Field Events
Ionia Recreation WMA
Artwork by Gail Richardson
2020 Field Trial Information*
September 27 - October 1, 2021
2020 Field Trial Chair- John Schoonover
2020 Field Trial Secretary - Jodi Quesnell
All stakes will be To Follow
2020 Amateur National Championship- 45 minute with Retrieve - open to all qualified GWPs
2020 National Championship- 1 hour with retrieve - open to all qualified GWPs
Judges - TBA*
2021 Field Trial Information
October 4 - conclusion
Field Trial Chair- Liz Dixon
Field Trial Secretary - Stacy Risler
All stakes will be To Follow
2021 Derby Classic- 30 minutes
2021 Amateur National Championship- 45 minute with Retrieve - open to all qualified GWPs
2020 & 2021 Field Futurity- open to all properly nominated GWPs for the year which they are qualified and properly nominated - 30 min with call back for a retrieve
2021 Puppy Classic - 20 minutes
2021 National Championship- 1 hour with retrieve - open to all qualified GWPs
Judges - TBA *
Premium List will be posted here as soon as available
Wrangler- Will Langley
Will Langley - (810) 338-8980 or Kathi Langley - (810) 338-0355
It is the responsibility of each individual to make their own arrangements with the wrangler if they
need a horse by the brace, day, or weekend.
Hunt Test Information
October 4
Hunt Test Chairman- Tom Jarnich
Hunt Test Secretary - Beth Schmidt
Judges - TBA*
Premium list will be posted here as soon as available
*(pending AKC approval)
Meals onsite
Hospitality Chair: Nick Schmidt, Mooses' BBQ
Meals will be available using all mandated safety measures
Sponsors:
Purina
Nick & Beth Schmidt
Twin Cities GWPC
Directions to the Trial Grounds:
IONIA RECREATION AREA, HARWOOD ROAD, IONIA, MICHIGAN
I-96 EXIT 67 (M-66), THREE MILES NORTH TO DAVID HWY.,
LEFT TO HARWOOD RD., RIGHT TO CLUBHOUSE
Some areas around the clubhouse and barn are restricted.
DO NOT stake out horses or dogs in these areas.
All participants are responsible for cleaning up their area, removing horse manure & hay
and filling dog holes. Violators will be fined!
A Michigan Motor Vehicle Park Permit is required to park on the grounds.
Permit can be purchased on premises. They will CHECK that all vehicles have one!
CLUBS AND PARTICIPANTS DO NOT HAVE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE GROUNDS,
ANY CONFLICTS OR PROBLEMS WITH NON-FIELD TRIALERS THAT
MAY ARISE SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE FIELD TRIAL COMMITTEE IMMEDIATELY.
Motels:
Super 8, 7245 South State Road, Ionia, Michigan 616-597-6974
Midway Motel 7076 South State Road, Ionia, Michigan (616) 527-6570
Ameri-Host Inn 423 Brown Blvd Ionia Michigan (616) 527-2200
Wrangler:
Will Langley - (810) 338-8980 or Kathi Langley - (810) 338-0355
It is the responsibility of each individual to make their own arrangements with the wrangler if they need
a horse by the brace, day, or weekend.
