Sandhill Retrievers

11/21/2021

The 2021 National Retriever Championship proved to be a special two weeks for the Sandhill Retriever family. Pre-National training began in our hometown of Lincolnton, Georgia with a wonderful groups of trainers and friends. It was a true honor to have this years championship dedicated to the founder and patriarch of Sandhill Retrievers, Hugh Arthur.

Sandhill Retrievers Qualified the following:

1. FC-AFC Rimfires Once Inna Blue Moon, “Blue” owned by Mike Crow
Congratulations on become a National Finalist

28. FC-AFC Doctor Cabernet Just In Case, “Doc”
owned by Thomas, Erin, and Nancy O’Brien

38. NFC-FC-AFC Cropper’s Fire In The Hole “Deep”
owned by Katharine Simonds

54. FC Good Idea’s Punt with a North Wind, “Punt”
owned by Laurence Hall

78. Sliders Close Call At the Plate, “Safe”
owned by Chuck Butler

It was once again an honor to have the opportunity to celebrate my 20th year in a row qualifying for the National Retriever Championship and being a National Finalist.

A very special thank you to the judges, this years committee, and all who took part in making this week a success. I would also like to take a moment to thank each of the ladies and gentlemen of the Sandhill family and friends that helped to make this week one for the books, along with my family who arrived to cheer me on. Again, Congratulations to “Blue”, Mike Crow and his family for becoming a 2021 National Finalist!

11/21/2021

Sandhill Retrievers is honored to announce Hugh Arthur Sr as a 2021 inductee Into The Retiever Hall of Fame. We rejoice in the acknowledgement of his devotion to the sport of Field Trials and the path he has helped to pave for the organization.

10/26/2021

06/28/2021

Congratulations! The team at Sandhill Retrievers is super proud for you!

The 2021 Winner of the National Amateur Retriever Championship is …

101. FC-AFC BRISTOL'S NORTH SLOPE PTARMIGAN, "Ptar" BLM
Owner / Handler Doreen Comrie-Doreen Bristol

Congratulations Doreen and Ptar!!

02/28/2021

LRC Open:
1st: FC-AFC Doctor Cabernet Just in Case owned by Tom & Erin O'Brien
2nd: Sandhill First Class owned by Katharine Simonds
4th: NFC-AFC Cropper's Fire in the Hole owned by Katharine Simonds
RJ: FC-AFC Rimfires Once Inna Blue Moon owned by Mike Crow
Jams: Good IDea's Punt With a North Wind owned by Laurence Hall, Laird's Cynful Seaside Gamble owned by Chris Parkinson

All handled by Al Arthur.

12/30/2020

As we laid Hugh Allen Arthur Sr. to rest yesterday, the warmth of the sun and gentle southern breezes enveloped our hearts and minds with the memories and love of a great man. We can not thank each of you enough for your prayers, kind words, and the memories you have shared with us.
Our God provided the most amazing full moon last night to give us peace and remind us that we will see him again. May our hearts forever be full of the memories of Mr. Hugh/Dad/Papa, a true legend in the sporting dog world, to his friends, and especially his family.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

11/15/2020

11/14/2020

11/14/2020

Congratulations NFC-AFC Cropper’s Fire in the Hole “Deep,” handler Al Arthur and owner Katharine B. Simonds.

11/04/2018

Congratulations to our clients on the results from the Palmetto Retriever Club.

Open -
1st - Bo Whoop II owned and handled by Bill Goldstein, new FC and AFC and Q'd for the National and National Amateur
2nd - Black Shamrock's Woody, owned by Andrea Clark and handled by Al Arthur
4th - FC-AFC Carolina's Half Moon, owned by Clint & Kay Joyner and handled by Al Arthur
RJ - FC Shotgun Harry, owned and handled by Mary Jarvis Duerson

Amateur
1st - FC Doctor Cabernet Just in Case, owned by Tom & Nancy & Erin O'Brien and handled by Tom O'Brien
2nd - Bo Whoop II, owned and handled by Bill Goldstein
4th - Black Shamrock's Woody, owned and handled by Andrea Clark

07/07/2018

NY pit stop VT bound!

04/09/2018

PRTA Open Results: Congratulations to the dogs, owners and handlers!
1st: NFC-AFC Keeno's Gizmo, o-Bruce Hall, h - Al Arthur (Sandhill Retrievers)
2nd - Seaside Lula Blue, o-Kathy Vignos Folsom, h-Craig Crook (Autumn Run Kennels)
3rd - Big Bang Bazinga, o-Mary McGinnis, h-Dave Smith, (Shooting Star Kennel)
4th - FC-AFC Squeeze Play II, o-Paul Brown, h-Dave Smith (Shooting Star Kennel)
RJ - FC Field of Dreams Range Finder, o-Paul & Karen Brown, h-Dave Smith (Shooting Star Kennel)
Jams to:
RPM SAS, Roger Magnusson, Dave Smith (Shooting Star Kennel)
Windy City's Lone Ranger, Charlie Hines, III, Andy Curtis (Fox Hollow Retrievers)
FC Candlewood's Pacemaker, Adele Dischneider, Andy Curtis (Fox Hollow Retrievers)
Seaside's Where Dreams Come True, Nannette Hegerty, Andy Curtis (Fox Hollow Retrievers)

03/25/2018

Bluegrass Open results:
1st: Doctor Cabernet Just in Case, o- Tom O'Brien, h-Al Arthur
2nd: Sliders Close Call at the Plate, o- Vic Felger, h-Al Arthur
4th: NFC-AFC Keeno's Gizmo,o-Bruce Hall, h-Al Arthur
RJ: Esprit's All Jazzed Up, o-Wayne Moore, h-Al Arthur
Jam: Bring the Wood, o-Katharine Simonds, h-Al Arthur

Sorry don't have the rest of the results.

03/18/2018

CSRA open results, congratulations to all.

1st: Red Squad's Bad Girlfriend, Gregg Leonard, Al Arthur, Sandhill Retrievers
2nd: FC-AFC Cropper's Fire in the Hole, Katharine B. Simonds, Al Arthur, Sandhill Retrievers
3rd: Drakes Bay's Home Run Hitter, Rick Wilke, Dave Ward, Timber Ridge Retrievers
4th: FC-AFC Carolina's Half Moon, Clint Joyner, Al Arthur, Sandhill Retrievers
RJ: Public Enemy's Crime Boss, Kati Becker, Dave Ward, Timber Ridge Retrievers

03/09/2018