Wednesday December 12th

 at North Molton , Devon

Judges Chris Thurston-Woolnough & Dave Rayner

Sponsors CSJ Specialist Canine Foods

Award Winners -

1st - Sedgehurst Netherstowey, owner/handler - Ron James, Clumber

2nd - Isfryn Ghost Swift,  owner/handler - Tina Smith, WSS

3rd - Flintwood Flow Joe , owner/handler - John Gibson, Clumber

4th -  Abbyford Shilley , owner - Jackie Crawford, handler - Ian Crawford, Clumber

COM's - Sedgehurst Myrtleberry, owner/handler - David Wood, Clumber 

             Sedgehurst Hawkridge, owner/handler - John Zurick , Clumber 

Guns Choice  - Sedgehurst Netherstowey, Ron James

   A cold crisp and dry day met the determined few that turned up to this trial. It very easily could have been lost through illness and injury, with dogs being scrapped from the card due to their or their owners ailments at the last minute. Fortunately all the remaining 12 dogs did arrive at the venue and the trial was on!

We also had old and new members of the Society attending to view and help out at the trial - unfortunately these keen souls then either helped steward or became game carriers or extra dog holders. Everybody is useful at a small event such as this.

There was plenty of game and the dogs instantly were finding scent to get them interested. The Judges were very impressed in the improvement of the breed over the past few years, being amazed at their ability to scent and find game. All of the dogs worked purposefully and were keen to find and retrieve game. Some unfortunately a bit too enthusiastically.

At the end of the trial there were still 6 dogs left in - all gained awards.

Ron with Ben and Moss A Fisherman's Friend anyone?	The gallery	Dave got some good views of the trial but did have to carry quite a bit of game!
	The gallery did get to see some good work	Ammil bringing in a cock bird to hand.
Ron and his dogs - waiting for soup and suasages.	Ben and Moss A sausage would be nice.....	Titus being patient.
The soup was a very welcome warm up.	John Gibson with Webster and Bailey making the most of the break. Poor John had come all the way from Northern Ireland and felt really ill. He kept going, working his 2 dogs, through both runs. Bailey getting a 3rd place at only their 2nd trial - so it was worthwhile.	Ian Crawford and Nigel Franklin - it was good to see Nigel out at an event.
The Guns enjoying the break.	One lone Springer was there for picking up purposes - he did have some work to do too.
The View could be appreciated with the good weather.	More views	Ian and Ammil Not only was there illness , Ian decided to twist his ankle as the trial started. He endured Ammils 2 runs and some of Janners but kept going too. Here he is resting at the end of the trial, at least Ammil was still ready to go. It was worth in the end!
The Judges with the Award winners David Wood with Kate, Ian Crawford with Ammil, Ron James with Moss, Judges - Dave Rayner & Chris Thurston-Woolnough , Tina Smith with her Isfryn Ghost Swift, John Zurick with Rufus and John Gibson with Bailey.

 

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