Please see details of Utility Gundog Society Herts, Beds & Bucks AV Retriever Field Trial Schedule for 2023/24
We have two confirmed trials currently (see below), with a 3rd being planned.
16 Dog AV All Aged Retriever Trial; Tuesday 12thSeptember 2023 at Cuffley, Herts. Judges Andrew Wright, Liz Taylor, Sharon Coby and James Brindley
16 Dog AV Novice Retriever Trial: Thursday 26thOctober 2023 at Ampton Estate. Judges Steve Polley, Julia Reed, Craig Jackson and Stewart North
All entries accepted via FTMS and post by closing dates. Schedule to be listed on FTMS and Website shortly. Schedules will be posted or emailed only on request via gillrdavies@icloud.com
Good luck in the current working test season and I look forward to seeing you during the shooting season.
The UGS held our final trial of the season the Novice AV Spaniel trial at Shotesham Park, Norfolk by the very kind permission of the Bailey family. Our judges for the day were Alan Hopkins-Young and Marion Emery. Head keeper Mark Watson run the line superbly with his team of helpers and made sure we were into game all day. The winning dog ran an outstanding trial, finishing by taking an exceptional running Pheasant on its second run.
The results are:-
(L to R: Peter Avery, Ray Clarke, Mark Reader, Debbie Robertson, Marion Emery (judge), Paul Seaman & Alan Hopkins Young.)
1st Pixiefen Penny, handled by Paul Seaman 2nd Athena Ivy, handled by Debbie Robertson 3rd Purlodge Hot Love Holly, handled by Ray Clark 4th Deepfleet Jagger, handled by Peter Avery. CoM’s to : Shallowoak West Frazier, handled by Mike Reader Cudannsa Taransay, Handled by Daniel Plumb Skronedale Yew of Dudalen, handled by Mark Page.
The UGS held our Open AV Spaniel (except Cocker) trial at Shotesham Park, Norfolk by the very kind permission of the Bailey family. Our judges for the day were Gerry Meehan and Steve Lewis. Head keeper Mark Watson run the line superbly with his team of helpers and made sure we were into game all day.
After a two dog run off for first place the awards were:-
(L to R: Peter Avery, Aubrey Ladyman, Steve Lewis (judge), Harry Martin & Gerry Meehan (judge))
1st: Rosebay Meadow, handed by Aubrey Ladyman. 2nd: Deepfleet Yoko, handled by Peter Avery 3rd: Moonreed Ugly Terri, handled by Harry Martin 4th: Deepfleet Malin, handed by Peter Avery. CoM: Skronedale Grappelli of Dudalen, handed by Mark Page
A special congratulation goes to Peter Avery with his young dog who gained 2nd in its first ever trial. Peter stepped in to run the youngster after a competitor failed to show that morning.
The UGS held their Novice Cocker trial today at Butterfields Farm, Latchingdon, Essex by very kind permission of LE Carr & Sons.
Henry Carr was our Stewart of the Beat and captained the team of guns, who shot superbly. The dogs had to work hard for the birds but sufficient was found for completion of the trial.
The trial was judged by James Luxford and Ray Clarke and they awarded first place to:- Uncleby Matilda, owned & handled by Mark Page. No other awards were given.
From the left: Henry Carr, James Luxford, Mark Page, Ray Clarke
The UGS held our Open Cocker trial today at Audley End by the very kind permission of Mrs Louise Newman and the Audley End Estate.
We were in the very capable hands of head Keeper Geoff Garrod while his son Justin, run the line. The dogs had to work hard to find game and a mixed bag of Pheasant and Hare was shot. We saw a high standard of dog work but number of the dogs fell by the wayside, leave 5 dogs at the end.
Our Judges for the day where Guy Stubbings and Paul Seaman.
After a 2 dog run off for first place the results were:-
1st- Woolpitts Shin, owned & handled by Will Clulee 2nd- Deepfleet Junia, owned & handled by Peter Avery 3rd- Sky of Wellbank, owned by Derrick Lee, handled by Will Clulee 4th- Pixiefen Adelaide- owned & handled by Jack Walton CoM- Roundgrove Cormac of Hedenham Park, owned & handled by Nick Clitherow
From left: Paul Seaman, Guy Stubbings, Peter Avery, Nick Clitherow, Jack Walton and Will Clulee.
The first day of the trial involved a damp start, a scorching sun, some difficult scenting conditions and impressive eyewipes from Laura Hill’s Ft Ch Stauntonvale Lemon Posset and Jon Halsted’s Buccleugh Bridgeknowes of Chatsworth. The 9 dogs left in the trial continued into day two.
On day two the 9 remaining dogs melted down quickly to the 4 dogs in the awards. Credit was given to some good eye wipes in thick cover. Laura Hill’s Ft Ch did a fabulous retrieve that will stay long in our memories! And the dog work that Buccleugh Bridgeknowes of Chatsworth produced over the 2 days was absolutely fantastic.
Results:
The Manymills Salver and President’s Trophy to The winner – Buccleugh Bridgeknowes of Chatsworth Handled by John Halsted
Second – Brindlebay Mead Handled by Michael Tallamy
Third – Ft Ch Mistigri Finn of Featherfly Handled by Phil Highfield
Fourth – Ft Ch Stautonvale Lemon Posset Handled by Laura Hill
Skinner’s Trophy to the Best Marking Dog Ft Ch Stauntonvale Lemon Posset Handled by Laura Hill
UGS (K&ES) Shield for the Guns’ Choice Buccleugh Bridgeknowes of Chatsworth Handled by John Halsted
Meadowville Cup for the Best-Looking Retriever in the Awards Brindlebay Mead Handled by Michael Tallamy
The Berry Trophy for the Best Retrieve of the Day Ft Ch Stauntonvale Lemon Posset Handled by Laura Hill
We are grateful to: Peter Rushbrook for allowing us to have a trial at the Ampton Estate, Allan Hammond for thoughtful management of the line. And I’m sure he’s grateful for Sue Stonebridge’s mentioning his fruit pastilles in her trial report! Our judges Phil Askew, Roger Ketley, Jo Rollinson and Julia Reed for being dedicated and fair. Our guns organised by John Keegan who all shot superbly. Thank you again for supporting our sport. Our sponsor Dale Watson from Sindermill Dog Food who came to watch the trial on the 2nd day. Our photographer Jordan Brooking. Our Game carriers: Craig, Arron, Alistair, Gill, Amanda and Jenny. Our judges steward: Tammy White. Our dog steward, red flag, first aider: Gill Davis.
