Robert Ecker When did you attend your first field trial?1975, first competed in 1986. Where? The Freeland Kennel Club What dog did you earn your first placement with? Partridge Schon (Gordon Setter) What Dog did you win you first Championship with?CH. Ecker's Midnight Light, ESF When?September, 1991 Which Championship? Northern New England Woodcock Championship in Fryburg, Maine What was the most impressive Field Trial performance you have ever seen (someone else's dog)? The Red Setter CH. Desperado, I judged a 45 minute horseback shooting dog stake at the Six Runs Plantation in North Carolina. He had an excellent race and two wild covey finds on quail. The bird work was outstanding. What was the most impressive Field Trial performance you have ever seen (you handled)? Concord Mike's win at the 1997 Northern WI Woodcock Championship. He did it all, a natural back, woodcock finds, a forward limb find on a grouse, a big race and a strong finish. What person or persons were most influencial in your field trial career?Peter Ecker (my uncle) he introduced me to bird dogs and field trials. Tom Gingher-he got me interested in grouse dogs and grouse trials. Pete DeAngelis- he showed me alot about breaking dogs. Antonio Dattalo-he was my first real owner and has always supported me. How many Championships have you won?7 Championships and 2 runner ups. How many different champions have you owned or handled? I have trained 9 different Champions and 2 runners up. Who? CH. Ecker's Midnight Light CH. Keystone's Red Rose CH. Concord Mike CH. Sky Hy Libby CH. Pinehill Sandy CH. Sanderling's Clover Rail CH. Flattery's Dream CH. Pinehill Trapshooter CH. Nikki's Jesse James CH. RJ's Addition R.U. CH Night Rebel Ch. Eckers Midnight Light ||| Ch. Concord Mike ||| CH Keystone's Red Rose |||