SAMproject: February 2015

In 1973, Two Exceptional Events occurred

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Records for each event were established that will never be matched or broken.

It was a time of hippies, commies, Watergate and the Vietnam war.

It was a time of national uncertainty. Our country was in need of super-heroes and displays of excellence.

Greatness is hard to define or put in words, but we recognize it when we witness it at the Olympics or in skate-boarding. Some call greatness “defining moments”. As competitive humans we put one before the other in every competitive endeavor. We even try to compare distinctively different sports and proclaim one as more important than the other. Man will compete almost anything that moves.

Authors are accused of exaggeration and bias in calling something or someone “the best” or “the greatest”. Readers take exception with their own alternative claims.

Some individuals transcend their games with accomplishments that make them icons in their sport with “one-name” or “nick-name’ recognition.

The test of time and statistical comparison, either enhances or diminished their legendary status. Tradition, tougher competition and faster times are each part of the conditions we use to evaluate and compare.

In 1973, both athletes were perfect measurement conformation examples for their breeds, structurally built to perform the tasks they were bred for. Both had passionate owners and trainers who had prepared to win.

Both had proven pedigrees that foretold their success. Their breeders knew that they would have the special attributes needed to compete at the highest levels, if they were given the opportunity and placed with the right owners and trainers.

SECRETARIAT

June 19, 1973

Belmont Park, Elmont, New York

The first Triple Crown Champion in 25 years, setting race records in all three stakes:

The Kentucky Derby (1:59.4)

The only derby winner to ever break 2 minutes.

The Preakness (1:53)

The Belmont (2:24)

“Big Red” set a World Record Time on a 1 ½ mile dirt track beat his rivals by

31 lengths. It is still two full seconds better than earlier challengers. The 2 3/5 seconds by which he broke Gallant Man’s 16-year-old track record was the equivalent of 13 lengths.

Secretariat also broke the record of the Kentucky Derby; and 39 years after the Preakness, it was determined that he broke that record also, although officials disallowed the proven claim. He accomplished a series of record wins that no other horse will ever match.

Secretariat is a member of the US Racing Hall of Fame and the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame.

Breeder/Owner of Record: Christopher T. Chenery

Owner: Penny Chenery - Trainer: Lucien Lauren - Groom: Eddie Sweat - Jockey: Ron Turcotte

PACOLET CHEYENNE SAM & Rick Smith

January 18, 1973

Ardmore, Oklahoma

“Sam” the only Brittany to compete against pointers and setters and win the Three Hour INTERNATIONAL ENDURANCE SHOOTING DOG CHAMPIONSHIP.

Coupled with Sam’s NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP; NATIONAL SPECIALTY;

U.S. OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP; ABC PHEASANT CLASSIC and AMERICAN & CANADIAN DUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS, winning this stake opened the eyes of all bird dog enthusiasts. He accomplished a series of record wins that no dog will ever match.

The events leading to Sam’s win are as important as the win itself.

This was not a lucky win. It was a dedicated effort on the part of Sam’s trainer/handler and owner to compete against the very best bird dogs at the highest level.

Sam’s Timeline:

February 2, 1970

American Field 03/14/70 page 326 – United States Open Brittany Championship

Conducted 02/14/70 – Winner Pacolet Cheyenne Sam

November 1970

American Brittany Club National Specialty – Best of Breed Pacolet Cheyenne Sam

November 1970

American Brittany Club National Open Championship

The infamous Judge Chet does not see the birds. Pacolet Cheyenne Sam does not win and handler Rick Smith does not run trial dogs for 6 months.

There have been 3 judges at the Brittany Nationals ever since this happened.

November 1971

American Field – January #1 page 6 –

ABC National Open Championship won by Pacolet Cheyenne Sam

The only dog of any breed to win its National Field and Show Championships

American Field 12/25/71 – page 891 – Texas Open Championship – 70 entries

69 pointers and setters, 1 Brittany - Pacolet Cheyenne Sam

Winner Easy Jed – handled by Dean Lord

February 2, 1972

American Field page 218 – National Open Shooting Dog Championship (1 ½ hour heats)

68 pointers and setters, 1 Brittany - Pacolet Cheyenne Sam

Winner Easy Jed – handled by Dean Lord

October 13, 1972

Greater Oklahoma Open Shooting Association

23 entries pointers and setters, won by Pacolet Cheyenne Sam

Arkansas Open Shooting Dog Classic

Conway, Arkansas, 01/05/73 - 43 entries,

Winner- Pacolet Cheyenne Sam

Runner-up - Himself

Jan 18, 1973

International Endurance Shooting Dog Championship

Ran 01/18/73 at Ardmore, Oklahoma

Winner – Pacolet Cheyenne Sam in 5th brace.

Runner-up – Himself in the 6th brace.

February 3, 1973

Texas Coastal Brittany Club Open All-Age

30 entries –Winner Pacolet Cheyenne Sam

February 23, 1973

Stillwater Brittany Club Open All Age – 52 entries

Winner Pacolet Cheyenne Sam

September 1973 Upper New York Brittany Club Open All Age – 30 entries

Winner Pacolet Cheyenne Sam

1973 American Brittany Club Pheasant Classic at Camp Adair, Oregon – 28 entries

Winner Pacolet Cheyenne Sam

Sidebars:

Pacolet Cheyenne Sam was the first dog of any breed other than a pointer or setter to be featured as the color insert in the Christmas Issue of the American Field.

He is a member of both the ABC Hall of Fame & the Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame.

Pacolet Cheyenne Sam is a 4th generation Dual Champion and a 6th generation ABC Hall of Fame member.

Delmar Smith handled Sam to his first Open All-Age at Stillwater Brittany Club.

Sam was shown briefly the US and Canada, winning 24 Best of Breeds w/ 4 group placements.

Sam is both an American and Canadian Dual Champion

Sam returned home each fall to hunt chukar in the hills of Eastern Washington

United Airlines declined a 100,000 Mile Club Membership to Sam.

Sam and and his daughter Star appeared on ABC Television’s “The American Sportsman” with New York Yankee shortstop and announcer Tony Kubek and Cy Young runner-up Jerry Koosman who pitched for the New York Mets.

Ch. Jacolet’s Wandering Star - Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame

sired by Pacolet Cheyenne won three U S Open Championships

among of her breed record of 10 Championships.

American & Canadian Dual Champion

Pacolet Cheyenne Sam (ABC HOF & BFTHOF)

Whelped in Kentucky, May 29, 1966 Died Oct. 9, 1979

Sire – Dual Ch. Pacolet Sam (HOF)

Dam – Fld. Ch. La Petite Blanche

Breeder – Dr. Ralph Bolton

Owners – Ken & Erin Jacobson of Redmond Washington

Trainer – Delmar Smith

Handler – Rick Smith

THE REST OF THE STORY:

Christopher T. Chenery, owner of Secretariat and Ken Jacobson, owner of Pacolet Cheyenne Sam are brothers in Phi Delta Theta. The fraternities colors of the checkered blinders worn by Secretariat are Phi Delta Theta Azure Blue and Argent White.

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NEWS RELEASE:

CONTACT: Ken Jacobson / 425.582.1205 / kenjacobson111@hotmail.com

FEB. 11, 2015

The SAMproject / UPDATE- February 10, 2015

Thanks to contributions of Delmar Smith ($5,000) and Rick Smith & Kaye Davis $5,000 matching Lisa and Paul Pollock’s offer of $5,000… The SAMproject to install a life-size Brittany Bronze in Grand Junction, TN and raise funds for the Brittany Field Trial Hall of Fame Endowment Fund is underway…

The SAMproject now has the funding to produce the first 52 (of the Limited Edition of 111) SAM Bronzes which are at the foundry waiting for a sample to approve quality and patinas. Once approved, It will take a month or two to prepare the 52 bronzes ready for sale and delivery. The walnut for the bases has been engraved, sanded and hand- rubbed ready to be attached to the bronzes.

Delmar Smith & Sam at the 1971 Quail Classic

The project currently has 21 reservations and needs to get commitments for the other 31 SAM Bronzes at $500 each. As monies coming are available, the sculpture, Matthew Gray Palmer of San Juan Island will start creating the life-size image and prepare it for the foundry. Matthew will provide photos of his progress that will be used for advertising, public relations and social media. A step-by-step schedule is being established to assure the Life-size Brittany Bronze will be unveiled at the BRITTANY FIELD TRIAL HALL OF FAME meeting in Grand Junction in February 2016.

Rick Smith and Ken Jacobson have been writing the PACOLET CHEYENNE SAM Book that will be printed as a On Demand book so that it can be edited and/or added to after the unveiling. Robin Tomasi will be the books Editor. Everyone at the unveiling will be given a copy of the First Edition. When all of the SAM Bronzes are sold, we will update the bronze plaques on the monument with all 111 SAM Bronze owners. It may take a additional editions to finalize the book as we correct and/or add information. Selling the first 52 bronze, will create the funds to produce and sell the remaining 59 SAM Bronzes.

111 GOLD SAM Pins are numbered and go with their respective owners purchase of a Limited Edition SAM Bronze.

An additional 100 BRONZE SAM pins are offered for donations of $25 or more. Wearing the pins will give everyone an opportunity to open a conversation concerning The SAMproject and help us sell more of the SAM Bronzes. Business cards explaining The SAMproject are available to anyone who would like to hand out the prospective participants in the project.

All current SAMproject information can be found on the internet at PacoletCheyenneSam.com

Thursday, February 12, 2015

SAMproject interview with Rick, Delmar, and Ken sound check

In 1973, Two Exceptional Events occurred

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

SAM Pins

The SAMproject / UPDATE- February 10, 2015