UGS HBB held our Open Qualifier on Saturday 11th March 2023 at Easneye Estate, Ware by kind permission of The Buxton Family.
Judges: Barry Taylor (A1633), Chris Marshall (B3232), Liz Taylor (B3536) and Sue Berman (NP3094).
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 Hanwoodgold Breeze 2nd place – Anthony Peters with Atikonak Bullrush 3rd place – Steve Coxell with Brockaghs Ilan 4th place – Lanesie Gould with Elkshead Skye Of Heatherbound COM – Glynis Hillier with Lannakers Quest Of Tofts
Congratulations to all those in the awards! 1st – 4th qualify for the UGS Area Finals team event.
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.
UGS HBB held a Novice and Special Puppy Working Test on Sunday 10th April at Easneye Estate, Ware by kind permission of The Buxton Family.
Judges: Rodger Ketley, Mark Polley, Sue Berman and Charlotte Wilkinson.
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.
Special Puppy 1st place – Jessica Webster with Lucky Billy Boy 2nd place – Jane Trowell with Ingdalehowel Himalayan Musk Of Janfran 3rd place – Roy Jarman with Winners Avenue Novice 1st place – Tammy White with Birdsgreen Lyric 2nd place – Gill Davies with Fleetbelmont Calla Lilly 3rd place – Andy Ince with Naughtland Popcorn 4th place – Jacqui Crew with Casblaidd Chizel COM – Fay Drewry with Think Twice One Shot
UGS HBB held our Open Qualifier on Sunday 20th March 2022 at Cuffley by kind permission of Mr Dave Thomas.
Judges: John Stubbs (A0134), Colin Pelham (A2681), Tim Brain (A3226) and Josephine van der Dussen.
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 – Jim Collins with FtCH Brockaghs Forba 2nd – Sharon Dingle with Bellspaddle Hillbilly 3rd – Sharon Dingle with Bellspaddle Roscoe 4th – Lesley Crompton with Hanwoodgold Breeze COM – Stewart North with Northglen Crumble
In memory of Peter Johnson, who left us a legacy, the UGS Eastern Counties branch are running a judging weekend on the 20th and 21st August.
The Saturday will be a practical day “in the field” at Hintlesham by kind permission of Kevin Doughty and will be a “scenario” based day giving “trainees” the chance to experience “sending”, “decision making” and “assessing” a number of usual and unusual situations that may occur when judging.
The day is aimed primarily at non panel judges (but panel judges will be welcome to attend), especially those about to start their judging career. This day will be overseen by seven experienced A panel “educator” judges, Kevin Doughty, Steve Polley, Phil Askew, Sara Gadd, Mike Tallamy, Rodger Ketley and Phil Highfield.
The Sunday will be a presentation and examination of the J Regs by Kevin Doughty and will be held at Woolpit Village Hall at a cost of £30. Applicants can choose to do one or the other or both. There will be spaces for 36 trainee judges on the practical day at a reduced cost of £20. Current members of Eastern Counties Branch will have preference.
We will also need 16 dogs and handlers of a good standard (at least open WT award winners) that are able to “hunt” their dogs in a specified area. Dogs\Handlers will be free of charge but will be able to listen in on the discussions but without input.
Please contact me, by email on julia.nigel@btinternet.com if you are interested. Help on the day would be appreciated especially if you’re a good dummy thrower!!
