Committee

PresidentPhil Allen
ChairmanJim Collins
SecretaryTamsin White
tamsinwhite2@gmail.com
TreasurerJackie Bone
Membership SecretaryJonathan Desmarais
jonde99@yahoo.com
Working Test SecretaryHarriet Newcombe
harriet.newcombe94@gmail.com
Field Trial SecretarySteve Coxall
stevejcoxell@aol.com
Event CoordinatorAbbie Reid
outdoorchick99@outlook.com
Spaniel SecretaryNicki Hunter
spaniel.sec@utilitygundogsociety.com
Committee MembersLouise Bailey, Jackie Bone, Steve Coxell, Roy Jarman, Sharon Smith, Vince Thorby. Josefine van der Dussen, Andrew Wright

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

2017/08/28 – Novice and Open Water Test

Novice and Open Water Test on Monday 28th August, 2017 at Standon Reservoir and Standon Lordship by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Philip Smith and Mr Geoffrey Pearman

Novice Results
1stBrockaghs FionnualaJim Collins
2ndTop Noch KenKeiran Green
3rdBrockaghs FianaitMike Lawrence
4thPaddington GreenLinda Green
Open Result
1stBrockaghs ForbaJim Collins
2ndGarrethall OukaLiz Ingram
3rdElmertown Special OneKeith Townsend
4thAstraglen Goliath “Max”Brahim Bouzid

2017/08/06 – Novice Dog/Novice Handler, Puppy and Veteran Working Test

Novice Dog/Novice Handler, Puppy and Veteran Working Test on Sunday 6th August, 2017 at Standon Friars, Standon, Herts by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Philip Smith and Mr Geoffrey Pearman

Judges: Helen Burnie, Jim Collins, John Keegan

Puppy Results
1stLedumwood FerrersJohn Read
2ndMoreteyne LastWilliam Parrott
3rdFendawood JacobKevin Phillips
4thRiverlily Summer StarAbbie Crawley
ND/NH Results
1stCopperwheat IndigoJonathan Desmarais
2ndTashwarne FionaJeremy Sage
3rdCopperwheat HarveyAndrew Cooper
4thAshleygrove Happy HarryJon Cowen
Veteran
1stAlmshoebury Persuasion of RiverlilyAbbie Crawley
2ndLamazing Bella Of RiverlilyAbbie Crawley
3rdAbdel AdirHazel Nilsson
4thChisbrook Jake At KewpondSusie Zarpanely

2017/06/18 – UGS Area Finals

UGS Finals on Sunday 18th June, 2017 at Woodhall Park Watton on Stone Hertfordshire

Judges: Henrik Vildenval, Matt Ager

Results
1stEastern CountiesKeith Bedford, Alan Ward, Sara Gadd, Jenny Hankey
2ndHerts, Beds and BucksMike Rollinson, Lesley Crompton, Helen Burnie, Andrew Wright
3rdKent and East SussexBarry Harvey, Lisa Bull, Marianne Copp, Tracey Flood
4thSurrey, West Sussex and HampsGay Marshall, Christine Baldwin, Beth Rayner, Janet Marshall
Top Dog
Overthwarts BerwickAndrew Wright

2017/05/21 – Special Puppy and Novice Working Test

Special Puppy and Novice Working Test on Sunday 21st May, 2017 at Standon Lordship, Standon, Herts by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Philip Smith and Mr Geoffrey Pearman

Judges: Glynis Hillier, Heather Walton, Laura Dearlove, Caroline Heasman

Special Puppy Results
1stFletchingly IosaighJeanette Wakelin
2ndMoreteyne LastBill Parrott
Novice Results
1stStagridge WilliamAnthony Peters
2ndFencing FionaAndy Ince
3rdLendown HeatherTracy Flood
4thRiverlily Angel Of SunshineAbbie Crawley

2017/03/26 – Open Qualifier Working Test

Open Qualifier Working Test on Sunday 26th March 2017 at Pearces Farm Hamels Mead, Buntingford

Judges: Diana Stevens, Alistair Ford and Phil Allen

Results
1stTullysedge MatchmakerHelen Burnie
2ndCatcombe CygnetLeslie Crompton
3rdWheatash AnserMike Rollinson
4thAbbotshall HawkeyeHelen Burnie

2017/01/21 – UGS All Age Finals

UGS All Age Finals 2016 on the 21st January 2017 at Hatfield, Herts by kind permission of the Camfield Estate Company

Judges: Jim Gale, Sue Hatton, Tom Lowe, Paul Truby

Results
1stHitowngreen EbonyMrs. V. Easey
2ndLockthorn Zorro of HighseasMr. K. Doughty
3rdHatchfield LyonMrs. D Harrison
4thWoodlandway QuailMrs. B. Rayner
CoMTayfordwoods Rosebank or AnningtonbayMs. M Brooks
CoMLendown Gorse of WadeshotMr. R Wade
CoMBellaroyal Dream of Glory of EchobrookMr. R Taylor
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