National Shoot to Retrieve Rocky Mountain Region

National Shoot to Retrieve Rocky Mountain Region For over 30 years, promoting the growth of walking style field trials for all pointing breeds.

Hello NSTRAThe exciting weekend of learning and trialing is rapidly approaching. We still have some openings to join but...
05/31/2026

Hello NSTRA

The exciting weekend of learning and trialing is rapidly approaching. We still have some openings to join but recommend signing up very soon as the clinic and trial are filling . See few photos of our amazing judges out there doing an amazing job!

Rocky Mountain Region
NSTRA Judging Clinic & Open/Novice Trial

Saturday, June 13th – Judging Clinic
Instructors: Dean and Kristy Goodall

The purpose of this clinic is not only to increase the number of qualified judges within our region, but also to help newer members gain a better understanding of NSTRA rules and procedures.

This will be an outstanding and informative clinic covering much more than just the rulebook. Dean has prepared several real-world “what if” scenarios, accompanied by video examples, highlighting situations that commonly arise during trials where handlers and judges may be uncertain of the correct response.

In addition to rule interpretation, field tactics and handling strategies will also be discussed to help improve both handler performance and overall success in the field. Whether you are interested in becoming a judge or simply improving your trial knowledge and dog handling skills, this clinic will be extremely valuable for members of all experience levels.

Location: Ben’s Pizza – Private Dining Area
Hudson, Colorado
Time: 9:00 AM
Cost: Free

Sunday, June 14th – Open/Novice Trial

Location: Rocky Mountain Sporting Dog Club
Hudson, Colorado

Chairman: Eric Cecil
Email: [email protected]

Co-Chairman Michael Adams
Email: [email protected]

The goal of this event is to provide an opportunity for individuals who have already passed the judging test to complete their required ride-along certification.

For additional information or to register, please contact our Judging Committee

C.J. Kausel
Email: [email protected]

Ryan Kogut
Email: [email protected]

Rocky Mountain Region  NSTRA Judging Clinic & Open/Novice Trial  Saturday, June 13th – Judging Clinic  Instructors: Dean...
05/21/2026

Rocky Mountain Region
NSTRA Judging Clinic & Open/Novice Trial

Saturday, June 13th – Judging Clinic
Instructors: Dean and Kristy Goodall

The purpose of this clinic is not only to increase the number of qualified judges within our region, but also to help newer members gain a better understanding of NSTRA rules and procedures.

This will be an outstanding and informative clinic covering much more than just the rulebook. Dean has prepared several real-world “what if” scenarios, accompanied by video examples, highlighting situations that commonly arise during trials where handlers and judges may be uncertain of the correct response.

In addition to rule interpretation, field tactics and handling strategies will also be discussed to help improve both handler performance and overall success in the field. Whether you are interested in becoming a judge or simply improving your trial knowledge and dog handling skills, this clinic will be extremely valuable for members of all experience levels.

Location: Ben’s Pizza – Private Dining Area
Hudson, Colorado
Time: 9:00 AM
Cost: Free

Sunday, June 14th – Open/Novice Trial

Location: Rocky Mountain Sporting Dog Club
Hudson, Colorado

Chairman: Eric Cecil
Email: [email protected]

Co-Chairman Michael Adams
Email: [email protected]

The goal of this event is to provide an opportunity for individuals who have already passed the judging test to complete their required ride-along certification.

For additional information or to register, please contact our Judging Committee

C.J. Kausel
Email: [email protected]

Ryan Kogut
Email: [email protected]

Hello NSTRA and Rocky Mountain Region !Our spring trials were nothing short of excellent dog work and amazing fellowship...
05/14/2026

Hello NSTRA and Rocky Mountain Region !

Our spring trials were nothing short of excellent dog work and amazing fellowship! We are extremely excited as we are looking forward to our fall trials. We are building the schedule now and will announce shortly.

We do want to bring to our RM Region members attention we have designated committees to help our region move forward. We welcome all members to join a committee and help support its goals as we build a strong region full of trials, great training/mentorship, a roster full of judges, a regional championship in 2027 and amazing fellowship through and through.

Please reach out to our Committee Chairmen if you have questions and or would like to join a committee.

Membership Committee — Chairman Michael Adams
Contact [email protected] / 205-369-4359

Training/Mentorship Committee — Chairman Tony Basile
Contact [email protected] / 609-513-9715

Judges Committee — Chairman CJ Kausel / Co-Chair Ryan Kogut
Contact CJ / [email protected] / 303-699-7199
Contact Ryan [email protected]

Social Media Committee— TBD

Sponsorship / Raffles Committee — TBD

Please feel free to reach out to our RM President Eric Cecil with any and all questions any time at [email protected] or 720-226-6827.

Great job at this weekends   trials! Good dogs, good people, good vibes!
05/07/2026

Great job at this weekends trials! Good dogs, good people, good vibes!

May 2nd Double Open/AM Results:A Field Open1st Steg's True Hope - Terry Stegehuis2nd Facey's English Double - Mark Facey...
05/06/2026

May 2nd Double Open/AM Results:

A Field Open
1st Steg's True Hope - Terry Stegehuis
2nd Facey's English Double - Mark Facey
3rd Heels Creek Mardi Gras - Darrel Decker
4th Hackberry's Wild West Aldo - Bobby Brown

B Field Open
1st B K Sunday Money - Mark Facey
2nd Windy Sage Unbridled Spirit - Sarah Bullock
3rd Facey's English Double - Mark Facey
4th Steg's True Hope - Terry Stegehuis

A Field AM:
1st Steg's True Hope - Terry Stegehuis
2nd Heels Creek Mardi Gras - Darrel Decker
3rd Hackberry's Wild West Aldo - Bobby Brown

B Field AM:
1st B K Sunday Money - Mark Facey
2nd Steg's True Hope - Terry Stegehuis
3rd Nomad of the Wild West - Brooks Elliott

May 3rd Double AM Only Results:

A Field AM:
1st Hackberry's Wild West Aldo - Bobby Brown
2nd Heels Creek Mardi Gras - Darrel Decker
3rd Rumsprings A Boy Named Sue - Ben Boehmig

B Field AM:
1st Hackberry's Wild West Aldo - Bobby Brown
2nd Nomad of the Wild West - Brooks Elliott
3rd Heels Creek Mardi Gras - Darrel Decker

Thanks to all the judges, bird planters, field marshals, trial workers, and the huge effort by Eric Cecil to make this all come together.

Let’s welcome our new Rocky Mountain Region member Brad Witt and his pup Trigger !
05/01/2026

Let’s welcome our new Rocky Mountain Region member Brad Witt and his pup Trigger !

Good Afternoon NSTRAMay 2/3 trial entry deadline date has been extended to end of day Thursday April 30th. We are lookin...
04/29/2026

Good Afternoon NSTRA

May 2/3 trial entry deadline date has been extended to end of day Thursday April 30th. We are looking for few more pup entries for Sunday.

If you have been considering running this weekends trial, this would be a great opportunity to do so.

More judges are always appreciated to support our trials and NSTRA as a whole.

Braces will be drawn Friday May 1st 8am MT

We look forward to seeing you out there.

Let’s welcome our new Rocky Mountain Region member John Miles and pups !
04/28/2026

Let’s welcome our new Rocky Mountain Region member John Miles and pups !

Hello NSTRAAnother great trial around the corner.  Here is an opportunity to join us whether a seasoned trialer or new t...
04/21/2026

Hello NSTRA

Another great trial around the corner.

Here is an opportunity to join us whether a seasoned trialer or new to NSTRA and enjoy a weekend filled with some of the best pups and handlers across the country and amazing fellowship.

Following the completion of braces on May 2nd, join us at Ben’s Pizza for placement award presentation and general regional discussion of upcoming events, goals and what our BOD is working on.

Let’s welcome our new Rocky Mountain Region member Tina Metcalf !
04/10/2026

Let’s welcome our new Rocky Mountain Region member Tina Metcalf !

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