Spaniels

16 Dog Novice Any Variety Spaniel Stake 14th December 2016 at Cuffley Shoot, Hertfordshire by kind permission of Mr D Thomas

Judges: Jeremy Organ (A2063), Mark Light, John Keegan, Ricky Mackintosh

We have not had a trial at Cuffley for a number of years, but were delighted to be invited back under the new Keeper, Matthew. Dave Thomas is a very cordial host and the ground is fantastic for Spaniels with a very good supply of game. The Trial was judged by Jeremy Organ, Mark Light, Ricky Mackintosh and John Keegan.

The amount of game was unfortunately the undoing of several dogs, and in the end only three completed the Trial. All three had “knocks” for one reason or another and the Judges awarded three Certificates of Merit.

Thank you to all that helped on the day and to Kronch and Sporting Saint my sponsors and to the Guns for their financial support and brilliant shooting.

Result

16 Dog Open Qualifying Springer Spaniel Stake on the 9th December 2016 at Fallow Hall, St Oysth by kind permission of Mr & Mrs Edward Greig

Judges: Mr W Greig (A2985) Mr S Lewis (B23140)

The sun always shines on St Oysth, another lovely day at this great ground for Spaniels. As always made very welcome by Rose and Eddie Greig, who especially keep the ground quiet for the Trial. Unfortunately a dog from the village escaped from home and ran through two of the woods before being caught, which meant the Trial took a little longer than normal.

A good supply of game, the guns, David Standing, Richard Bunyan, Chris Pope and Paul Seaman shot exceptionally well. The Trial was very ably judged by Wayne Greig and Steve Lewis.

I am indebted to my Guns for their financial input and to my sponsors Kronch and Sporting Saint. Thanks to all the helpers, stewards, game carriers etc who make my day easier.

Results

14 Dog Open Qualifying Cocker Spaniel Stake
on the 9th November 2016 at Grundisburgh Hall by kind permission of Mr T Maiden

Judges: Mrs W Knight (A1984) Mr M Watson (B3405)

This is a new ground for us, by kind permission of Trevor Maiden, a very large area of woodland. Judged by Wendy Knight and Mark Watson on a particularly miserable, rainy day. Guns John Keegan, Nigel Reed, David Standing and Vic (I can never remember his surname – sorry Vic) shot well in sometimes difficult situations. Thanks to all that helped steward, game carry etc and to Sue for supporting me!! — Julia

Results

at Loose Hall Farms, Hitcham, Stowmarket
by kind permission of Mr Kevin Easey

Judges: Peter Avery, Andy Waterhouse

The Club held a Novice and Open Working Test in Sugar Beet at Loose Hall Farm, Hitcham by kind permission of Kevin Easey. The Judges for the day were Peter Avery and Andy Waterhouse.

After a very hot couple of months I was very worried that it would be far too hot for Spaniels, fortunately it was a cloudy, breezy day with acouple of sharp rain showers in the afternoon. The scent was good, helped by large coveys of Partridge and several Hares!

The Beet was a good size and the judges were able to see the dogs working, the novice had a mark in front and a blind behind but in the Open there were two marks thrown one after another with the dogs having to cross the line to pick the other side’s dummy, this sorted the dogs out as some found it very difficult.

Thanks to Sporting Saint and Kronch for their sponsorship and to my merry band of helpers, the Judges and the Landowner.

Novice Results

Open Results

at Cavenham/Lackford Estates
by kind permission of Robert Gough and Wayne Alford

Judges: Mark Watson, John Keegan

We held our Working Test again on this lovely Spaniel ground by kind permission of Robert Gough and Wayne Alford. Our Judges for the day were Mark Watson and John Keegan.
Everyone was exceptional spirits despite the fact that it was a very cold day, the helpers, stewards and dummy throwers doing a wonderful job (except the one dummy that ended up in a tree!). Entries were a little down on last year but the standard was higher with some very nice Spaniels in both the Novice and the Open. The Waterhouse family swept the board in the Open, but it was Karen Hill with a first win that was most delighted.

Novice Results

Open Results

at Centuries Shoot, Little Cornard, Sudbury, Suffolk
by kind permission of Mr Mark Smith

Judges: Peter Avery, Brian Sadler, Rob Allum and Dave Lloyd

The judges saw 16 dogs, all Springers this time, some went quickly by the wayside, but in the end had a clear winner with no need for a run-off.
The Guns, Nigel Reed, David Standing, JohnKeegan and James Luxford shooting extraordinarily well only missing one or two birds all morning.