Heath Kooima

National Amateur Championship & Open Derby I started field trialing in 2000 and am an active amateur. I am a member of the Ringneck GSP Club, serving as both president and field trial chairman. I run shooting dogs and all-age dogs throughout the Midwest in both AKC and American Field and attend as many trials as I can as I am able to get away from work. I have had some successful dogs in local, regional, and national events. This includes placements in the GSPCA National Futurity, GSPCA National All-Age Championship, NGSPA Prairie Chicken Championships, and numerous AKC weekend trials. I have judges many weekend trials, classics, and championships for shorthairs, Brittany’s, viszlas, and wirehairs. I look for dogs that run to the front and stand their game with style and manners. I like a dog that attacks the course and does it all with a minimum of handling. I am honored to judge the 2011 GSCA National Amateur Championship. I look forward to watching your dogs compete and wish you all the best of luck.