Eastern Counties

The Eastern Counties branch held our Special Puppy, Novice and Veteran working test, at Stutton by kind permission of Henry and Sara Strutt on the 29th March.

Special Puppy
1st Carrigvale’s Paddy, R  Collins
2nd Bellspaddle Swiftly, Sharon Dingle
3rd Mistygreen Meadowland, Lesley Crompton
4th Esless Barnett, Kim Prentice

Novice
1st Tudorcourt Elderberry, M McInally
2nd Fenbreck Nore Spruce (best looking dog in the awards), Aaron Wright
3rd Arminchal Teal, S Wells
4th Garrethall Thorin, Ian Nichols
CoM Folkington Flyte, S Haskoll

Veteran
1st Hanans Kertis, Jacqui Crew
2nd Lannakers Quest of Tofts, Glynis Hillier
3rd Tashwarne Jasmine, Kim Prentice
4th Acer Treacle, S Leathers

UGS Eastern Counties branch held their last 12 dog novice trail at Ampton by kind permission of Peter Rushbrook. The judges for the day, Allie Hogsberg, Jim Collins, Jackie Smith Karen Hurst.

The trail started in sugar beet, it was a very cold day, raining and strong wind. Alan Hammond done a fantastic job keeping the birds flying for the guns who shot really well and the dogs doing some nice work.
UGS EC would like to say thank you to the beaters, game carriers, Peter hurst for picking up, our sponsors Dog and Field and Skinner’s dog food.
First place, Kevin doughty running his dog Highsea Lion
Second Place, Glynis Hillier running her dog Hurleyhall Plover of Tofts
Third place, L Munchaus-Adsboel dog Mikamores Fahrenheit
Four place L Harmer running his bitch Delfleet Pied Wagtail
Com John Keegan running his dog Geordieland Yogi Bear.
Com James Brindley running his bitch Eastoath Beatrix also taken guns choice.

UGS Eastern Counties branch held its All Age Qualifying Stake on 28 November 2024. The first 3 dogs will go forward to the AA Finals.

The day started in sugar beet with high seeded beet the dogs did manage to find the birds the guns shot very well giving the judges John Keegan, Julie Smith, Mick Elsey and Josefine van der Dussen good areas for marking. Then we walk up some turnips.

The judges awarded
1st to Adam snare dog Halorros Milkyway of MeareCastle winning Posterngate trophy.
2nd Sara Gadd bitch Haguehall glory winning the Southwood Trophy for the runner up and the Sam Taylor Trophy for the best opposite sex to the winner.
Com went to David Bolton bitch artful Alice Handel by Jackie Smith
Com Marinanne Morris-worrall bitch Castlemoram Red Maggie of Glanmarian
CoM Peter Hurst dog Saxthorpe Taymar.

Ugs would like to say thank you to the game carriers Sarah Bond for dog stewarding Cathy Elsey for her help throughout the day also the sponsorship dog field Skinner’s dog food

1st Jo Rollingson
2nd Sophie Palmqvist
3rd Clair Wood
CoM Lee Hayman
CoM Julia Reed

1/2 November 2024

After two fabulous days at Little Pixhall farm with plentiful steady flow of game in front of some excellent guns. Thanks to Franie Briley and his team.

Thanks to our judges Barry Taylor, Roger Wade, Jason Mayhew and Liz Taylor giving time and opportunity to the dogs to show some fabulous dog work.

Thanks to Skinners for their sponsorship as always – we are so grateful for this support. My thanks to everyone who helped bring my first 2-day trial to fruition.

1st Paul Truby with Greenbriar Sorceror of Millershook
(Subject to KC confirmation he has made his dog up).
2nd Sharon Dingle with Bellspaddle Mungo
3rd Kelvin Nettleingham with Luddesdowne Ebony

COMs to
Lesley Crompton with Hanwoodgold Breeze
Mike Jones with Ffynongain Buzzard of Wauniago

All the very best of luck to Paul and Merlin at the Championships.

Our Novice Sugar Beet Test was held by kind permission of Loose Hall Farms Ltd, on 20th July at Hitcham.  The Judges were Peter Hurst and Doug Laflin.

1st Bellspaddle Pixie Dust of Stylie Dawn, Michelle Bullen, also trophy Best Marking Dog
2nd Fenbreck Tattinger, Jo Rollison,handled by Aaron Wright
3rd Ginger Fox Vanguard of Kanzanglaze, Andy Mutimer, also trophy for Youngest Dog in the Awards
4th Blackharn Trett at Broadmears, Mark Allen

CoM Caulaincourt Cairnwen, S Daniels.
CoM Riverlilly Dancing Queen, Abbie Reid

Our  thanks go to our host, judges, helpers and sponsors Skinners and Dog and Field