A well supported day, good dog work and the awards are L -R :- Judith White 2nd place with Minstead Wick; Lewis Scott Winner with Dunsleywood Dakota; Nigel Probert 3rd place with Withyrose Isly of Llangynidr; Louise Munchaus Adsboel COM with Bluecreek spitfire sage. Guns choice was Sally Richardson Emmanygan damson of Wedgnock.
A very enjoyable day with well deserved winners as follows:-
L - R Leigh Jackson 2nd place and Guns choice with Blackgrass Dougal;
Mrs Anna Mayhew Winner with Wauniago Dara;
Jason Mayhew 3rd place with Wauniago Fabinio;
Keith Broomfield Certificate of Merit with Lowtrey Klay of Ticefield.
The day was cool with a breeze and light rain, justifying the decision
to postpone a week from what turned out to be the hottest day of the year.
A fantastic trial up on the moor, producing plenty of rabbits to test the dogs,
the guns shooting expertly.
Thanks to our Judges: Mr Paul Matthews & Mr Ben Watkins.
Congratulations to....
1st FTCH Mallowdale Dome (FTCH Mallowdale Quad x FTCH Endowood Faith) -
Ian Openshaw, making the bitch up to FTCH
2nd Cwmceiliog Skid of Monagea - John Sexton
3rd Popsheath Art - Ian Openshaw
4th Eliza Grange Jen of Hownsgill - Craig Dean
COM Kentwone Passion Mullberry - Nathan Harkess
UGBA is sponsored by SKINNERS, BASC, Sporting Saint and ACME Whistles.
Today we held our last trial with an Open Av (excluding cocker) held at Checkley Wood shoot, hosted my Ivor Bevis. We had a full card and it was great to see everyone. Even a father and son competing against each other. A few competitors travelling a great distance, showing commitment to our sport.
We held our only Retriever Trial on Monday 4th October being an Open Qualifier. Held at Six Ashes, Bridgnorth, Shropshire by kind invitation of M G Walker and Sons. Judges were Mr J Bettinson, M Bettinson, G D Evans and G Caldwell. Steward of the Beat was Paul Brant and Chief Steward Mr Mike Bradbury.
We all met for 9.15 and walked the short distance to start the trial. The weather was kind to us throughout the day. The game mainly comprised of duck and a few pheasants. The guns shot marvelously and provided plenty for the 12 dogs to retrieve.
The day finished with 4 dogs left. Results being as follows:
1st Stauntonvale lemon Posset - Mrs L Hill - making up to Ftch
2nd Buccleuch Bowhill of Sandringham - David Lisett
3rd Tagabea Loganberry - Mr Barry Taylor
4th Brindlebay Rum - Paul Jukes
Guns choice - Stauntonvale Lemon Posset - Mrs L Hill.
We would also like to say a big thank you to our sponsors who have been more than generous.
Wuffit Mix for their bags of dog food, storage boxes, hats, and goody bags.
Sporting Saint for their goody bags of dummy’s, lanyards etc.
Acme Whistles and BASC.
We are still wanting a Retriever Trial Secretary and if anyone is interested in the role please contact the club for further information.