Open Working Test
Pearce’s Farm Shop, near Buntingford, Hertfordshire
by kind permission of David Pearce
Sunday 17th April 2011
Judges: Phil Allen and Clare Wood

1st – Mr J. Gale’s Earnsfield Kestrel (Golden Ret dog)
Awarded The Marlborough Cup and Rayleas Cup for first place
and The Leanchor Cup for the Best Golden Retriever

2nd – Mr J. Keegan’s Geordieland Geordie Boy (Lab dog)
Awarded The Edrith Cup to the Runner Up
3rd – Mr J. Collin’s Brockaghs Cathal (Lab dog)
4th – Mr P. Childs’ Kenmilquin Larson (Lab dog)
CoM – Mr R. Willatt’s Gowran Indigo Extra (Flatcoated Ret dog)
4th – Mr D. Barnes’ Birdsgreen Stormbreak
over Millgreen (Golden Ret dog)

Judges and award winners at Pearce’s Farm Shop

Puppy/Novice/Veteran Test
with special award for best Novice Dog/Novice Handler
Standon Lordship, Hertfordshire
by kind permission of Geoffrey Pearman and Philip Smith
Sunday 12th June 2011
Judges: Mr J. Gale, Mrs E. Ingram and Mr I. Clinton

Unfortunately Val O’Brien had to withdraw from judging this test
due to ill health and Jim Gale kindly stepped in at short notice to
judge with Liz Ingram and Ian Clinton.

We all wish Val a speedy recovery and hope to see her out and
about again soon.

Some challenging retrieves were set for all categories made even
more testing on the day by the wind and wet weather. Despite this
we witnessed some very smart dog work and everyone seemed to
enjoy the day.

Thank you to all those who kindly volunteered to assist on the day
and your help was much appreciated I can assure you!

Our grateful thanks to Skinners Dog Foods for generously providing product prize vouchers to the winning dogs of each group.

Puppy Test
1st – Mr V. Mitchell’s Levenghyl Springbok
at Kirkmoor (Lab dog)

2nd – Mrs B. Wilkinson’s Tawnyway Falon (Lab bitch)

Novice Test
1st – Ms J. Crew’s Echobrook Dexster (Golden Ret dog)

2nd – Mr W. Parrott’s Moreteyne Brave (Lab dog)
3rd – Mrs A. Sherriff’s Chisbrook Jigger (Lab dog)
4th – Mrs A. Wilks’ Dixie Labees (Lab bitch)
CoM – Mrs L. Bailey’s Chisbrook Jonquil (Lab bitch)

Veteran Test
1st – Mr V. Mitchell’s Wolsey Ruby at Kirkmoor (Lab dog)

2nd – Mr J. Keegan’s Geordieland Admiral (Lab dog)
3rd – Mr P. Mattock’s Almshoebury Echo (Lab bitch)
4th – Mrs E. Ellis’ Wendearose Euro (Lab bitch)

Award for Best Novice Dog/Novice Handler
Mr A. Stewart’s Quarryedge Shining Star (Lab bitch)


Judges and award winners at Standon Lordship

Open Sugar Beet Test
Lord Rayleigh’s Estate, Terling, Essex
by kind permission of Lord Rayleigh
Monday 29th August 2011
Judges: Mr J. Gale, Mr J. Barnes and Mrs E. Barnes

1st – Mrs W. Glue’s Incas First Whip (Lab Dog)

2nd – Mrs G. Hillier’s Birdsgreen Shining
Sidney of Tofts (Golden Ret Dog)
3rd – Mrs E. Ingram’s Garrethall Myrrh (Lab Bitch)


Wendy Glue and ‘Wilson’

Our thanks to Skinners Dog Foods who have supported us once
again throughout the year with product prize vouchers for all our
events.

Thank you to all those who have willingly turned up our working
tests to throw dummies, fire pistols, steward, helped with catering
and helped generally. Your help is invaluable and much appreciated!

Our raffle at our tests have been a huge success and thank you to
all who have generously donated raffle prizes.