Working Tests

The final working test of the season, an Open Walked Up on FT lines, was held on 24th August. The weather was more akin to a field trial in autumn than a summers day in August but thankfully it was forecast so all were prepared. The test was held at Haxted Read more…

Gill Sweeting, Sam Butchers, Jes Milton represented UGS Kent & East Sussex in the Southern Interclub team Challenge which was hosted by UGS Surrey, West Sussex and Hampshire and held at the Isenhurst Estate. 16 clubs each entered a team of three dogs and handlers; comprising of a novice dog/novice Read more…

We ran 4 tests; Special Puppy, Veteran, ND/NH and also a Young Handler at Haxted Farm by kind permission of Robert David Spratt. We ran the same tests for each of the 4 classes with each one tailored to suit. We had a short mark and replacement in long grass, Read more…

We were certainly blessed with glorious weather for our Puppy and Novice test held om 11th May at Hollow Wall Farm by kind permission of Neil Black. Thanks must go to our wonderful helpers, without whom we cannot run tests. Our judges for the day were Di Stevens, Sue Jordan, Read more…

Utility Gundog Society, Kent & East Sussex held their qualifier for the UGS interbranch finals at Haxted Farm by kind permission of David Spratt. The weather gods were on our side today and we had a lovely sunny, albeit a tad windy, day. However, the ground was still not dry Read more…