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6:51 pm Update The dog with the illness that was self-reported to the Nebraska clubs has been diagnosed as a non-contagious condition of a tick-borne illness noted as anaplasmosis. The ESSFTA has received a letter from the Veterinarian treating the dog. It defines the condition and includes the care plan. We appreciate the transparency of the dog Owner to alert the Nebraska Field Trial attendees when the situation was unknown.

2023 National Open Championship Grounds Report

7OCT2023: Canine Infection Respiratory Disease (CIRD) OUTBREAK!

Good Morning!! The field trial community has had outbreaks in 4 of the 5 regions. In the show world, a national specialty in Oregon with the Goldens’ had exposer and the CIRD was spread across the country. We need all of the Spaniel community informed so we do not have similar issues at all of our Nationals. I have spoke to Tom Meyers, AKC who has met with Caroline Murphy,

2024 NOC Scholarship Program

The ESSFTA NOC will award up to three educational scholarships in 2024 to help English Springer Spaniel Field Trialers, their children and grandchildren with the costs associated with higher education. Purpose Assist English Springer Spaniel Field Trialers and/or their children or grandchildren with costs associated with their higher education by granting 1-3 education scholarships/year in the amount of $500.00 each. Eligibility Criteria Student, or their parent or grandparent participated in

July 21-22, 2023 Advance Judges Seminar

The invite for the Advanced Judging Seminar – Day 1 (1pm CST) The agenda will dictate available of the Program On-line Topic: Zoom meeting invitation – Advanced Judging Seminar Day 1 Zoom Option Time: Jul 21, 2023 01:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82246198217?pwd=MXlkZDVkZklqNnFHRm5TYkRTaUJXUT09 Meeting ID: 822 4619 8217 Passcode: 675447 — One tap mobile +12532158782,,82246198217#,,,,*675447# US (Tacoma) +13462487799,,82246198217#,,,,*675447# US (Houston) — Dial by your location

AKC English Springer Spaniel & Cocker Spaniel Field Trial Judging Seminar Saturday, August 19th, 2023 / 8:30 AM CDT – 4:30 PM CDT Part 1 – Field Instruction / 8:30 AM CDT: Bill Boeckman Residence – 41836 State Hwy 13, Montgomery, MN 56069 Part 2 – Classroom Instruction / Post Field Instruction: Toy Box Saloon – 216 Kilkenny Rd, Kilkenny, MN 56052 Instructor Team: Tom Meyer, AKC

2024 NOC and NAC Judges Questionnaire

3/15/2023 from NOC Secretary Mhari Peschel: The judges questionnaire for the eligible judges for the 2024 NOC and NAC were sent by email yesterday. If you didn’t receive it and think you should please check your spam folder. It is also possible that I don’t have your correct email address. Please contact me at [email protected] if you have a question. I have also posted the questionnaire here. The questionnaire must

2022 NOC Meeting Minutes and Treasurer’s Report

Heritage Gundogs & Outfitters

At Heritage Gundogs we have a deep passion and understanding of spaniels. These are the dogs that Matty grew up with and has worked with his entire life. In addition to hunting and guiding with spaniels, Matty also successfully competes with them on the spaniel field trial circuit. There is simply nothing we enjoy more than developing spaniels into world-class hunting and field trial dogs. Keep reading or visit heritagegundogs.com

2023 NOC Proposal – Ohio

Delegates: Find enclosed a copy of the budget, Proposal for 2023 NOC, instructions on additional questions and voting procedure, and ballot for voting. From the receipt of the proposal to January 7 questions in writing can be submitted to: [email protected] cc: [email protected] Questions already addressed in the proposal, duplicate questions and questions similar in nature will be consolidated in their response. Dates, entry fee, qualification, location, meetings. Relevant questions will

ESSFTA Publication on the Standard Revision

Dear Members, The 60-day period for public comment ended regarding the revision to include the undocked tail in our breed standard. We would like to take this opportunity to share with you a recap of where this process started, the progression to where we are today, and the next steps. The English Springer Spaniel Field Trial Association (ESSFTA) Breed Standard Revision Committee was established by the President at the April