2024 April Fools Trial Results

April Fool's Trial....Wow....what a great weekend. We were very excited to see a bunch of new dogs and handlers, friends from the Big Sky Region and all the "Utah NSTRA Veterans" that came out and ran. The weather was true Utah, as we experienced all 4-seasons in one day. Going from cloudy and brisk, to sunny and warm, to a half-hour blinding snow squall and then back to sunny...that was just Saturday. The changing weather made for some great competition and excellent dog work. This weekend we crowned (2) new NSTRA Champions, had (4) first time placements and (2) new dogs in the winner's circle.

We want to thank Josh Morris, Brett Ure, Cade Allen, Angie Wonnacott, Kelly Irons and Rich Lowe for judging the trial, Glenn Smith for planting birds and the Utah NSTRA Presidency for making the trial possible. Also a big thanks to everyone that helped set up and take down the fields, as well as Wasatch Wing and Clay for use of the trial grounds.

We are excited to see everyone at the Best of the West trial, April 26th, 27th and 28th.

Saturday A- Field Open

A-Field on Saturday was judged by Josh Morris and Brett Ure.

In brace 7, Steve Gunnell and Bandit would find 4 birds and record a back for a score of 883, putting them in 1st place.

In brace 13, Ryan Taylor and Vox would find 4 birds and get a back for a score of 827.5, putting them in 2nd place.

In brace 9, Bret Wonnacott and Rox would find 3 birds and get a back for a score of 731.5, putting them in 3rd place.

Saturday B- Field Open

B-Field on Saturday was judged by Cade Allen and Kelly Irons.

In the 1st brace of the day, Bret Wonnacott and Rox would find 4 birds and set the bar by scoring 855, putting them in 1st place.

In brace 11, Bruce Swanson and Remi would find 4 birds for a score of 832.3, putting them in 2nd place.

In brace 3, Shaylee Olson and Marlo, running their 1st ever NSTRA brace, would find 4 birds for a score of 783.6, putting them in 3rd place. What a way to start your NSTRA career...!!!!

Sunday A- Field Open

Field A on Sunday was judged by Angie Wonnacott and Rich Lowe.

In brace 13, Katie Willis and Clancy would have the run of the weekend, finding 6 birds for a score of 1,060.5, earning them 1st place.

In brace 8, Bret Wonnacott and Rox would find 4 birds for a score of 832.3, putting them in 2nd place.

In brace 15, Chad Hansen and Crew, running in their first NSTRA trial, would find 4 birds for a score of 758, putting them in 3rd place.

Special Note: Our NSTRA friend Kristy Goodall from Montana and her dog Gnat, running in brace 7, found 5 birds and also scored 758, giving us a tie for 3rd. Unfortunately, they we're already on the road back to Montana and couldn't participate in a "2-bird run-off".

Sunday B- Field Open

Field B on Sunday was judged by Kelly Irons and Brett Ure.

In brace 11, Ryan Taylor and Prince would find 4 birds for a score of 860.6, earning them 1st place.

In brace 9, Cade Allen, handling Ernie Wakabayashi's dog Fish, would find 4 birds for a score of 835.5, putting them in 2nd place.

In brace 14, Cade Allen and Annie would find 3 birds and a back for a score of 735, putting them in 3rd place.