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Working Test Results 2011
Training and Informal Match at Scawby - 13 February
About 40 dogs and handlers came to our first training day. The forecast had been for heavy rain, but the weather was kind and the rain didn’t come until we were packing up to go home. The ground is excellent and our trainers and judges made full use of the variety of cover.
Puppy
| 1st | Magraret Pearce with Stanley |
| 2nd | Ian Dolby with Charlie |
| 3rd | Russ Hodgen with Fern |
Novice
| 1st | Charlie Albone with Sita |
| 2nd | Karl Sawyer with Jazz |
| 3rd | Daryl Boldy with Rosie |
Open
| 1st | Gill King with Gypsey |
| 2nd | Will Hales with Sparkey |
| 3rd= | John Spencer with Jack and David Smith with Tay |
Veteran and Novice at Nettleton Woods - 6 March
Award Winners at Nettleton
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As always, we enjoyed a very good day at Nettleton Woods, by kind permission of Mr & Mrs P Gibbons. There were seven veteran and an incredible forty four novice dogs competing. Ted Fitzjohn was Chief Steward. In the morning the tests were: a double mark along a path, a mark and a blind behind a tree, a mark and a blind over a dyke and a two dog walk up. Our judges were Arthur Hewer, Richrd King, John Day and Sue Lowe and they whittled down the field to take ten novice dogs through to the afternoon.
Veteran
| 1st | FTCH Garronpoint Little Dove | LR B | Annette Clarke (Winner of the Winston Veteran Shield) |
| 2nd | Kenmilltri Star | LR B | Hazel Barr |
| 3rd | Dovetail Glenclova | LR B | Gill Stewart |
| 4th | Drakeshead Bramble | LR B | Gill Stewart |
| COM | FT Ch Wingsham Tinder of Smithsteads | LR D | Polly Dunckley |
Novice
| 1st | Snowdell Spender | LR D | Stephanie Smith (Winner of the Rasenfield Shield) |
| 2nd | Swaine Dentanum of Saffronlyn | LR D | Andrew Baker |
| 3rd | Quornline Samurai |
LR D | Alan Harrison |
| 4th | Garonpoint Evelix | LR B | Annette Clarke |
| COM | Austerby Nutmeg |
LR B | Vicki Strawson |
| COM | Vilendal Braemar Trane at Bryantscroft | LR D | Rory Major |
| COM | Waycorner Brookwood Belle | LR B | Charlie Albone |
Novice and Open Charity Working Test at Raithby, near Spilsby - 27 March
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Open award winners Click on image to enlarge |
Novice award winners Click on image to enlarge |
Our Charity Test in aid of the British Heart Foundation was in memory of Jim Cochrane and also Bryan Capps and Ken Naylor who all passed away as a result of heart problems. Between them, they had a wealth of knowledge about training and working gundogs and willingly passed this on to anyone who was keen to learn more about the sport.
We had a wonderful day with 40 dogs competing. There were five interesting exercises (a mark into water and a blind on the bank; a double mark; a picking up exercise; a two dog walk up and a mark over a ditch and into a wood followed by a blind in the same area) to test the dogs and their handlers.
After the working part, competitors, their families and friends enjoyed a sumptuous barbecue, an enormous raffle and an auction of many and various lots including a photo shoot, hampers, a thumbstick, decorated cakes and some very nice wine.
The presentation
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What a day! The final total raised for the British Heart Foundation is £1753.87! We thank everyone who came, who helped, who made donations, who gave prizes and lots, who made the day so enjoyable and successful. It was a fitting tribute to Jim, Bryan and Ken.
Novice
| 1st | Quornline Samurai | LR D | Alan Harrison |
| 2nd | Vilendal Braemar Trane at Bryantscroft | LR D | Rory Major |
| 3rd | Harmston Harrier at Hanrebor | LR D | Andrew Slingsby |
| 4th | Waycorner Brookwood Belle | LR B | Charlie Albone |
| COM | Gillhays Puffin | LR B |
Gillhays Puffin |
| COM | Mystic Bramble Boy of Gripton | LR D | Pat Baker |
Open
| 1st | Cawdenbrigg Jack | LR D | John Kent |
| 2nd | Kenecto Avior | LR D | David Smith |
| 3rd | Glassgreen Tay | LR D | Tony Williams |
| 4th | Brunbois Larch Leaf | LR D | Will Hales |
| COM | Esmoro Swift | LR D |
Margaret Pearce |
| COM | Swaine Distichum | LR D | Verona Clatworthy |
| COM | Teeshot Klassic | LR D | John Spencer |
Trainng and Informal Match at Hackthorn - 9 April
It was more like a day in high summer than a Saturday in April. The sun shone and there wasn’t a coat to be seen. The trainers in the morning were Martin Eveleigh (open), Gill King and Hazel Barr (novice), Margaret Pearce (novice) and Katie Capps (puppy). There was an excellent variety of exercises and all the dogs were able to go into the water – a welcome cooling down!
In the afternoon, there were 4 tests for each level, judged by Doreen Spencer, Sue Lowe, David Porter and Gill Bell.
Puppy
| 1st | Jessica Willows with Maddie |
| 2nd | Daryl Boldy with Amber |
| 3rd | Ros Orrah with Trix |
Novice
| 1st | Peter Wadsworth with Sam |
| 2nd | Tim Hartley with Ceilidh |
| 3rd | Pat Baker with Wills |
Open
| 1st | Margaret Pearce with Higgins |
| 2nd | James Walgate with Harry |
| 3rd | Margaret Pearce with Tweed |
Training and Informal Match at Atterby - 7 May
Our dogs thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity for water training at this compact but varied ground. The lake is particularly good for puppies learning to swim. Thirty five members came along for the excellent training, a brilliant double flypast by the Lancaster and the day was rounded off with a good chat over tea and cakes. Our trainers in the morning were Martin Eveleigh, Casper Jonsen, Gill King and Mike Williams. Gill King, Ken Brooks and Gill Bell were the judges in the afternoon.
Puppy & Beginners
| 1st | Stephanie Smith with Archie |
| 2nd | Charlotte Smith with Grouse |
| 3rd | Patricia Thorpe with Echo |
Novice
| 1st | Mike Williams with Marina |
| 2nd | Tim Hartley with Ceilidh |
| 3rd | Chris Busse with Willow |
Open
| 1st | Stephanie Smith with Spender |
| 2nd | Tony Williams with Brad |
| 3rd | Peter Wadsworth with Sam |
Open Qualifier Grimthorpe - 15th May
Judges and award winners at Grimthorpe
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What a wonderful estate this is for a working test! Twenty two dogs competed in these beautiful surroundings by kind permission of the Parker Shoot. In the morning, the tests were: a four dummy picking up exercise in a heavily covered dell in a wood; a mark off to the left at the top of the rise of a long track in woods followed by a dummy thrown to the opposite side as the dog returned; a two dog walk up with a long mark into the next field and a blind in the wooded area to the side. Our judges, Mrs Joan Hayes, Alex Macgregor and Godfrey Lowe put thirteen dogs through for three more tests in the afternoon. Chief Steward Doreen Spencer had ready a long mark to the other side of a valley; a mark over a sheep fence and a blind under trees; a double mark through bushes.
| 1st | Saxaphone Brown Ale of Lincswolds | LR D | Richard King (winner of the Lincolnshire Area Shield, the Glebespray Tankard for the highest placed Lincs Area member and the Riaghyll Black Shadow Shield for the youngest dog in the awards) |
| 2nd | FTCh Garronpoint Rye of Lincswolds | LR D | Richard King ( winner of the Ansoncha Shield for the Runner-up) |
| 3rd | Esmoro Rajah | LR D | Margaret Pearce |
| 4th | Esmoro Swift | LR D | Margaret Pearce |
| COM | Lowforge Amelia of Russjancoe | LR B | Russell Hodgen |
Training and Informal Match at Boothby Graffoe - 18 June
This was an extra training day, taking advantage of a set of areas of different cereal crops which gave the dogs plenty of challenge in coping with boundaries and a great variety of cover. Martin Eveleigh trained the open and novice dogs and Sue Lowe put the puppies through their paces.
Puppy
| 1st | Andrew Slingsby with Paddy |
| 2nd | Sarah Royle with Annie |
| 3rd | Ros Orrah with Trix |
Novice
| 1st | David Wheatcroft with Tay |
| 2nd | Ian Dolby with Charlie |
| 3rd | Kevin Eveleigh with Oscar |
Open
| 1st | Mike Williams with Marina |
| 2nd | David Clarke with Stephen |
Unclassified Working Test at Aswarby, Sleaford - 3 July
The match went very well despite the high temperatures. Nineteen members were divided into five teams, each of which was responsible for one test. This gave members practice at organising a test and judging as well as running their dogs.
Novice
| 1st | Karl Sawyer with Rastwyke Omega |
| 2nd | David Wheatcroft with Roughton Raffles |
| 3rd | George Elliott with Heavenly Stride |
Open
| 1st | John Spencer with Teeshot Jude |
| 2nd | Katie Capps with Brunbois Conquest Again |
| 3rd | Martin Eveleigh with Brindlebay Giddy of Saddlemoss |
Special Puppy, Puppy and Junior Handler Working Tests at Syston - 17 July
Puppy, Special Puppy and Junior Handlers award winners
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We thank Mr & Mrs Martin Strawson for allowing us to use this ground, which is lovely for puppy tests. We also thank them for all their preparations that made the day go smoothly. We also thank our sponsors: Chandlers of Belton for the puppies and special puppies and Mason, Baggott & Garton for the Junior Handlers.
Katie Capps and Martin Eveleigh were our judges, watching over fifteen special puppies, ten puppies and three junior handlers. The special puppy tests were heelwork and a single mark in a copse; two dummies; a water retrieve; a memory; and a longer single mark along a track. Meanwhile the puppies and junior handlers retrieved a single mark; a mark and then a blind in the same place; a dummy from the other side of a stream; a double in long grass and finally a two dog walk up.
The standard of dogs was very good and the junior handlers were impressive. The day was completed with a lovely barbeque. We thank all who helped with the tests and the barbeque to make it a very enjoyable day.
Junior Handler
| 1st | Lowsommer Columbo Tarf |
LR D | Emelia Jonsen (winner of the Marayong Trophy) |
| 2nd | Gameflight Indiana | LR D | Harry Newell |
| 3rd |
Brackreef Mocha |
LR B | Emily Bristow |
Special Puppy
| 1st | Garicmoor Grandee |
LR D | Graig Horwill (winner of the Fleetbank Shield) |
| 2nd | Garicmoor Grenadier of Ettinsmoor |
LR D | Jill Parsons |
| 3rd |
Druimmuir Discovery of Barnfee |
LR D | Fiona Gray |
| COM |
Managa Sahara |
LR B | John Iacono |
| COM | Ettinsmoor Morse | LR D | Jill Parsons |
| COM | Kendeci Lovely Lion | LR D | Kirsty Ranson |
Puppy
| 1st | Warrenbank Eagle |
LR D | Bel Grundy (winner of he Melnola Shield0 |
| 2nd | Spinnakeu Arrow |
LR D | Matthew Ager |
| 3rd |
Glencarlston Sam of Rastwyke |
LR D | Karl Sawyer |
| 4th |
Pebbletoft Pepper |
LR B | Philip Wagland |
Training and Informal Match at Tumby Woodside - 31 July
Novice
| 1st | Doreen Spencer with Star |
| 2nd | John Harlow with Rufus |
| 3rd | Ian Dolby with Charlie |
Open
| 1st | Karl Sawyer with Jazz |
| 2nd | Chris Busse with Willow |
| 3rd | David Clarke with Stephen |
Novice Cold Game Test at Caythorpe - 21 August
Award winners and judges
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The ground at Caythorpe (by kind permission of Mr Richard Ward and Mr Tony Wright) was excellent with lovely views over the valley. It was a glorious sunny day with just enough breeze to keep the dogs – and handlers - cool and provide good scenting conditions. Our chief steward was Martin Eveleigh and our judges, Paul Rawlings, Arthur Hewer and David Haycock, quickly put the competitors at ease and made it a very enjoyable day. Thanks go to them and all our helpers for giving up their time so that we could work our dogs in the sugar beet.
The first two rounds were a six dog walk up: two marks and then a crossing mark. The thirty dogs were cut to eighteen for the third round: a mark thrown out, a blind behind for one dog and then the mark picked by another dog.
Our judges then took eight dogs through to a drive and a final retrieve. Three blinds were put out: one in the centre of a stubble field and one close to the hedge at each side. Handlers had to nominate which bird they were going for before sending their dog across thirty yards of the beet field, over a track with grass and tall weeds on each side and on to the stubble field. This proved to be a very testing retrieve and showed the winner to be well worthy of ‘open’ status.
| 1st | Geordie Thistle |
LR D | Mr R Agent (winner of the Ansoncha Shield) |
| 2nd | Ronora Brook Flint |
LR D | Mr Tom Sagar (winner of the Wraggmarsh Shield for the highest placed Lincs Member) |
Open Cold Game Test at Swineshead - 25 September
Award winners
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It was a lovely early autumn morning with a gentle breeze – perfect for dogs and handlers. The sugar beet has grown well at Fenhouses (by kind permission of the Laird family) and Chief Steward Mick Roberts kept handlers on their toes with an unpredictable variety of retrieves. Our judges were Mick Newsam, Phil Wagland, Casper Jonsen and Sharon Kitson.
Thirty dogs were tested with a mixture of marks and blinds in the morning and the judges cut to thirteen after lunch. All of these dogs sat steadily for a drive and then had to face a pigeon and rabbit double blind 150 yards away beyond the beet, over a deep ditch and the other side of a stubble field. All the game had been put out in two sets at right angles to each other before the handlers and dogs had came back to the area after lunch. Just to test them a little more, two dogs were out at the same time, one looking for its blinds in the correct order in one direction and the other picking in the adjoining field at 90o. Six dogs survived for a final long blind.
Our thanks go to our judges, chief steward and, of course, all of our helpers. The throwers put the birds up to a good height and the guns didn’t miss, making it a really good day for everyone.
| 1st | Saxaphone Brown Ale of Lincswold |
LR D | Richard King (winner of the Ferndown Shield) |
| 2nd | Levenghyl Wing and a Prayer |
LR D | Peter Bates (winning the Lintran Trophy for the best retrieve of the day other than the winner and the Bryan Capps Memorial Trophy for the highest placed Lincs Area Member other than the winner) |
| 3rd |
Waycorner Brookwood Belle |
LR B | Charlie Albone |
| 4th |
Brunbois Larch Leaf |
LR D | Will Hales |
| COM |
Hamish of Deer Meadow |
LR D | Ian Glover |