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The Field Trials
Spring Newsletter 2019
AV Spaniel (Except Spaniel [Cocker])
Cocker Spaniel Championship IGL Retriever Championship Championship
The Kennel Club Cocker Spaniel Championship
By Jon Kean
provide a successful Championship. This was the team’s eleventh Cocker
Championship and they could not do without the valuable assistance of
many other Cocker enthusiasts and volunteers who freely give their time
to assist in producing an event of this scale.
The 2019 Championship was massive by any standards, attracting
spectators from a number of European countries, including Norway,
Finland and Sweden. One of the spectators, Hywel Blake, President of
the Sporting Spaniel Association of New South Wales in Australia told
me: “The dog work has been of exceptional quality. I couldn’t believe the
amount of game in the fields. I’ve been wanting to come to this event for
15 years. I’m almost speechless!”
The judges – Peter Avery, Andrew Robinson, Adrian Slater and Wes
Cocker Spaniel Championship Trophies
© Kate Broers Thomas, did a superb job of managing this trial; every Cocker was given
a thorough test. The guns, consisting of Garry Allan, Kim Cooper, Craig
Dickman, Martin Edgar, Jamie Smith and Doug Tait did an outstanding job
The popularity of Working Cocker Spaniels continues with unrelenting pace. over the course of the two days.
Yet again the 89th Kennel Club Cocker Spaniel Championship was proof Continued on page 2
of the pudding. 43 Cockers qualified for this prestigious event, all of which
took to the field for the coveted title of 2019 Champion of Champions.
The Championship was held at Tollishill and Longcroft in the Scottish
Borders. The host of this year’s championship was Eskdale Shooting
Services. Eskdale shooting is a family business started by Wilson Young
Snr in the late 1970s with Wilson Young Jnr joining the company in 1988.
For over 30 years Eskdale has been specialising in providing clients with
the highest quality 5 star driven Partridge and Pheasant shooting. It has
entertained guests from all over the world, many of whom have been
returning for over 25 years. Specialising in high-quality driven Pheasant
and Partridge shooting, Eskdale was one of the first to develop Partridge
shooting over valleys on the edge of the grouse moor. Put simply, the
ground chosen for this year’s Championship was outstanding. I personally
have done many days’ double gun loading on the ground and Eskdale
Shooting Services is justifiably recognised as one of the premier
institutions for challenging sport shooting within Scotland and the United
Kingdom. This year’s Championship attracted new sponsorship from
Skinner’s Field and Trial.
The grounds chosen for the Championship – Tollishill and Longcroft
– were specially prepared by Headkeeper Chris Hemingway. Chris
moved to the Scottish Borders about 12 years ago and became Head
of Pheasants at Eskdale Shooting Services in 2017. Chris loves all the
seasons around keepering – from rearing through to shoot days,
conservation and encouraging the younger generation of keepers.
The Kennel Club Working Party charged with organising the event:
John Dickson, Davy Dunn, Jon Bailey and myself as Chairman, worked Winner Steve Winspear and Skinner’s representative Pete Hanna
© Kate Broers
closely with Chris to ensure that every detail had been taken care of to
A round-up from the Editor
From the Field Trials Department
Meet the team
The 2018 Field Trial season has come to an end and this issue is
jam-packed full of stories from the Championships, covering all Kathryn Mansfield
varieties of gundogs. Governance and Education Executive
The next event on the Kennel Club calendar is the Gundog Working
Test, which once again will be held at Chatsworth House by kind Debbie Deuchar
permission of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. Alongside Senior Manager – Governance and Education
this there will be the return of the International Retriever Test and
gundog training days.
The Field Trial Department Kate Broers
Events Team
Kennel Club Field Trial and
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Continued from page 1
Tina Welch
Championship Judge Wes Thomas told me: “My overall impression
of the Championship was of pure excellence, from the ground to the Licencing, awards and
game supply and from the guns to the handlers. The keeper, Chris general queries
Hemingway and his team did an amazing job over the two days
to keep the flow of game constantly available. The quality of the Tel: 020 7518 1059
Cockers was overall at a higher standard than I expected and each Email:
had equal opportunities to achieve a place in the awards.” gundogs@thekennelclub.org.uk
He added: “The standard of the dogs and handlers was excellent this
year, the expectations of the gallery, I’m sure were exceeded, with the
majority of dogs showing great hunting abilities. I believe there are
so many training opportunities available for these dogs throughout
the season which contributes to the overall performance of the dogs,
raising the standard of the Championship year after year.”
The winning dog, Steve Winspear’s 3 year old FTCh Kiltonbeck Rollo RESULTS
showed his first class hunting ability from the start. On the first run Rollo
Winner
retrieved two loose birds and did this with ease. He then retrieved a
Mr S Winspear’s FTCh Kiltonbeck Rollo
blind from guns on the other side and also did this effortlessly with
2nd
one cast. The judges hunted on to a wooded area where Rollo had a
Mrs N Cannon’s FTCh Countryways Alice of Craiwarn
superb find, flushed but not marked and again retrieved on one cast.
This dog showed pure class and stamina, he was steady when game 3rd
was abundant and loose birds shot around him. Miss S Thatcher’s FTCh Windwithe Solitaire of Strigidae
FTCh Kiltonbeck Rollo was the winning dog of choice for all four 4th
judges. Rollo qualified by winning the North Western Counties Field Mr I Openshaw’s FTCh Endowood Clowne
Trial Association and Lincolnshire Gundog Society Open Stakes. Diplomas of Merit
Mr J Reid’s FTCh Glenugie’s Nalani
The second placed Cocker, Natalie Cannon’s six year old bitch FTCh
Mr I Openshaw’s FTCh Timsgarry Jynx
Countryways Alice of Craiwarn came to be judged by Adrian Slater
and Wes Thomas late in the afternoon and again showed fantastic Mr M Smee’s FTCh Amtosk Countach
hunting ability. This dog was completely in sync with her handler Mr R Ellershaw’s FTCh Fernmoss Gertie
and after 10 minutes retrieved a running cock bird which had failed Mr M Smee’s FTCh Poolgreen Clasp
to be retrieved by the Cocker on the other side. This was a good Mr A Bennett’s Rugeley’s Peregrine
find and eye wipe for Natalie which put her in a good position in the Mr J & Mrs C Atkinson’s FTCh Dakotagun Arwin
competition. While retrieving this bird she flushed a cock bird and Mr W Clulee’s Trochry Eau Rouge of Poolgreen
was successful with a blind retrieve.
Mr I Openshaw’s Glenugies Tempest
In third place and Gun’s Choice was Sam Thatcher’s three year old Mr S Winspear’s FTCh Kiltonbeck Helga
bitch FTCh Windwithe Solitaire of Strigidae which showed a good Mr J Thompson’s FTCh Brillscote Blackberry
hunting ability and good control with her handler. She had a great
Mr A Kirk’s Pinsark Anastasia
find and retrieved with ease and class.
Mr S Dixon’s Endowood Faith handled by Ian Openshaw
In fourth place was veteran gundog man, Ian Openshaw, with his
two year old bitch FTCh Endowood Clowne. There were also a total
of 13 Diplomas of Merit.
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Report IGL Retriever Championship
By Clare Wood
Held at Packington Hall, West Midlands by kind permission of The
Lord and Lady of Guernsey on 3, 4 & 5 December. The judges were
Mark Bettinson, Jim Gale, Les McLean and Barry Taylor and the
steward of the beat was Matt Nesbitt, Head Keeper.
Billy Steel Jnr, handling FTCh Harperrig Breac, won The Retriever
Trials Championship Challenge Cup for the third time to ensure his
place in the pantheon of trialling greats. He had won previously
in 1996 with FTCh Linksview Jet and in 2000 with FTCh Bracken of
Berrybrae. In total, Billy has qualified to run in the Championship on
23 occasions; he has been placed 2nd and 4th and been awarded
two Diplomas of Merit (including one with FTCh Leadburn Mist, sire
of FTCh Harperrig Breac, in 2013).
Billy Steel Jnr with FTCh Harperring Breac
©Clare Wood
FTCh Harperrig Breac consistently demonstrated pace, style and
drive in his work over the three days of the Championship. He
showed that he has a nose and game finding ability second to
none, picking two outstanding runners on the third day. This is a
dog that any shoot would strive to have in its picking up team as
the bag would most certainly be increased at the end of each day.
Matt Nesbitt, Packington Head Keeper, and his team had made
excellent preparations which along with highly professional work
over the three days of the trial ensured the most memorable of
Championships.
Torrential rain poured down on the morning of the first day as the
line progressed through the bracken of the Packington Hall parkland
and golf course. Brocklebank Bronze of Chatsworth made a strong
start picking a difficult bird that had tucked into a drainage dyke. The
weather eased off as we moved into a field of rape bordered by
Matt Nesbitt, Head Keeper & Steward of the Beat
maize. Here FTCh Castlemans Gobi of Garronpoint’s work was of the and the team of guns ©Clare Wood
highest standard, picking a particularly fine retrieve far behind the
line in the maize bordering the corner of a rape field. This was one
Smithsteads Layla on a long retrieve across the fairway to pick well
of a number of birds shot during a mini drive which dog and handler
back into the bracken. FTCh Artistryn Ulrich was neatly handled to,
had not marked, eye wiping the first dog tried. The outstanding
and held in, the area of a bird well tucked in under a fallen tree,
retrieve of day one was its last, a running partridge picked by FTCh
that the first dog tried had not been able to pick. David Latham was
Artistryn Ulrich as the light was beginning to fade and the scent
very pleased with Nettlebrae Andy of Fendawood’s retrieve on a
falling away. The bird was shot low in front of the hedge, on the edge
woodcock across the full length of the line, where the dog held his
of the fodder beet. This wasn’t markable, the dog was handled to the
mark through the difficult woodland terrain.
fall and then worked the line, correcting himself and persevering to
pick the bird well over 100 yards off the fall. FTCh Harperrig Breac showed his class by picking two runners as
memorable as you will ever see. The first was a bird shot some
A frost marked the start of the second day. The line began in the
70 yards in front of the line. The dog hit the fall and took the line
bracken of the parkland before moving into fodder beet and then
some 125 yards through the bracken and then out of sight over the
a sorghum mix. FTCh MacGiriaght Foxy Lady cleanly picked two
brow beyond, an outstanding display of pure dog work. Handler
long blinds across the fairway and deep into the bracken beyond.
Billy Steel Jnr realised the dog had picked when he heard applause
First-time qualified handler Julia Redpath and Hassycott Sea Snipe
from the spectators’ gallery before the dog came back into sight.
picked two excellent eye wipes. The first was a particularly difficult
The second was equally impressive. FTCh Harperrig Breac was
retrieve, a wounded bird shot far back behind the line in the fodder
the second dog on a bird shot about 40 yards in front of the line.
beet field, gliding deep into an area of maize. Unfortunately,
On reaching the fall the dog took the line over a good 150 yards
they were to fall by the wayside later in the day. FTCh Buccleuch
through the bracken and white grass alongside the lake. The dog
Xena, the defending champion’s campaign came to an end in the
could be seen hunting hard before returning with the bird.
sorghum when she was eye wiped by Leigh Jackson’s Laggengill
Dawn of Blackgrass on a wounded hen pheasant shot some eighty The long lake adjoining Packington Hall was the impressive setting
yards behind the line. FTCh Castlemans Gobi of Garronpoint had for the final round of the Championship where the remaining dogs
another eye wipe, picking a very smart retrieve through the thick, were sent for birds that had fallen in the water over 80 yards away.
tall hedge to the right of the line. FTCh Artistryn Ulrich also ended FTCh Harperrig Breac’s final retrieve was not without challenge. The
the day on an eye wipe, picking a bird that had been shot over bird required had drifted into the reeds on the far bank. The dog
eighty yards in front of the line in the wood bordering the field. obeyed his handler’s commands, the first time Billy had used his
whistle that final day, and picked cleanly to return with the bird and
19 dogs went through to day three. They were stretched as the
secure a decisive victory.
line moved through bracken, white grass and woodland. Early
on, Donnie Leitch’s FTCh Garshake Dunbar eye wiped Nick West’s Continued on page 5
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Continued from page 4
Report
RESULTS
Winner
Billy Steel Jnr’s FTCh Harperrig Breac
(Winner of The Retriever Trials Championship Challenge Cup,
The Lady Auckland Memorial Salver, The Hiwood Challenge
Trophy, The IGL President’s Trophy and the Lorna Countess
Howe Memorial Trophy for best dog entered by an owner
resident in Scotland)
2nd
David Field’s FTCh Artistryn Ulrich
(Winner of The FTCh Ulstare Style Challenge Trophy for the dog
placed second and The Andrea Edwards Packington Cup for
the highest placed yellow in the awards)
3rd
Lady C Carter’s FTCh Brocklebank Bronze of Chatsworth
handled by Jon Halsted
4th
Richard Hinks’ FTCh Castleman’s Gobi of Garronpoint
handled by Annette Clarke
Diplomas of Merit
Mrs C Finlan’s FTCh Macgiriaght Foxy Lady handled
by Jon Halsted
Donnie Leitch’s FTCh Garshake Dunbar.
Lady C Carter’s FTCh Asterix Aguzannis of Chatsworth
handled by Jon Halsted
David Latham’s Nettlebrae Andy of Fendawood
The Kingsford-Lethbridge Trophy to the Breeder of the Winner Mr D Donnelly and FTCh Hollydrive Abbey
was awarded to Mrs A Usher ©Colin Thompson
The Kennel Club Any Variety
Spaniel (Except Spaniel [Cocker])
Championship (Organised by
the Spaniel Club)
By Anne Greeves and Sally Jenkins
It was a great delight for the Spaniel Club to be in Northern Ireland
running this prestigious Kennel Club event. It is 10 years since the
Championship was at Glenarm and it is so important to keep in
touch with the Irish Field Trial fraternity. Baronscourt is well known to
Field Triallers for its hospitality and particularly for hosting the North Judges Wesley Thomas, Paul Rawlings,
David Lisett and Steve Bolton
West Ulster Spaniel Club’s Open Stake for over thirty years.
On the Wednesday evening the Duke of Abercorn hosted a It made such a difference to be able to use the stable yard
generous drinks reception in the beautiful Georgian Baronscourt buildings for the meet, the daily raffle, general administration,
House with décor tastefully influenced by David Hicks – a friend of speeches and final presentations – not least to have hot drinks
the late Duchess. Baronscourt has been the home of the Dukes of and food available in the dining area which was much welcomed.
Abercorn since 1612. We were so lucky with the weather – just a little rain and certainly
not cold – very refreshing for Northern Ireland! As ever we were
Mr Matt Stuart the Agent and Mr Steve Pollock, Head Gamekeeper, so pleased to see friends from Australia, Denmark, Greece, Spain,
with Underkeepers Janette Pollock, Alan Scott and Justin Sproule Sweden and the U.S.A.
led an excellent team out in the field supported by several
members of Northern Ireland Gundog Clubs, who helped with On the first morning, the Marquess of Hamilton warmly welcomed
crowd control, parking and the many other tasks that are very everyone, followed by the Chairman Anne Greeves introducing the
necessary to the smooth running of each day. representatives from the sponsors, Skinners Pet Food Ltd., B.A.S.C.,
Continued on page 6
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Report Continued from page 5
Marsdens Game Feeds and the four very experienced judges, Steve competitor with Rothievale Privet of Cindersash, successfully
Bolton, David Lisett, Paul Rawlings and Wesley Thomas. Stephen completed his second run. With guns on good form, plenty of
Pollock introduced his Guns, Mark Clifford, Peter Holmes, Willie retrieves were available allowing good viewing for the spectators.
Megaughin and Justin Shepherd followed by the Spaniel Club The day ended with Jim Dransfield’s FTCh Dunbrigg Early Purple
Secretary, Elizabeth Russell, making the statutory announcements gaining an eyewipe but needing to complete his run on day three.
and changes to the running card. Of the 37 competing dogs, 25
were Field Trial Champions. The final day saw 11 dogs needing to complete their second
rounds. Working at the far end of the lake, game was plentiful and
A very enjoyable dinner was held at the Mellon Country Inn Hotel the line was soon into action. With the ground opening up into
on the Friday evening which included Irish dancers from Ballymena laid bracken the gallery had a good view of the final few dogs.
and a lively auction run by Anne Greeves and Skinners’ Steve Following a water retrieve the left hand judges completed their
Andrew. Many thanks to everyone who gave items so generously second round dogs. With three dogs left to run on the right the line
including Fishing and Shoot Days. Anne Greeves presented worked back in heavier cover and all completed.
Elizabeth Russell and her husband Steve, with an engraved Belfast
Crystal Vase in honour of their 11 years outstanding service to the The four judges put their books together and after a short time the
Spaniel Club as General Secretary and Field Trial Secretary. Championship was declared over with no run off required.
On the first morning we moved off on foot from the Stable Yard The Marquess of Hamilton and the Sponsors’ Representatives
and after a short walk the handlers and guns lined out with the presented the many awards with a very special introduction for
left hand judges Steve Bolton and David Lisett, working cover close John Lukies’ daughter, Sue Tattersall, who presented the John
to the lake, while the right hand side worked close to a track with Lukies Memorial Trophy for Guns’ Choice. Mr Paul Rawlings spoke
Paul Rawlings and Wesley Thomas. The first two dogs in line, Eddie on behalf of the judges giving particular mention to the fact that the
Scott’s FTCh Broomfield Tara and Ian Openshaw’s FTCh Mountvue ground had been excellent for testing the dogs hunting ability and
Heidi quickly got into game to get the Championship underway. that they had thoroughly enjoyed all three days. The winner, Des
Donnelly with Int. FTCh Hollydrive Abbey, was quite overcome with
Under the woodland canopy there was a mixed variety of cover, emotion during his winning words.
from heavy bramble and bracken to ferns and thick reeds. Several
dogs on the left had birds shot on the lake’s edge or in the water, The Chairman expressed her sadness that the Spaniel Club would
notably a very long retrieve for first-time Championship competitor be losing Liz and Steve Russell at the March AGM who would both
Wayne Swiggs with Kilhopemoss Gilberto of Spannerwood. The be greatly missed after 11 years outstanding work for the Club
line continued on with pheasants coming steadily to hand until a and that she herself would be standing down after six years as
woodcock shot on the left, which was picked by the judges, proved Chairman, a role she has very much enjoyed. Mr Paul Rawlings, on
to be the undoing of two dogs. With no dogs in line Head Keeper behalf of the Kennel Club, also paid tribute to Liz, Steve and Anne
Steve Pollock was able to break for lunch. for their considerable contribution to the successful running of the
Championship and the Spaniel Club in recent years.
After a short break we moved uphill, further into the wood,
swinging round and heading back towards home. Again dogs
were quickly into game with Terri Siwek’s FTCh Surefly Sassy RESULTS
eyewiping the left hand dog. The Irish Championship winner
Louis Rice with FTCh Siabh Cushia came in on the left and runner Winner
up Peter Avery with FTCh Deepfleet Van Persie on the right, both Mr D Donnelly’s Int. FTCh Hollydrive Abbey
completing their runs successfully. The trial progressed through (Guns’ Choice, Best Hunting Dog and Best Bitch)
the woodland, with dogs on the right hunting in heavy cover with 2nd
a grass clearing and small lake to their right. A wounded bird Mr J Adamson’s FTCh Lochandaimh Kim of Jenoren
which landed in the lake and made for dry land through rushes on 3rd
the far side, was smartly picked by last year’s runner up Int FTCh Mr E Scott’s FTCh Brookfield Tara
Hollydrive Abbey handled by Des Donnelly. With light starting to
4th
fade proceedings were called to a halt for the day.
Mr J Dransfield’s FTCh Dunnbrigg Early Purple
Following the introductions on the second day the field of thirty Diplomas of Merit
dogs moved off in trailers joined by the Marquess of Hamilton. Mr C Lewis’ Happyboy Harry
First in line, and hunting close to the lake’s edge for their first runs Mr W Swiggs’ Kilhopemoss Gilberto of Spannerwood
were Jeremy Organ with FTCh Mulraven Medlaress of Cindersash Mr E Taffe’s Int. FTCh Hollydrive Bert (Best Dog)
who needed to complete his run from the previous day, alongside Mr O Organ’s Rothievale Privit of Cindersash
FTCh Bucklawren Krusoe handled by Simon Jones. After a light Miss T Siwek’s FTCh Surefly Sassy
drizzle the weather soon brightened and with plenty of birds on the Mr P Avery’s FTCh Deepfleet Van Persie
ground, good progress was made to be able to complete the first Mr J Semmens’ Killhopemoss Bedazzled
round. The judges had been able to give plenty of time to the dogs Mr S Jones’ FTCh Bucklawren Krusoe
to get their required finds and retrieves. Mr C J & Mrs Y L Mackender’s Sliabh Lola of Crispico handler
Mr C Colclough
Into the second round with plenty of action, starting with an Mr J Organ’s FTCh Mulraven Medlaress of Cindersash
eyewipe for one dog and a tricky retrieve across a river for another. Mr P Taylor’s Portcaman Cassie - Best Newcomer
After lunch, the line crossed the track and continued back in the Mr S Ford’s Hollydrive Pretty Polly handler Mr M Walsh
opposite direction with the line quite wide apart. The left side Mr J Dransfield’s FTCh Buccleuch Hamish
worked the higher ground, with the right working close to the
track. On the left Oliver Organ, another first time Championship
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Crufts Gamekeeper Classes
Meeting Matters
AV Pointer, Setter, HPR (Gamekeepers) – Mixed Labrador (Working Gundogs) – Bitch
Vizslanya Sziena by Viszaset (Hungarian Vizsla) Afinmore Alynna at Tarasstweed (Labrador Retriever)
Mr D J Hardcastle, Miss N Green & Ms E M Bradley Mrs L Thomson
AV Pointer, Setter, HPR (Working Gundogs) – Dog AOV Retriever (Gamekeepers) – Mixed
Jassendue Manet’s Medley Am Cetgueli (Brittany) Ms S Finch Black Mica’s Likes it Hot at Blacktoft JW (Flat Coated Retriever)
AV Pointer, Setter, HPR (Working Gundogs) – Bitch Ms H Fox
NL Ch Zoldmali Anizs At Genlusa (IMP HUNG) AOV Retriever (Working Gundogs) – Dog
(Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla) Mr I Wearing Casblaidd Very Ernest (Flat Coated Retriever) Mrs J Hewison
English Springer (Gamekeepers) – Mixed AOV Retriever (Working Gundogs) – Bitch
Tigerrock Super Ted (English Springer Spaniel) Miss G Thomas Weisford Trial and Tribulations (IKC) (Golden Retriever)
English Springer (Working Gundog) – Dog Ms K Savage
Gunring Ensueno SHCM WGG (English Springer Spaniel) Ms D Gates BASC Regional Gamekeeper Team
English Springer (Working Gundog) – Bitch Bala Shoot
Ashring’s Maggie May (English Springer Spaniel) Ms Gates Best Dressed Team
AOV Sporting Spaniel (Gamekeepers) – Mixed Nevill Holt Estate
SH Ch Born to Run to Afterglow (American Cocker) Miss J Smith AV Gundog Retired Gunkeeper – Mixed
AOV Sporting Spaniel (Working Gundogs) – Dogs Purbarn a Breeze Down River (Golden Retriever) Mrs J Frankland-
Micklemess Making Music at Clumbadane (Clumber Spaniel) Mace and Mr R Mace
Mr S J & Mrs J E Rudbach BASC Regional Working Gundog Team Competition
AOV Sporting Spaniel (Working Gundogs) – Bitch The Subaru UK Ltd. Trophy
Elgert Lady Sta’Dust JW (Field Spaniel) Mrs G Osborn Best Young Handler (Under 14 Years) – Mixed
Labrador (Gamekeepers) – Dog SH Ch Born to Run to Afterglow (American Cocker) Miss J Smith
Stephens Brother at Warrenbank (Labrador Retriever) Best Young Handler (14-18 Years) – Mixed
Miss L Southern Afinmore Alynna at Tarasstweed (Labrador Retriever) Miss J Hibbs
Labrador (Gamekeepers) – Bitch Best Gundog in Gamekeepers Classes
Burrendale Azzurro (Labrador Retriever) Miss L Southern Purbarn a Breeze Down River (Golden Retriever)
Labrador (Working Gundogs) – Dog Mrs J Frankland-Mace & Mr R E Mace
Sarnesfield Trooper (Labrador Retriever) Mr A Griffiths
Applications for Permission Approved Applications for
to Hold Field Trials Permission to Hold Field Trials
Societies wishing to register their views on the following The following clubs have been granted permission by the Board
applications should do so in writing, stating their reasons for to hold the following Stakes:
supporting or objecting to the application. The application will
Caledonian Retriever Club
be considered by the Field Trials Committee on 18 June 2019 and
Novice AV Retriever Stake
therefore responses must be with the Kennel Club by 10 June 2019.
Vale of York Working Retriever Club
Kent Surrey and Sussex Labrador Retriever Club All-Aged AV Retriever Stake
2 Day Open AV Retriever Stake
Lancashire and Merseyside Field Trial Society
Open Any Variety Spaniel (excluding Spaniel [Cocker]) Stake
Usk Valley Working Gundog Club
Approved Application to Hold
Novice Spaniel (Cocker) Stake a Show Gundog Working
Novice HPR Stake
Certificate Day
Weimaraner Association
Open AV HPR Stake The following club has been granted permission by the Board
to hold Show Gundog Working Certificate Days:
Hunt, Point and Retrieve Gundog Association
Show Gundog Working Certificate Pointer Club
Worcestershire Gundog Society
Open Any Variety Spaniel (excluding Spaniel [Cocker]) Stake
Barton on Humber Gundog Club
Approved Registration of Title
Open Any Variety Spaniel (excluding Spaniel [Cocker]) Stake The following applications for registration of title were approved by
Foyle Valley Working Cocker Club the Board:
Open Spaniel (Cocker) Stake London Working Spaniel Society – The London Working Spaniel
Society has recently split from the London Cocker Spaniel Society
and will retain their Open status.
Braque D’Auvergne Association
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Meeting Matters Kennel Club Gundog Working
Reminder for Societies
Tests and Associated Events All Clubs hosting Open Stakes for the Any Variety Spaniel
The Kennel Club Gundog Working Tests and associated events will [Excluding Spaniel (Cocker)] or Cocker Spaniel Championships
once again take place at the beautiful Chatsworth House from 12 to are reminded to send in their levies for the 2018/19
16 June 2019, by the gracious permission of the Duke and Duchess Championships by 30 September 2019.
of Devonshire and kindly sponsored by Skinner’s Field & Trial. The
timetable for events is as follows: For those hosting Open Stakes for the HPR Championship the
deadline for sending levies for the 2018/19 Championships is
Wednesday 12 June
31 July 2019.
Field Trial Training Day for Retrievers, Spaniels and HPRs
The day is designed for those who wish to progress to compete in
Gundog Working Tests and Field Trials with top trainers on hand to
assist you on your way.
Gundog Handlers’ Development Programme – Training Judges Evaluation Forms
This programme was initiated by the Kennel Club some years ago to
encourage Retriever and Spaniel owners of any age and with little or From 1 January 2014 all judge evaluation forms are required
no knowledge of gundog training to seek guidance on how to train to be returned to the Kennel Club within 30 days of the date
their dogs for the shooting field. You might wish to have your dog of the trial (Regulation J6.2.(c)). ‘A’ Panel judges are required to
as a shooting companion or to take it picking up and eventually to provide forms on both ‘B’ and non-Panel judges, and ‘B’ Panel
progress to competing in working tests and eventually field trials. judges are required to provide forms on non-Panel judges.
Thursday 13 and Friday 14 June The information gathered from these forms plays an important
International Retriever Team Event part in ensuring that only suitable candidates are approved to the
Teams of 4 from countries across Europe, including Team GB, Panels and assists in maintaining the integrity and high standards
compete for the prestigious Kennel Club International Retriever expected. Failure to send in evaluation forms may prevent your
Team Challenge Cup. Now in its 8th year, the event is firmly co-judges from progressing with their panel applications and
established in the calendar attracting many teams from across may result in a fine being imposed on yourself.
Europe. Spectators are most welcome.
https://thekennelclub.formstack.com/forms/field_trial_judge_
Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June evaluation_form
Gundog Working Tests
The Kennel Club Gundog Working Tests are held in high regard
by competitors for the varied and challenging nature of the tests.
Together with the superb surroundings and terrain offered by the
Chatsworth setting, it is easy to understand the attraction for the very Draws, Schedules and
best handlers and dogs in the country to prove themselves. With
nearly 200 dogs comprising Retrievers, Spaniels and HPR breeds Marked Cards
competing over the 2 days of competition, and with a special event Now that the season is underway, a reminder to all secretaries to
for Young Handlers, this is the landmark event of the calendar. send in draws and marked cards within 14 days of the Field Trial
and as per Regulation J.5.b.(4) schedules and entry forms must be
sent to the Kennel Club within three days of printing.
Kennel Club Field Trial Panel Delays sending the marked card can results in delays in processing
awards as all Field Trials must be processed in strict date order.
Judges List
The following judges have been added to the official panels of
Field Trial Judges:
Guidance on Errors Within a Draw
RETRIEVER “B” Where an accidental error has been made by a club when
Ms C Baker (3700) conducting the draw for a field trial, such as competitors having
Mr J Carnegie (3329) been omitted from the draw, competitors having two entries in the
SPANIELS “B” first draw, or preferences having been incorrectly managed, the
Mr I Blair (3689) societies are reminded that they must carry out a redraw.
Mr S Forster (3705)
Mr S Hood (3207)
Mr K Richardson (3685) Breed Register v Activity Register
Mr R Titchener (3672)
Mr A Whitehouse (3361) Competitors and Societies are reminded that only dogs on the
Pedigree register or those from abroad with an ATC number
HPR “A” (Authority to Compete) are entitled to enter Kennel Club Field
Mr N Dear (3263) Trials. Dogs on the Activity Register are not entitled to compete.
Dogs registered on the Activity Register can be identified as their
registration number will begin with the letter K and then
six numbers.
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Kennel Club Incident Book
Meeting Matters
The Pointer and Setter
Societies are reminded that any incident which occurs at a trial
Champion Stake should be recorded and reported to the Kennel Club. The Kennel
Club provides an incident book for the reporting of such incidents,
Host Club: International Gundog League (Pointer &
which is available free of charge on the Kennel Club shop at the
Setter Society)
link below.
Venue: Bollihope, County Durham
Dates: 28 - 29 July 2019 www.thekennelclubshop.org.uk/products/incident-book
Judges: Mr D Hall, Mr S Lound and Mr W Young
A new regulation will be introduced on 1 January 2020 with regards
to the completion of the incident book and will read as follows:
2019 Kennel Club Hunt, Point Regulation J5.
and Retrieve Championship TO:
g. Incident Book
Host Club: The Kennel Club
A copy of the Kennel Club Incident Book, containing details of
Venue: Swinton Estate, Yorkshire
any incidents occurring at the trial, must be submitted to the
Dates: 13 - 14 November 2019
Kennel Club within 14 days.
Judges: Mr John Naylor (2530) and Mr Peter O’Driscoll (2132)
Levy: £30 collected by the Kennel Club Ltd for all clubs (Effective 1 January 2020)
running Open HPR Trials
Entry Fee: £30 per dog payable to the Kennel Club Ltd
Kennel Club J Regulations
IGL Retriever Championship Throughout the season we would ask that all judges ensure they
are familiar with the Kennel Club J Regulations.
Host Club: International Gundog League (Retriever Society)
Venue: Glenalmond Estate, Perthshire These are available from the Kennel Club shop and can also be
Dates: 25 - 27 November 2019 found to download free of charge at
Judges: Mr K Bedford, Mrs L Mitchell, Mr D Newman and https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/media/49562/field_trial__j__
Mr Phil Parkins regulations.pdf
Levy: £60 to be collected by the IGL
Kennel Club Cocker Spaniel Guidance on Giving Dogs Water
Championship at a Trial
Host Club: The Kennel Club After a Trial has been officially declared to have started, handlers
Venue: Faccombe Estate, Hampshire by kind permission shall not offer water to their dogs other than by offering the dog
of Mrs Landon & Mr A Landon water in a bowl or from a natural source such as a stream, or from
Dates: 3 - 4 January 2020 a bottle if the dog voluntarily drinks from it.
Judges: Mr M Deacon (2242), Mr M Ford (2037),
In particular, handlers should not grasp or hold their dogs, nor shall
Mr W Greig (2985), Mr M Smee (2448),
they either squirt water from a plastic bottle or similar container in the
Levy: £50 collected by the Kennel Club Ltd from all
dog’s face or hold the dog to force the water down the dog’s throat.
clubs running Open Cocker Spaniel Stakes
Entry Fee: £50 per dog payable to the Kennel Club Ltd. If the handler is concerned that their dog requires water during a
run then he shall in the first instance ask the Judge for permission.
Kennel Club Any Variety
Spaniel [Excluding Spaniel Style of handling reminder
(Cocker)] Championship for judges
Judges should not impose their own style of handling on to the
Host Club: The Kennel Club
handler, or impose any penalties due to the competitor’s style
Venue: Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, by gracious
of handling, unless the handling was in breach of J Regulations.
permission of the Duke of Marlborough
Handlers should have the freedom to use such commands as they
Dates: 15 - 17 January 2020
see fit, and to use items such as handkerchiefs should they wish to
Judges: Mr P Avery (2404), Mr C Thurstone-Woolnough
do so.
(2015), Mr M Walsh (3071), Mr M Whitehouse
(2397)
Levy: £75 collected by the Kennel Club Ltd from
all clubs running Open Any Variety Spaniel
[Excluding Spaniel (Cocker)] Stakes or English
Springer Spaniel Stake
Entry Fee: £75 per dog payable to the Kennel Club Ltd
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Meeting Matters Remit of Field Trials Liaison Council Gordon Setter
FTCh Zettertjarns Optimal of Ensay (Imp Swe) owned by
The Council is an annual forum for the proposal and discussion of Mrs J P Darragh
items generated directly from the grass-roots within the sport and is Ch Storskogens Amor Joy of Amscot (IMP SWE) owned by
an opportunity to put requests, changes, problems and discussion Mrs J Collins-Pitman
items forward to each other and the Kennel Club.
Hungarian Wire Haired Vizsla
Early in the year notification of the forthcoming meeting and a FTCh Redsky Rambler owned by Mr L D & Mrs T L Bunn
request for submission of items is issued. Clubs are encouraged Ch Zoldmali Szeles Morganna (IMP SRB) owned by
to discuss any proposals with their membership and notify their Mrs R J Newman
Representative and the Kennel Club of their item. Individuals can
also put items forward through a Representative. Once produced, Italian Spinone
the agenda is circulated to the representatives who are required to Ch Teazledown Moonwalker at Jocagil owned by
discuss all items with their clubs and gather feedback. The agenda Mr T J & Mrs C Gill
is also available online. Irish Setter
At the Council meeting proposals must be seconded and are spoken FTCh Hunshigo Donard owned by Mr M Adams
to by the appropriate representative. Once they have been discussed Large Munsterlander
a vote is taken by the representatives whether to recommend the FTCh Jaudas Heartbeat owned by Mr T J & Mrs L O’Connell
outcome for approval or not. Following production of the minutes, Ch Crumpsbrook Bayleaf von Rulander owned by
the approved recommendations are submitted to the Field Trials Miss K J Lloyd & Mr M J Smith
Committee. The responses from the Committee are fed back to all
Representatives via the Results of Recommendations document. Pointer
FTCh Koram Mick (IKC) owned by Ms M B Jacques
Please note: No recommendation from the Field Trials Liaison
Council becomes policy until it has been agreed by the Field Trials Retriever (Labrador)
Committee and then the Board. FTCh Brocklebank Bronze of Chatsworth owned by Lady C Carter
FTCh Brocklebank Zinc owned by Mr P J Dukes
FTCh Castlemans Gobi of Garronpoint owned by Mr R A Hinks
Errors in Winter 2018 newsletter FTCh Derrity Mustard of Balswad owned by Mr R Daws
FTCh Dunjailin Nickel and Dimes of Westerkames owned by
Please accept our apologies for the following errors included within Ms K J Cousins
the Winter 2018 Field Trials Newsletter. FTCh Garshake Dunbar owned by Mr D G Leitch
• It was stated that The Kennel Club J Regulation Seminar was FTCh Hawksrigg Balgaire of Meonvalley owned by Mrs S J W Miles
due to become mandatory, although no date was included for FTCh Highroost Hollywood owned by Mr R W J Ketley
this. We can confirm that attendance at the J Regulation seminar FTCh Lendown Gorse of Wadeshot owned by Mr R W F Wade
and taking the examination will become mandatory from the 1 FTCh Macgiriaght Foxy Lady owned by Ms C Finlan
January 2022.
FTCh Olivestone Tutti Fruity owned by Mr S C Newitt
• T he deadline for judges’ nominations for the Spaniel FTCh Overthwarts Berwick owned by Mr A S Wright
Championships in 2021 was incorrectly written as 18 March 2019. FTCh Sandicliffe Jude of Millershook owned by Mr P Truby
The correct deadline for submissions is in fact 18 July 2019. FTCh Stauntonvale Tic Bean owned by Mrs L J Hill
FTCh Thornyoaks Topaz owned by Mr P Thompson
FTCh Websend Whitefar Land owned by Mr T A Lowe
Kennel Club Field Trials 2019 FTCh Wytonruss Finnigan owned by Mr R Laughton
FTCh Zambuck Linnet owned by Mrs V R King
If you would like to find out more information on Kennel Club Field
Trials including entry forms, schedules and details on how to enter Retriever (Curly Coated)
online please visit: Ch All I Ever Wanted Golightly with Roughyeds (IMP LVA)
www.thekennelclub.org.uk/activities/field-trials-working- owned by Mr A & Mrs J Findlow
gundogs/kennel-club-field-trials-schedules-and-entry-forms/ Retriever (Flat Coated)
Ch Kvicksans Can’t Take My Eyes of You (IMP SWE) owned by
Miss K L Holland
Field Trial Champion Ch Woodfinch Hydra owned by Mrs R J & Mr D J Bellamy
and Champions Retriever (Golden)
Ch Medodaine Angustah at Dikeadaze owned by Miss A G Cooper
The following Gundogs were made up to Field Trial Champions and Ch Xanthos Givenchy owned by Mrs H V G Morss
Champions during the 2018/19 Season
Retriever (Labrador)
English Setter Ch Afinmore Azufral owned by Miss F MacLean
FTCh Ballyellen Tango (IKC) owned by Mr G Devine
Ch Seatallan Yellow Archangel (A.I.) owned by Miss K Powell
German Shorthaired Pointer
Spaniel (Cocker)
FTCh Aytee Jumbo Jet of Islasbraw owned by Mr D Elliot
FTCh Brillscote Blackberry owned by Mr J H Thompson
Ch Goosepoint Gloster Grebe (A.I) owned by Mrs E Hinchliff
FTCh Corondown Silk of Clearmeadow owned by Ms A M Perrett
10FTCh Gatekeeper Bryn of Nederscot owned by Mr W J Clulee Opal Harvest Moon (Retriever (Labrador)) Mrs G Taylor
Meeting Matters
FTCh Killylin Lace owned by Mr S D Blackman Riverlily Sunshine Swift at Lyebreach (Retriever (Labrador)) Mr J King
FTCh Kiltonbeck Helga owned by Mr S D Winspear Smithsteads Pilot (Retriever (Labrador)) Mr S Jacobs
FTCh Kiltonbeck Rollo owned by Mr S D Winspear Takodawing Stewkley Blue (Retriever (Labrador)) Mr N Smith
FTCh Murrayeden Majestic owned by Miss K J Ward Templarjoe St George (Retriever (Labrador)) Mr P Roberts
FTCh Pinsark Anastasia owned by Mr A Kirk Trubon Harleigh Trojan (Weimaraner) Mr A Lindley
FTCh Poolgreen Crafty of Omachie owned by Mr M Forbes
FTCh Spiriteddawn Midnight owned by Mr J A Nightingale Congratulations to the following handlers and their dogs who
FTCh Timsgarry Jynx owned by Miss A Hayes achieved the Working Gundog Certificate on game.
FTCh Windwithe Solitaire of Strigidae owned by Miss S Thatcher Burrendale Azzurro (Retriever (Labrador)) Miss C Southern
Spaniel (English Springer) Casblaidd Angels Landing (Retriever (Flat Coated)) Mrs A Kitching
FTCh Brocklinton Betty owned by Mr B Sankey Cassiameadow Drummer (Spaniel (Cocker)) Mr J Thomson
FTCh Broomfield Anna owned by Mr E B Scott Clearmeadow Letita (Retriever (Labrador)) Mr J Horner
FTCh Buccleuch Hamish owned by Mr J O Dransfield Coton Oliver (Spaniel (Cocker)) Mr O Curran
FTCh Buccleuch Katy owned by Mr W Johnstone Creekview King of The Woods (Spaniel (English Springer))
FTCh Dashbrook Peggy Sue owned by Mr S Bolton Mrs J Carrick
FTCh Dawsonlee Jellybean owned by Mr S T Dixon Delongstar Diamond Dream (Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling))
FTCh Deepfleet Sanchez owned by Mr P E D Avery Mrs Y Titovets
FTCh Dunnbrigg Early Purple owned by Mr J O Dransfield Fleekform Feisty (Spaniel (English Springer)) Miss S Hanson
FTCh Gorsebay Snipe owned by Mr C Lewis Hiding in Holly (Spaniel (English Springer)) Miss S Hanson
FTCh Hagghouse Warrior owned by Mr A Cunningham Holsan Electra (Hungarian Wire Haired Wizla) Mrs E Bendikas
FTCh Helmsway Happy Times owned by Mr I Bannister Isfryn Peeping Tom (Spaniel (Welsh Springer)) Ms T Smith
FTCh Helmsway Harrington owned by Mr I & Mrs L English Macdreams Trent From Cashel Vale (IMP NLD)
FTCh Hollydrive Abbey (IKC) owned by Mr D Donnelly (Retriever (Nova Scotia Duck Tolling)) Mrs Y Titovets
FTCh Hollydrive Bert (IKC) owned by Mr E P Taaffe Morganna Golden Grouse (Hungarian Wire Haired Wizla)
FTCh Hollydrive Pretty Polly (IKC) owned by Mr M Walsh Miss V Rogers
FTCh Kilhopemoss Firestorm owned by Mr J O’Connor Ramalley Gerti (Retriever (Labrador)) Mrs C Cox
FTCh Lochandaimh Kim of Jenoren owned by Mr J Adamson Rambling Glow (Spaniel (Clumber)) Mr J McDougal
FTCh Marshwood Hattie of Cornermarsh owned by Sandy Ebony of Oak (Retriever (Labrador)) Mrs A Scott
Mr D P Horsman
FTCh Mountvue Heidi owned by Mr I J T Openshaw
FTCh Murrayeden Brandi owned by Mr A M Skinner
FTCh Parkmeadow Tara owned by Mr S R Bates
FTCh Tascroft Puzzler owned by Mr M R Ashman
Field Trial Trophy Winners
FTCh Tregerest Lucky owned by Mr A Ladyman Congratulations to Mrs L Hill with Stauntonvale Tic Bean who
has been awarded all three of the following annual trophies
FTCh Whiznic Westlyn of Moonreed owned by Mr M Light
for the 2018/19 season:
FTCh Willowsaul Joker owned by Mr A Waterhouse
The Routledge Rank Trophy
Spaniel (Sussex)
The Routledge Rank Trophy is awarded to the owner of the
Ch Jubilwell Bal Maiden owned by Mr W A & Mrs J Cadwell
Retriever which has gained the most points in a season.
Weimaraner
The Hanlye Trophy
Ch Belvedere Hamlet of The Grey Noble At Sireva (IMP NLD)
The Hanlye Trophy is awarded to the breeder of the winner of
owned by Mrs G F Simpson
the Routledge Rank Trophy.
The Gavosie Trophy
Working Gundog Certificate The Gavosie Trophy is awarded to the female handler accruing
the most points at Field Trials during a season and can be
Congratulations to the following handlers and their dogs who awarded in any of the sub-groups of Retrievers, Spaniels,
achieved the Working Gundog Certificate on dummies: Pointers and Setters or HPRs.
Ardenbrook Riva (Retriever (Labrador)) Mrs S Brown
Clearmeadow Layla (Retriever (Labrador)) Mrs J L Campbell-Johnston
Clearmeadow Letita (Retriever (Labrador)) Mr J Horner
Fallowfen’s Olympic Rings (Retriever (Golden)) Mrs C Collins Peter Hall Trophy Correction
Fallowfen’s Tinker (Retriever (Golden)) Mrs C Collins
It was previously announced that the Peter Hall Trophy, for the
Jacranella Solo (Spaniel (Welsh Springer)) Mrs J Sutherland highest points scoring Cocker Spaniel in Open Stakes through
Laxtongate I Spy (Retriever (Labrador)) Ms T Gilkes the season, had been awarded to Mr J & Mrs C Atkinson’s FTCh
Macdreams Trent From Cashel Vale (IMP NLD) (Retriever (Nova Dakotagun Arwin. However the number of points had been
Scotia Duck Tolling)) Mrs Y Titovets miscalculated and the trophy has subsequently been withdrawn
Olanena Lusty Glaze Bay (Retriever (Labrador)) Mrs K Gurman and re-awarded to Miss S Thatcher.
11Introducing
The Emblehope & Burngrange Estate
Northumberland
A Centre of Excellence for Working Dogs
This beautiful moorland estate stretches to
some 7,550 acres and is absolutely ideal for
walked up trialling and training for Retrievers,
Spaniels and HPRs. The estate offers both
Pheasant and Partridge shooting and the varied
terrain offers opportunities for all breeds of
gundog to demonstrate their natural working
abilities. Woodland cover provides excellent
hunting for Spaniels whilst the stretching
moorland is ideal for challenging retrieves and
for the pointing breeds to show off their
hunting abilities to the full.
As a Centre of Excellence for Working
Dogs, the Estate also welcomes the full
range of working dog activities including:
• Field Trials including Pointer and
Setter Spring Stakes
• Gundog Working Tests
• Gundog Training Days
• Live Game Training Days
• Pointing Tests
• Working Trials
• Bloodhound Trials
• Activity Training Days
• Shooting and Gundog Activities
Book your training activities with the Emblehope Estate:
www.thekennelclub.org.uk/emblehope
Email: emblehope@thekennelclub.org.uk
Tel: 01296 318 540 ext 290 © Steve Magennis
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