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Category: Virginia Field Trials

Parke C. Brinkley and Virginia Field Trials

December 31, 2024 | Parke C. Brinkley, Virginia Field Trials | Comments
I also want to congratulate the Association of Virginia Field Trial Clubs for the contribution that it has made to bird dogs and field trials in Virginia since its organization in 1958. It has never been stronger nor has it had more influence than it has today under the leadership of Gene Hogg and Rogers Huff.  Read more

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