News from Erin Kennels
March 16, 2010

ERIN’S STONEY RIVER FINISHES THE SEASON IN SPECTACULAR FASHION

Ty won the All-American Quail Championship at the Outland Ranch March 8th 2010. This win qualifies him to run in  the 2011 Nationals at Grand Junction.  Ty also gained the R-U spot at the All-American Derby Championship.  His other recent wins include: 2nd at the Cajun Classic Open All-Age, Jan 23rd  and 2nd at the West Tennessee Open All-Age Feb 12th.  Ty has finished off his derby season winning three championships and four runner-up championships, this is a great record for any dog.

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February 18, 2010

ERIN’S WHISKEY RIVER WINS AGAIN

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Whiskey River won the Alabama Open All-Age Championship at Hell Creek Wildlife Area Jan 30th 2010 over a field of 44 competitors. This win qualified him to run in the National Championship at Grand Junction a week later. This win came four days short of his second birthday we are expecting Will to have a very bright future.

January 11, 2010

ERIN’S WHISKEY RIVER WINS SOUTHERN CHAMPIONSHIP

southern-championship-2010.jpg                                                            Whiskey River wins the Southern Championship at Black Prairie Wildlife Area Crawford, MS Jan 5th  2010                 

The Southern is considered one of the Premier Time Honored Endurance stakes on the annual field trial circuit with a one hour qualifying series and a two hour call back.  This is a momentous win for any dog, but especially for Will since he is only of derby age. 

October 20, 2009

ERIN’S BAD RIVER WINS NATIONAL AMATEUR PHEASANT CHAMPIONSHIP

bad-river.jpg                                                                     Joe won the National Amateur Pheasant Championship for the second year in a row over a field of 44 competitors.

This is Joe’s Fifth Championship and he just turned four years old.

October 20, 2009

ERIN’S STONEY RIVER WINS NATIONAL OPEN PHEASANT CHAMPIONSHIP

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 Ty won the National Open Pheasant Championship with a strong forward all age race.  He had  four finds three on pheasants and one on a covey of quail. This is his second win this fall having won Runner Up at Region 19 Amateur All Age in Solon Springs in September. 

October 20, 2009

ERIN’S TIN SOLDIER WINS 2009 INTERNATIONAL PHEASANT CHAMPIONSHIP

tin-soldier-2009.jpg                                                                     Tin Soldier wins the International Pheasant Championship Oct 7Th 2009 at Killdeer Plains. This win is his 10Th Championship and qualifies him for the 2010 Nationals at Grand Junction TN. This win is signifient because it is his first trial since having surgery to repair a torn cruciate ligament almost a year ago.  We are very proud of his recovery and this win. 

October 20, 2009

ERIN’S FOOLISH PRIDE WINS 76th AMERICAN PHEASANT FUTURITY

futurity-2009.jpg                                                                    This is the fourth consecutive year dogs bred and trained by Erin Kennel’s have taken top honors at the Pheasant Futurity. John is by Erin’s Bad River X Erin’s Gypsy 

Erin’s Kentucky Gambler took second he is by Erin’s Tin Soldier X Erin’s Tiny Dancer.

The trial was held Oct 6th  2009 at Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area This was  the last time the Futurity will be held at these grounds 

April 14, 2009

ERIN’S STONEY RIVER CONTINUES HIS WINNING WAYS

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Stoney River finished the season in convincing fashion taking R-U at the National Derby Championship Jan 28Th 2009

1st Cajun Classic Open Derby  Jan 31st 2009

1st Alabama Open Derby  1 hour Feb 1st 2009 

January 16, 2009

ERIN’S STONEY RIVER WINS RUNNER-UP AT GEORGIA DERBY CHAMPIONSHIP

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Stoney River takes the R-U spot at the Georgia Derby Championship over a field of 39 competitors January 2 ND 2009

December 23, 2008

Sean and Patty Derrig recognized as FTCI Sportspersons of the year 2008

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Sean and Patty Derrig were recognized as the 2008 FTCI Sportspersons of the Year.  Sean and Patty were responsible for starting the Junior Handler Field Trial on their farm.  Junior handlers from all over have come and enjoyed participating and learning about the sport of field trialing.  The Derrig’s provide horses or four wheelers and adult helpers to assist the young people in their handling endeavors and accommodations are made for young people that have special needs.   Sean has long been an advocate of promoting the sport to young people.  He believes this is necessary if we are to ensure the future of the sport in the coming years.  Sean has given of his time to serve as a director of FTCI in the past.  His devotion to promoting excellence in the sport and providing help to others was noted by Terry Trzcinski.