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by Devils Creek
Tue Jul 06, 2010 8:30 am
Forum: Horses
Topic: Opinions on saddle
Replies: 11
Views: 11963

Re: Opinions on saddle

I wouldn't buy a knock-off trooper from eBay...EVER. I have heard horror stories about them...broken trees, metal pommel/cantle breaking...a real nightmare. If its a Trooper you want, I would stick with the trustworthy brands...Tarpin Hill/Heskett, Tucker or Haggis. I've never ridden an M&W, but th...
by Devils Creek
Sat Jan 09, 2010 10:26 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: EP What line? best bird finders
Replies: 163
Views: 44614

Re: EP What line? best bird finders

Thought I'd toss in my .02, though late in the game...speaking from almost 50 years with pointers.... The dog with absolutely no quit... a Warhoop Jake male I had in the 60's The dog with the most run and lots of desire - a Condo dog (Builder's Addition) - was Midwest All Age dog of the Year in the ...
by Devils Creek
Fri Dec 25, 2009 12:10 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog weights, how much does your dog weigh?
Replies: 29
Views: 8959

Re: Dog weights, how much does your dog weigh?

I took my 5 yr old Pointer (Miller x Whippoorwills Rebel breeding) in to the vet for a urinary tract infection. I asked the vet to weigh him 3 times cause I couldn't believe he weighed 67.5 lbs in condition. I would have bet he didn't weigh 50, and have had other dogs that appeared much larger that ...
by Devils Creek
Sun Dec 13, 2009 9:12 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Young Female Who Won't Hunt
Replies: 24
Views: 7210

Re: Young Female Who Won't Hunt

My daughter, now 30, grew up a pacifist vegetarian, even though I made a point of taking her and her younger brother hunting at least one pleasant afternoon from the time they could walk. They grew up among an assortment of wild and crazy pointers, setters and vizslas. Almost naturally my daughter g...
by Devils Creek
Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:35 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: What type of shotgun are you using for your bird hunts?
Replies: 214
Views: 220553

Re: What type of shotgun are you using for your bird hunts?

My logic has always been.... if my dog points it, I want it dead... Therefore my main gun is a '94 Remington 1187 with a 26" Light Contour barrel. It's lighter than quite a few o/u's, shoots light field loads dependably, and only been to the gunsmith once (mainspring this summer). It gently kisses m...
by Devils Creek
Sat Oct 10, 2009 12:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Wow! Who has a kennel for this guy?
Replies: 7
Views: 2677

Re: Wow! Who has a kennel for this guy?

Years ago I hunted at a famous old lodge in Manitoba (Gable hunted there, and Jimmy Robinson). They had a lab newfie cross that easily went 150 lbs. He wasn't a fast retriever, and was so big he hated to go in and out of the water. He liked to stand in the water with just his eyes and nose sticking ...
by Devils Creek
Sat Feb 28, 2009 12:28 pm
Forum: Horses
Topic: Trooper sadles
Replies: 9
Views: 5389

Re: Trooper sadles

I've had a Tarpin Hill Super Duty Trooper for nearly 3 years, and it is super comfortable. I love the foam and gel combination. I honestly feel ten years younger after a day in the saddle, and in a prairie trial that can be about 40 miles. Tree fit is also very good, and every one of my horses (5) g...
by Devils Creek
Fri Jan 30, 2009 2:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Most unusual cross breeds you've seen with Gun Dogs
Replies: 28
Views: 16387

Re: Most unusual cross breeds you've seen with Gun Dogs

A well known trialer and trainer from the midwest in my acquaintance once had a male beagle from his dad's hunting pack climb the fence and breed his best pointer female. They ended up keeping one pup, a little male, marked and shaped like a black & white pointer, but beagle sized. Now the interesti...
by Devils Creek
Tue Dec 16, 2008 6:16 pm
Forum: Horses
Topic: Mares
Replies: 5
Views: 2674

Re: Mares

I own three mares & two geldings. I currently trial on both geldings and one of the mares, but will probably have another mare ready by next fall. Quite frankly I don't have a major prejudice either way, (though I did in the past) , and I have to admit my current favorite trial and pleasure riding h...
by Devils Creek
Mon Nov 17, 2008 9:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Garmin Astro Owners, how far does your dog run?
Replies: 35
Views: 15896

Re: Garmin Astro Owners, how far does your dog run?

My dog seems to be averaging between 8-9 mph in heavy cover, and so my figures line right alongside everybody elses. What really surprised everybody was the mileage horseback at the last trial I attended (Ardath Saskatchewan) where entries were down so we started at 8am Saturday, came back for lunch...
by Devils Creek
Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Mountain Lions in Minnesota
Replies: 13
Views: 5077

Re: Mountain Lions in Minnesota

Isn't it funny how all DNR's work? Even up here in Manitoba Canada.... I remember 20 years ago, Manitoba DNR was denying cougar sightings till one got hit by a car near Stony Mountain Prison. Probably about 50 people stopped and looked at the remains before it got scooped away. Two years ago, near m...
by Devils Creek
Sat Oct 11, 2008 12:10 pm
Forum: Horses
Topic: Paso Fino's??
Replies: 5
Views: 2811

Re: Paso Fino's??

Now I know I'll take some heat for posting this, but it's just my opinion. I just returned from Ardath Saskatchewan for the Ardath Fall Trial and the Ogilvie Shooting Dog Classic. By GPS we travelled a little over 54 miles in the two days, but entries were down from previous years, and in years past...
by Devils Creek
Mon Sep 01, 2008 6:18 pm
Forum: Horses
Topic: M & W Trooper Saddle
Replies: 4
Views: 2728

Re: M & W Trooper Saddle

My trial partner has been using one for about 4 years and loves it. They've always looked a bit odd to me, but that's personal opinion. I'm riding on a Tarpin Hill Super Duty for the last two seasons, and am very satisfied, but delivery was way too slow. It did require about a month's riding to brea...
by Devils Creek
Tue Jul 01, 2008 8:15 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Garmin Astro Low-Profile Collar
Replies: 79
Views: 42238

Re: New Garmin Astro Low-Profile Collar

I am assuming that the new collar would be programmable for the older Astro units. If so I would buy one in a heartbeat for my year old model, should the collar receive AFTCA approval. I am currently using the original model, with the low profile antenna (kept bustin the others), and I have it mount...
by Devils Creek
Sun Apr 06, 2008 9:30 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Beepers
Replies: 22
Views: 7774

I hunt with horseback shooting dogs, often in heavy cover. Call me a "belt and suspenders" man, but I use my Garmin Astro GPS in conjunction with a 10 yr old Sonic Sport beeper (they are indestructible). My frequent hunting partner uses a Tritronics beeper, so the difference in tone makes things a b...
by Devils Creek
Sat Dec 01, 2007 2:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Another Garmin Astro Thread
Replies: 6
Views: 3118

Well, I'm winding down the grouse season up here in SE Manitoba Canada (1 week left) and I definitely have some opinions on my Astro. First off let me say in principal I absolutely love the thing, and I think it will continue to change the way I hunt and train, and is a major stress reliever for me....
by Devils Creek
Sun Nov 11, 2007 8:24 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Astro
Replies: 33
Views: 12294

This is my first comments after half a season's use with the Astro. I'm hunting the heavy cover woods of Eastern Manitoba, and it's about as thick as anyone can imagine. I have 2 Pointers, and have also used it on my beagle. My battery life has been fairly good. I can make several days with a set of...
by Devils Creek
Fri Jun 01, 2007 10:40 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How much does kennel manners matter to you??
Replies: 12
Views: 2969

I've had a bunch of Pointers over the last 35 yrs or so, and just about all of them were absolutely great house dogs. I will admit that a couple have been a bit exuberant when first let in, and maybe a little over affectionate (that's right, I said Pointers), but generally settle down in a bit and r...
by Devils Creek
Thu May 31, 2007 8:58 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Pup
Replies: 9
Views: 2621

Very nice......keep us posted!!!

Looks like all the ingredients are there.....
by Devils Creek
Tue May 29, 2007 8:12 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Multiple Sire Breedings - II
Replies: 18
Views: 7334

Re: MSL's

[quote="shadymeadows"] Oh well though, AKC is accepting English Pointers now anyway and with that turn of events and FDSB's currently dwindling support, I would guess AKC will be the main pointer registry in the coming years anyway. Especially if FDSB doesn't offer services that AKC provides.[/ quot...
by Devils Creek
Tue May 29, 2007 7:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: English pointer lines
Replies: 8
Views: 5552

There are a number of very fine foot hunting Pointer breeders. Here are two that I like: I have purchased several dogs from these folks over many years. Every pup I recieved was excellent. They are very reasonably priced and I highly recommend them as breeders of foot hunting Pointers. Also, every ...
by Devils Creek
Mon May 28, 2007 10:04 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Not many want male pups?
Replies: 33
Views: 9088

Re: males or females

Dear Dogman, I probably prefer males in most situations. My wife can exhibit extreme and agitated Alpha behaviour. She can be quite irratable with both me and strangers. She barks orders all night and runs all day. I should have paid more attention when we were dating as she also has a very bad bit...
by Devils Creek
Wed May 23, 2007 9:13 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Leonard (Pointer)
Replies: 12
Views: 4825

Nice dog.....does he have any Elhew Snakefoot in there...that big long straight up tail looks familiar. :wink:
by Devils Creek
Tue May 15, 2007 1:49 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What does it take?
Replies: 29
Views: 6600

This more like it! The discussion is great and lively. Hope more will join in. I am hoping we will see more of the long coats doing well in the trials. Of course I am watching the Llewellins! D!ck Lambert A few years ago American Field looked at their records over a couple of years and announced th...
by Devils Creek
Tue May 15, 2007 7:31 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Will They Kill Answered.
Replies: 14
Views: 4885

I really can't remember any of my Pointers ever hurting anything bigger than an insect, but..... My vizslas would pretty much kill any varmint that got too close, which included the occasional rat looking for dog food in the kennel building, and skunks found in the field. They would especially like ...
by Devils Creek
Tue May 15, 2007 7:08 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What does it take?
Replies: 29
Views: 6600

Gosh...what more could I add after John and Yawallac... To me, the most important attribute is the desire to go to cover, the best cover, and work that cover intelligently. The late Ted Gardner, and his dad Captain John could ride an entire trial and tell you how much time every dog spent in cover. ...
by Devils Creek
Mon May 14, 2007 7:48 am
Forum: Training
Topic: So How long till???
Replies: 16
Views: 5446

[quote="Don] For me the big shooting dog is the holy grail of the dog world. That means that reguardless of range, the dog must handle without all the fan fair![/quote]

Don......like Borat says...

"I like you!"
by Devils Creek
Mon May 14, 2007 7:40 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Summer Reading...
Replies: 8
Views: 2279

"Best Way To Train Your Gun Dog" The Delmar Smith Method by Bill Tarrant A must IMHO Really the only book you HAVE to read!!! and... Animals In Translation by Dr. Temple Grandin. Absolutely fascinating explanation of human autism and animal behaviour by one of North America's leading authorities. I...
by Devils Creek
Sat May 12, 2007 9:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: "bleep" Birds
Replies: 5
Views: 2027

Around the yard, my setter will point just about anything. One of his favorite things to do is point bees and butterflies in the yard. I have never seen him point junk when we are out in the field though. It is actually funny to watch him point a fly on a turd for 30 minutes. :lol: :lol: :lol: I th...
by Devils Creek
Fri May 11, 2007 9:34 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: To You Pointer Boys, What a Shock
Replies: 7
Views: 2419

Thanks John... First I heard, as I get my Fields about 3 weeks after you folks.... It's funny how the death of some dogs kind of close an era for ya.. You know they don't last long, but still its a shock. I remember Guard Rail's accident as well, but felt equally bad about Mr. Thor, Pork Roll, Red W...
by Devils Creek
Fri May 11, 2007 9:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pointer Color Question - Tricolors
Replies: 16
Views: 4428

Yes, I've wondered about a throwback to way, way back when....as legend has it English foxhound was introduced. I've also wondered about some of the pointer setter fooling around that was going on in the 1850's or so. I've never seen a solid liver Pointer, but a number of years ago, a guy had a soli...
by Devils Creek
Thu May 10, 2007 9:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pointer Color Question - Tricolors
Replies: 16
Views: 4428

Pointer Color Question - Tricolors

While reading about Strut's win in the American Derby Invitational Championship it suddenly struck me how few tricolored pointers I've ever seen, even though I've seen literally hundreds of dogs over the past 40 years. (maybe 2) In setters and some other breeds this is a very common color pattern, b...
by Devils Creek
Wed May 09, 2007 1:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dumb Dog LOL
Replies: 9
Views: 3292

Ya really ought to try a cat and a laser pointer for real hi jinks!!!
by Devils Creek
Wed May 09, 2007 8:16 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question for the Pointer guys
Replies: 6
Views: 2074

I also had a Builder's Addition grandson, sired by CH. Condo. He probably was the biggest running dog I've owned, but was born broke. Had the most point in him that I've ever seen. You could actually pick him up and carry him around in a pointing position and put him back down without losing style. ...
by Devils Creek
Mon Apr 30, 2007 12:08 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: what do you use for a backup gun
Replies: 15
Views: 7576

I never bring a 2nd gun on single day trips, and never been let down. However, I do bring a 2nd gun on extended trips, especially out of the country. My main shooter is a '94 vintage Rem 1187 Premier with a 26" Light Contour barrel. Number 2 gun is my '69 vintage Rem 870 action with '83 stocks and 2...
by Devils Creek
Mon Apr 30, 2007 11:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: funny question
Replies: 8
Views: 3274

Never tried it with a quail, but years ago we had a Golden Pheasant rooster that was hand raised from a chick. He was so tame you could call him, and he'd jump on your arm, run up and sit on your shoulder like a parrot. Got lots of strange looks walking him around. Tried it with a ringneck with no s...
by Devils Creek
Fri Apr 20, 2007 1:38 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: AKC Ponting dogs field trial rules & regs
Replies: 9
Views: 3500

If anyone judges, the Oregon Brittany Club used to give the judges really great score books. Kept up, everything you watched, even the boring, was recallable later. Wish I still had one of those too. Don, I may have a blank page from a judges book that you are talking about. I was partnered with an...
by Devils Creek
Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:54 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I saw pointer puppies! OMG! So pretty!...(Quality litter?)
Replies: 17
Views: 7207

Luv that McGoo breeding, specially mixed with some Guard Rail and just a pinch of Miller!!

This was my Damascus grandson...might give you an idea what the males look like.

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by Devils Creek
Thu Apr 19, 2007 7:39 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Question about Mares?
Replies: 5
Views: 2053

Did you know that about 90% of polo ponies are mares? When I read that somewhere, I went to see a local match, counted the horses (there were about 30 there) and all but 2 were mares. Apparantly mares are more assertive when bumping another horse away from the ball. Having said that, I have 5 Walker...
by Devils Creek
Mon Apr 09, 2007 9:04 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Horse Tack Questions
Replies: 26
Views: 7363

If those are the hooded stirrups with a wood base, one of the problems is that the wood is finished and very slippery when the stirrup is new. You get your foot in properly, then put some pressure on the stirrup with your foots and it just naturally wants to slip back off the stirrup. I had a probl...
by Devils Creek
Wed Apr 04, 2007 3:12 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Horse Tack Questions
Replies: 26
Views: 7363

I have the Tarpin Hill breast collar, and the oversize hooded stirrups on my Tarpin Hill Super Duty. I also am using the Tacky type trooper type pad. I am very pleased with all three, and will be ordering those stirrups and pad for my son's original trooper. John, I agree with you on the Tuckers...g...
by Devils Creek
Wed Apr 04, 2007 2:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My New Huntin' Dogs w/ pics
Replies: 16
Views: 7466

Yawallac....

I'm assuming that's a Region 15 (Japan) Shooting dog.....

with the deadly "Katana" tail :wink:
by Devils Creek
Fri Mar 30, 2007 8:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tracking Collars Obsolete?
Replies: 17
Views: 5748

Tracking Collars Obsolete?

I happened upon Garmin's website the other day, and I understand their GPS dog tracking system will be available in June. Now I had read about another (Roameo?) a while back and the issue was range (1 mile). Garmin is claiming 5 miles line of site depending on contour and cover, which should easily ...
by Devils Creek
Fri Mar 30, 2007 8:28 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Chaingang??
Replies: 18
Views: 5870

Good info guys, now how long should I leave them critters chained up?? I was thinking while I am at training clinics I could put my two and a buddies dog on it for the day? Of course the dogs would be taken off when getting work etc At trials we leave them on the chain from morning till night, of c...
by Devils Creek
Fri Mar 30, 2007 8:22 am
Forum: Please Welcome New Members - Introduce Yourself Here!
Topic: My little stinker
Replies: 5
Views: 1834

She's a DOLL!! :wink:

Now what are you going to do to salvage your favorite Mexican food recipe?
by Devils Creek
Tue Mar 27, 2007 10:44 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Stoeger M2000
Replies: 37
Views: 21705

One of my hunting partners bought one 3 years ago, and he shoots a bunch. He's single, and probably hunts 3-4 days a week all season. It's primarily his duck & goose gun, as he has a delightful 20 gauge Win 101 for grousing. He's had zero problems, but does caution that you have to make sure the gun...
by Devils Creek
Fri Mar 23, 2007 11:48 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Starting Whoa Training
Replies: 7
Views: 3581

I bought that book when it first came out, loved it, and haven't bought one since. :lol: I use the whoa post on all my trial pointers. Regular collar on the front, pinch collar behind. The whole thing you need to concentrate is timing. As you lead your dog away, look over your shoulder, and watch th...
by Devils Creek
Fri Mar 23, 2007 8:58 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: NEW TRUCK QUESTION/OPIONS
Replies: 28
Views: 10321

Hey you're not that far from me....I'm 1/2 hr East of Winnipeg.. In my business, I put on a lot of miles, and had a brand new truck (all extended cab 4x4's) every 15 - 18 months for the last 20 years. I've had mostly Chevy's with 5.7's and then 5.3's. Very few problems and several trucks never had a...
by Devils Creek
Thu Mar 22, 2007 10:38 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Beretta 686 Onyx Pro
Replies: 5
Views: 4413

Have a buddy who's a well known competitive shooter, coach, and has shot on the Canadian Skeet team. He told me "Buy a Perazzi, but if you can't afford one buy a Beretta, you'll never notice the difference"

I shot a 687L for a while, zero problems, nice gun.
by Devils Creek
Thu Mar 22, 2007 10:32 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Breeding dogs: Linbreeding or Outcrossing
Replies: 10
Views: 4369

Wehle did a lot of brother sister breeding and every once in a while would bring in an outcross from a dog that had traits that he wanted in his line. I am not opposed to brother-sister breeding as long as it is not repeated in the line for 3 or more generations. I like closely bred dogs as long as...