1977 August VCOI Fun Field Trial, Obedience & Conformation Demonstration - Busch Farm

The VCOI fun trial was again held at the Busch Farm. And once again, Field Trail dogs were separated from the non-field trial dogs in the stakes run. Approval from All! It rained like h___ ALL DAY LONG, and even the most popular "stop the rain" dance by Jim and constant reassurance of Maryann Ingraffia, "It Ain't gonna rain no more", didn't help. VCOI members and friends (hearty souls) braved it all--no fair weather friends here. The Day was filled with activities. First a Thank You to our Judges: Roger Paluska and Mike Florian, owners of Top-Ten Derby dogs, who judged in this "monsoon" instead od running their dogs. Thanks Guys!!!

Second, to Don Carlson & "Hunya" for their demonstration, with comments by Mary Duitsman. Tis portion of the days activites was held in the barn, and very well recieve by all. Questions and answer period followed the obedience demonstration.

Third. Conformation demonstration by Kathy Harmer and Ch. Polar Kaps Sporting Goods & Maryann Ingraffia & Ch. Brookwood's ROC O. Comments by Tony & Ann Lucas. We saw some good looking young vizslas. Help in handling & stacking a dog was give to many.

Show season next year should be an excellent one!

Fourth. Bird Planting contest. Rain and all, the kids had a ball. Tie and trophies went to Jennifer Ciolkowski and Ami Duitsman. Future Bird planters Jim????

Thanks to gunnars Tony Lucas (Ann, he needs a new rain suit) and Roy Greffin. A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO Jim & Linda for their patience and the use of their home. The hot coffee at the end of a very wet day Hit The Spot.

Thanks to the following members who helped out: Chris Gaulke with taking entries, Phil Soifer donating those beautiful dog prints for all placing dogs, John Pecora and Dennis Cakora - Trophies, Bird Planters, again, John & Jim Busch and Keith Crago..

Placements: Judges, all stakes, Roger Paluska & Mike Florian

Non Field Trial Young Dogs (6 entries)
1. Tsindee's Cindy Mist O/H Al Sorce
2. BB's Sr. Margaret O/H Debbie Parker
3. Samson, O/ G. Lehr H/ Sandy Smith
4. Ms Sazerak O/H Jerry Larm
H.M. Jump-N-Jubalation, O/H Jim Eifrig
H.M. W.W. Two O/H Gordy Crull

Field Trial Young Dogs (7 entries)
1. Flamin Star O/H Jim Busch
2. KMA's High's Delight Dolly O/H Tom Gaulke
3. Arras Butcher Block O/H Bob Plawinski
4. Willies Russett Duke, O/H Chuck Boegel
H.M. Fass's Crazy Corey, O/H Vern Fasse
H.M. Hillhaven's Pardon My Dust (GSP) O/H Art Ciolkowski

Non Field Trial Older Dogs (5 entries)
1. Blazer Babe, O/H Gordy Crull
2. Phillips Carnel Taffy O/H Phil Soifer
3. Holly O/H Roy Greffin
4. Golden Hunyadi Petofi CD O/H Don Carlson

Field Trial Older Dogs (11 entries)
1. VCOA NFC '76 DCh. & AmFCh. Brooks Willie Whompum O/H T. Lucas
2. DCh. & AmFHc. Jodi's Jump N Bing-Bang Bucz O/H Jim Busch
3. Amber N Dukes Arocep Flame O/ John Pecora H Jim Busch
4. Judy B O/H Jim Busch
H.M. Ch. Brookwood's Roc-O Dez-Tsindee O/ Pete Ingraffia H/ Jim Busch

Hard Cheese Award: TIE-Gene Woehrle & Vern Fasse

Certified Hunting Dog Award: Blazer Babe O/H Gordy Crull

Dog of the Day Award: Field Trial Young Dog, Flamin Star O/H Jim Busch. This is the only the second time the winner of this award came from a younger dog class; in fact this is the youngest ever to win - Star, sired by D.Ch & Am.FCh Rippi of Webster Woodlands (owned by K. Crago) and Dam, Amber N Dukes Arecep Flame (owner, J. Pecora).

- as printed in the VCOI 1977 Bulletin