Eastern Counties

UGS Eastern Counties branch held the UGS All Aged Finals trail on the 9 December on the Ampton estate by kind permission of Peter Rushbrook.

We started in a field of mustard with the rain pouring down in our face. The judges, guns and handlers kept up the spirits not letting the weather interfere with marking down. Judges Kevin doughty, Phil Parkins, Richard Beckerleg and Keith Bedford gave the dogs plenty of time after they were sent in the appalling conditions. The guns shooting was spot on, 40 head for a 12 dog stake.

Judges eye wipe 4 dogs leaving 2 dogs. Unfortunately judges awarded a second and a third. 2nd place was Mick Elsey dog Marshepark Tramp, eye wiping 3 dogs earlier. 3rd was Peter Hurst dog Ghostwood Cruiser at Saxthorp.

UGS Eastern Counties branch would like to say thank you to the judges guns helpers and Sarah bond for the fantastic food. Alan Hammond for keeping the flow of game, our sponsors Skinner’s dog food and Dog and field. All the handlers and judges were given a glass marked with the hundred year anniversary of the Utility Gundog Society

Ugs Eastern Counties branch held their all age stake at Ampton by kind permission of Peter Rushbrook.

Judges: Terry Prentice, Mike Jennings, Andy Mutimer, Doug Laflin. Mike and Andy on the right Terry and Doug on the left.

We started in a walking in mustard the guns shot extremely well, with dogs picking birds behind. This made the judges decision a bit easier for putting dogs out. The last partridge was shot falling behind a tree. Dogs were sent failing to pick, judges walking out and picked up the bird, leaving one dog. The judges called the trail over making Mr J & Mrs C M Elsey with Mick Elsey handling Marsepark Tramp the winner for which he was awarded the Posterngate Trophy, a Dog & Field voucher and a Skinner’s voucher.

A big thank you to Lindsay Lampe coming in to dog steward the helpers carrying game.

1st Peterspond Wader, Karen Handley (Best Marking Dog)

2nd Lyebreach Golden Eagle of Riverlily, Abbie Reid

3rd Hanas Kertis, Jacqui Crew

4th Artful Alice, handled by Jackie Smith owned by D Bolton

CoM Brindlebay Agnes at Birdsgreen, Sara Gadd

Thanks go to our host, judges, helpers and sponsors, Skinners and Dog and Field.

1st Arminghall Blackthorn, Pam Wimmer (Best Marking Dog)
2nd Gameshine Pluto, Jacqui Crew (Youngest Dog in the Awards)
3rd Packmores Esk of Gkenmarian, Marianna Morris-Worrall
4th Delfleet Pied Wagtail, L Harmer
CoM Fringestate Poppy, E Bone

The Eastern Counties 2023 Field Trial Schedule is now available on the Eastern Counties page.

2023 Field Trial Schedule
2023 Field Trial Entry Form

The results of the Special Puppy, Novice and Veteran Gundog Working Test held at Town House Farm, Hadleigh on Saturday 13th May by kind permission of Cliff and Julie Clackson.