4/10 — Region 1 Amateur Walking Shooting Dog Championship…

Wondering what it takes for a hunting dog to be champion? Here’s your chance to find out.

English Setter running at a Field Trial
English Setter running at a Field Trial

There a nice field trial going on this Friday and Saturday in Rhode Island. It’s the Region 1 Amateur Walking Shooting Dog Championship. The trial is being held in the Arcadia Management Area in Exeter, RI, and it starts Friday at 8 am.

If you’re new to field trials, this would be a good one to check out. Fourteen braces of dogs are scheduled to run, so there will be lot of action both days. Because it’s a Walking Shooting Dog trial, the braces will be easy to follow. This is a championship trial, too, so the dogs will be top notch. Check it out and find out what these competitions are all about.

To get to the grounds:

Take Exite 5A off of I-95. Go to Route 102 South, to Route 3 South and then to Route 165 West. Take a right on Frosty Hollow Road. Watch for signs. They’re usually hard to see, so pay attention.

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