ESCC NEWSLETTER, Spring 2026
- Patty McBride
- 2 days ago
- 5 min read
HEADLINER!
Since this will be our first specialty under our new club name and logo, our Board Members have been working behind the scenes on updating our image materials . . . Below is a sampling of items we will be rolling out during our shows, to include Double sided Information Cards, Table Banners and Business Cards . . . more to come! (We are grateful that many of these items have been donated at no cost to ESCC)
Click on the photo above to access our Specialty Site Page for full details. We are updating this as new information becomes available and will include the Premium listing, once it is available for distribution. If you have any questions about the Specialty Weekend, feel free to contact our Chair for the event - Rob McBride - bps.mcb2002@gmail.com
Charles and Stephanie Reitz along with Janet Coates are soliciting and receiving wonderful items for our raffle table - if you have something to donate, please reach out to one of them . . . there's still time! Charles and Stephanie - cnsreitz@gmail.com and Janet Coates - intriguees@gmail.com.
We are also soliciting for Trophy Donations to offset the considerable cost of providing trophies and awards during 5 days of shows - You can donate online at https://www.englishsetterclub.org/ (At HOME Page, Click “Donate Now”) or send checks directly to our Treasurer. Please make all checks payable to “ESCC” in U.S. funds, and mail to: Linda Wozniak, 9514 Bridle Spur, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (Please designate on the check this is a donation for the specialty).
Would you like to honor/memorialize your setter on one of the new table coverings we will be using in our upcoming events? Patty McBride has offered to sew your setter's name - i.e., - Pine Hollow's One Moment In Time - Jesse for a $10 donation to our trophy fund. This applies to any and all setters that have been part of our club since its CCESC inception. For members wanting to add multiple setter names, each additional name can be added for $5. Any members interested can contact Patty directly at briarpatch.englishsetters@gmail.com or 828-450-7620. We would love to have the table covering filled with the names of our beloved setters this July when we formally introduce our new club materials.
CLUB EVENTS
ESCC had another FANTASTIC Field Day back at the Farm on April 18. Special thanks to Deb and Lee Hallock for their generosity in hosting and their amazing hospitality. We had a wonderful turnout and a good time was had by all! It was another gorgeous and yes, HOT day. We have learned to start the field work earlier to accommodate the pups (and their handlers) who participated. Frank Luksa, Jr. was there and provided much guidance to participants working with their individual setters (with his shadow/aka Assistant, River)! Charles Reitz manned the grill, everyone brought food, we had a fun and productive in-person club meeting with one attending via conference call. Lastly, thanks to all who participated in the DNA testing made possible by our resident Dr. B.J. Parsons DVM (retired). Multiple contributions were made to the OFA DNA Repository.
Pictures below tell the story and additional videos of the event can be found on our Facebook Page! (once on the page, scroll down to postings from April 18, 2026)
BRAGS & WAGS!
Posted 19 Mar, 2026 by Marcy Borelli –
Tatum and I got mail from ESAA today. I am very proud of this accomplishment because we worked hard and as a team!
She has added 2 more titles since we applied for this - WH JoBo's Cruisin' on the Parquet for a Banner BCAT CGC STR TKN VES1
Posted 22 Mar, 2026 by Marcy Borelli –
Tatum and I travelled to Ft. worth for the Bluebonnet ES Specialty and here are some pics from the weekend where we participated in conformation and rally. Tatum is starting to realize the joys of dog shows!— with Debra Dorschel and John Borelli.
Posted 9 May, 2026 by Marcy Borelli –
Look who is learning to be a bird dog?!?! . . . And then we get a bath before show dog class.
Posted 17 Mar, 2026 by Janet Coates –
What can Faith do? A lot!!
Introducing Ch Intrigue's What Faith Can Do aka Faith, the Honey Love!
Our sweet girl, Intrigue's What Faith Can Do finished her Championship in a big way at the recent shows at Raleigh, NC and York, Pa! We send a huge thank you to all the judges who appreciated our "Honey-Love"! And a very special thank you to our good friends and talented handlers, Gina Currier who handled Faith to her first major and to Gustavo Galicia who handled Faith to her first GCH major! We couldn't have done it without you!
Posted 27 Mar 2026 by BJ Parsons –
Twister got mail! I BELIEVE he is the only VES6 not trained by Terry Barnes.
Many thanks to Sue Johnson for administering this program. And to everyone else - if I can do this, so can you. Spend time with your English Setter and it will pay off.
Posted 13 Apr 2026 by BJ Parsons –
Happy 13th birthday to my bestest boy!
GCHS DC Festivity BJ's Tornado Warning RA MH CGC TKN Can GCH VES6
Posted 26 Apr 2026 by Brett Cain - Like mother, like son at 10 months! New Champion, Jesse, Pine Hollow's One Moment In Time (Bode-Ellie) (Pending AKC) Thank you to judge Doug Johnson, and breeders Lynda Chase and David Otlewski!
Posted 27 Apr by Janet Coates - Miss Mellie aka BISS GCH Wh Caramel Cruise at Intrigue sailed to a sweet win at the Myrtle Beach Kennel Club under Judge Karen Hynek. Mellie was awarded Reserve Best in Show Owner Handled! Mel had a super weekend overall by scoring two Best of Breed wins under Judges Douglas Johnson and Karen Hynek. It was an honor for her to be recognized by such respected judges! Sending love and hugs to Debra Dorschel who bred Mel and blessed me with the opportunity to co-own and show Baki's daughter.
From Cheryl and Michael Patrick – submitted 8 May 2026 – remembering CHIPPER - How we love this boy still. Bought him from BJ. She and Kristen handled him and taught us how to handle him. Such a sweetheart. He'll soon be gone 10 years.
CH BJ’s Boys of Summer HT
Calendar of Published Events
(use the links provided for details on each; these are continuously updated as additional information becomes available)
May 25 - 28 - Buckeye English Setter Club Regional Specialties - Butler County Fairgrounds, Hamilton, OH - https://www.englishsetterclub.org/event-details/buckeye-english-setter-club-specialties-with-esaa-4-days
July 8 - 12 - ESCC 2026 Specialty, concurrent with AKC All Breed Show at Victory Lane Classic - Concord, NC - https://www.englishsetterclub.org/post/2026-escc-specialty-weekend-july-8-12
Nov 2 - 6 - ESAAA 2026 Specialty - Purina Farms, Gray Summit, MO - https://esaanationalwebsit.wixsite.com/2026esaanational
This edition's BUFFALO!
Have you ever played Hi Lo Buffalo? – (this game was introduced to Rob and I during a recent visit with our grandsons, ages 5 & 2-1/2. The family plays each night and every member participates, (even reluctant visitors like Rob!) – See the game rules below . . .
Start with your “high” - the best part of your day.
Follow with your “low” - something that was tricky, frustrating, or sad.
End with your “buffalo” - something random, funny, or unexpected.
I hope to close each newsletters with a BUFFALO from our gallery . . . here is one I couldn’t resist!
Posted 22 Mar 2026 by BJ Parsons –
Some dogs are just too smart for their own good. Standing on the grooming table to finish off the dinner left behind by his mother. They say using tools is a mark of intelligence. Sometimes I wonder about this one.
Wally - CH BJ:s Festivity I Am The Walrus JH
And yes Kristen, you STILL co-own him!
Patty McBride, Webmaster - briarpatch.englishsetters@gmail.com