Committee
| President | Phil Allen |
| Chairman | Jim Collins |
| Secretary | Tamsin White tamsinwhite2@gmail.com |
| Treasurer | Jackie Bone |
| Membership Secretary | Jonathan Desmarais jonde99@yahoo.com |
| Working Test Secretary | Harriet Newcombe harriet.newcombe94@gmail.com |
| Field Trial Secretary | Steve Coxall stevejcoxell@aol.com |
| Event Coordinator | Abbie Reid outdoorchick99@outlook.com |
| Spaniel Secretary | Nicki Hunter spaniel.sec@utilitygundogsociety.com |
| Committee Members | Louise Bailey, Jackie Bone, Steve Coxell, Roy Jarman, Sharon Smith, Vince Thorby. Josefine van der Dussen, Andrew Wright |
Event Schedule
Please forward news and results to update@utilitygundogsociety.com
Evening Training 2024
This spring and summer you can train and test your dog on the prestigious and purpose build Rickneys Dog Training Ground in Bengeo, hosted by the Herts, Beds and Buck branch.
Several classes run in parallel, with handlers and dogs grouped into appropriate levels for Spaniel and Retriever. We welcome new handlers. Dogs require at least basic obedience: walk to heal, sit and stay and must be at least 6 months to attend.
Costs are £10 per session. No booking required, just show up. Enjoy some tea, coffee, cake and a chat after the class!
Contact Louise at louisebailey24@icloud.com with any questions.
Dates: 1 May, 15 May,29 May, 12 June, 26 June, 10 July.
Times: 18:00 for 18:30 and usually continues for about 2 hours light permitting.
From the A10 take the Ware exit. Head towards Stevenage on the A602. Take the first exit at the roundabout towards Hertford on the B158. The entrance is half a mile on your left, directly after the ‘Crouchfield’ sign.
From the A414 take the B158 at Hertford towards Bengeo. Over a small roundabout and entrance is after 0.5 mile on the right.
Postcode SG14 3LP.
Google Maps “Rickneys Dog Training Ground”.
For heath and safety reasons we ask that all attendees observe the current health safety guidelines for safety of both attendees and organisers.
News and Results
6 Sept 2021 – HBB All Age Stake
Results for the HBBs first trial of the season, an All Age stake held at Cuffley on the 6th September.
2nd – Jim Collins with FtCh Brockaghs Forba
3rd and gun’s choice – Keith Townsend with Elmertown If I May
4th – Jason Mayhew with Berryshot Wigeon
COM – Michael Tallamy with Brindlebay Brigands
Our gratitude goes to our judges: Glynis Hillier, Mark Polley, Hayley Drew and Adam Holmes
Our helpers: Alistair Todd, Len Herbert, Louise Bailey, Jeanette Martin, Tammy White and Ken Byron.
The land owner from Brookfarm in Cuffley: David Thomas The keeper Dan Serduik
All the guns who shot so well. And everyone else involved!
Photos by Ray Hood.
https://www.country-trail-images.co.uk/p/70277hhg/ugs-aged-v-retriever-trial-6-9-21
21 August 2021 – UGS Area Finals
UGS Area Finals 2021 held by UGS HBB on Saturday 21st August at Woodhall Park, Watton-at-Stone by kind permission of Mr Abel Smith.
Judges: John Stubbs and Nick Clitheroe.
We were very kindly sponsored by Skinner’s Field and Trial and Sporting Saint.
A big thank you to the landowner, judges and helpers for all your hard work and for a great day. Thank you to Ray Hood for the fabulous photos! https://www.country-trail-images.co.uk/
1st – Herts, Beds and Bucks and winning the Halday Cup
Andrew Wright with Wadesmill Kite
Mike Lawrence with Brockaghs Fianait
David Sworder with Mistybrook Ebony
2nd Place – Surrey, West Sussex and Hampshire
Sue Jordan with Tullysedge Incas Gold
Jacqui Crew with Hanans Kertis
Beth Rayner with Abbey Affinity
3rd Place – Eastern Counties
Stewart North with Northglen Crumble
Jim Crooks with Brindlebay Mika
Keith Foster with Overthwarts Bilton
4th Place – Kent, Surrey and Sussex
Susan Hedge with Castlemans Cook
Marianne Copp with Pointhill Peregrine
Jo Voke with Priesthill Diamond Harry
Top Dog winning the Westernash Trophy: Lesley Crompton with Catcombe Cygnet.
Judges Choice winning the Tilly Trophy: Rob Smallman with Caitlain Primrose.
2021/22 HBB Field Trial Schedule Posted
The HBB branch is happy to confirm two trials for this season, an All Aged and a Novice. We hope to confirm a second notice soon. Please visit the branch events page for more details.
12 June 2021 – HBB Novice & Special Puppy Working Test
UGS HBB held a Novice Working Test in the morning and Special Puppy working Test in the afternoon today on Saturday 12th June by kind permission of The Buxton Family.
Judges: Colin Pelham, Jim Colins and Jennifer Thomas.
We were very kindly sponsored by Skinner’s Field and Trial and Sporting Saint. A big thank you to the landowner, judges and helpers for all your hard work and for a great day.
Congratulations to all those in the awards!
Novice
2nd place – Sarah Hawkins with Nevilldown Jelly Bean
3rd place – Ali Cecere with Lakedown Haslam
4th place – Jonathan Desmarais with Brockaghs Hanluan
COM – Andrew Cooper with Chaysehollow Black Magic
Special Puppy
2nd place – Jacqui Crew with Tullysedge Fever Pitch
3rd place – Alan Ward with Diglake Karusa Of Rowansbourne
4th place – Andrew Wright with Wadesmill Rosesdale
COM – Claire McLaughlin with Zandawns Thistle Bank
23 May 2021 – HBB Open Qualifier Results
UGS HBB held an Open Qualifier on Sunday 23rd May 2021 at Cuffley by kind permission of Mr Dave Thomas.
Judges: Phil Allen (A0003), Jim Gale (A0044) and Barbara Kuen (A2579).
We were very kindly sponsored by Skinner’s Field and Trial and Sporting Saint. A big thank you to the landowner, judges and helpers for all your hard work and for a great day.
1st place – Lesley Crompton with Catcombe Cygnet
2nd place – Andrew Wright with Wadesmill Kite
3rd place – Jim Collins with FtCh Brockaghs Forba
4th place – David Sworder with Mistybrook Ebony
COM – Pete Whelan – Etomanni Apache
Congratulations to all those in the awards!
1st – 4th qualify for the UGS Area Finals team event at Woodhall Park, Hertford in August.
HBB 2021 Test Schedule now up
We are happy to offer a full schedule of tests this year. Please see the events page for details. All tests are available on FTMS.
