Entries Close: Monday, October 14, 2024 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time(ET) on Hunt Secretary.
Judges: Jeff Miller and David Jones
Shared route
From Clarion Inn Elmira-Horseheads, 760 E Water St, Elmira, NY 14901 to 99 Lewis Rd, Pine City, NY 14871 via Clemens Center Pkwy and Christian Hollow Rd.
13 min (7.1Â mi)
13 min in current traffic
1. Head north toward E Water St
2. Turn left onto E Water St
3. Turn left onto Madison Ave/Sly St
4. Turn left onto Clemens Center Pkwy
5. Turn left onto NY-14 S
6. Turn right onto Christian Hollow Rd
7. Turn left onto Lightizer Rd
8. Turn right onto Lewis Rd
9. Arrive at location: 99 Lewis Rd
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3rd series and waterÂ
Shared route
From Clarion Inn Elmira-Horseheads, 760 E Water St, Elmira, NY 14901 to 334 Crane Rd via Crane Rd.
8 min (3.7Â mi)
8 min in current traffic
1. Head north toward E Water St
2. Turn right onto E Water St
3. Turn left onto Judson St
4. Turn right onto Sullivan St
5. Turn right onto East Ave
6. Turn left onto Crane Rd
7. Turn left
8. Arrive at location: 334 Crane Rd
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Save the date. October 24th – 26th, 2024
100 years sounds like a long time! That’s because it is! That is how long it has been since the 1st official English Springer Spaniel Parent Club Field trial took place in the United States on Fishers Island in New York.
A trophy was given to ESFTA by the UK to celebrate this event and will be retired to the Bird Dog Hall of Fame/Museum this year. (British Challenge Cup) A new trophy will take its place for the next 100 years.
BE THE LAST TO HAVE THE DOG AND HANDLERS NAME ENGRAVED ON THIS MEMORABLE TROPHY!
Trophies for this prestige trial are listed below:
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TROPHIES
British Challenge Cup (Open Winner) (Sterling Silver) presented by the English Springer Spaniel Club of England to the winner of the Open All-Age Stake. The Winner’s name to be engraved on the cup.
The International Gun Dog League of England Challenge Cup (Open) (Sterling Silver) awarded to the dog in the Open All-Age Stake who, in the opinion of the judges, has shown by his work in the field his superiority by his keenness, drive, game finding ability and intelligence. The Winners’s name to be engraved on the Cup. Trophy dates back to 1928.
The William Rauch Memorial Challenge Trophy (Trial) (Sterling Silver) presented by Mr. & Mr. Walton Ferguson for the best dog in the meet. TheWinner’s name to be engraved on the Trophy. Trophy dates back to 1930.
The Walton Ferguson, Jr. Memorial Trophy (Amateur Winner) (Sterling Silver Bowl) awarded to the winner of the Amateur All-Age Stake, to be held until a subsequent winner is declared. The Winner’s name to be engraved on the Bowl.
The Horsford Dual Challenge Cup (Trial) (Sterling Silver) presented in 1926 by William Humphrey, Esq. Of Shrewsbury, England; retired in 1967 by Dean Bedford and put back in perpetual competition by him in 1968, for the Best Working and Best Looking dog at the Annual Field Trial.
The Dr. Samuel Milbank Memorial Challenge Trophy (Amateur Winner) (Sterling Silver) donated by the Parent Club, to be awarded to the winner of the Amateur All-Age Stake. The Trophy will be in competition until won five (5) times by the same owner but not necessarily with the same dog. The name of the winning dog and owner to be engraved on the Trophy which will remain in the custody of the winner until a subsequent winner is declared. Trophy dates back to 1969.
The Dungarvan Perpetual Challenge Trophy (Trial) presented by Mr. Mab Brady Garvan in memory of Walton Ferguson, Jr. for the Best Working and Best Looking dog in the Annual Licensed Trial. Trophy dates back to 1938.
Walnut Run Challenge Trophy donated by Greg & Tammy Butler awarded to the winner of the Puppy stake. The name of the winning dog and owner to be engraved on the Trophy which will remain in the custody of the winner until a subsequent winner is declared.
The Francis J. Squires Silver Trophy” from “The Guns” (Amateur) awarded to the Best Amateur Handler of the trial. This trophy was initially offered by Capt. Paul A. Curtis & the Gun Team at the 1928 ESSFTA Parent Club trial, and put back into circulation in 2015 as a perpetual award.
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We are planning a big event to commemorate this milestone in Springer Spaniel Field Trial history.
The trial will be held in Elmira NY and will consist of 3 series plus a judged water series by 2 nationally recognized judges, Jeff Miler and David Jones.
A national ranked gun team will be shooting the trial, led by Gun Captain Marshall Lussen. Bird planting will be led by 9 time National bird planter Don Manning and Head Marshall Deb Olszewski. Photographer Venee Gardner will be there to capture all the moments.
All placements will receive ribbons and commemorative trophies. A photographer will be there to capture all the action and of this historic event.
The grounds are free from mean seed and have been groomed over the last 3 years.
There will be a meet-and-greet Wednesday 10/23 the night before the trial starts as well as a banquet the night after the first series 10/24. An awards presentation will follow after the water series (after the 3rd series is completed. Late afternoon, early evening) at which Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be available 10/26 for all to celebrate.
We are anticipating a big turnout for the event of 100 plus dogs for both the Open and Amateur combine. Therefore, we will be running alternating stakes. Day 1 will be the 1st series of the Open and Amateur. Day 2 will be the 2nd series of the Open and Amateur followed by the puppy stake. Day 3 will be the 3rd series of the Open and Amateur followed by the water series.
Come and join us at this historic event with the last opportunity to have your name and your dog’s name on this memorable trophy, rich in the heritage of our sport!
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Co-Chairs Dan Lussen 845 417 5388 [email protected] or Ted Lagala 631 572 4499 [email protected].
Respectfully,
Co-Chairman Ted Lagala