all about the youth

(top picture) Eli Anthony was presented and awarded Best Of Show Male in our youth bench show program finishing end of 2022 year with 10 total points with Hickory Branch Ruff. Eli is 8 years old and runs his dog Ruff with his dad and Pawpaw who are native to Albany, La.

(Bottom  picture in orange shirt) Blake Gilmore was presented with a great accomplishment of Best Of Show Female and Top Showman in our youth bench show program finishing the 2022 year with an impressive 17 point in showman and 13 points in Best Of Show Female with Davis’s Country Black Magic. Blake Gilmore is 5 years old and follows the lead of his uncle Ethan Graves along with his older brother and cousin. Make no mistake Blake doesn’t like to miss a “beagle show” and is looking forward to showing his smile in all upcoming youth events.

Both kids were presented with a Dan’s briar proof jacket with custom embroidery donated by Kenneth Oliphant. Custom T-shirts donated by Kathy Dillon and Tim Dillon. Also SLPBA youth program provided Dan’s briar proof chaps along with a very nice “Barra 1866” pellet rifle.