Years ago, when we were working Bud at the Katy training lease as a puppy
and derby dog, we had a feeling that we were going to go somewhere we
hadn’t ever been before! Quite frankly, after a few training sessions,
Kelley wasn’t sure that she wanted to go there! As the scout, Kelley was
put in the position of having to tear across the prairie on horseback
after a dog that had the next county in mind. We would work our gun dogs
first, so we could warm up the horses for Bud’s training session!
Bud and his "get" have continued to give us many challenges and
opportunities. We have grown to love the big running dogs and all that
goes with them. Kelley and I enjoy going to the prairies to train and
compete. We have truly grown to appreciate the breed of horse that we use.
We really enjoy the American Field (NGSPA) Field Trials, and Kelley has
even grown fond of Ed Husser!
Our journey has been supported by many, many different people. We say many
thanks to Ed Husser, Pete Thuman, Keith and Robbie Gulledge, and Dave and
Sara King for sharing their knowledge and insight; for their inspiration
and for their eloquent sense of sportsmanship and professionalism.
The journey has been long, frustrating at times, and most of all, full of
great memories. For all that he has accomplished, what he has done is what
Bud does – hunt at range, find birds with great enthusiasm and style, and
love us.

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"Bud" - Winner of the 2003 NGSPA National Championship
"Bud" - Winner of the 2003 NGSPA National Championship