The Breakaway Podcast

Coverdog field trial professional stalwarts Scott & Tammy Chaffee of Pioneer Kennels in Clare, MI joins "The Breakaway Podcast" to talk raising a family while staying sharp in bird dog competition, the Grand National Grouse Championship, evaluating, sourcing, and placing dogs appropriately, legendary dogs from the Pioneer Kennels camp, perspective on the sport of field trialing, and...

Hall of fame handler, trainer, breeder, and titan of the field trial game Rich Robertson Jr. of Payette, Idaho joins the "The Breakaway Podcast" brought to you by the National Bird Hunters Association, to talk a life immersed in field trials, recent tragedy, legendary dogs, paying it forward, and perspective looking back and forward. All this and more on this episode of "The Breakaw...

2023 National All-Age Championship winning handler and Daniels Kennels professional Mr. Jamie Daniels of Dawson, GA joins "The Breakaway Podcast" to talk competition at the elite level, winning "on the steps" at the Ames Plantation in the National All-Age Championship, family life as an professional all-age handler, Rebel breeding, developing vs. training, and so much more. All...

AFTCA President and amateur all-age competitor Mr. Tony King joins "The Breakaway Podcast" to talk about his trek from hunter to consumate amateur competitor, a bridge through the NBHA, the AFTCA and the Purina Event Sponsorship Program, big picture items in the world of field trialing, and whole host of other topics. Also , NBHA Futurity Director Mr. Jim Ogle drops in to give us the det...

Professional handler and maybe one of the most diversified sporting dog trainers in the country, Mr. Tom Waite of Dale Creek Gundogs joins us for Episode #8 of "The Breakaway Podcast"! In this episode, Tom treks us through a life and career immersed in sporting dogs, his career in the NBHA, the Dale Creek Gun Dog operation, hall of fame dogs of the past, his strong string for the 2023-20...

Field trial blueblood and sport leader, Mary Schalk of Crouse Kennel joins us for Episode #7 of "The Breakaway Podcast"! In this episode, Mary Sue takes us through a life immersed in field trialing, all the administrative hats she wears, the upcoming Quail Invitational Championship, influences, hosting a walking field trial, and what it means to be a woman competing in the sport of field...

All-age horseback field trial staple and Crosscountry Kennels professional Mr. Randy Anderson of Vinita, Oklahoma joins "The Breakaway Podcast". Randy has over 42 years’ experience in bird dogs as a hunter, breeder and competitor with 22 years professional experience handling some of the top all-age dogs in the country for his roster of established owners. Randy began his foray into fiel...

Leading walking field trial handler, trainer, and breeder Mr. Garry Malzone of Indian Creek Kennels joins The Breakaway Podcast to talk about his start in field trials, the walking circuit, dogs, and looking forward into the future of the field trial game.

NBHA Vice President and Senior Specialist for Purina Pro Plan, Mr. Greg Blair joins us on the 4th installment of "The Breakaway Podcast" to discuss the different field trial formats along with their differences and discovering maybe some similarities while reflecting on success and focusing on the future.

Episode #3 of "The Breakaway Podcast" presented by the National Bird Hunters Association. NBHA and Kansas Field Trial Clubs Association Hall of Famer and current resident judge of the All-Age National Championship at the Ames Plantation, Dr. Stanley Wint joins the podcast to talk NBHA history, his career, judicial responsibilities, and the sport of bird dog field trials. Please visit the...

Outcast Kennel professional and trial chairman Mr. James Kleve of Paris, Kentucky joins the podcast to discuss the NBHA Sharptail Championship at the Namekagon Barrens Wildlife Management Area in Danbury, WI. Please visit the following links and support our devoted sponsors: National Bird Hunters Association ( https://nbhadog.org/ ) Purina Pro Plan ( https://www.purina.com/pro-plan ) Garmin ( http...

Episode one of the NBHA's "The Breakaway Podcast" fields your questions with NBHA President Ken Sauer and 3rd Vice President Joe Hopkins. Everything from your technical bird dog questions, to new field trial participant inquiries.

Introducing the National Bird Hunters Association "The Breakaway Podcast" where we'll talk everything bird dogs and bird dog field trials with insiders, professionals, amateurs, trainers, handlers, breeders, and everyone else in between. Doesn't matter if your a newbie or a seasoned pro, The Breakaway Podcast will have something for everyone in the field trial world. Find us on h...