Dixie Plantation

Greenville, Florida

Blank Ammunition:

The Continental Championship authorizes the use of open barrel .410 and 20 gauge shotgun during the forthcoming trial under the following conditions:

The use of live ammunition is forbidden and any violation will result in immediate dismissal from further competition.

Only safety blank ammunition provided by the club can be used. This ammunition emits white smoke only from the barrel, which can be verified by the judges.

Shotguns will not be used as a flushing tool.

Shotguns will be fired up and away from the gallery and judges at all times.

Solid barrel pistols will also be allowed.

Field Trials -

15th Annual Continental Amateur Classic

All Age: 1st: Spot - Bobby Dubose
2nd: Mahawk Mill Blaze - Gary Winall
3rd: Lester's Bodacious - Gary & Becky Futch & Fran and
Karen Rowland

Derby: 1st: Holopaw Axel - Justin Muzynski
2nd: Rester's Cajun Special - Cecil Rester
3rd: Molly - Ray Pinson

Past Classics:

Winners Continental Open All-Age Championship: Front Row: Robin Gates, Hunter Gates with Shadow Oak Bo, Ricky Furney with Clovis Point Chism, Mike Furney.

This is the third English Setter to win the Continental Open All-Age Championship. The first was Hillbright Susanna in 1945 and the second was a Dixie Plantation dog in 1958, Kilsyth Storm Jerry owned by Mrs. G. M. Livingston and handled by George Evans

Continental Open Derby Championship

Winner was Prairieland Price, owned by Dr. Bob Cook, handled by Randy Anderson. Runner-Up was Poison, owned and handled by Tommy Davis.

Judges for the Derby were: Tim Miles of Beachton, Georgia and Jim Davis of Pavo, Georgia. Barbara Teare of Robertsdale has graciously agreed to report both trials.

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Continental Open All-Age Championship

Winner was High Noon Drifter owned by John Milton, Jr. and handled by Ricky Furney; Runner up was Rester's Perfect Storm owned by J. Harang and handled by Robin Gates. High Noon Drifter also took Top Qualifying Dog.

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