It was a very memorable weekend as Jeep Cochran stepped down from chairing the Masters of Bassets Committee. The chair and the crown were passed to Carter Amigh. The party to honor Jeep was beautiful and the NBC was decked out in her best. I extend my sincere thanks to all who helped with the party and the usual trial duties.

Hunting was tough due to poor scenting conditions, dry grounds and warm weather. However there were lots of rabbits both in the Enclosure and on the outside. Spectacular runs were few and far between. Our judges did a great job both in the field and with judging the bench show. A special thank you to them.

I hope to see many members at Hounds F4R Heroes this coming weekend as we hunt to salute and support our veterans.

Regards, Liz Reeser

RESULTS SPRING BASSET TRIALS

April 13-17, 2016

Judges: Katie Schoettle and Andrea Herr, MFH

Judges on the Bench: Katie Schoettle and Andrea Herr, MFH

12 packs competing

Three Couple - Strathalbyn Plate

1st Ripshin Bassets

2nd Tewksbury Foot Bassets

3rd Calf Pasture Bassets

4th Okaw Valley Bassets

Ashland’s Lee’s Plate (50% Performance – 50% Conformation): - Ripshin Bassets

Five Couple - Skycastle Trophy

1st Monkton Hall Bassets

2nd Calf Pasture Bassets

3rd Foxboro Foot Hounds

4th Ashland Bassets

The Ashland Plate (50% Performance – 50% Conformation): - Monkton Hall Bassets

Seven Couple - Ripshin Plate in honor of James S. Jones, M.H.

1st Sandanona Hare Hounds

2nd Hill and Hollow Bassets

3rd Monkton Hall Bassets

4th Ashland Bassets

Reedy Creek’s James J. Culleton Trophy (50% Performance – 50% Conformation) – Monkton Hall Bassets

Highest Scored Hunt, The Spring Creek Bowl: Sandanona Hare Hounds for the 7 couple

Highest Total Score in the Field (Cumulative): The Somerset Trophy: Monkton Hall Bassets

Bench Show Champion Basset: The Tantivy Trophy

Champion: Raven of Calf Pasture Bassets

Reserve: Crayon of Okaw Valley Bassets

Entered Dog won by: Raven of Calf Pasture Bassets

Entered Bitch won by: Crayon of Okaw Valley Bassets