Episode #7: Mary Sue Schalk | "A Family Affair In Field Trials"

Coverdog field trial professional stalwarts Scott & Tammy Chaffee of Pioneer Kennels in Clare, MI joins "The Breakaway Podcast" to talk raising a family while staying sharp in bird dog competition, the Grand National Grouse Championship, evaluating, sourcing, and placing dogs appropriately, legendary dogs from the Pioneer Kennels camp, perspective on the sport of field trialing, and so much more. All this and so much more on this episode of "The Breakaway Podcast"! Sponsors: Purina Pro Plan, Gun Dog Supply, onX Hunt, Gundog Central, Mule Brand Gear and Apparel, Garmin, & Park Cities Quail Coalition. #birddog #birddogtraining #birdhunting #birddogs #birddogfield trials #fieldtrials #fieldtrialbirddogs #walkingfieldtrials #horsebackfieldtrials #quailhunting #pheasanthunting #grousehunting #englishsetter #englishpointer #uplandhunting #coverdog #grousedog #woodcock #grouse #woodcockdog #woodcockhunting

Hall of fame handler, trainer, breeder, and titan of the field trial game Rich Robertson Jr. of Payette, Idaho joins the "The Breakaway Podcast" brought to you by the National Bird Hunters Association, to talk a life immersed in field trials, recent tragedy, legendary dogs, paying it forward, and perspective looking back and forward.All this and more on this episode of "The Breakaway Podcast"! #birddog #birddogtraining #birdhunting #birddogs #birddogfieldtrials #fieldtrials #fieldtrialbirddogs #walkingfieldtrials #horsebackfieldtrials #quailhunting #pheasanthunting #grousehunting #englishpointer #englishsetter #germanshorthairedpointer #coverdogs #americanfield #uplandhunting #tekoamountainsunrise #hicksrisingsun #rivertonsfunseeknscooter

2023 National All-Age Championship winning handler and Daniels Kennels professional Mr. Jamie Daniels of Dawson, GA joins "The Breakaway Podcast" to talk competition at the elite level, winning "on the steps" at the Ames Plantation in the National All-Age Championship, family life as an professional all-age handler, Rebel breeding, developing vs. training, and so much more. All this and more on this episode of "The Breakaway Podcast"! ⁠www.nbhadog.org⁠⁠ Sponsors: Purina Pro Plan, Gun Dog Supply, onX Hunt, Gundog Central, Mule Brand Gear and Apparel, Garmin, & Park Cities Quail Coalition. #fieldtrials #pointingdogs #walkingfieldtrials #horsebackfieldtrials #birdhunting #birddog #birddogs #birddogfieldtrials #fieldtrials #proplansportingdogs #coverdogfieldtrials #uplanddog #uplandhunting #uplandbird #birddogtraining #americanfield

AFTCA President and amateur all-age competitor Mr. Tony King joins "The Breakaway Podcast" to talk about his trek from hunter to consumate amateur competitor, a bridge through the NBHA, the AFTCA and the Purina Event Sponsorship Program, big picture items in the world of field trialing, and whole host of other topics. Also, NBHA Futurity Director Mr. Jim Ogle drops in to give us the details on the upcoming NBHA National Open Breeders Invitational Championship, the NBHA Futurity, and the Jerry Kilgore Puppy Classic this February in Grovesprings, MO! PLUS, a big announcement of a potential opportunity whether its for your first time or, further yourself into the ranks of high level field trial dog ownership! All this and more on this episode of "The Breakaway Podcast"! www.nbhadog.org⁠ Sponsors: Purina Pro Plan, Gun Dog Supply, onX Hunt, Gundog Central, Mule Brand Gear and Apparel, Garmin, & Park Cities Quail Coalition. #fieldtrials #pointingdogs #walkingfieldtrials #horsebackfieldtrials #birdhunting #birddog #birddogs #birddogfieldtrials #fieldtrials #proplansportingdogs #coverdogfieldtrials #uplanddog #uplandhunting #uplandbird #birddogtraining #americanfield

Professional handler and maybe one of the most diversified sporting dog trainers in the country, Mr. Tom Waite of Dale Creek Gundogs joins us for Episode #8 of "The Breakaway Podcast"! In this episode, Tom treks us through a life and career immersed in sporting dogs, his career in the NBHA, the Dale Creek Gun Dog operation, hall of fame dogs of the past, his strong string for the 2023-2024 season, building communities and comradery around dogs, and the sport of field trialing going forward. www.nbhadog.org Sponsors: Purina Pro Plan, Gun Dog Supply, onX Hunt, Gundog Central, Mule Brand Gear and Apparel, Garmin, & Park Cities Quail Coalition. #fieldtrials #pointingdogs #walkingfieldtrials #horsebackfieldtrials #birdhunting #birddog #birddogs #birddogfieldtrials #fieldtrials #proplansportingdogs #coverdogfieldtrials #uplanddog #uplandhunting #uplandbird #birddogtraining #americanfield

Field trial blueblood and sport leader, Mary Schalk of Crouse Kennel joins us for Episode #7 of "The Breakaway Podcast"! In this episode, Mary Sue takes us through a life immersed in field trialing, all the administrative hats she wears, the upcoming Quail Invitational Championship, influences, hosting a walking field trial, and what it means to be a woman competing in the sport of field trialing while peering into the future at the sport and looking for improvement. #birddog #birddogs #birddogfieldtrials #uplandhunting #birdhunting #birddogtraining

All-age horseback field trial staple and Crosscountry Kennels professional Mr. Randy Anderson of Vinita, Oklahoma joins "The Breakaway Podcast". Randy has over 42 years’ experience in bird dogs as a hunter, breeder and competitor with 22 years professional experience handling some of the top all-age dogs in the country for his roster of established owners. Randy began his foray into field trials early on serving in an administrative role with the NBHA while later developing dogs early on for established owners and handlers such as the Hall of Famer Robin Gates before eventually hanging out his shingle as a professional all-age handler. Randy has handled top dogs such as Prairie Land Pride, White Dollar, Future Stock, HOF Valiant, HOF Miller’s Happy Jack, Touch’s Adams County, Touch’s Fireaway, and many more. While being at the top of all-age competition, Randy is also a field trial history romantic and a genuine advocate for the sport of field trialing at all levels and deeply passionate about the present state of the game and its future prospects. #birddog #birddogs #fieldtrials #fieldtrialbirddogs #walkingfieldtrials #horsebackfieldtrials #coverdogfieldtrials #uplandhunting #birdhunting #birddogtraining

Leading walking field trial handler, trainer, and breeder Mr. Garry Malzone of Indian Creek Kennels joins The Breakaway Podcast to talk about his start in field trials, the walking circuit, dogs, and looking forward into the future of the field trial game.

NBHA Vice President and Senior Specialist for Purina Pro Plan, Mr. Greg Blair joins us on the 4th installment of "The Breakaway Podcast" to discuss the different field trial formats along with their differences and discovering maybe some similarities while reflecting on success and focusing on the future.

Episode #3 of "The Breakaway Podcast" presented by the National Bird Hunters Association. NBHA and Kansas Field Trial Clubs Association Hall of Famer and current resident judge of the All-Age National Championship at the Ames Plantation, Dr. Stanley Wint joins the podcast to talk NBHA history, his career, judicial responsibilities, and the sport of bird dog field trials. Please visit the following links and support our devoted sponsors: National Bird Hunters Association (https://nbhadog.org/) Purina Pro Plan (https://www.purina.com/pro-plan) Garmin (https://www.garmin.com/en-US/) Gun Dog Supply (https://www.gundogsupply.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwrfymBhCTARIsADXTabl9u8AHuV1YyIYoUm6bfck79Lq4NkResnO7C-jyo1bJEuff6d6C8lIaAvcEEALw_wcB) OnX Hunt (https://try.onxmaps.com/hunt/app/hunt-smarter/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwrfymBhCTARIsADXTabn6nnHHW5NbcEPLSwAkRs6XaTwNfQMuQzuIe4nDn6pT40Swgt4z7U0aArImEALw_wcB) Gundog Central (https://gundogcentral.com/) Mule Brand Clothing (https://okiedogsupply.com/mule-brand-gear-and-apparel/) Park Cities Quail Coalition (https://www.parkcitiesquail.org/)