Field Trialing Bird Dogs in the South - Neal Carter - Hard Day Riding

Since the early 19th and 20th centuries, there has been a long line of African-American field trialers and bird dog trainers who have quietly passed down their oral legacy to their sons, grandsons, nephews, and novices keeping true to the tradition of Southern, plantation-style hunting and trialing in pursuit of wild bobwhite quail.
“Back in I believe 81′, we were at a white trial and at that trial we couldn’t run with them. So we came up with idea of getting this trial started for ourselves.” - Neal Carter
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[@brettmadsen1659]

Beautiful dogs, beautiful horses, beautiful country. Great film. Thanks Project Upland you continue to raise the bar.

[@kmontalto]

Love this, would love to see a deeper dive on this history, the people, and to hear much more of the story. Thanks for doing this.

[@RisingSun0203]

You can judge a man’s character by how he treats his animals. These folks are gentlemen and sportsman.

[@braqueguy6543]

Great film! I only wish it was longer. Looks like Vegas was touched by a legend! Here's to 48 more, Mr Carter!

[@psrkennels7860]

Wonderful guys just Wonderful ! Been waiting on this one to come out for a while I was not disappointed.

[@markmccummins8049]

Excellent video. I am glad to see these men working horses and dogs to pursue quail. Though I am primarily a waterfowl hunter, if someone tells me that he’s found pheasants or grouse, I’m there. And I am teaching my young lab to not only fetch, but also to do upland work.

[@GayeDeRusso]

Very well done. Looks like a great group of people, nice dogs and horses as well.

[@3rdcoastboatworks-13ftskif9]

Awesome, would love to ride with these trainers, great video

[@thakoharris]

In 1981 it was segregated? Damn. I’m embarrassed to say I had no idea this was still a thing this close back in history. Love this. Thank you for sharing.

[@steveparsons6324]

That looks like a great time, with great friends.

[@dougcherry7517]

We love our dogs. God Bless Gundogs.

[@edmcafee9332]

Awesome event and the history behind the sport! Love it. I would love to come down and participate

[@derrickclemons2862]

Love it. Great job!

[@aberazzi]

Awesome, love this short.

[@climgilliam2962]

I injoy Picture and. Love the horses and the dogs. Hop. Neal have. 48 more years with the dogs i love quial hunting in

[@chadquattlebaum342]

Fantastic piece!

[@donaldrobert6805]

Great stuff as usual great video

[@gravedigger9313]

I’m from South Africa We trial Black or white Don’t matter It’s about finding and breeding the best dogs

[@jimheckert5383]

Great. Thanks

[@UplandJitsucom]

Loved it!

[@SpanielshuntingtrialingNZ]

I would love to hunt or trial with these guys.

[@hillbillyhansforlife2763]

Trying to find info on the black bird dog handler's association... Do they have a page anywhere?

[@Jslip1]

The group is officially called The Georgia-Florida Shooting Dog Handlers Club

[@gajapekosak2874]

Love the video, the cinematography amazes me every time. But as a n European, I must admit, I didn't understand shit.

[@ericsteinhauer3991]

Good job! Piney woods