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The Field Trials
                                                                                                                      Spring Newsletter 2019

                                                                                                                       AV Spaniel (Except Spaniel [Cocker])
                   Cocker Spaniel Championship                          IGL Retriever Championship                              Championship

The Kennel Club Cocker Spaniel Championship
By Jon Kean

                                                                                         provide a successful Championship. This was the team’s eleventh Cocker
                                                                                         Championship and they could not do without the valuable assistance of
                                                                                         many other Cocker enthusiasts and volunteers who freely give their time
                                                                                         to assist in producing an event of this scale.
                                                                                         The 2019 Championship was massive by any standards, attracting
                                                                                         spectators from a number of European countries, including Norway,
                                                                                         Finland and Sweden. One of the spectators, Hywel Blake, President of
                                                                                         the Sporting Spaniel Association of New South Wales in Australia told
                                                                                         me: “The dog work has been of exceptional quality. I couldn’t believe the
                                                                                         amount of game in the fields. I’ve been wanting to come to this event for
                                                                                         15 years. I’m almost speechless!”
                                                                                         The judges – Peter Avery, Andrew Robinson, Adrian Slater and Wes
                                             Cocker Spaniel Championship Trophies
                                                                   © Kate Broers         Thomas, did a superb job of managing this trial; every Cocker was given
                                                                                         a thorough test. The guns, consisting of Garry Allan, Kim Cooper, Craig
                                                                                         Dickman, Martin Edgar, Jamie Smith and Doug Tait did an outstanding job
The popularity of Working Cocker Spaniels continues with unrelenting pace.               over the course of the two days.
Yet again the 89th Kennel Club Cocker Spaniel Championship was proof                                                                                    Continued on page 2
of the pudding. 43 Cockers qualified for this prestigious event, all of which
took to the field for the coveted title of 2019 Champion of Champions.
The Championship was held at Tollishill and Longcroft in the Scottish
Borders. The host of this year’s championship was Eskdale Shooting
Services. Eskdale shooting is a family business started by Wilson Young
Snr in the late 1970s with Wilson Young Jnr joining the company in 1988.
For over 30 years Eskdale has been specialising in providing clients with
the highest quality 5 star driven Partridge and Pheasant shooting. It has
entertained guests from all over the world, many of whom have been
returning for over 25 years. Specialising in high-quality driven Pheasant
and Partridge shooting, Eskdale was one of the first to develop Partridge
shooting over valleys on the edge of the grouse moor. Put simply, the
ground chosen for this year’s Championship was outstanding. I personally
have done many days’ double gun loading on the ground and Eskdale
Shooting Services is justifiably recognised as one of the premier
institutions for challenging sport shooting within Scotland and the United
Kingdom. This year’s Championship attracted new sponsorship from
Skinner’s Field and Trial.
The grounds chosen for the Championship – Tollishill and Longcroft
– were specially prepared by Headkeeper Chris Hemingway. Chris
moved to the Scottish Borders about 12 years ago and became Head
of Pheasants at Eskdale Shooting Services in 2017. Chris loves all the
seasons around keepering – from rearing through to shoot days,
conservation and encouraging the younger generation of keepers.
The Kennel Club Working Party charged with organising the event:
John Dickson, Davy Dunn, Jon Bailey and myself as Chairman, worked                                        Winner Steve Winspear and Skinner’s representative Pete Hanna
                                                                                                                                                           © Kate Broers
closely with Chris to ensure that every detail had been taken care of to
The Field Trials - Watereatons Dogs
A round-up from the Editor
From the Field Trials Department
                                                                                                                                Meet the team
                                   The 2018 Field Trial season has come to an end and this issue is
                                   jam-packed full of stories from the Championships, covering all                              Kathryn Mansfield
                                   varieties of gundogs.                                                                 Governance and Education Executive
                                   The next event on the Kennel Club calendar is the Gundog Working
                                   Test, which once again will be held at Chatsworth House by kind                             Debbie Deuchar
                                   permission of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Alongside                     Senior Manager – Governance and Education
                                   this there will be the return of the International Retriever Test and
                                   gundog training days.
                                   The Field Trial Department                                                                              Kate Broers
                                                                                                                                           Events Team
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                                                                                                                                           Tina Welch
                                   Championship Judge Wes Thomas told me: “My overall impression
                                   of the Championship was of pure excellence, from the ground to the                                      Licencing, awards and
                                   game supply and from the guns to the handlers. The keeper, Chris                                        general queries
                                   Hemingway and his team did an amazing job over the two days
                                   to keep the flow of game constantly available. The quality of the                                       Tel: 020 7518 1059
                                   Cockers was overall at a higher standard than I expected and each                                       Email:
                                   had equal opportunities to achieve a place in the awards.”                                              gundogs@thekennelclub.org.uk
                                   He added: “The standard of the dogs and handlers was excellent this
                                   year, the expectations of the gallery, I’m sure were exceeded, with the
                                   majority of dogs showing great hunting abilities. I believe there are
                                   so many training opportunities available for these dogs throughout
                                   the season which contributes to the overall performance of the dogs,
                                   raising the standard of the Championship year after year.”
                                   The winning dog, Steve Winspear’s 3 year old FTCh Kiltonbeck Rollo              RESULTS
                                   showed his first class hunting ability from the start. On the first run Rollo
                                                                                                                   Winner
                                   retrieved two loose birds and did this with ease. He then retrieved a
                                                                                                                   Mr S Winspear’s FTCh Kiltonbeck Rollo
                                   blind from guns on the other side and also did this effortlessly with
                                                                                                                   2nd
                                   one cast. The judges hunted on to a wooded area where Rollo had a
                                                                                                                   Mrs N Cannon’s FTCh Countryways Alice of Craiwarn
                                   superb find, flushed but not marked and again retrieved on one cast.
                                   This dog showed pure class and stamina, he was steady when game                 3rd
                                   was abundant and loose birds shot around him.                                   Miss S Thatcher’s FTCh Windwithe Solitaire of Strigidae

                                   FTCh Kiltonbeck Rollo was the winning dog of choice for all four                4th
                                   judges. Rollo qualified by winning the North Western Counties Field             Mr I Openshaw’s FTCh Endowood Clowne
                                   Trial Association and Lincolnshire Gundog Society Open Stakes.                  Diplomas of Merit
                                                                                                                   Mr J Reid’s FTCh Glenugie’s Nalani
                                   The second placed Cocker, Natalie Cannon’s six year old bitch FTCh
                                                                                                                   Mr I Openshaw’s FTCh Timsgarry Jynx
                                   Countryways Alice of Craiwarn came to be judged by Adrian Slater
                                   and Wes Thomas late in the afternoon and again showed fantastic                 Mr M Smee’s FTCh Amtosk Countach
                                   hunting ability. This dog was completely in sync with her handler               Mr R Ellershaw’s FTCh Fernmoss Gertie
                                   and after 10 minutes retrieved a running cock bird which had failed             Mr M Smee’s FTCh Poolgreen Clasp
                                   to be retrieved by the Cocker on the other side. This was a good                Mr A Bennett’s Rugeley’s Peregrine
                                   find and eye wipe for Natalie which put her in a good position in the           Mr J & Mrs C Atkinson’s FTCh Dakotagun Arwin
                                   competition. While retrieving this bird she flushed a cock bird and             Mr W Clulee’s Trochry Eau Rouge of Poolgreen
                                   was successful with a blind retrieve.
                                                                                                                   Mr I Openshaw’s Glenugies Tempest
                                   In third place and Gun’s Choice was Sam Thatcher’s three year old               Mr S Winspear’s FTCh Kiltonbeck Helga
                                   bitch FTCh Windwithe Solitaire of Strigidae which showed a good                 Mr J Thompson’s FTCh Brillscote Blackberry
                                   hunting ability and good control with her handler. She had a great
                                                                                                                   Mr A Kirk’s Pinsark Anastasia
                                   find and retrieved with ease and class.
                                                                                                                   Mr S Dixon’s Endowood Faith handled by Ian Openshaw
                                   In fourth place was veteran gundog man, Ian Openshaw, with his
                                   two year old bitch FTCh Endowood Clowne. There were also a total
                                   of 13 Diplomas of Merit.

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Report   IGL Retriever Championship
         By Clare Wood
         Held at Packington Hall, West Midlands by kind permission of The
         Lord and Lady of Guernsey on 3, 4 & 5 December. The judges were
         Mark Bettinson, Jim Gale, Les McLean and Barry Taylor and the
         steward of the beat was Matt Nesbitt, Head Keeper.

         Billy Steel Jnr, handling FTCh Harperrig Breac, won The Retriever
         Trials Championship Challenge Cup for the third time to ensure his
         place in the pantheon of trialling greats. He had won previously
         in 1996 with FTCh Linksview Jet and in 2000 with FTCh Bracken of
         Berrybrae. In total, Billy has qualified to run in the Championship on
         23 occasions; he has been placed 2nd and 4th and been awarded
         two Diplomas of Merit (including one with FTCh Leadburn Mist, sire
         of FTCh Harperrig Breac, in 2013).
                                                                                                                      Billy Steel Jnr with FTCh Harperring Breac
                                                                                                                                                   ©Clare Wood
         FTCh Harperrig Breac consistently demonstrated pace, style and
         drive in his work over the three days of the Championship. He
         showed that he has a nose and game finding ability second to
         none, picking two outstanding runners on the third day. This is a
         dog that any shoot would strive to have in its picking up team as
         the bag would most certainly be increased at the end of each day.

         Matt Nesbitt, Packington Head Keeper, and his team had made
         excellent preparations which along with highly professional work
         over the three days of the trial ensured the most memorable of
         Championships.

         Torrential rain poured down on the morning of the first day as the
         line progressed through the bracken of the Packington Hall parkland
         and golf course. Brocklebank Bronze of Chatsworth made a strong
         start picking a difficult bird that had tucked into a drainage dyke. The
         weather eased off as we moved into a field of rape bordered by
                                                                                                              Matt Nesbitt, Head Keeper & Steward of the Beat
         maize. Here FTCh Castlemans Gobi of Garronpoint’s work was of the                                                  and the team of guns ©Clare Wood
         highest standard, picking a particularly fine retrieve far behind the
         line in the maize bordering the corner of a rape field. This was one
                                                                                    Smithsteads Layla on a long retrieve across the fairway to pick well
         of a number of birds shot during a mini drive which dog and handler
                                                                                    back into the bracken. FTCh Artistryn Ulrich was neatly handled to,
         had not marked, eye wiping the first dog tried. The outstanding
                                                                                    and held in, the area of a bird well tucked in under a fallen tree,
         retrieve of day one was its last, a running partridge picked by FTCh
                                                                                    that the first dog tried had not been able to pick. David Latham was
         Artistryn Ulrich as the light was beginning to fade and the scent
                                                                                    very pleased with Nettlebrae Andy of Fendawood’s retrieve on a
         falling away. The bird was shot low in front of the hedge, on the edge
                                                                                    woodcock across the full length of the line, where the dog held his
         of the fodder beet. This wasn’t markable, the dog was handled to the
                                                                                    mark through the difficult woodland terrain.
         fall and then worked the line, correcting himself and persevering to
         pick the bird well over 100 yards off the fall.                            FTCh Harperrig Breac showed his class by picking two runners as
                                                                                    memorable as you will ever see. The first was a bird shot some
         A frost marked the start of the second day. The line began in the
                                                                                    70 yards in front of the line. The dog hit the fall and took the line
         bracken of the parkland before moving into fodder beet and then
                                                                                    some 125 yards through the bracken and then out of sight over the
         a sorghum mix. FTCh MacGiriaght Foxy Lady cleanly picked two
                                                                                    brow beyond, an outstanding display of pure dog work. Handler
         long blinds across the fairway and deep into the bracken beyond.
                                                                                    Billy Steel Jnr realised the dog had picked when he heard applause
         First-time qualified handler Julia Redpath and Hassycott Sea Snipe
                                                                                    from the spectators’ gallery before the dog came back into sight.
         picked two excellent eye wipes. The first was a particularly difficult
                                                                                    The second was equally impressive. FTCh Harperrig Breac was
         retrieve, a wounded bird shot far back behind the line in the fodder
                                                                                    the second dog on a bird shot about 40 yards in front of the line.
         beet field, gliding deep into an area of maize. Unfortunately,
                                                                                    On reaching the fall the dog took the line over a good 150 yards
         they were to fall by the wayside later in the day. FTCh Buccleuch
                                                                                    through the bracken and white grass alongside the lake. The dog
         Xena, the defending champion’s campaign came to an end in the
                                                                                    could be seen hunting hard before returning with the bird.
         sorghum when she was eye wiped by Leigh Jackson’s Laggengill
         Dawn of Blackgrass on a wounded hen pheasant shot some eighty              The long lake adjoining Packington Hall was the impressive setting
         yards behind the line. FTCh Castlemans Gobi of Garronpoint had             for the final round of the Championship where the remaining dogs
         another eye wipe, picking a very smart retrieve through the thick,         were sent for birds that had fallen in the water over 80 yards away.
         tall hedge to the right of the line. FTCh Artistryn Ulrich also ended      FTCh Harperrig Breac’s final retrieve was not without challenge. The
         the day on an eye wipe, picking a bird that had been shot over             bird required had drifted into the reeds on the far bank. The dog
         eighty yards in front of the line in the wood bordering the field.         obeyed his handler’s commands, the first time Billy had used his
                                                                                    whistle that final day, and picked cleanly to return with the bird and
         19 dogs went through to day three. They were stretched as the
                                                                                    secure a decisive victory.
         line moved through bracken, white grass and woodland. Early
         on, Donnie Leitch’s FTCh Garshake Dunbar eye wiped Nick West’s             Continued on page 5

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                                                                                                                                                            Report
   RESULTS

   Winner
   Billy Steel Jnr’s FTCh Harperrig Breac
   (Winner of The Retriever Trials Championship Challenge Cup,
   The Lady Auckland Memorial Salver, The Hiwood Challenge
   Trophy, The IGL President’s Trophy and the Lorna Countess
   Howe Memorial Trophy for best dog entered by an owner
   resident in Scotland)
   2nd
   David Field’s FTCh Artistryn Ulrich
   (Winner of The FTCh Ulstare Style Challenge Trophy for the dog
   placed second and The Andrea Edwards Packington Cup for
   the highest placed yellow in the awards)
   3rd
   Lady C Carter’s FTCh Brocklebank Bronze of Chatsworth
   handled by Jon Halsted
   4th
   Richard Hinks’ FTCh Castleman’s Gobi of Garronpoint
   handled by Annette Clarke
   Diplomas of Merit
   Mrs C Finlan’s FTCh Macgiriaght Foxy Lady handled
   by Jon Halsted
   Donnie Leitch’s FTCh Garshake Dunbar.
   Lady C Carter’s FTCh Asterix Aguzannis of Chatsworth
   handled by Jon Halsted
   David Latham’s Nettlebrae Andy of Fendawood

   The Kingsford-Lethbridge Trophy to the Breeder of the Winner                                              Mr D Donnelly and FTCh Hollydrive Abbey
   was awarded to Mrs A Usher                                                                                                     ©Colin Thompson

The Kennel Club Any Variety
Spaniel (Except Spaniel [Cocker])
Championship (Organised by
the Spaniel Club)
By Anne Greeves and Sally Jenkins
It was a great delight for the Spaniel Club to be in Northern Ireland
running this prestigious Kennel Club event. It is 10 years since the
Championship was at Glenarm and it is so important to keep in
touch with the Irish Field Trial fraternity. Baronscourt is well known to
Field Triallers for its hospitality and particularly for hosting the North                                     Judges Wesley Thomas, Paul Rawlings,
                                                                                                                        David Lisett and Steve Bolton
West Ulster Spaniel Club’s Open Stake for over thirty years.

On the Wednesday evening the Duke of Abercorn hosted a                       It made such a difference to be able to use the stable yard
generous drinks reception in the beautiful Georgian Baronscourt              buildings for the meet, the daily raffle, general administration,
House with décor tastefully influenced by David Hicks – a friend of          speeches and final presentations – not least to have hot drinks
the late Duchess. Baronscourt has been the home of the Dukes of              and food available in the dining area which was much welcomed.
Abercorn since 1612.                                                         We were so lucky with the weather – just a little rain and certainly
                                                                             not cold – very refreshing for Northern Ireland! As ever we were
Mr Matt Stuart the Agent and Mr Steve Pollock, Head Gamekeeper,              so pleased to see friends from Australia, Denmark, Greece, Spain,
with Underkeepers Janette Pollock, Alan Scott and Justin Sproule             Sweden and the U.S.A.
led an excellent team out in the field supported by several
members of Northern Ireland Gundog Clubs, who helped with                    On the first morning, the Marquess of Hamilton warmly welcomed
crowd control, parking and the many other tasks that are very                everyone, followed by the Chairman Anne Greeves introducing the
necessary to the smooth running of each day.                                 representatives from the sponsors, Skinners Pet Food Ltd., B.A.S.C.,
                                                                                                                              Continued on page 6

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Report   Continued from page 5

         Marsdens Game Feeds and the four very experienced judges, Steve            competitor with Rothievale Privet of Cindersash, successfully
         Bolton, David Lisett, Paul Rawlings and Wesley Thomas. Stephen             completed his second run. With guns on good form, plenty of
         Pollock introduced his Guns, Mark Clifford, Peter Holmes, Willie           retrieves were available allowing good viewing for the spectators.
         Megaughin and Justin Shepherd followed by the Spaniel Club                 The day ended with Jim Dransfield’s FTCh Dunbrigg Early Purple
         Secretary, Elizabeth Russell, making the statutory announcements           gaining an eyewipe but needing to complete his run on day three.
         and changes to the running card. Of the 37 competing dogs, 25
         were Field Trial Champions.                                                The final day saw 11 dogs needing to complete their second
                                                                                    rounds. Working at the far end of the lake, game was plentiful and
         A very enjoyable dinner was held at the Mellon Country Inn Hotel           the line was soon into action. With the ground opening up into
         on the Friday evening which included Irish dancers from Ballymena          laid bracken the gallery had a good view of the final few dogs.
         and a lively auction run by Anne Greeves and Skinners’ Steve               Following a water retrieve the left hand judges completed their
         Andrew. Many thanks to everyone who gave items so generously               second round dogs. With three dogs left to run on the right the line
         including Fishing and Shoot Days. Anne Greeves presented                   worked back in heavier cover and all completed.
         Elizabeth Russell and her husband Steve, with an engraved Belfast
         Crystal Vase in honour of their 11 years outstanding service to the        The four judges put their books together and after a short time the
         Spaniel Club as General Secretary and Field Trial Secretary.               Championship was declared over with no run off required.

         On the first morning we moved off on foot from the Stable Yard             The Marquess of Hamilton and the Sponsors’ Representatives
         and after a short walk the handlers and guns lined out with the            presented the many awards with a very special introduction for
         left hand judges Steve Bolton and David Lisett, working cover close        John Lukies’ daughter, Sue Tattersall, who presented the John
         to the lake, while the right hand side worked close to a track with        Lukies Memorial Trophy for Guns’ Choice. Mr Paul Rawlings spoke
         Paul Rawlings and Wesley Thomas. The first two dogs in line, Eddie         on behalf of the judges giving particular mention to the fact that the
         Scott’s FTCh Broomfield Tara and Ian Openshaw’s FTCh Mountvue              ground had been excellent for testing the dogs hunting ability and
         Heidi quickly got into game to get the Championship underway.              that they had thoroughly enjoyed all three days. The winner, Des
                                                                                    Donnelly with Int. FTCh Hollydrive Abbey, was quite overcome with
         Under the woodland canopy there was a mixed variety of cover,              emotion during his winning words.
         from heavy bramble and bracken to ferns and thick reeds. Several
         dogs on the left had birds shot on the lake’s edge or in the water,        The Chairman expressed her sadness that the Spaniel Club would
         notably a very long retrieve for first-time Championship competitor        be losing Liz and Steve Russell at the March AGM who would both
         Wayne Swiggs with Kilhopemoss Gilberto of Spannerwood. The                 be greatly missed after 11 years outstanding work for the Club
         line continued on with pheasants coming steadily to hand until a           and that she herself would be standing down after six years as
         woodcock shot on the left, which was picked by the judges, proved          Chairman, a role she has very much enjoyed. Mr Paul Rawlings, on
         to be the undoing of two dogs. With no dogs in line Head Keeper            behalf of the Kennel Club, also paid tribute to Liz, Steve and Anne
         Steve Pollock was able to break for lunch.                                 for their considerable contribution to the successful running of the
                                                                                    Championship and the Spaniel Club in recent years.
         After a short break we moved uphill, further into the wood,
         swinging round and heading back towards home. Again dogs
         were quickly into game with Terri Siwek’s FTCh Surefly Sassy                  RESULTS
         eyewiping the left hand dog. The Irish Championship winner
         Louis Rice with FTCh Siabh Cushia came in on the left and runner              Winner
         up Peter Avery with FTCh Deepfleet Van Persie on the right, both              Mr D Donnelly’s Int. FTCh Hollydrive Abbey
         completing their runs successfully. The trial progressed through              (Guns’ Choice, Best Hunting Dog and Best Bitch)
         the woodland, with dogs on the right hunting in heavy cover with              2nd
         a grass clearing and small lake to their right. A wounded bird                Mr J Adamson’s FTCh Lochandaimh Kim of Jenoren
         which landed in the lake and made for dry land through rushes on              3rd
         the far side, was smartly picked by last year’s runner up Int FTCh            Mr E Scott’s FTCh Brookfield Tara
         Hollydrive Abbey handled by Des Donnelly. With light starting to
                                                                                       4th
         fade proceedings were called to a halt for the day.
                                                                                       Mr J Dransfield’s FTCh Dunnbrigg Early Purple
         Following the introductions on the second day the field of thirty             Diplomas of Merit
         dogs moved off in trailers joined by the Marquess of Hamilton.                Mr C Lewis’ Happyboy Harry
         First in line, and hunting close to the lake’s edge for their first runs      Mr W Swiggs’ Kilhopemoss Gilberto of Spannerwood
         were Jeremy Organ with FTCh Mulraven Medlaress of Cindersash                  Mr E Taffe’s Int. FTCh Hollydrive Bert (Best Dog)
         who needed to complete his run from the previous day, alongside               Mr O Organ’s Rothievale Privit of Cindersash
         FTCh Bucklawren Krusoe handled by Simon Jones. After a light                  Miss T Siwek’s FTCh Surefly Sassy
         drizzle the weather soon brightened and with plenty of birds on the           Mr P Avery’s FTCh Deepfleet Van Persie
         ground, good progress was made to be able to complete the first               Mr J Semmens’ Killhopemoss Bedazzled
         round. The judges had been able to give plenty of time to the dogs            Mr S Jones’ FTCh Bucklawren Krusoe
         to get their required finds and retrieves.                                    Mr C J & Mrs Y L Mackender’s Sliabh Lola of Crispico handler
                                                                                       Mr C Colclough
         Into the second round with plenty of action, starting with an                 Mr J Organ’s FTCh Mulraven Medlaress of Cindersash
         eyewipe for one dog and a tricky retrieve across a river for another.         Mr P Taylor’s Portcaman Cassie - Best Newcomer
         After lunch, the line crossed the track and continued back in the             Mr S Ford’s Hollydrive Pretty Polly handler Mr M Walsh
         opposite direction with the line quite wide apart. The left side              Mr J Dransfield’s FTCh Buccleuch Hamish
         worked the higher ground, with the right working close to the
         track. On the left Oliver Organ, another first time Championship

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  AV Pointer, Setter, HPR (Gamekeepers) – Mixed                     Labrador (Working Gundogs) – Bitch
  Vizslanya Sziena by Viszaset (Hungarian Vizsla)                   Afinmore Alynna at Tarasstweed (Labrador Retriever)
  Mr D J Hardcastle, Miss N Green & Ms E M Bradley                  Mrs L Thomson
  AV Pointer, Setter, HPR (Working Gundogs) – Dog                   AOV Retriever (Gamekeepers) – Mixed
  Jassendue Manet’s Medley Am Cetgueli (Brittany) Ms S Finch        Black Mica’s Likes it Hot at Blacktoft JW (Flat Coated Retriever)
  AV Pointer, Setter, HPR (Working Gundogs) – Bitch                 Ms H Fox
  NL Ch Zoldmali Anizs At Genlusa (IMP HUNG)                        AOV Retriever (Working Gundogs) – Dog
  (Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla) Mr I Wearing                        Casblaidd Very Ernest (Flat Coated Retriever) Mrs J Hewison
  English Springer (Gamekeepers) – Mixed                            AOV Retriever (Working Gundogs) – Bitch
  Tigerrock Super Ted (English Springer Spaniel) Miss G Thomas      Weisford Trial and Tribulations (IKC) (Golden Retriever)
  English Springer (Working Gundog) – Dog                           Ms K Savage
  Gunring Ensueno SHCM WGG (English Springer Spaniel) Ms D Gates    BASC Regional Gamekeeper Team
  English Springer (Working Gundog) – Bitch                         Bala Shoot
  Ashring’s Maggie May (English Springer Spaniel) Ms Gates          Best Dressed Team
  AOV Sporting Spaniel (Gamekeepers) – Mixed                        Nevill Holt Estate
  SH Ch Born to Run to Afterglow (American Cocker) Miss J Smith     AV Gundog Retired Gunkeeper – Mixed
  AOV Sporting Spaniel (Working Gundogs) – Dogs                     Purbarn a Breeze Down River (Golden Retriever) Mrs J Frankland-
  Micklemess Making Music at Clumbadane (Clumber Spaniel)           Mace and Mr R Mace
  Mr S J & Mrs J E Rudbach                                          BASC Regional Working Gundog Team Competition
  AOV Sporting Spaniel (Working Gundogs) – Bitch                    The Subaru UK Ltd. Trophy
  Elgert Lady Sta’Dust JW (Field Spaniel) Mrs G Osborn              Best Young Handler (Under 14 Years) – Mixed
  Labrador (Gamekeepers) – Dog                                      SH Ch Born to Run to Afterglow (American Cocker) Miss J Smith
  Stephens Brother at Warrenbank (Labrador Retriever)               Best Young Handler (14-18 Years) – Mixed
  Miss L Southern                                                   Afinmore Alynna at Tarasstweed (Labrador Retriever) Miss J Hibbs
  Labrador (Gamekeepers) – Bitch                                    Best Gundog in Gamekeepers Classes
  Burrendale Azzurro (Labrador Retriever) Miss L Southern           Purbarn a Breeze Down River (Golden Retriever)
  Labrador (Working Gundogs) – Dog                                  Mrs J Frankland-Mace & Mr R E Mace
  Sarnesfield Trooper (Labrador Retriever) Mr A Griffiths

Applications for Permission                                         Approved Applications for
to Hold Field Trials                                                Permission to Hold Field Trials
Societies wishing to register their views on the following          The following clubs have been granted permission by the Board
applications should do so in writing, stating their reasons for     to hold the following Stakes:
supporting or objecting to the application. The application will
                                                                    Caledonian Retriever Club
be considered by the Field Trials Committee on 18 June 2019 and
                                                                    Novice AV Retriever Stake
therefore responses must be with the Kennel Club by 10 June 2019.
                                                                    Vale of York Working Retriever Club
Kent Surrey and Sussex Labrador Retriever Club                      All-Aged AV Retriever Stake
2 Day Open AV Retriever Stake
Lancashire and Merseyside Field Trial Society
Open Any Variety Spaniel (excluding Spaniel [Cocker]) Stake
Usk Valley Working Gundog Club
                                                                    Approved Application to Hold
Novice Spaniel (Cocker) Stake                                       a Show Gundog Working
Novice HPR Stake
                                                                    Certificate Day
Weimaraner Association
Open AV HPR Stake                                                   The following club has been granted permission by the Board
                                                                    to hold Show Gundog Working Certificate Days:
Hunt, Point and Retrieve Gundog Association
Show Gundog Working Certificate                                     Pointer Club

Worcestershire Gundog Society
Open Any Variety Spaniel (excluding Spaniel [Cocker]) Stake
Barton on Humber Gundog Club
                                                                    Approved Registration of Title
Open Any Variety Spaniel (excluding Spaniel [Cocker]) Stake         The following applications for registration of title were approved by
Foyle Valley Working Cocker Club                                    the Board:
Open Spaniel (Cocker) Stake                                         London Working Spaniel Society – The London Working Spaniel
                                                                    Society has recently split from the London Cocker Spaniel Society
                                                                    and will retain their Open status.

                                                                    Braque D’Auvergne Association

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Meeting Matters   Kennel Club Gundog Working
                                                                                               Reminder for Societies
                  Tests and Associated Events                                                  All Clubs hosting Open Stakes for the Any Variety Spaniel
                  The Kennel Club Gundog Working Tests and associated events will              [Excluding Spaniel (Cocker)] or Cocker Spaniel Championships
                  once again take place at the beautiful Chatsworth House from 12 to           are reminded to send in their levies for the 2018/19
                  16 June 2019, by the gracious permission of the Duke and Duchess             Championships by 30 September 2019.
                  of Devonshire and kindly sponsored by Skinner’s Field & Trial. The
                  timetable for events is as follows:                                          For those hosting Open Stakes for the HPR Championship the
                                                                                               deadline for sending levies for the 2018/19 Championships is
                  Wednesday 12 June
                                                                                               31 July 2019.
                  Field Trial Training Day for Retrievers, Spaniels and HPRs
                  The day is designed for those who wish to progress to compete in
                  Gundog Working Tests and Field Trials with top trainers on hand to
                  assist you on your way.

                  Gundog Handlers’ Development Programme – Training                            Judges Evaluation Forms
                  This programme was initiated by the Kennel Club some years ago to
                  encourage Retriever and Spaniel owners of any age and with little or         From 1 January 2014 all judge evaluation forms are required
                  no knowledge of gundog training to seek guidance on how to train             to be returned to the Kennel Club within 30 days of the date
                  their dogs for the shooting field. You might wish to have your dog           of the trial (Regulation J6.2.(c)). ‘A’ Panel judges are required to
                  as a shooting companion or to take it picking up and eventually to           provide forms on both ‘B’ and non-Panel judges, and ‘B’ Panel
                  progress to competing in working tests and eventually field trials.          judges are required to provide forms on non-Panel judges.

                  Thursday 13 and Friday 14 June                                               The information gathered from these forms plays an important
                  International Retriever Team Event                                           part in ensuring that only suitable candidates are approved to the
                  Teams of 4 from countries across Europe, including Team GB,                  Panels and assists in maintaining the integrity and high standards
                  compete for the prestigious Kennel Club International Retriever              expected. Failure to send in evaluation forms may prevent your
                  Team Challenge Cup. Now in its 8th year, the event is firmly                 co-judges from progressing with their panel applications and
                  established in the calendar attracting many teams from across                may result in a fine being imposed on yourself.
                  Europe. Spectators are most welcome.
                                                                                               https://thekennelclub.formstack.com/forms/field_trial_judge_
                  Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June                                               evaluation_form
                  Gundog Working Tests
                  The Kennel Club Gundog Working Tests are held in high regard
                  by competitors for the varied and challenging nature of the tests.
                  Together with the superb surroundings and terrain offered by the
                  Chatsworth setting, it is easy to understand the attraction for the very   Draws, Schedules and
                  best handlers and dogs in the country to prove themselves. With
                  nearly 200 dogs comprising Retrievers, Spaniels and HPR breeds             Marked Cards
                  competing over the 2 days of competition, and with a special event         Now that the season is underway, a reminder to all secretaries to
                  for Young Handlers, this is the landmark event of the calendar.            send in draws and marked cards within 14 days of the Field Trial
                                                                                             and as per Regulation J.5.b.(4) schedules and entry forms must be
                                                                                             sent to the Kennel Club within three days of printing.

                  Kennel Club Field Trial Panel                                              Delays sending the marked card can results in delays in processing
                                                                                             awards as all Field Trials must be processed in strict date order.
                  Judges List
                  The following judges have been added to the official panels of
                  Field Trial Judges:
                                                                                             Guidance on Errors Within a Draw
                  RETRIEVER “B”                                                              Where an accidental error has been made by a club when
                  Ms C Baker (3700)                                                          conducting the draw for a field trial, such as competitors having
                  Mr J Carnegie (3329)                                                       been omitted from the draw, competitors having two entries in the
                  SPANIELS “B”                                                               first draw, or preferences having been incorrectly managed, the
                  Mr I Blair (3689)                                                          societies are reminded that they must carry out a redraw.
                  Mr S Forster (3705)
                  Mr S Hood (3207)
                  Mr K Richardson (3685)                                                     Breed Register v Activity Register
                  Mr R Titchener (3672)
                  Mr A Whitehouse (3361)                                                     Competitors and Societies are reminded that only dogs on the
                                                                                             Pedigree register or those from abroad with an ATC number
                  HPR “A”                                                                    (Authority to Compete) are entitled to enter Kennel Club Field
                  Mr N Dear (3263)                                                           Trials. Dogs on the Activity Register are not entitled to compete.
                                                                                             Dogs registered on the Activity Register can be identified as their
                                                                                             registration number will begin with the letter K and then
                                                                                             six numbers.

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Kennel Club Incident Book

                                                                                                                                               Meeting Matters
The Pointer and Setter
                                                                  Societies are reminded that any incident which occurs at a trial
Champion Stake                                                    should be recorded and reported to the Kennel Club. The Kennel
                                                                  Club provides an incident book for the reporting of such incidents,
Host Club:	International Gundog League (Pointer &
                                                                  which is available free of charge on the Kennel Club shop at the
            Setter Society)
                                                                  link below.
Venue:      Bollihope, County Durham
Dates:      28 - 29 July 2019                                     www.thekennelclubshop.org.uk/products/incident-book
Judges:     Mr D Hall, Mr S Lound and Mr W Young
                                                                  A new regulation will be introduced on 1 January 2020 with regards
                                                                  to the completion of the incident book and will read as follows:

2019 Kennel Club Hunt, Point                                      Regulation J5.

and Retrieve Championship                                         TO:
                                                                  g. Incident Book
Host Club: The Kennel Club
                                                                  A copy of the Kennel Club Incident Book, containing details of
Venue:     Swinton Estate, Yorkshire
                                                                  any incidents occurring at the trial, must be submitted to the
Dates:     13 - 14 November 2019
                                                                  Kennel Club within 14 days.
Judges:    Mr John Naylor (2530) and Mr Peter O’Driscoll (2132)
Levy:	£30 collected by the Kennel Club Ltd for all clubs         (Effective 1 January 2020)
           running Open HPR Trials
Entry Fee: £30 per dog payable to the Kennel Club Ltd

                                                                  Kennel Club J Regulations
IGL Retriever Championship                                        Throughout the season we would ask that all judges ensure they
                                                                  are familiar with the Kennel Club J Regulations.
Host Club: International Gundog League (Retriever Society)
Venue:     Glenalmond Estate, Perthshire                          These are available from the Kennel Club shop and can also be
Dates:     25 - 27 November 2019                                  found to download free of charge at
Judges:	Mr K Bedford, Mrs L Mitchell, Mr D Newman and            https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/media/49562/field_trial__j__
           Mr Phil Parkins                                        regulations.pdf
Levy:      £60 to be collected by the IGL

Kennel Club Cocker Spaniel                                        Guidance on Giving Dogs Water
Championship                                                      at a Trial
Host Club: The Kennel Club                                        After a Trial has been officially declared to have started, handlers
Venue:	Faccombe Estate, Hampshire by kind permission             shall not offer water to their dogs other than by offering the dog
           of Mrs Landon & Mr A Landon                            water in a bowl or from a natural source such as a stream, or from
Dates:     3 - 4 January 2020                                     a bottle if the dog voluntarily drinks from it.
Judges:	Mr M Deacon (2242), Mr M Ford (2037),
                                                                  In particular, handlers should not grasp or hold their dogs, nor shall
           Mr W Greig (2985), Mr M Smee (2448),
                                                                  they either squirt water from a plastic bottle or similar container in the
Levy:	£50 collected by the Kennel Club Ltd from all
                                                                  dog’s face or hold the dog to force the water down the dog’s throat.
           clubs running Open Cocker Spaniel Stakes
Entry Fee: £50 per dog payable to the Kennel Club Ltd.            If the handler is concerned that their dog requires water during a
                                                                  run then he shall in the first instance ask the Judge for permission.

Kennel Club Any Variety
Spaniel [Excluding Spaniel                                        Style of handling reminder
(Cocker)] Championship                                            for judges
                                                                  Judges should not impose their own style of handling on to the
Host Club: The Kennel Club
                                                                  handler, or impose any penalties due to the competitor’s style
Venue:	Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, by gracious
                                                                  of handling, unless the handling was in breach of J Regulations.
            permission of the Duke of Marlborough
                                                                  Handlers should have the freedom to use such commands as they
Dates:      15 - 17 January 2020
                                                                  see fit, and to use items such as handkerchiefs should they wish to
Judges:	Mr P Avery (2404), Mr C Thurstone-Woolnough
                                                                  do so.
            (2015), Mr M Walsh (3071), Mr M Whitehouse
            (2397)
Levy:	£75 collected by the Kennel Club Ltd from
            all clubs running Open Any Variety Spaniel
            [Excluding Spaniel (Cocker)] Stakes or English
            Springer Spaniel Stake
Entry Fee:	£75 per dog payable to the Kennel Club Ltd

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The Field Trials - Watereatons Dogs
Meeting Matters   Remit of Field Trials Liaison Council                                   Gordon Setter
                                                                                          FTCh Zettertjarns Optimal of Ensay (Imp Swe) owned by
                  The Council is an annual forum for the proposal and discussion of       Mrs J P Darragh
                  items generated directly from the grass-roots within the sport and is   Ch Storskogens Amor Joy of Amscot (IMP SWE) owned by
                  an opportunity to put requests, changes, problems and discussion        Mrs J Collins-Pitman
                  items forward to each other and the Kennel Club.
                                                                                          Hungarian Wire Haired Vizsla
                  Early in the year notification of the forthcoming meeting and a         FTCh Redsky Rambler owned by Mr L D & Mrs T L Bunn
                  request for submission of items is issued. Clubs are encouraged         Ch Zoldmali Szeles Morganna (IMP SRB) owned by
                  to discuss any proposals with their membership and notify their         Mrs R J Newman
                  Representative and the Kennel Club of their item. Individuals can
                  also put items forward through a Representative. Once produced,         Italian Spinone
                  the agenda is circulated to the representatives who are required to     Ch Teazledown Moonwalker at Jocagil owned by
                  discuss all items with their clubs and gather feedback. The agenda      Mr T J & Mrs C Gill
                  is also available online.                                               Irish Setter
                  At the Council meeting proposals must be seconded and are spoken        FTCh Hunshigo Donard owned by Mr M Adams
                  to by the appropriate representative. Once they have been discussed     Large Munsterlander
                  a vote is taken by the representatives whether to recommend the         FTCh Jaudas Heartbeat owned by Mr T J & Mrs L O’Connell
                  outcome for approval or not. Following production of the minutes,       Ch Crumpsbrook Bayleaf von Rulander owned by
                  the approved recommendations are submitted to the Field Trials          Miss K J Lloyd & Mr M J Smith
                  Committee. The responses from the Committee are fed back to all
                  Representatives via the Results of Recommendations document.            Pointer
                                                                                          FTCh Koram Mick (IKC) owned by Ms M B Jacques
                  Please note: No recommendation from the Field Trials Liaison
                  Council becomes policy until it has been agreed by the Field Trials     Retriever (Labrador)
                  Committee and then the Board.                                           FTCh Brocklebank Bronze of Chatsworth owned by Lady C Carter
                                                                                          FTCh Brocklebank Zinc owned by Mr P J Dukes
                                                                                          FTCh Castlemans Gobi of Garronpoint owned by Mr R A Hinks

                  Errors in Winter 2018 newsletter                                        FTCh Derrity Mustard of Balswad owned by Mr R Daws
                                                                                          FTCh Dunjailin Nickel and Dimes of Westerkames owned by
                  Please accept our apologies for the following errors included within    Ms K J Cousins
                  the Winter 2018 Field Trials Newsletter.                                FTCh Garshake Dunbar owned by Mr D G Leitch
                  • It was stated that The Kennel Club J Regulation Seminar was          FTCh Hawksrigg Balgaire of Meonvalley owned by Mrs S J W Miles
                     due to become mandatory, although no date was included for           FTCh Highroost Hollywood owned by Mr R W J Ketley
                     this. We can confirm that attendance at the J Regulation seminar     FTCh Lendown Gorse of Wadeshot owned by Mr R W F Wade
                     and taking the examination will become mandatory from the 1          FTCh Macgiriaght Foxy Lady owned by Ms C Finlan
                     January 2022.
                                                                                          FTCh Olivestone Tutti Fruity owned by Mr S C Newitt
                  • T he deadline for judges’ nominations for the Spaniel                FTCh Overthwarts Berwick owned by Mr A S Wright
                     Championships in 2021 was incorrectly written as 18 March 2019.      FTCh Sandicliffe Jude of Millershook owned by Mr P Truby
                     The correct deadline for submissions is in fact 18 July 2019.        FTCh Stauntonvale Tic Bean owned by Mrs L J Hill
                                                                                          FTCh Thornyoaks Topaz owned by Mr P Thompson
                                                                                          FTCh Websend Whitefar Land owned by Mr T A Lowe
                  Kennel Club Field Trials 2019                                           FTCh Wytonruss Finnigan owned by Mr R Laughton
                                                                                          FTCh Zambuck Linnet owned by Mrs V R King
                  If you would like to find out more information on Kennel Club Field
                  Trials including entry forms, schedules and details on how to enter     Retriever (Curly Coated)
                  online please visit:                                                    Ch All I Ever Wanted Golightly with Roughyeds (IMP LVA)
                  www.thekennelclub.org.uk/activities/field-trials-working-               owned by Mr A & Mrs J Findlow
                  gundogs/kennel-club-field-trials-schedules-and-entry-forms/             Retriever (Flat Coated)
                                                                                          Ch Kvicksans Can’t Take My Eyes of You (IMP SWE) owned by
                                                                                          Miss K L Holland
                  Field Trial Champion                                                    Ch Woodfinch Hydra owned by Mrs R J & Mr D J Bellamy

                  and Champions                                                           Retriever (Golden)
                                                                                          Ch Medodaine Angustah at Dikeadaze owned by Miss A G Cooper
                  The following Gundogs were made up to Field Trial Champions and         Ch Xanthos Givenchy owned by Mrs H V G Morss
                  Champions during the 2018/19 Season
                                                                                          Retriever (Labrador)
                  English Setter                                                          Ch Afinmore Azufral owned by Miss F MacLean
                  FTCh Ballyellen Tango (IKC) owned by Mr G Devine
                                                                                          Ch Seatallan Yellow Archangel (A.I.) owned by Miss K Powell
                  German Shorthaired Pointer
                                                                                          Spaniel (Cocker)
                  FTCh Aytee Jumbo Jet of Islasbraw owned by Mr D Elliot
                                                                                          FTCh Brillscote Blackberry owned by Mr J H Thompson
                  Ch Goosepoint Gloster Grebe (A.I) owned by Mrs E Hinchliff
                                                                                          FTCh Corondown Silk of Clearmeadow owned by Ms A M Perrett

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FTCh Gatekeeper Bryn of Nederscot owned by Mr W J Clulee             Opal Harvest Moon (Retriever (Labrador)) Mrs G Taylor

                                                                                                                                              Meeting Matters
FTCh Killylin Lace owned by Mr S D Blackman                          Riverlily Sunshine Swift at Lyebreach (Retriever (Labrador)) Mr J King
FTCh Kiltonbeck Helga owned by Mr S D Winspear                       Smithsteads Pilot (Retriever (Labrador)) Mr S Jacobs
FTCh Kiltonbeck Rollo owned by Mr S D Winspear                       Takodawing Stewkley Blue (Retriever (Labrador)) Mr N Smith
FTCh Murrayeden Majestic owned by Miss K J Ward                      Templarjoe St George (Retriever (Labrador)) Mr P Roberts
FTCh Pinsark Anastasia owned by Mr A Kirk                            Trubon Harleigh Trojan (Weimaraner) Mr A Lindley
FTCh Poolgreen Crafty of Omachie owned by Mr M Forbes
FTCh Spiriteddawn Midnight owned by Mr J A Nightingale               Congratulations to the following handlers and their dogs who
FTCh Timsgarry Jynx owned by Miss A Hayes                            achieved the Working Gundog Certificate on game.
FTCh Windwithe Solitaire of Strigidae owned by Miss S Thatcher       Burrendale Azzurro (Retriever (Labrador)) Miss C Southern
Spaniel (English Springer)                                           Casblaidd Angels Landing (Retriever (Flat Coated)) Mrs A Kitching
FTCh Brocklinton Betty owned by Mr B Sankey                          Cassiameadow Drummer (Spaniel (Cocker)) Mr J Thomson
FTCh Broomfield Anna owned by Mr E B Scott                           Clearmeadow Letita (Retriever (Labrador)) Mr J Horner
FTCh Buccleuch Hamish owned by Mr J O Dransfield                     Coton Oliver (Spaniel (Cocker)) Mr O Curran
FTCh Buccleuch Katy owned by Mr W Johnstone                          Creekview King of The Woods (Spaniel (English Springer))
FTCh Dashbrook Peggy Sue owned by Mr S Bolton                        Mrs J Carrick
FTCh Dawsonlee Jellybean owned by Mr S T Dixon                       Delongstar Diamond Dream (Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling))
FTCh Deepfleet Sanchez owned by Mr P E D Avery                       Mrs Y Titovets
FTCh Dunnbrigg Early Purple owned by Mr J O Dransfield               Fleekform Feisty (Spaniel (English Springer)) Miss S Hanson
FTCh Gorsebay Snipe owned by Mr C Lewis                              Hiding in Holly (Spaniel (English Springer)) Miss S Hanson
FTCh Hagghouse Warrior owned by Mr A Cunningham                      Holsan Electra (Hungarian Wire Haired Wizla) Mrs E Bendikas
FTCh Helmsway Happy Times owned by Mr I Bannister                    Isfryn Peeping Tom (Spaniel (Welsh Springer)) Ms T Smith
FTCh Helmsway Harrington owned by Mr I & Mrs L English               Macdreams Trent From Cashel Vale (IMP NLD)
FTCh Hollydrive Abbey (IKC) owned by Mr D Donnelly                   (Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling)) Mrs Y Titovets
FTCh Hollydrive Bert (IKC) owned by Mr E P Taaffe                    Morganna Golden Grouse (Hungarian Wire Haired Wizla)
FTCh Hollydrive Pretty Polly (IKC) owned by Mr M Walsh               Miss V Rogers
FTCh Kilhopemoss Firestorm owned by Mr J O’Connor                    Ramalley Gerti (Retriever (Labrador)) Mrs C Cox
FTCh Lochandaimh Kim of Jenoren owned by Mr J Adamson                Rambling Glow (Spaniel (Clumber)) Mr J McDougal
FTCh Marshwood Hattie of Cornermarsh owned by                        Sandy Ebony of Oak (Retriever (Labrador)) Mrs A Scott
Mr D P Horsman
FTCh Mountvue Heidi owned by Mr I J T Openshaw
FTCh Murrayeden Brandi owned by Mr A M Skinner
FTCh Parkmeadow Tara owned by Mr S R Bates
FTCh Tascroft Puzzler owned by Mr M R Ashman
                                                                       Field Trial Trophy Winners
FTCh Tregerest Lucky owned by Mr A Ladyman                             Congratulations to Mrs L Hill with Stauntonvale Tic Bean who
                                                                       has been awarded all three of the following annual trophies
FTCh Whiznic Westlyn of Moonreed owned by Mr M Light
                                                                       for the 2018/19 season:
FTCh Willowsaul Joker owned by Mr A Waterhouse
                                                                       The Routledge Rank Trophy
Spaniel (Sussex)
                                                                       The Routledge Rank Trophy is awarded to the owner of the
Ch Jubilwell Bal Maiden owned by Mr W A & Mrs J Cadwell
                                                                       Retriever which has gained the most points in a season.
Weimaraner
                                                                       The Hanlye Trophy
Ch Belvedere Hamlet of The Grey Noble At Sireva (IMP NLD)
                                                                       The Hanlye Trophy is awarded to the breeder of the winner of
owned by Mrs G F Simpson
                                                                       the Routledge Rank Trophy.

                                                                       The Gavosie Trophy

Working Gundog Certificate                                             The Gavosie Trophy is awarded to the female handler accruing
                                                                       the most points at Field Trials during a season and can be
Congratulations to the following handlers and their dogs who           awarded in any of the sub-groups of Retrievers, Spaniels,
achieved the Working Gundog Certificate on dummies:                    Pointers and Setters or HPRs.

Ardenbrook Riva (Retriever (Labrador)) Mrs S Brown
Clearmeadow Layla (Retriever (Labrador)) Mrs J L Campbell-Johnston
Clearmeadow Letita (Retriever (Labrador)) Mr J Horner
Fallowfen’s Olympic Rings (Retriever (Golden)) Mrs C Collins         Peter Hall Trophy Correction
Fallowfen’s Tinker (Retriever (Golden)) Mrs C Collins
                                                                     It was previously announced that the Peter Hall Trophy, for the
Jacranella Solo (Spaniel (Welsh Springer)) Mrs J Sutherland          highest points scoring Cocker Spaniel in Open Stakes through
Laxtongate I Spy (Retriever (Labrador)) Ms T Gilkes                  the season, had been awarded to Mr J & Mrs C Atkinson’s FTCh
Macdreams Trent From Cashel Vale (IMP NLD) (Retriever (Nova          Dakotagun Arwin. However the number of points had been
Scotia Duck Tolling)) Mrs Y Titovets                                 miscalculated and the trophy has subsequently been withdrawn
Olanena Lusty Glaze Bay (Retriever (Labrador)) Mrs K Gurman          and re-awarded to Miss S Thatcher.

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Introducing
                   The Emblehope & Burngrange Estate
                           Northumberland
                                      A Centre of Excellence for Working Dogs

  This beautiful moorland estate stretches to
  some 7,550 acres and is absolutely ideal for
walked up trialling and training for Retrievers,
  Spaniels and HPRs. The estate offers both
Pheasant and Partridge shooting and the varied
  terrain offers opportunities for all breeds of
 gundog to demonstrate their natural working
 abilities. Woodland cover provides excellent
   hunting for Spaniels whilst the stretching
moorland is ideal for challenging retrieves and
    for the pointing breeds to show off their
           hunting abilities to the full.

                                                                           As a Centre of Excellence for Working
                                                                           Dogs, the Estate also welcomes the full
                                                                          range of working dog activities including:
                                                                            • Field Trials including Pointer and
                                                                                    Setter Spring Stakes
                                                                                 • Gundog Working Tests
                                                                                 • Gundog Training Days
                                                                                • Live Game Training Days
                                                                                      • Pointing Tests
                                                                                     • Working Trials
                                                                                    • Bloodhound Trials
                                                                                 • Activity Training Days
                                                                             • Shooting and Gundog Activities

                       Book your training activities with the Emblehope Estate:
                              www.thekennelclub.org.uk/emblehope
                             Email: emblehope@thekennelclub.org.uk
                                    Tel: 01296 318 540 ext 290                                             © Steve Magennis
                                                                                                            and Nigel Dear
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