Open Working Test
Allington Farm, Offham, East Sussex
by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Phil Botting
Sunday 21st March 2010
Judges: Diana Harrison, Gwen Butcher and Mark Polley

1st – Reuben Corbett with Oakvalley Black Jack
Winner of the Stubbledown Tankard

2nd – Graham Home with Leadburn Gorse of Ripplecourt
Winner of the Ghilliedown Trophy
3rd – Liz Ingram with Garrethall Myrhh
4th – Shirley Carew with Cypher Black Mamba of Sullington
CoM – Marianna Morris-Worrall with Oakvalley Black Rose

Judges and award winners at Allington Farm


Novice and Special Puppy Working Test
at Buckhurst Estate, Withyham, East Sussex
by kind permission of The Earl and Countess De La Warr
Sunday 25th April 2010
Judges: Tony Russell, Bryan Kent, Wendy Harrison
and Diana Stevens

14 puppies and 24 novice dogs gathered on a day of indeterminate
weather at the shooting hut on the glorious Buckhurst Estate. Six
tests had been set, the same for both classes but with shorter
distances for the puppies.

Test 1 – A mark with shot over a wetland scenario. Shallow water
with lots of reeds and hummocks of vegetation to negotiate proved
a good test of the dogs’ bravery.

Test 2 – A blind in dense cover beside a lake. The water was a
great temptation for the dogs.

Test 3 – A double, a blind over a ditch in a dark wood and a mark
with shot across open ground sloping away. Some of the younger
dogs marked this short but a majority achieved.

Test 4 – 2 blinds into a wood, with a field to the left. Some of the
younger dogs pulled towards the field but most achieved eventually.

Test 5 – A two dog walk-up, the ground was deceptive, sloping
away and to the left, which meant the dogs were out of sight when
picking the dummy.

Test 6 – Two marks, one behind the other, with shot in an open
field, the closer to be picked first. An interesting test, not as easy
as it appeared.

The glorious Buckhurst Estate

Once again the organisation was amazing and huge thanks go to
all those involved. A very special thank you to Andy Sayers, the
Keeper, and to Ben his Under Keeper, both of whom were very
generous with their time and assistance.

A very special thank you goes to The Earl and Countess De La Warr
for allowing us to use their splendid Estate and to our sponsors
Roger Skinners Pet Food.

Novice Result
1st – Suzy Hastings with Castlewarren Astle Galaxy
Winner of the Stubbledown Trophy

2nd – Patrick Sales with Hogarth Cookie
Winner of the Ghilliedown Trophy
3rd – Trudy Williams with Hatchfield Biscuit
4th – Jackie Smith with Ghostwood Luke of Fordleymoor
CoM – Dan Higgs with Norlands Drake of Higgscroft

Special Puppy Result
1st – Jackie Smith with Chilliwack Tobias
Winner of the Stubbledown Tankard

2nd – James Kingswell with Dunnese Remus
Winner of the Shepedor Trophy
3rd – Sarah Forwood with Brockweir Storm Petrel
4th – Katy Parrot with Rivermeadow Oak

Judges and award winners at Buckhurst Estate