The National

[setterguy]

I have been keeping an eye on it, I wish I was there.... One of the things on my "before I die" list. Too bad the setters aren't putting up a better showing.

[gspman]

Hey Bird-doggers,
Been boring on the board lately. Any one paying attention to the Super Bowl of Field Trials for pointing dogs? They're on Day 2 of the National at Ames Plantation in Tennessee. Go to http://www.amesplantation.org to check out the synopsis on the braces. Two or three dogs have already laid down some good runs. There are 5 setters entered this year. So far 2 have run and both were picked up before finishing. I want a setter to win it all. I'm rooting for Tekoa Mountain Patriot. If there is a God, one day I'll get to saddle up a Tennessee Walker and ride the National. God, it'd be cool.
I'm out.
gspman

[gspman]

Correction. They're on day 4. Alamance Little Rock (3rd setter of 5) is running today.

[gspman]

Setterguy,
All is not lost yet. Alamance Little Rock put down a good one (6 finds, forward race) and there's 2 more to go. I think a couple of pointers that have already run are going to be hard to beat though.
gspman