News 2022
Beeford Championship Working Trial
31st December 2022
Held by Yorkshire Working Trials Society
Andy Baker and Bryn Some Lose Some pictured here with judge Chris Trevor gaining TDex
UK Tracking Dog Assessments 4th December 2022
Foundation:
Ann Ferens & Betsie (Sprocker)
Jane Webb (Judge)
Marie Fitzgerald & Alfie (ESS)
Lyndie Lothian & Pixel (WSD)
Level 1 (Novice):
Lyndie Lothian & Kea (BC) not in the photo
Level 3 & Spectators
Report & Results
Another very successful test day today in the freezing cold at Pimlico Farm.
Out of 11 entries 8 teams passed their tests. Judges Susanne Jaffa (Levels 2 and 3) and Jane Webb (Foundation and Level 1) did a super job setting nice straight forward tests.
So a big THANK YOU to them, and of course our wonderful tracklayers: Steph Gordon, Nicky Downes and Clive Griffiths for putting all the tracks down accurately and on time, so that we managed to finish in good time for lunch and a warm up at our 'Club house' with a big mug of soup and lots of tea and cakes!
Big thank you also to Ann Ferens for organising all the food and John & Shirley setting up the container and having it all nice and cosy for our arrival. Once we got in there it was difficult to leave!
All in all a very successful day, and we are hoping to have another Assessment day in the not too distant future.
Carla
Level 2 (Intermediate):
Sharon Lord & Echo (GR)
Kate Wilton & Finn (ESS)
Suzanne Jaffa (Judge)
Angela Howe & Sabre (GSD)
Ann Ferens & Rosie (Cocker)
Defrosting in the Clubhouse
Working Trials Progress Tests 18 September 2022
Working Trials Progress Tests Sunday 18th September 2022
After lots of last minute venue changes we managed to run our WT Progress Tests last Sunday at Rainsborough Farm in Charlton with the kind permission of Eddie Gladden. We had all 'inhouse' judges this time: Andy Baker judged the C & A for the Levels One to Five and Steph Gordon judged the Search Squares, whilst Nicky Downes judged all the Elementaries. They all set very straight forward tests and were all very encouraging to all the competitors, some of whom had never been to a progress test or competition before. Hence we ended up with a nice number of qualifiers and these are the results:
Elementary Test results
Nicky Downes judged all the Elementaries
1st place:
Ann Ferens & Betsie (Sprocker) 76.5pts
2nd place:
Bev Hassan & Tilly (Cross) 74.75pts
3rd place:
Stepanka Bradford & Kaia (Rott) 69.75pts
4th place:
Hazell Burton & Tor (BC) 69pts
Also qualifying:
Susan Coles & Phoebe (Bracco It) 67pts
Beth Bennet & Shadow (Whippet) 66.25pts
Levels One to Five results
Andy Baker judged the C & A for the Levels One to Five and Steph Gordon judged the Search Squares
1st place:
Sharon Lord & Echo (Golden Ret) 88.5pts
2nd place:
Lyndie Lothian & Pixel (BC) 86 pts
3rd place:
Kaye Littlehales & Richie (Lab) 85.5 pts
4th place:
Julia Edwards & Joshua (Lab) 83.5 pts
All in all a Super Day and lots of happy faces.
Judges' reports will be published in our next newsletter.
Carla
Hampshire Working Trials WD Stake
Hampshire Working Trials WD Stake
Andy Baker & Bryn Some Lose Some scored 188/220 points and were placed 3rd, gaining TDex in August 2022.
Hampshire Working Trials WD Stake
25th August 2022
Today was one of those rare days when everything came together and Richie & I qualified and won the WDex stake at Hampshire I am especially proud that he was the only dog to complete the track.
Hampshire Working Trials WD Stake
To see all the photos visit our new Photo Gallery in the Members Area.
Hoopers
Heather Donnelly's Hoopers group held their first assessment in July and everybody passed.
Three of them are club members Michelle Mahoney& Myah, Stepi Bradford & Kaia and Julia Edwards & Joshua.
Well done everybody and it sounds like you might be able to enter competitions soon!!
Heather's classes are continuing if you would like to try it out.
Hoopers classes
KC Good Citizen Awards
Saturday 16th July 2022
Due to the hot weather we decided to hold the tests at Ryelands House where there was plenty of shade under the trees.
This appeared to be a good decision and we ended up with a 100% success rate in the Bronze test with 2 of those also passing their Silver Test.
Big thank you to our judges Gill Culliford and Jenny Orchard for being so encouraging and setting everybody up for success.
Also to Steph, Ann, Nicky & Sheila for all their hard work getting all the teams ready for their tests and Ann for organising the judges and catering on the day.
Great team work as always and here are the results:
Bronze Awards
Many congratulations to: Renee Thompson & Deri, Leah Ainscow & Bonnie, Stepanka Bradford & Kaia, Sue Coles & Phoebe.
Renee Thompson & Deri, Stepanka Bradford & Kaia, Sharon Smith with Winnie and Primrose.
SATS Champ Trial, TD Stake
28th May 2022
Nicky and Poppy were the only ones to complete the track at SATS Champ Trial.
Unfortunately they did not qualify TDX as they would have won the ticket, but as they were short of points in their control they qualified TD only. Looking at that track pattern it’s no wonder there were so many failures but an amazing feat that Poppy pulled it off and got Best Track!
Well done, Nicky, great achievement, getting close to that Ticket! Carla
Midland Counties Open Working Trial, TD Stake
1st May 2022
John & Rafa scored 206.5/220 points. So far this year Rafa has not been able to get all the sections on the same day. If he did the track, he messed up the sendaway. If he did the sendaway, he failed the track. If he got the track and the sendaway, he broke the Stays. Until this week!
Steph & Kessie scored 205.5/220 points. Pleased with track and getting 3 articles. Control round needs more work!!
UK Dog Sport Event
23rd April 2022
UK Dog Sport Event hosted by Anne Thorpe and 3 ladies from Banbury Dog Training Club took 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.
Advanced
1st - Di Assheton-Bowtle and Inka with 94.5/110
2nd - Anne Shepherd and Ben with 94.5/110
3rd - Le Newman and Woody with 85/110
Intermediate
1st - Ann Clarke (1st from right) and Ember with 106/110
2nd - Pat Golding (2nd from right) and Kizzie with 104/110
Novice
4th - Di Assheton-Bowtle (2nd from left) and Smoky with 98/110
Some great results considering the very strong cold wind blowing!
Many congratulations to all our members who did well at Rita Banfather's Easter UKDS event, but especially our 3 Newbies, Angela, Kate and Sheila who are just starting out in Open Competition.
They all managed to qualify, gaining places in the process. Very proud of you all and we wish you Good Luck at our own event in May! Carla
Kate & Finn, UK Dog Sport Novice Level
18th April 2022
Angela & Sabre, UK Dog Sport Intermediate Level
18th April 2022
We had a good day and gained 97/110 points to qualify and we're now training for Advanced Level. I was really pleased with him.
Pat & Kizzie, UK Dog Sport Intermediate Level
18th April 2022
Pat said "Kizzie worked well and qualified with 102 points. We had a lovely day."
Ann & Ember, UK Dog Sport Intermediate Level
18th April 2022
Placed 3rd and qualified with 109/110 points
Sheila & Forti, UK Dog Sport Beginner Level
17th April 2022
Woohoo! We did it this time, placed 3rd with 88.5/100 points. Very happy despite Forti running off across the field to the stewards tent (again!), he did answer my whistle and came back to complete his search square with 2 seconds to spare! We are looking forward to the UK Dog Sport Event at Aynho on 15th May.
You've got to keep your sense of humour at all times!
Sharon & Echo, Open Working Trial, WD Stake, Aynho
17th April 2022
Certificate of Merit - 189/200 points
Echo’s run of success is still sinking in, I am so proud of her!
As we have moved through the stakes, I have really gained in confidence in her ability. However Sundays result has also given me real belief in her, especially in her tracking. We still have a long way to go but nothing takes away from the great feeling when I say ….“ Echo - WD Open “. Thank you to everyone for your encouragement and support, it is very much appreciated.
Very well deserved and Good Luck at your first WD Championship Trial! Carla
Sharon & Echo, Open Working Trial, UD Stake, Hampshire
26th March 2022
Certificate of Merit - 185/200 points
Sharon said "So glad we went to Hampshire Trial yesterday. This success really must mean she didn’t just fluke the others and maybe does actually know what she should be doing!"
Wow! Super job!!! Definitely not a fluke then! Always nice to consolidate your successes before moving on. Many congratulations and good luck in UD Championship. Carla
Kennel Club Good Citizen Awards
Bronze - Saturday 26th February 2022
Congratulations to: Sharen & Primrose, Jackie & Laka, Charlotte & Monty, Tony & Gwen, Kate & Bailey, Jeanette & Elsie, Linda & Genie
Big thanks to Liz Ormerod (Bronze Awards) & Steina Jenkins (Silver Awards) for being such kind and sympathetic judges, giving all participants a chance to qualify.
Silver - Saturday 26th February 2022
Congratulations to: Sharen & Bunty, Lucy & Fig, Kate & Bailey
Sharon & Echo, Working Trials CD Stake, Oxford
19 February 2022
Sharon & Echo are on their way and they won the CD stake on 194.5 out of 200pts at Oxford Championship Trial today at their first attempt and only their second trial, in post Eunice weather conditions!
Says Sharon: "Weather deteriorated with the day, so Search squares, Sit Stays and Retrieve were on horrible sticky mud and stubble and in the rain."
Fantastic achievement, Sharon, especially in this weather, and we all wish you good luck in the tracking stakes! Carla
Kaye & Richie, Working Trials WD stake at Avon Open Trial
4 February 2022
Kaye & Richie have won another WD at Avon Open Trial this time! They did it in style with 191/200 points.
Many congratulations, Kaye and Good Luck in the TD stake. Carla