Training
On Sunday 6th August 2023 a Novice Retriever training day was held at the Lenches Lakes, near Evesham. Aimed at people aspiring to enter Field Trials, there were three groups; one on water; one in the woods and one on open ground. Each group was made up of no more than 10 dogs and handlers and they rotated through the training areas.
The intention was to give people the opportunity to find out what would be expected of them in a Field Trial and particularly how trialling differed from Working Tests. At each section, handlers were encouraged to ask question of the trainers.
The weather was changeable with some short but heavy showers interspersed with bright sunshine which helped dry things out. Finally a light lunch was offered and everyone seems to have found the day informative and enjoyable.
Many thanks to David Godding for organising the day.
On Sunday 6th August 2023 a Novice Retriever training day was held at the Lenches Lakes, near Evesham. Aimed at people aspiring to enter Field Trials, there were three groups; one on water; one in the woods and one on open ground. Each group was made up of no more than 10 dogs and handlers and they rotated through the training areas.
The intention was to give people the opportunity to find out what would be expected of them in a Field Trial and particularly how trialling differed from Working Tests. At each section, handlers were encouraged to ask question of the trainers.
The weather was changeable with some short but heavy showers interspersed with bright sunshine which helped dry things out. Finally a light lunch was offered and everyone seems to have found the day informative and enjoyable.
Many thanks to David Godding for organising the day.
Field Trial Results 2018
Results of the 14 dog AV Novice Retriever Stake
at The Riverside Shoot Sedbury 23rdOctober 2018
Thank you once again to Colin Markey our Host
and his team of guns,
Our judges; Tess Lawrence, Allie Hogsbjerg,
Paul Truby and Annie Wales
To Shaun Lee, Steward of the Beat; Iris Wright Chief Steward
and Carolyn Jenkins Dog Steward
Also the game carriers Craig Gardener and Julian Price;
Beth Painwith her picking up dog,
Gail Keyte for keeping everyone close to the red flag,
and to Jan George for the feast after the trial.
1st. John Cornforth with Roxhart Tehaya
2nd. Karen Handley with Sunstar Gadwall at Peterspond
3rd. Jane Trowell with Janfran Makarova
CoM. and Guns Choice Debbie Polley with Howgillhay Fennel of Gillhays
CoM. Joy Venturi Rose with Leospring Tay
Results of the 14 dog AV Novice Retriever Stake
at The Riverside Shoot Sedbury 23rdOctober 2018
Thank you once again to Colin Markey our Host
and his team of guns,
Our judges; Tess Lawrence, Allie Hogsbjerg,
Paul Truby and Annie Wales
To Shaun Lee, Steward of the Beat; Iris Wright Chief Steward
and Carolyn Jenkins Dog Steward
Also the game carriers Craig Gardener and Julian Price;
Beth Painwith her picking up dog,
Gail Keyte for keeping everyone close to the red flag,
and to Jan George for the feast after the trial.
1st. John Cornforth with Roxhart Tehaya
2nd. Karen Handley with Sunstar Gadwall at Peterspond
3rd. Jane Trowell with Janfran Makarova
CoM. and Guns Choice Debbie Polley with Howgillhay Fennel of Gillhays
CoM. Joy Venturi Rose with Leospring Tay
Results of the 24 dog AV Open Retriever 2 day Qualifying Stake
at Sedbury 4/5th October 2018
Many thanks to our host Colin Markey.
Steward of the Beat Shaun Lee.
The generous support of the guns
The Judges Steve Richardson, Tim Brain,
Sally Richardson and Laura Hill.
Chief Steward Iris Wright and all those who
helped over the 2 days game carrying, stewarding etc
1st. and Guns Choice Nick Jordan with Hollowbrook Saker
2nd. Ronnie Laughton with Wytonruss Finnigan
3rd. Tom Lowe with Websend Whitefarland
COM. Diana Wiggin with Ft Ch Brockweir Daisy
at Sedbury 4/5th October 2018
Many thanks to our host Colin Markey.
Steward of the Beat Shaun Lee.
The generous support of the guns
The Judges Steve Richardson, Tim Brain,
Sally Richardson and Laura Hill.
Chief Steward Iris Wright and all those who
helped over the 2 days game carrying, stewarding etc
1st. and Guns Choice Nick Jordan with Hollowbrook Saker
2nd. Ronnie Laughton with Wytonruss Finnigan
3rd. Tom Lowe with Websend Whitefarland
COM. Diana Wiggin with Ft Ch Brockweir Daisy
Results of the 14 dog AV Novice Retriever Stake at Sedbury
19/09/2018
Thank you to our host Colin Markey and the generous support of his guns who shot superbly.
The Judges Jayne Coley, Simon Hagain, Sarah Miles and Haydn Willmott.
Iris Wright our Chief Steward and all the other helpers.
1st. Ken Spratling with Hermingtons Noggin
2nd. and Guns Choice Paul Dukes with Brocklebank Boorbon
19/09/2018
Thank you to our host Colin Markey and the generous support of his guns who shot superbly.
The Judges Jayne Coley, Simon Hagain, Sarah Miles and Haydn Willmott.
Iris Wright our Chief Steward and all the other helpers.
1st. Ken Spratling with Hermingtons Noggin
2nd. and Guns Choice Paul Dukes with Brocklebank Boorbon
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1st. and Guns Choice Nick Jordan with Hollowbrook Saker (open) 1st. John Cornforth with Roxhart Tehaya (novice)
Field Trial Results 2017
Trial 1. 24 dog Two-day qualifying stake on 16/17th October at New Farm Norton
Our hosts Norman and Sandra Onens
The Judges
Judy Rainey, Robert Atkinson, Graham Bird and Steve Cullis
1st Stephen Newitt with Diglake Charlie
2nd David Godding with Kaliture Cathmor
CoM Julie Kelvie with Willowyck Tank from Streamcombe
CoM Shane Padbury with Cynhinfa Nat of Liliarch
Guns Choice Linda Partridge with Braidenvale Ribble
Trial 1. 24 dog Two-day qualifying stake on 16/17th October at New Farm Norton
Our hosts Norman and Sandra Onens
The Judges
Judy Rainey, Robert Atkinson, Graham Bird and Steve Cullis
1st Stephen Newitt with Diglake Charlie
2nd David Godding with Kaliture Cathmor
CoM Julie Kelvie with Willowyck Tank from Streamcombe
CoM Shane Padbury with Cynhinfa Nat of Liliarch
Guns Choice Linda Partridge with Braidenvale Ribble
Trial 2. 14 dog All aged stake on 25th September at New Farm Norton
Our hosts Norman and Sandra Onens
The Judges
Nick Coates, Nicola Rudgard, Karen Mc Carthy and Jim Collins
1st Norman Onens with Kestrelway Harry
2nd and Guns Choice Polly Dunckley with Castlemans Oasis of Smithstead
3rd Claire Raymond handling Ann Coley’s Nobsquinton Cornflower
Our hosts Norman and Sandra Onens
The Judges
Nick Coates, Nicola Rudgard, Karen Mc Carthy and Jim Collins
1st Norman Onens with Kestrelway Harry
2nd and Guns Choice Polly Dunckley with Castlemans Oasis of Smithstead
3rd Claire Raymond handling Ann Coley’s Nobsquinton Cornflower
Trial 3. 14 dog Novice Stake at The Riverside Shoot, Sedbury
Our host Colin Markey
The judges
Barry Taylor, Liz Taylor, Lisa Harris and Craig Perry
1st Nigel Probert with Stauntonvale Buckwheat of LLangynidr
2nd and Guns Choice Julian Price with Delfleet Cedar
Trial 4. 14 Dog Novice Stake at The Riverside Shoot, Sedbury
Our Host Colin Markey
The Judges
Dave Probert, Diana Stevens, Julia Redpath and Morton Redpath
1st and Guns Choice Annie Wales with Spiralline Malbec
2nd Elizabeth Davis with Willowyck Harry
Our Host Colin Markey
The Judges
Dave Probert, Diana Stevens, Julia Redpath and Morton Redpath
1st and Guns Choice Annie Wales with Spiralline Malbec
2nd Elizabeth Davis with Willowyck Harry
Field Trial Results 2016
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AV Retriever trial 1. Two day open. 17-18th Oct 2016 at New Farm Judges: Alan Schofield, Barbara Kuen, John Keegan and Shelia Suzuki Results: 1st Tim Brain with Ft Ch Flypatch Alfa 2nd Ken Byron with Ardexis Tom of Copperwheat 3rd Mike Tallamy with Birdsgreen Taggart of Brindlebay COM Phil Garton with Fieldcrest Wiggins Guns Choice Clare Baker with Windoogpack Coral AV Retriever trial 2. Novice 19th Sept 2016 at Sedbury Judges: Gaynor Gent, Peter Scott, Julian Price and Vicky Prichard Results: 1st Stephen Newitt with Oliverstone Tutti Fruity 2nd David Clayton with Little Ava of Klato COM Sally Jenkins with Saintcyres Dram COM Diana Stevens with Lowforge Jaya of Wylanbriar Guns Choice Patti Money-Coutts with Thibodaux Tegan AV Retriever trial 3. Novice 17th Dec 2016 at New Farm Judges Nick Coates, Dorothy Walls-Duffin, Clare Baker and Helen Goodwin Results: 1st Dave Latham with Nettle Brae Andy of Fendawood 2nd Dave Brown with Minstead Rocksavage of Bearbrace 3rd Charlotte Smith with Derrity Thor COM and Guns choice Jane Fairclough with Stauntonvale Sangiovese at Jobeshill COM Alan Rees with Fendawood Ecclestone at Delfryd |
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RETRIEVER ARCHIVE 2018
GUNDOG WORKING TEST
WORKING TESTS 2018
We held a working test at Pegglesworth on 10thJune.
Generously sponsored by Skinners and Firedog
Many thanks to our hosts Mrs and Mrs Ebeid for letting us use their fantastic ground.
The judges Lisa Harris, Simon Pullen, Carolyn Jenkins and Laurie Pittaway.
To Lucy Jenkins for feeding EVERYONE.
And to all the stewards, dummy throwers and other helpers who made the day possible.
NOVICE
1st E Nunneley - Swiftlands Austin
2nd T Constantine - Roxhart Redrum
3rd M Cox - Mekoro Storm of Wickmoor
4th J Cornforth Roxhart Winnie
COM J Miller - Millerise Jemmina
COM N Swan - Constanigree Shooting Star
COM E Hopkin - Elmo The Enchanting Duice
COM and highest placed junior handler B Rosser - Mahinda Pompoko
1st E Nunneley - Swiftlands Austin
2nd T Constantine - Roxhart Redrum
3rd M Cox - Mekoro Storm of Wickmoor
4th J Cornforth Roxhart Winnie
COM J Miller - Millerise Jemmina
COM N Swan - Constanigree Shooting Star
COM E Hopkin - Elmo The Enchanting Duice
COM and highest placed junior handler B Rosser - Mahinda Pompoko
OPEN
1st A Phillips - Castlemans Soulman
2nd J Cornforth - Mucklehart Gracie
3rd H Willmott - Stykes Boy Llangynidr
4th D Ross - Ft Ch Marvelous Mossey
COM P Rogers - Greenfox Ash
COM E Davis - Willowyck Harry
COM E Nunneley - Swiftlands Dora
1st A Phillips - Castlemans Soulman
2nd J Cornforth - Mucklehart Gracie
3rd H Willmott - Stykes Boy Llangynidr
4th D Ross - Ft Ch Marvelous Mossey
COM P Rogers - Greenfox Ash
COM E Davis - Willowyck Harry
COM E Nunneley - Swiftlands Dora
RETRIEVER ARCHIVE 2015
GUNDOG WORKING TEST
PUPPY, NOVICE DOG/NOVICE HANDLER
AV RETRIEVER TEST
Held at The Elms, Rockhampton on Sunday 9th
August 2015
From left to right John Cornforth, Debbie Polley, Pat Rogers, Laurie Pittaway, Simon Hagain
TEST 1 Water: A dummy was thrown into the water, puppies were sent from the bank, ND/NH heeled away 10 paces & then were sent back for the retrieve. A few had problems heeling away from the water, however the main issue was shaking & dropping the dummy when dogs came out of the water.
TEST 2 Mark: This was a straightforward mark with 2 dogs sat up & caused no problems.
TEST 3 Blind: This was down a track in the wood & most completed this test very well.
TEST 4 Pick up: The dogs were sent blind in to a well defined area of white grass to retrieve 2 dummies, even though the dogs had to pass the water where a previous test was held most dogs took a good line into the area. Those that were drawn to the water, the handlers were able to stop them & push the dog back.
TEST 5 Mark & Blind: The mark was followed by a blind, over a small jump into the wood.
TEST 6 Control exercise: Handlers heeled their dogs to a post, the handler returned to the judge, a dummy was thrown to the right of the dog. The dog was recalled & then sent for the mark. The test was the same for the ND/NH except this time the dummy fell out of sight. Some heelwork was a bit loose but on the whole the recall was very good.
There was a run off for 1st place in both the Puppy & the ND/NH, which consisted of a mark over the brow.
There was some good feedback back from the competitors because of the friendly, relaxed atmosphere & the tests were set not to catch anybody out. Those that were having problems were given advice by our helpful & understanding judges, Iris Wright & Jill Gardner who did an excellent job all day.
Grateful thanks must go to Michael & Sandie Goode for the use of their ground at Rockhampton. The chairman of BWWGS paid us a visit & was able to present the awards & last but not least a big thank you to Skinners for sponsoring the prizes, Sandie Goode & Deana Cornforth for stewarding & Annie Wales & Fiona Wensley who did such a stirling job throwing dummies, without whose help it would have been impossible to run the day.
Results:
PUPPY
1st Laurie Pittaway with her lab dog Kestrelway Bertie
2nd Simon Hagain with his lab dog Labdom Black Magic
3rd John Cornforth with his lab bitch Roxhart Tehaya
4th Debbie Polley with her lab bitch Howgillhay Fennel of Gillhays
C of M Pat Rogers with her lab dog Greenfox Ash
NOVICE DOG/NOVICE HANDLER
1st Trisha Constantine with her GR dog Briabar Flaming Finale
2nd Pat Rogers with her lab dog Stouroak Shadow of Mullenscotte
3rd Chris Guest with her lab dog Mundyz Joker at Bardantop
4th Shannon Hartree with her lab bitch Trailing Ditsy
C of M Mark Giles with his lab dog Kapilano Potawatomi & Evie Giblin with her lab bitch Vashti Valentine
AV RETRIEVER TEST
Held at The Elms, Rockhampton on Sunday 9th
August 2015
From left to right John Cornforth, Debbie Polley, Pat Rogers, Laurie Pittaway, Simon Hagain
TEST 1 Water: A dummy was thrown into the water, puppies were sent from the bank, ND/NH heeled away 10 paces & then were sent back for the retrieve. A few had problems heeling away from the water, however the main issue was shaking & dropping the dummy when dogs came out of the water.
TEST 2 Mark: This was a straightforward mark with 2 dogs sat up & caused no problems.
TEST 3 Blind: This was down a track in the wood & most completed this test very well.
TEST 4 Pick up: The dogs were sent blind in to a well defined area of white grass to retrieve 2 dummies, even though the dogs had to pass the water where a previous test was held most dogs took a good line into the area. Those that were drawn to the water, the handlers were able to stop them & push the dog back.
TEST 5 Mark & Blind: The mark was followed by a blind, over a small jump into the wood.
TEST 6 Control exercise: Handlers heeled their dogs to a post, the handler returned to the judge, a dummy was thrown to the right of the dog. The dog was recalled & then sent for the mark. The test was the same for the ND/NH except this time the dummy fell out of sight. Some heelwork was a bit loose but on the whole the recall was very good.
There was a run off for 1st place in both the Puppy & the ND/NH, which consisted of a mark over the brow.
There was some good feedback back from the competitors because of the friendly, relaxed atmosphere & the tests were set not to catch anybody out. Those that were having problems were given advice by our helpful & understanding judges, Iris Wright & Jill Gardner who did an excellent job all day.
Grateful thanks must go to Michael & Sandie Goode for the use of their ground at Rockhampton. The chairman of BWWGS paid us a visit & was able to present the awards & last but not least a big thank you to Skinners for sponsoring the prizes, Sandie Goode & Deana Cornforth for stewarding & Annie Wales & Fiona Wensley who did such a stirling job throwing dummies, without whose help it would have been impossible to run the day.
Results:
PUPPY
1st Laurie Pittaway with her lab dog Kestrelway Bertie
2nd Simon Hagain with his lab dog Labdom Black Magic
3rd John Cornforth with his lab bitch Roxhart Tehaya
4th Debbie Polley with her lab bitch Howgillhay Fennel of Gillhays
C of M Pat Rogers with her lab dog Greenfox Ash
NOVICE DOG/NOVICE HANDLER
1st Trisha Constantine with her GR dog Briabar Flaming Finale
2nd Pat Rogers with her lab dog Stouroak Shadow of Mullenscotte
3rd Chris Guest with her lab dog Mundyz Joker at Bardantop
4th Shannon Hartree with her lab bitch Trailing Ditsy
C of M Mark Giles with his lab dog Kapilano Potawatomi & Evie Giblin with her lab bitch Vashti Valentine
From Left to right Mark Giles, Shannon Hartree, Pat Rogers, Trish Constantine.
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