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 & Special Puppy Working Test
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 Dunnose 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


Novice & Open Working Tests with Water
Gardeners Farm, Ashburnham, East Sussex
by kind permission of Mr Andrew Ward-Smith
Sunday 27th June 2010
Judges: John Barnes, Liz Barnes, Roger Wade, Bryan Kent,
Gary Vidler and Jo Hawkesworth

It was an absolutely scorching day, far too hot for dogs to be left
in vehicles, almost too hot to run. The ground was rock hard and
cracked and the scent was elusive.

Five tests were set – the first judged by Liz Barnes was a seemingly
simple blind down a track. The bunkers were there though; a field
of beans to the left and a small stile on the right at the start of the
track. Inevitably some had to employ their sand wedges!!

John Barnes judged test 2 a blind with shot on a promontory and
a mark with shot in grass at the side of the field the blind to be
picked first. Running round was possible but traps (dummies on the
path) were out for those who did.

Test 3 was judged by Bryan Kent and Jo Hawksworth, a blind
across a lake with shot with the added distraction of a huge lily pad.

Test 4 was a two dog walk-up, judged by Gary Vidler. The grass
and reeds were dog high and each dog had two retrieves a blind
and a mark with shot. The long grass gave the dogs some respite
from the sun, but the smaller ones could not be seen and ‘trust
your dog’ was the order of the day.

The final test, number 5, was a double on a lake with geese!
Judged by Roger Wade, the first was a mark over the lake up a
long bank in the rough grass at the edge of the track. The second
was a blind with shot across an inlet, but the dogs could run round,
which a majority chose to do.

The day ran through and all the tests were completed by 2.30pm.
It was a relief to return to the cars, the shade and Ben Van
Praagh’s tea and cakes. Both classes had runs off, and the results
were announced by 3.15pm.

Novice Result
1st – Sarah Clarke with Priesthill Phoebe
Winner of the Dawson Hart Trophy

2nd – Brian Chesser with Gunnerheath Amethyst
Winner of the Forest Trophy
3rd – Mandy Smith with Flintsfield Spring Beauty
CoM – Wendy Harrison with Chalvington Coast
CoM – Dan Higgs with Norlands Drake of Higgscroft
CoM – Chris Simmons with Kittsmeade Raven

Open Result
1st – Chris Loseby with Warrenby Casanova
Winner of the Hatchfield Trophy

2nd – Suzy Ainley with Frey Arthur
Winner of the Forest Trophy
3rd – Andy Ward-Smith with Lochnabo Glorious Golden
4th – Penny Allanson-Bailey with Kenmilfore of Storm

Judges and award winners at Gardeners Farm

Our thanks go to Andy Ward-Smith for the use of his lovely and
interesting ground; to all the judges and our amazing helpers and
to Julia Smith and Sarah Baldock for the organisation, they did a
sterling job. It was Sarah’s first ‘test’ of organising this type of
event and it was as if she had been doing it all her life.
Appreciation also goes to our sponsors Roger Skinners Pet Food.

Open Walked-Up on Field Trial Lines
Orsett, Essex
by kind permission of Mr Mark Polley
Sunday 15th August 2010
Judges: Ron Jeffery, Graham Stanley, Gary Vidler
and Mark Polley

1st – Shirley Carew with Cypher Black Mambo of Sullington
Winner of the Challenge Trophy

2nd – Helena Sully with Quabrook Keava
3rd – Gwen Butcher with Yettolley Maple
4th – Helena Sully with Braidenville Speiran of Quabrook
CoM – Chris Loseby with Warrenby Casanova
CoM – Dave Petty with Fyrlewalk Charlie
CoM – John Sully with Quabrook Tay


Novice Dog/Novice Handler
& Veteran Working Tests
Orchard House, Matfield, Kent
by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Roger Wade
Sunday 12th September 2010
Judges: Sheila Pomfrett-Wade, Rene Neeves
and Jo Hawkesworth

Veteran Result
1st – Pat Elliot with Cassleton Flute

2nd – Debbie Thompson with Roytan Saki for Skyebrooke
3rd – Jane Tydeman with Wendearose Nickel
of Roundcopse
4th – John Dawson with Fencot Flyn
CoM – Jane Tydeman with Quabrook Fara of Roundcopse

Novice Dog/Novice Handler Result
1st – Paula Harvey with Raycroft Conker (Cocker Spaniel)

2nd – Ann Gladwin with Varches Together Forever
3rd – James Kingswell with Dunmose Remus
4th – Michael Kirkham with Kittsmeade Teal
CoM – Sarah Forwood with Brockweir Storm Petrel