Boss placed 2nd in OLGD. His brace was a blast to be a part of as both dogs put on a show in the hot afternoon heat. Boss’s performance was probably the best I’ve ever seen him perform. His race, application, and bird work was spectacular. On most days a performance of that caliber wins, but I’ll tip my cap to his bracemate who had just a little bit better performance. The separating factor being a very nice limb find which earned her the win.
In OGD(R), I handled Sawney for Laura Miller. His performance was very much that of a veteran bird dog. He wasn’t over the top flashy or fast but he showed the caliber of bird dog he truly is. I’ve said for a while now he’s one of the best Vizsla’s I’ve ever had the opportunity to work with and he proved just that. He earned a 3rd place finish and completed his callback for a retrieve very nicely. Fenix put down a solid performance as well and earned a 4th place finish. For a while, I thought she might go birdless as scenting conditions were terrible when she ran, but Fenix dug out a nice find towards the end of her brace to put her in the placements. She completed her callback for a retrieve in quick fashion just like she always does.
I can’t thank Ryan Griess, the judges, and all of the volunteers enough for their hard work putting on the event. To the judges, thank you for sitting thru some miserable weather to watch our dogs work. It’s much appreciated! Ryan, thanks again for everything you do to put on a really nice event. The food was excellent!
