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With a three-pronged objective of
enhancing the status of the English Setter, promoting the welfare of
field trials in general, and memorializing the late John S. O'Neall Sr., the Georgia-Alabama Sportsman's started the John S. O'Neall
Sr. English Setter Award in the fall of 1980. This Award
is presented to the All Age English Setter winner which accumulates the most
points in specified Open All Age trials. (Those which are qualifying
trials for the National Championship). The cash prize to the winning handler is $2,500.
Previous winners: Ch. Mr. Motion, Wiregrass Thor's Pabst, Ch. The
Sportsman Brier, Ch. Andy's Safari Sami, Ch. Tekoa Knikki,
Ray's Daily Express, Ch. Spring Garden Keeper, Ch. Tekoa Mountain
Sunrise (1988-1989-1990-1991-1992), Ch. Skidrow Joe, Ch. Hicks
Rising Sun, Ch. Desert Rambler, Ch. Hicks Rising Sun, Ch. Murray's
Glide, Ch. Ida O Priscilla, Crescent City Dexter.
The Herman F.
Smith Setter Derby Award was first presented in 1983 field trial
season. Herman Smith began his career as a professional trainer in
Virginia. Later he moved to south Alabama. Herman developed several
top all-age setters such as Beau Essig's Don, Blizzard's Calvacade, Flaming
Star, and Mr. Thor. The cash award the first year was $250. Now
this prize is $1,500.
Previous Winners: Ch. Bozeann's
Mosley, Crawford County Shag, Bozeann's Czyz, Ch. Pardon My Dust,
Ch. Tekoa Mountain Sunrise, Ch. Tekoa Mountain Zephyr, Rep, Out of Touch, Ch. Desert rambler,
Ch. Tekoa Mountain Hyklass, Ch. Kapalaea Sky Raider, Cherokee Sadie,
Ann's Rising Beauty, Tekoa Sunrise Mona, Tekoa Mountain Rising,
Bozeann's Ican Too, Mac's Tosh, Tommy B.
The Elwin G. Smith Setter
Shooting Dog Award was established in 1984. It honors the
top Setter shooting dog in the nation in open horseback
competition. Since the early sixties the name of "Smith
Setters" has been synonymous with excellence in this phase of
competition. Elwin and Inez Smith have been dedicated patrons of the
sport with a continued goal of improving the breeding strains of
Setters. The cash award
to the winning handler is $2,500.
Previous Winners: Ch. Barnum, Ch. Flair, Ch. Brawny Lad, Ch. The
Performer (1987-1988), Diablo's Will, Ch. Grandeur, Ch. Grouse Ridge
Hank, Ch. Fair Play, Ch. Baraka, Ch. Destinare, Ch. Alabama trip,
Ch. Cinimod Tramp, Ch. Hamilton's Blue Diamond (1997-1998), Ch. New
Hope,
Ragged Hill Nip.
The Bill Conlin Setter Shooting Dog
Derby Award started in 1986. This award honors the top
shooting dog derby in horseback trials. Bill Conlin was a
beloved trainer who trained in the New England area and also during
winters used grounds in Alabama for training. The prize is
$1500.
Previous Winners: Ch.Grandeur, Ch.Tekoa
Mountain Sunrise,
Her Grace, Ch. Baraka, Ch. Sun Storm, Ch. Triton, Ch. Grouse Ridge
Henry, Grouse Ridge Virginia, Ch. First Rate, Ch. True Citizen, The
Franchise, Ch. Hamilton's Blue Diamond, Pekoe, Sand Ridge Tony,
The Lear Jet.
In 1990 the Michael A. Seminatore
Setter Cover Dog Award was established. Cover Dog
individuals and clubs have worked to raise the funds to honor
Michael A. Seminatore. Seminatore had been tireless in his
efforts to forward the competition of English Setters in cover dog
trials. (In Cover Dog trials the handlers are on foot.) Prize
- $2500.
Previous Winners: Ch. Kingway, Ch.
Country Express, Ch.
Stillmeadow's Jim, Ch. Cracker Jack train, Ch. Crystal Light, Ch. Grouse Ridge Storm, Ch.
Chip's Diablo Ott, Ch. Wrong Way, Ch. Body
Guard, Ch. Long Gone Agnes, Seneca's Autumn Reign.
The Thomas M. Flanagan Setter Cover
Dog Derby Award was first presented in 1996. It is awarded
to the setter which accumulates the most points in cover dog derby
trials. Thomas Flanagan had been a setter advocate for many
years. He developed and still campaigns the grouse Ridge
strain of setters. Prize-$1500.
Previous winners : Ch. Long gone Pumpkin, Beaver Meadow trip,
Chip's Super Chunk, Gretna Crest Extreme,
Promise Me This.
The Victor B. MacNaughton English
Setter Jackpot, which now totals $16,500. This Jackpot
will be evenly divided between the owner and handler of the Setter
National Bird Dog Champion at grand Junction, Tennessee. Gifts
to swell the jackpot ever larger are most welcome.
The John O'Neall, Jr. Amateur Shooting
Dog Setter Award The first Trophy will be presented after the
2000-2001 field trial season. The qualifying trials appeared in the ad published in The American Field
August 12, 2000 on page 21. Any
individual interested in contributing toward this award may mail
donations to The English Setter Fund, P.O. Box 231, Hatchechubbee,
AL 36858.
The George Evans Amateur All Age Award The qualifying
trials appeared in the ad published in The American Field August 12,
2000 on page 21.
To insure sound financial
management of the donations to the English Setter Fund, a
corporation was established in Georgia. All donations are
invested in long term U.S. treasury bonds to keep the awards secure
and perpetual. Interest from these bonds have provided funds to offer the
generous cash awards to handlers of winning setters. The
owners receive a beautiful engraved plaque.
President: Collier Smith
Vice-Presidents; Robert K. David, Harry S.
Townshend, Sam Worthington
Secretary-Treasurer: Dorothy Hyder
Directors: Alex Daggett, Nancy
M. Evans, Ryan Frame, Dale Bush, Patricia O'Neall,
Inez Smith
Donations are always welcome for
the English Setter Fund!
Mail to: The English Setter Fund, Inc. P.O. Box 231, Hatchechubbee, Al 36858 |
