290. Chasing Prairie Birds from Horseback!

Riding a horse to chase bird dogs across the prairies of North Dakota will be one of the experiences that sticks with me for quite a while. Kenton Bryant, Dave Stover, and Will Dunn join me to discuss everything about the tradition of horseback field trials. Watch Here! History of horseback hunting in the United States Horseback field trials in the United States Impact of diminishing bird numbers American Field Trial is a lifestyle Trial dogs versus “hunting dogs” Superior independence on the edge of chaos Importance of mentorship  Range and capability of dogs Breeds and qualities in a field trial dog Horses and the nostalgia Ricky Bobby of the uplands Developing versus training Point ‘em or knock ‘em Pigeons on a pole… and horses? Can high caliber trial dogs be house dogs too? - Presented By: Standing Stone Supply | Check out their step by step Online Courses and Use Code 'GDIY' to save 15% onX Hunt Maps | Use Code 'GDIY20' to save 20% Sweet Briar Pet Transport | Call (317) 513-4481 for your free quote today! Upland Gun Company | Check out their online gun builder and construct your dream gun today! Marsh Wear Clothing | Use Code 'GDIY15' to save 15% (Patreon Patrons save even more) Trulock Choke Tubes | Use Code 'GDIY10' to save 10% Furvor Bone Broth | Use Code 'GDIY2&1' to buy 2 bottles and get the 3rd free (Valid for 1 time usage) usde 'GDIY10' to save 10% on future orders - Other Partners: BPro Kennels Eukanuba [What I Feed My Dogs: Premium Performance 30/20] Bird Dog Society - GDIY Links: Patreon | Instagram | Facebook | Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices