September 6, 2005, Broomhill, Manitoba
Broomhill Field Trial Association, Manitoba Championship
Judges: Torben Hansen and David Taylor
36 entries
“On September 6, 1902 the inaugural running of the Manitoba Championship was held near Carman, Manitoba…the revival of the Manitoba Championship was about to begin after a 64 year hiatus…During the initial 34 years of running …three pointer females won the title: Mary Montrose (1919), Becky Broomhill (1921 and 1924) and Mary Blue (1929).
“For this year’s revival, a pointer female climbed to the top of the field of 36 competitors to claim the championship. She is Ard Righ Justina, an eye-catching three year old handled by Colvin Davis.
“Justina left the breakaway with speed and determination. Near the dugout at 15 she slammed on point. She stood in the stubble with skyward head and tail. During the ride to her and Davis’ flush she was exact. As Davis walked back toward her, about six or so feet from her nose, a big covey of Huns burst from the stubble in an arching flight back over Justina’s head. She followed with her eyes as her body stayed pat. From here she reached and grabbed the country like she was on fire.” The American Field, Mazie Davis, Reporter.
