Kansas Field Trial Clubs Association - KFTCA
Organization assisting with the management and promotion of bird dog field trialing in the State of Kansas. For more detailed info please see the Bylaws.
ABOUT US:
The Kansas Field Trial Clubs Association (KFTCA) is devoted to the sport of pointing dog field trials in the state of Kansas. Our purpose is to provide assistance and growth to member clubs through the promotion and management of the following:
Kansas Dog of the Year Awards
The Kansas Field Trial Hall of Fame
The procurement and management of appropriate insurance at a reduced rate
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04/07/2023
DID YOU KNOW YOU SHOULD NOT POUR COLD WATER ON AN OVERHEATED DOG OR PUT A WET TOWEL ON THEIR BACK ‼️
HERE’S WHAT YOU SHOULD DO…
Animal lovers, never make the mistake of throwing cold water on an overheated dog or putting a wet towel on his back. You will see the opposite effect.
Due to the cold, the veins contract and due to the high temperature (above 42 degrees), the proteins in the blood clot, which makes the blood thick and viscous.
Due to the combination of the two, the heart can no longer get the blood and the organs fail one by one due to lack of oxygen.
The result is a very slow but very painful death.
If you try to help an overheated dog in this way, he will still die.
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First give lukewarm water to drink, then cool the soles of the feet and chest/lower abdomen with a damp towel.
Then put the dog in the shade on a damp towel!!
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Sharing is highly desirable because again and again we see images of overheated dogs getting out of a car with water poured on their backs ❎
Accepting Nominations For The 2023 KFTCA Hall Of Fame! Submit All Nominees To [email protected]
Kansas Field Trial Association
Spring 2023 Schedule
February 3,4,5-Rock Springs FTC ABHA Ch, Companion Derby
February 10,11,12- Wichita BDC NBHA Reg Ch, Companion Stakes
February 17,18,19- Pony Express FTC- Gentry MO
February 24,25,26- GYP Hills FTC- Medicine Lodge KS
March 3,4,5- Region 17 All Age CH- Onaga KS
March 10.,11,12- Region 17 Shooting Dog CH- Dexter KS
March 17,18,19- KS Red Setter Puppy/Derby Classic- Dexter KS
April 14,15,16- NE Kansas FTC- Onaga Ks.
12/12/2022
Reminder Drawing Tonight 7pm
12/12/2022
Drawing Tonight At 7pm
18/11/2022
08/11/2022
The NBHA would like to officially welcome the Rock Springs Field Trial Club into the fold! This team definitely knows how to put on a superb field trial! If you have never been to the RSFTC grounds, then you are in for a treat! Nestled in the tip of the Flint Hills, these historied grounds are something similar to what you would see on an outdoor show! Rolling hills, nice draws, and excellent habitat suited for holding upland game! With many vantage points on the grounds for spectators, you definitely have the ability to see great dog work throughout the various courses. These are just a few of the reason these ground are often selected to hold Championships on. If you have ever thought about taking a trip to Kansas, I would highly recommend this trial as it piggy backs the opener of the Pheasant and Quail season. With a little over 1 million acres of walk-in public land available through the Kansas, this would be the ideal trip for anyone wishing to double up on field trialing and hunting upland game in the surrounding areas. For entries and questions please reach out to Jim Corpening.
16/10/2022
Update: Region 17 Shooting Dog Ch.
March 10th-12th
Dexter KS
09/10/2022
High Plains Shooting Dog Classic held at Holler Point Farm, Abilene, Kansas. 1st place, Kip, handled by Cindy Findley with six finds, 2nd place, Korn, handled by Chase Verdoorn with five finds and 3rd place Boz with four finds. All dogs had great forward races . There was multiple wild bird and pre-released covey finds througout the stake. Special thanks to our judges, Greg Gibson and Steve Auxier and our sponsor Nutra-Source.- provided by Diane Shoemaker
09/10/2022
Flint Hills Amateur All Age Classic results. Hosted by Holler Point Farm, Abilene, Kansas. 1st place Spur, handled by Chase Verdoorn with a wild covey of quail and a group of pheasants hiding below the pond dam along with one pre-released covey find. 2nd place Hawk handled by Rodney. Shoemaker. Hawk had a strong forward AA race during the hottest part of the day with one good find. 3rd place Birdie, handled by Rodney Shoemaker. Birdie had a smooth forward AA race with one find at time. Thanks go to our judges Cindy Findley and Jim Corpening for judging the stake and to our sponsor Nutri-Source.- provided by Diane Shoemaker
09/10/2022
Results for the High Plains Open Derby held at Holler Point Farm, Abilene,KS.
1st place, Tom, handler Joe Worsham/Scout Steve Auxier
2nd place, Gucci, handled by Chase Verdoorn/ Scout Mark Verdoorn
3rd place goes to Sam, handled by Dr. Pat McInteer/ Scout Steve Auxier
Special thanks goes to our judges, Dr. Stan Wint and Ethan Kelley for their time in the saddle.
30/09/2022
Hey just a friendly reminder drawing is this Monday! Come join the fun for the second Kansas trial of the season.
17/09/2022
YOU’RE INVITED!! OCTOBER 6TH thru finish. Join your fellow field trialers for a great dining experience out on the Kansas prairies. Join our fine culinarians, Bruce Huffman and Kegan and Brook Fisher, for a Friday evening fish fry and Saturday night shrimp and crawfish boil!! Oh by the way, we are going to host a field trial too. Get your entries into Tierra Hadley for the first field trial of the season out on the Kansas prairies. There will be both shooting dog and AA stakes (don’t forget those derbies too). A stake for everyone!! We are seeing a lot of bird activity with over 500 birds pre-released this season. We look forward to seeing you there.
07/09/2022
Join Us For The 2nd Trial Of The KFTCA! Special Fish Fry And Crawfish Boil On Friday And Saturday Night!
Accepting Entries Now!