Our sincere thanks go out to our landowners and game keepers who allow us to hold our trials on their grounds. Without such generosity these events could not go ahead. It is greatly appreciated and never taken for granted.
We greatly appreciate our trial Sponsors SKINNER'S AND SPORTING SAINT who provide vouchers for all event winners and provide excellent support to grass roots clubs.
Thank you!
We greatly appreciate our trial Sponsors SKINNER'S AND SPORTING SAINT who provide vouchers for all event winners and provide excellent support to grass roots clubs.
Thank you!
FIELD TRIAL RESULTS 2024
(LINKS TO RESULTS FROM 2011 -2021 are at the bottom of the page)
16 DOG NOVICE A.V. RETRIEVER FIELD TRIAL -
26th OCTOBER 2024
We held the final Novice Retriever Field Trial of 2024, which took place at the Royal Kennel Club’s, Emblehope and Burngrange estate.
Game Keeper, Raymond Holt provided our competitors and dogs with really testing ground.
We are very lucky to have access to such a local trialling ground which is brilliantly managed by Raymond and his team.
We sincerely thank our Team of Guns for their support in enabling the trial and for their shooting today.
Many thanks to our judges Thomas Bushby, Ian Palmer, Birgitta Staflund-Wiberg and Ronnie Laughton, for giving up their ⁹time for others to run their dogs.
Unfortunately today there was no result.
We are very grateful to our sponsors SKINNER'S, SPORTING SAINT and Halsted Gundog Academy for providing prizes for our winners and we thank you sincerely for your unwavering support.
Finally, thanks to Anne Holt and all our helpers who helped provide a good trial. Thanks to everyone for their support today and throughout the season.
Lee Hartis, Field Trial Secretary.
(The Club thanks Lee for all the work he has put into the season - it is greatly appreciated).
Game Keeper, Raymond Holt provided our competitors and dogs with really testing ground.
We are very lucky to have access to such a local trialling ground which is brilliantly managed by Raymond and his team.
We sincerely thank our Team of Guns for their support in enabling the trial and for their shooting today.
Many thanks to our judges Thomas Bushby, Ian Palmer, Birgitta Staflund-Wiberg and Ronnie Laughton, for giving up their ⁹time for others to run their dogs.
Unfortunately today there was no result.
We are very grateful to our sponsors SKINNER'S, SPORTING SAINT and Halsted Gundog Academy for providing prizes for our winners and we thank you sincerely for your unwavering support.
Finally, thanks to Anne Holt and all our helpers who helped provide a good trial. Thanks to everyone for their support today and throughout the season.
Lee Hartis, Field Trial Secretary.
(The Club thanks Lee for all the work he has put into the season - it is greatly appreciated).
16 DOG NOVICE A.V. RETRIEVER FIELD TRIAL -
25th OCTOBER 2024
Northumberland and Durham L.R.C. today held their penultimate Novice Retriever Field Trial of 2024, which took place at the Royal Kennel Club’s, Emblehope and Burngrange estate. Game Keeper, Raymond Holt provided our competitors with challenging and diverse ground which always provides a great test for dogs and handlers. We are very lucky to have use of this brilliant trialling ground with an abundance of game and which is professionally organised from start to finish by Raymond and his team.
We sincerely thank our Team of Guns for their support in enabling the trial and for their shooting during the day.
Many thanks to our judges Thomas Bushby, Ian Palmer, Birgitta Staflund-Wiberg and Ronnie Laughton, who were fair in their judgement and were all in agreement on the result.
We are very grateful to our sponsors SKINNER'S, SPORTING SAINT and Halsted Gundog Academy for providing prizes for our winners. Thank you all for your unwavering support.
Finally, thanks to Anne Holt and all our helpers who helped provide a good trial and congratulations to our winners as follows.
1st place, (receiving the Leacaz Shield) Guns Choice, Best Handler and Best Dog on a Runner was awarded to
GUNNERSPEG EXCALIBUR OF CAYTONFELL (Lab D) owned and handled by MARK DEMAINE.
2nd place, COOMLEES O’HAVELOCK (Lab D) owned and handled by TAM BEATTIE.
Thanks to everyone for their support and all taking part today.
Lee Hartis, Field Trial Secretary.
We sincerely thank our Team of Guns for their support in enabling the trial and for their shooting during the day.
Many thanks to our judges Thomas Bushby, Ian Palmer, Birgitta Staflund-Wiberg and Ronnie Laughton, who were fair in their judgement and were all in agreement on the result.
We are very grateful to our sponsors SKINNER'S, SPORTING SAINT and Halsted Gundog Academy for providing prizes for our winners. Thank you all for your unwavering support.
Finally, thanks to Anne Holt and all our helpers who helped provide a good trial and congratulations to our winners as follows.
1st place, (receiving the Leacaz Shield) Guns Choice, Best Handler and Best Dog on a Runner was awarded to
GUNNERSPEG EXCALIBUR OF CAYTONFELL (Lab D) owned and handled by MARK DEMAINE.
2nd place, COOMLEES O’HAVELOCK (Lab D) owned and handled by TAM BEATTIE.
Thanks to everyone for their support and all taking part today.
Lee Hartis, Field Trial Secretary.
14 DOG ALL AGE A.V. RETRIEVER FIELD TRIAL -
21ST SEPTEMBER 2024
We held our 14 dog All Age AV Retriever field trial today at Emblehope and Burngrange estate,
by kind permission of The Royal Kennel Club and Head Keeper Mr Raymond Holt who provided his usual expertise.
Sincere thanks to our team of guns for supporting our trial and shooting so well.
Judges Mr Tom Forgie, Mrs Samantha Boyle and Mr David Lisett joined myself in enabling some excellent dog work on this challenging ground.
Today was excellent weather conditions for the dogs who all worked well and the atmosphere was very cordial and brought us the following results.
1st place and Best Handler awarded to
Ian Palmer with DRAKESHEAD FENTON.
2nd place to John Halsted with ROWPAINTER OTHELLO.
3rd place and Guns Choice to Tam Beattie with COOMLEES BUCK
The day was thankfully supported with great helpers, which is sincerely appreciated. My thanks to Anne Holt for her continued assistance at all our trials; dog steward, Liz Lisett, picker up Sarah Miles (and friend), Kelly Lauderdale Cheel, Tony Appleby and the friend of one of our guns. It makes such a difference to running the trials when we have people volunteering.
Our sponsors, Skinner’s and Sporting Saint graciously provided vouchers and goodie bags for our winners. We are very grateful for your continued support for the Club.
Our novice trials will take place 25th & 26th October at Emblehope and we appreciate any offers of help with game carrying etc.
Many thanks
Lee Hartis, Field Trial Secretary
by kind permission of The Royal Kennel Club and Head Keeper Mr Raymond Holt who provided his usual expertise.
Sincere thanks to our team of guns for supporting our trial and shooting so well.
Judges Mr Tom Forgie, Mrs Samantha Boyle and Mr David Lisett joined myself in enabling some excellent dog work on this challenging ground.
Today was excellent weather conditions for the dogs who all worked well and the atmosphere was very cordial and brought us the following results.
1st place and Best Handler awarded to
Ian Palmer with DRAKESHEAD FENTON.
2nd place to John Halsted with ROWPAINTER OTHELLO.
3rd place and Guns Choice to Tam Beattie with COOMLEES BUCK
The day was thankfully supported with great helpers, which is sincerely appreciated. My thanks to Anne Holt for her continued assistance at all our trials; dog steward, Liz Lisett, picker up Sarah Miles (and friend), Kelly Lauderdale Cheel, Tony Appleby and the friend of one of our guns. It makes such a difference to running the trials when we have people volunteering.
Our sponsors, Skinner’s and Sporting Saint graciously provided vouchers and goodie bags for our winners. We are very grateful for your continued support for the Club.
Our novice trials will take place 25th & 26th October at Emblehope and we appreciate any offers of help with game carrying etc.
Many thanks
Lee Hartis, Field Trial Secretary
24 DOG OPEN A.V. RETRIEVER FIELD TRIAL -
13th/14th SEPTEMBER 2024
Our first trial of the 2024 season was our 24 dog, Two Day Open AV Retriever field trial at Burngrange and Emblehope Estate by kind permission of the Kennel Club and Gamekeeper, Mr Raymond Holt. 13th and 14th September 2024.
Thanks to our team of Guns who were great shots over both days. We sincerely appreciate your support to enable our trials to go ahead.
Thanks to Raymond Holt for his professionalism and efficiency - ably assisted by his wife Anne who we thank for all her help.
Thanks to our judges, John Halsted, David Logan, George Buchan and Robin Drysdale for giving up your time to allow others to run their dogs.
Two good days of trialling on excellent, challening ground gave us a good supply of game and saw some very good dog work.
1ST PLACE: Dave Latham handling Mr Friedkin's F.T.Ch. MEADOWLARK BIG ROCK FENDAWOOD who was also awarded Best Handler
2nd PLACE: Ronnie Laughton with F.T.Ch. ETOMANNI MISSOURI
C.O.M. Dave Latham with Cairngryffe Alise of Fendawood
GUNS CHOICE: Lee Hartis with Kentwone Columbine of Leacaz
Sincere thanks to the few that helped over the days Wendy Glue and Kelly Lauderdale-Cheel. Also special thanks to Sarah Miles for picking up over both days (and thanks to your friend for helping today with game carrying.)
Thanks also to our sponsors Skinner's and Sporting Saint for their support.
We are in need of helpers for our field trials and we need members to assist otherwise we will not be able to facilitate these days. Our next trial is our All Age trial on the 21st September and if anyone can come along to help please contact Lee Hartis.
Thanks to our team of Guns who were great shots over both days. We sincerely appreciate your support to enable our trials to go ahead.
Thanks to Raymond Holt for his professionalism and efficiency - ably assisted by his wife Anne who we thank for all her help.
Thanks to our judges, John Halsted, David Logan, George Buchan and Robin Drysdale for giving up your time to allow others to run their dogs.
Two good days of trialling on excellent, challening ground gave us a good supply of game and saw some very good dog work.
1ST PLACE: Dave Latham handling Mr Friedkin's F.T.Ch. MEADOWLARK BIG ROCK FENDAWOOD who was also awarded Best Handler
2nd PLACE: Ronnie Laughton with F.T.Ch. ETOMANNI MISSOURI
C.O.M. Dave Latham with Cairngryffe Alise of Fendawood
GUNS CHOICE: Lee Hartis with Kentwone Columbine of Leacaz
Sincere thanks to the few that helped over the days Wendy Glue and Kelly Lauderdale-Cheel. Also special thanks to Sarah Miles for picking up over both days (and thanks to your friend for helping today with game carrying.)
Thanks also to our sponsors Skinner's and Sporting Saint for their support.
We are in need of helpers for our field trials and we need members to assist otherwise we will not be able to facilitate these days. Our next trial is our All Age trial on the 21st September and if anyone can come along to help please contact Lee Hartis.
FIELD TRIAL RESULTS 2023 & 2022
(LINKS TO RESULTS FROM 2011 -2021 are at the bottom of the page)
14 DOG NOVICE RETRIEVER FIELD TRIAL -
28th OCTOBER 2023
Winners and Judges
28th October 2023, Northumberland and Durham L.R.C held the last of their 4 trials this season. This ends the Club events for our CENTENARY YEAR and we thank members and non-members for their support during 2023.
Our 14 dog Novice Retriever trial took place at the Kennel Club’s Emblehope and Burngrange estate where Game Keeper, Raymond Holt provided our competitors with exceptionally diverse ground which always provides a great challenge for dogs and handlers. We are very lucky to have use of such a brilliant trialling estate with an abundance of game, always professionally organised from start to finish by Raymond and his team.
We cannot thank our Team of Guns enough for their support in enabling the trial and their excellent shooting during the whole day. Our guns for all trials this year have been outstanding.
Many thanks to our judges Steve and Paula Cullis and Stewart North, who, along with myself enabled a good trial and we were all in agreement on the result.
We are very grateful to our sponsors SKINNER'S for providing vouchers for our winners. Thank you for your unwavering support.
Finally, thanks to Anne Holt and all our helpers this season ending with a great trial and congratulations to our winners as follows.
1st place, Guns Choice and Best Handler was awarded to
THE DUKE OF BUCCLEUCH 'S Lab. Bitch BUCCLEUCH ENIGMA, handled by DAVID LISETT.
2nd place MARHYSTIN ELIJAH OF OAKSHOT. Lab Dog owned and handled by GRAHAM SLATER
3rd place to GUNNERSPEG EXCALIBUR OF CAYTONFELL. Lab Dog, owned and handled by MARK DEMAINE
4th place to GREENBRIAR KAISER OF ABERGOWAN. Lab Dog owned and handled by ALLY KENNEDY.
Thanks to everyone for their support and all taking part today.
For Lee Hartis , Field Trial Secretary.
The Club wishes to thank Lee for all his efforts this season with working tests and field trials.
Our 14 dog Novice Retriever trial took place at the Kennel Club’s Emblehope and Burngrange estate where Game Keeper, Raymond Holt provided our competitors with exceptionally diverse ground which always provides a great challenge for dogs and handlers. We are very lucky to have use of such a brilliant trialling estate with an abundance of game, always professionally organised from start to finish by Raymond and his team.
We cannot thank our Team of Guns enough for their support in enabling the trial and their excellent shooting during the whole day. Our guns for all trials this year have been outstanding.
Many thanks to our judges Steve and Paula Cullis and Stewart North, who, along with myself enabled a good trial and we were all in agreement on the result.
We are very grateful to our sponsors SKINNER'S for providing vouchers for our winners. Thank you for your unwavering support.
Finally, thanks to Anne Holt and all our helpers this season ending with a great trial and congratulations to our winners as follows.
1st place, Guns Choice and Best Handler was awarded to
THE DUKE OF BUCCLEUCH 'S Lab. Bitch BUCCLEUCH ENIGMA, handled by DAVID LISETT.
2nd place MARHYSTIN ELIJAH OF OAKSHOT. Lab Dog owned and handled by GRAHAM SLATER
3rd place to GUNNERSPEG EXCALIBUR OF CAYTONFELL. Lab Dog, owned and handled by MARK DEMAINE
4th place to GREENBRIAR KAISER OF ABERGOWAN. Lab Dog owned and handled by ALLY KENNEDY.
Thanks to everyone for their support and all taking part today.
For Lee Hartis , Field Trial Secretary.
The Club wishes to thank Lee for all his efforts this season with working tests and field trials.
14 DOG NOVICE RETRIEVER FIELD TRIAL -
30th SEPTEMBER 2023
Northumberland and Durham L.R.C. held the first Novice field trial of this season on the 30th September, at Emblehope and Burngrange Estate near Hexham, by kind permission of The Kennel Club and Keeper, Raymond Holt.
We witnessed some good dog work, on this exceptional ground, with ample game and exceptional guns. Conditions were perfect and the atmosphere brilliant.
My thanks to judges Declan Boyle, Simon Capstick and Samantha Boyle for giving up their time to judge for the Club along with myself. You are greatly appreciated and special thanks to Declan and Simon for stepping in at very late notice.
The Club is very grateful to Raymond Holt who stewarded the trial with his usual efficiency and great knowledge of the ground, ably assisted by his wife Anne who is always such a great asset to our trial days.
Thank you to our excellent sponsors SKINNERS, especially Steve Andrew and Lynden Lay for their unstinting support.
Sincere thanks to those who helped out during the trial, as without you, it would be extremely difficult to put on events.
The results were as follows:-
1st Place and Guns Choice awarded to DRAKESHEAD FENTON
handled and owned by IAN PALMER Lab. Dog: (FTCH Troddenmills Full Throttle Of Leacaz x Drakeshead Emilia)
Certificate of Merit was awarded to SCARRABUS TWEED - handled and owned by GRAHAM WILSON. (Lab Dog)
Thank you to everyone who supported the club by taking part and very well done to our winners.
We are also pleased to announce that Lynda Heron's Globetrotter Lab's Valley at Brigburn was awarded a SHOW GUNDOG WORKING CERTIFICATE by Declan Boyle
(A Panel)
We witnessed some good dog work, on this exceptional ground, with ample game and exceptional guns. Conditions were perfect and the atmosphere brilliant.
My thanks to judges Declan Boyle, Simon Capstick and Samantha Boyle for giving up their time to judge for the Club along with myself. You are greatly appreciated and special thanks to Declan and Simon for stepping in at very late notice.
The Club is very grateful to Raymond Holt who stewarded the trial with his usual efficiency and great knowledge of the ground, ably assisted by his wife Anne who is always such a great asset to our trial days.
Thank you to our excellent sponsors SKINNERS, especially Steve Andrew and Lynden Lay for their unstinting support.
Sincere thanks to those who helped out during the trial, as without you, it would be extremely difficult to put on events.
The results were as follows:-
1st Place and Guns Choice awarded to DRAKESHEAD FENTON
handled and owned by IAN PALMER Lab. Dog: (FTCH Troddenmills Full Throttle Of Leacaz x Drakeshead Emilia)
Certificate of Merit was awarded to SCARRABUS TWEED - handled and owned by GRAHAM WILSON. (Lab Dog)
Thank you to everyone who supported the club by taking part and very well done to our winners.
We are also pleased to announce that Lynda Heron's Globetrotter Lab's Valley at Brigburn was awarded a SHOW GUNDOG WORKING CERTIFICATE by Declan Boyle
(A Panel)
14 DOG ALL AGE A.V. RETRIEVER FIELD TRIAL -
16th SEPTEMBER 2023
We held our ALL AGE RETRIEVER FIELD TRIAL, on the 16th September, at Emblehope and Burngrange Estate near Hexham, by kind permission of The Kennel Club and Keeper, Raymond Holt. The weather was perfect.
Despite some good dog work, on exceptional ground, with ample game and exceptional guns, the trial ended without winners.
We thank judges John Halsted, Simon Capstick, David Lisett and Thomas Plamboeck, for giving up their time to judge for the Club. You are greatly appreciated.
We are very grateful to Raymond Holt who stewarded the trial with his usual great advice and professionalism. We are also very appreciative of the work Anne Holt does in supporting Raymond during our trial days.
Thank you to our gracious sponsors SKINNERS, especially Steve Andrew and Lynden Lay for their unwavering support.
Sincere thanks to those who helped out during the trial, as without you, it would be extremely difficult to put on events.
Despite some good dog work, on exceptional ground, with ample game and exceptional guns, the trial ended without winners.
We thank judges John Halsted, Simon Capstick, David Lisett and Thomas Plamboeck, for giving up their time to judge for the Club. You are greatly appreciated.
We are very grateful to Raymond Holt who stewarded the trial with his usual great advice and professionalism. We are also very appreciative of the work Anne Holt does in supporting Raymond during our trial days.
Thank you to our gracious sponsors SKINNERS, especially Steve Andrew and Lynden Lay for their unwavering support.
Sincere thanks to those who helped out during the trial, as without you, it would be extremely difficult to put on events.
24 DOG OPEN A.V. RETRIEVER FIELD TRIAL -
8TH/9TH SEPTEMBER 2023
We held our TWO DAY OPEN RETRIEVER, on the 8th/9th September, at Emblehope and Burngrange Estate near Hexham, by kind permission of The Kennel Club and Keeper, Raymond Holt.
The 24 Open Retrievers and handlers had an incredibly hot, sticky day to cope with, as temperatures rose and remained high throughout the first day on demanding terrain.
Everyone was wilting by the end of day 1 (but the dogs at least managed to take repeated cool dips in the stream that ran through the trial ground).
We were provided with an ample supply of birds on this stunning ground and saw exceptional shooting by our team of guns.
The six dogs that made it through the first day deserved a big pat on the back.
These were:
Leacaz Octavia handled and owned by Russel Hodgen
Jofless Epaulette Of Shadowbrae handled and owned by Thomas Bushby
Kentwone Columbine of Leacaz handled and owned by Lee Hartis
Ffynongain Buzzard of Wauniago handled and owned by Mike Jones
FTCH Mistigri Finn Of Featherfly handled and owned by Philip Highfield
Drakeshead Calico handled and owned by Neils Henrik Hansen
Day 2 started with the remaining 6 dogs running in weather that carried on from the previous day.
Despite some excellent dog work throughout the trial, we ended the trial around lunchtime with unfortunately NO WINNERS.
A C.O.M. was awarded to Neils Henrik Hansen with DRAKESHEAD CALICO (Labrador Dog)
Thomas Bushby with JOFLESS EPAULETTE OF SHADOWBRAE was awarded Guns Choice, Best Dog on a Runner and Best Handler.
We thank Henrik Vilendal, Mark Demaine, Ian Palmer and Paul Dukes, our judges, for giving up their time to judge for the Club. It is greatly appreciated.
Keeper, Raymond Holt, as always, ensured we had fantastic ground for the trial with plentiful supplies of birds. Raymond’s reliable, high standards were ever present.
Thank you to our friends from SKINNERS, Steve Andrew and Lynden Lay for there unwaivering support for our working events which is never taken for granted.
Sincere appreciation also to those who helped out during the trial - as without you, it would be extremely difficult to put on events.
The 24 Open Retrievers and handlers had an incredibly hot, sticky day to cope with, as temperatures rose and remained high throughout the first day on demanding terrain.
Everyone was wilting by the end of day 1 (but the dogs at least managed to take repeated cool dips in the stream that ran through the trial ground).
We were provided with an ample supply of birds on this stunning ground and saw exceptional shooting by our team of guns.
The six dogs that made it through the first day deserved a big pat on the back.
These were:
Leacaz Octavia handled and owned by Russel Hodgen
Jofless Epaulette Of Shadowbrae handled and owned by Thomas Bushby
Kentwone Columbine of Leacaz handled and owned by Lee Hartis
Ffynongain Buzzard of Wauniago handled and owned by Mike Jones
FTCH Mistigri Finn Of Featherfly handled and owned by Philip Highfield
Drakeshead Calico handled and owned by Neils Henrik Hansen
Day 2 started with the remaining 6 dogs running in weather that carried on from the previous day.
Despite some excellent dog work throughout the trial, we ended the trial around lunchtime with unfortunately NO WINNERS.
A C.O.M. was awarded to Neils Henrik Hansen with DRAKESHEAD CALICO (Labrador Dog)
Thomas Bushby with JOFLESS EPAULETTE OF SHADOWBRAE was awarded Guns Choice, Best Dog on a Runner and Best Handler.
We thank Henrik Vilendal, Mark Demaine, Ian Palmer and Paul Dukes, our judges, for giving up their time to judge for the Club. It is greatly appreciated.
Keeper, Raymond Holt, as always, ensured we had fantastic ground for the trial with plentiful supplies of birds. Raymond’s reliable, high standards were ever present.
Thank you to our friends from SKINNERS, Steve Andrew and Lynden Lay for there unwaivering support for our working events which is never taken for granted.
Sincere appreciation also to those who helped out during the trial - as without you, it would be extremely difficult to put on events.
14 DOG NOVICE A.V. RETRIEVER FIELD TRIAL - 5th NOVEMBER 2022
Today saw our final novice field trial at Emblehope and Burngrange estate by kind permission of The Kennel Club and Gamekeeper Raymond Holt.
The weather suited dogs more than their handlers with intermittent rain most of the day – but it didn’t dampen the spirits of all attending. Raymond Holt and his wife Anne yet again provided us with their invaluable knowledge of this vast and varied ground and ensured the dogs had ample opportunities. We are always provided with a warm welcome.
Sincere thanks to our judges, Thomas Bushby (A), Paul Hasney (B), Ian Palmer (B) and Michael Nelson (NP). Without them giving up their time, our events couldn’t take place.
We are very appreciative also of the guns input in ensuring our trials take place.
Thanks to those who have helped this season at our trials, with very special thanks to the N & D ‘trial support team’ Jeff Smart and Julie Smart for their constant assistance throughout the season once again. Also Liz Lisett in supporting Jeff with the dog stewarding and Barbara who helped carrying game.
Irene Davison's continued support to myself and the club is impeccable. I can't thank you enough. May it long continue.
As ever, we are proud to have Skinner’s Dog Food sponsoring our field trials with vouchers for all our winners. Also we’re very appreciative of gift vouchers from Sporting Saint this year. These have been well received.
Judges awarded the following placings:
1st place and Best Handler to
Niels Henrik Hansen with Millcottage Pigeon of Labdom
2nd place to
The Duke of Buccleuch's Buccleuch Electra handled by David Lisett
3rd place, Guns Choice and Best Dog on a Runner.
The Duke of Buccleuch's Buccleuch Enigma handled by David Lisett
Certificate of Merit to
Thelma Blumenthal's Buccleuch Elegance of Leacaz handled by Lee Hartis
Thanks to all who supported our events. We hope you have a successful season.
Thanks
Lee Hartis
Field Trial Secretary
The weather suited dogs more than their handlers with intermittent rain most of the day – but it didn’t dampen the spirits of all attending. Raymond Holt and his wife Anne yet again provided us with their invaluable knowledge of this vast and varied ground and ensured the dogs had ample opportunities. We are always provided with a warm welcome.
Sincere thanks to our judges, Thomas Bushby (A), Paul Hasney (B), Ian Palmer (B) and Michael Nelson (NP). Without them giving up their time, our events couldn’t take place.
We are very appreciative also of the guns input in ensuring our trials take place.
Thanks to those who have helped this season at our trials, with very special thanks to the N & D ‘trial support team’ Jeff Smart and Julie Smart for their constant assistance throughout the season once again. Also Liz Lisett in supporting Jeff with the dog stewarding and Barbara who helped carrying game.
Irene Davison's continued support to myself and the club is impeccable. I can't thank you enough. May it long continue.
As ever, we are proud to have Skinner’s Dog Food sponsoring our field trials with vouchers for all our winners. Also we’re very appreciative of gift vouchers from Sporting Saint this year. These have been well received.
Judges awarded the following placings:
1st place and Best Handler to
Niels Henrik Hansen with Millcottage Pigeon of Labdom
2nd place to
The Duke of Buccleuch's Buccleuch Electra handled by David Lisett
3rd place, Guns Choice and Best Dog on a Runner.
The Duke of Buccleuch's Buccleuch Enigma handled by David Lisett
Certificate of Merit to
Thelma Blumenthal's Buccleuch Elegance of Leacaz handled by Lee Hartis
Thanks to all who supported our events. We hope you have a successful season.
Thanks
Lee Hartis
Field Trial Secretary
14 DOG NOVICE A.V. RETRIEVER FIELD TRIAL - 10TH SEPTEMBER 2022
Unfortunately due to the very sad death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, our field trial planned for the 9th September was cancelled by the Kennel Club. We supported their decision.
Therefore our FIRST novice trial was held at Emblehope and Burngrange Estate by kind permission of the Kennel Club, on the 10th September. A two minute silence was observed before the trial began to honour the memory of Queen Elizabeth.
Gamekeeper, Raymond Holt made us very welcome as always and we are very grateful for his professionalism as always.
Our sincere thanks to our Judges, Mark Demaine, Kevin Haynes, Simon Capstick and Thomas Plamboeck for giving up their time. Your support for our events is greatly appreciated and key to our events taking place.
Grateful thanks to John Castle and the team of guns, your attendance is extremely valued in helping our trial go ahead. My personal thanks to Jeff and Julie Smart for their constant attendance and help at our field trials. Their valuable help and that of Anne Holt, is genuinely appreciated.
Following two days of heavy rainfall, the day was dry but unfortunately we did not get any results at the end of the trial.
Thank you to everyone attending and supporting our field trials and we hope for better results at our next event.
Lee Hartis, Field Trial Secretary
Therefore our FIRST novice trial was held at Emblehope and Burngrange Estate by kind permission of the Kennel Club, on the 10th September. A two minute silence was observed before the trial began to honour the memory of Queen Elizabeth.
Gamekeeper, Raymond Holt made us very welcome as always and we are very grateful for his professionalism as always.
Our sincere thanks to our Judges, Mark Demaine, Kevin Haynes, Simon Capstick and Thomas Plamboeck for giving up their time. Your support for our events is greatly appreciated and key to our events taking place.
Grateful thanks to John Castle and the team of guns, your attendance is extremely valued in helping our trial go ahead. My personal thanks to Jeff and Julie Smart for their constant attendance and help at our field trials. Their valuable help and that of Anne Holt, is genuinely appreciated.
Following two days of heavy rainfall, the day was dry but unfortunately we did not get any results at the end of the trial.
Thank you to everyone attending and supporting our field trials and we hope for better results at our next event.
Lee Hartis, Field Trial Secretary
24 DOG TWO DAY OPEN RETRIEVER FIELD TRIAL AT BOLTON ABBEY GROUSE MOOR
15TH AND 16TH AUGUST 2022
15TH AND 16TH AUGUST 2022
Northumberland and Durham L.R.C.’s Two Day Open Retriever trial took place on the 15th/16th August at Bolton Abbey. This was by very kind permission of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. We are honoured to be granted permission to enjoy our sport on such an outstanding and stunning location. The hospitality shown to us over the two days was impeccable.
Head Keeper Tom Adamson made us very welcome and did an amazing job, providing us with his exceptional knowledge and terrain that allowed the dogs to be challenged. The guns, chosen by the Duke, delivered us a steady supply of game for which we offer our sincere gratitude.
Thanks to judges Lee Hartis, David Logan, Clare Baker and Paul Dukes who did a great job; and after seeing some exceptional dog work, were in agreement to announce the winners.
1st Place: F.T.Ch. Meadowlark Big Rock Fendawood. Owned by Mr T.D. Friedkin and handled by David Latham
2nd Place: F.T. Ch. Breckmark Ethan Of Caytonfell.
Owned and handled by Mark Demaine
3rd Place: Riverview Farm Dr Pepper.
Owned by Mr O. Ingram and handled by Kevin Haynes
C.O.M. Northglen Crumble.
Owned and handled by Stewart North
Guns Choice: Tannachy Mike’s Boy Of Auchencloch
Owned and Handled by Lewis Macneill.
Best Handler: Awarded to David Latham
Best Dog on a Runner: F.T.Ch. Meadowlark Big Rock Fendawood handled by David Latham
Head Keeper Tom Adamson made us very welcome and did an amazing job, providing us with his exceptional knowledge and terrain that allowed the dogs to be challenged. The guns, chosen by the Duke, delivered us a steady supply of game for which we offer our sincere gratitude.
Thanks to judges Lee Hartis, David Logan, Clare Baker and Paul Dukes who did a great job; and after seeing some exceptional dog work, were in agreement to announce the winners.
1st Place: F.T.Ch. Meadowlark Big Rock Fendawood. Owned by Mr T.D. Friedkin and handled by David Latham
2nd Place: F.T. Ch. Breckmark Ethan Of Caytonfell.
Owned and handled by Mark Demaine
3rd Place: Riverview Farm Dr Pepper.
Owned by Mr O. Ingram and handled by Kevin Haynes
C.O.M. Northglen Crumble.
Owned and handled by Stewart North
Guns Choice: Tannachy Mike’s Boy Of Auchencloch
Owned and Handled by Lewis Macneill.
Best Handler: Awarded to David Latham
Best Dog on a Runner: F.T.Ch. Meadowlark Big Rock Fendawood handled by David Latham
FIELD TRIAL RESULTS 2021
(LINKS TO RESULTS FROM 2011 ARE are at the bottom of the page)
12 dog A.V. NOVICE Retriever Field Trial 13th october 2021 - ford and etal estate, northumberland
Northumberland and Durham L.R.C held their final field trial of the season at the impressive Ford and Etal Estate in the fabulous Northumberland countryside, by very kind permission of our President, The Lord Joicey.
Also our sincere gratitude to Guy Sampson of Savills, Gamekeeper Hendrik van Boeckl and their team of guns, beaters and stops.
A 12 dog novice Retriever, judged by Mr Greig Paterson, Mr Steve Hore, Mr Euan Heard and Mr Adam Mair, to whom we offer our sincere gratitude for giving us their excellent judging knowledge and their time, to ensure the day went well.
Our sponsors Skinner’s again provided their support in donating vouchers for our winners. Thank you!
Thanks to committee member, Jeff Smart and his wife Julie for their unstinting support this season, giving up their holidays to allow members to enjoy their sport. Also thanks to Liz Robinson for coming along to help today too.
Final thanks to Field Trial Secretary, Lee Hartis for his organisation, judging and countless hours of phone calls and messages he has had to deal with to ensure the events went ahead.
Results with certificates and Skinner’s vouchers went to:-
1st Place – Mekoro Duck Diver (owned and handled by Sinead Wilkinson)
Sinead was presented with the Winners Col. Lord Joicey DSO Memorial Trophy
Sinead was also awarded the Lord Joicey Handlers Cup for Best Handler
Guns Choice – Wellbray Salah (owned and handled by Lynda Carr)
Lynda was presented with the N & D LRC Guns Choice Tankard
Well done to Sinead and Lynda and to everyone taking part, as the standard of dogs taking part was very good. Thank you for your support for our trials this year and we hope you enjoy the rest of the season.
Also our sincere gratitude to Guy Sampson of Savills, Gamekeeper Hendrik van Boeckl and their team of guns, beaters and stops.
A 12 dog novice Retriever, judged by Mr Greig Paterson, Mr Steve Hore, Mr Euan Heard and Mr Adam Mair, to whom we offer our sincere gratitude for giving us their excellent judging knowledge and their time, to ensure the day went well.
Our sponsors Skinner’s again provided their support in donating vouchers for our winners. Thank you!
Thanks to committee member, Jeff Smart and his wife Julie for their unstinting support this season, giving up their holidays to allow members to enjoy their sport. Also thanks to Liz Robinson for coming along to help today too.
Final thanks to Field Trial Secretary, Lee Hartis for his organisation, judging and countless hours of phone calls and messages he has had to deal with to ensure the events went ahead.
Results with certificates and Skinner’s vouchers went to:-
1st Place – Mekoro Duck Diver (owned and handled by Sinead Wilkinson)
Sinead was presented with the Winners Col. Lord Joicey DSO Memorial Trophy
Sinead was also awarded the Lord Joicey Handlers Cup for Best Handler
Guns Choice – Wellbray Salah (owned and handled by Lynda Carr)
Lynda was presented with the N & D LRC Guns Choice Tankard
Well done to Sinead and Lynda and to everyone taking part, as the standard of dogs taking part was very good. Thank you for your support for our trials this year and we hope you enjoy the rest of the season.
14 dog A.V. NOVICE Retriever Field Trial 18th SEPTEMBER 2021 - EMBLEHOPE AND BURNGRANGE ESTATE, HEXHAM
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We returned to the Kennel Club’s, Emblehope and Burngrange Estate on the 18th September, to hold our 14 dog Novice A.V. Retriever Field Trial.
Keeper, Raymond Holt made us very welcome and conducted the day with great professionalism, providing the competitors with ample game on very testing ground.
Sincere thanks to Steve Hore, Paul Hasney and Darren Thompson for joining me in judging the trial. Your support for our events is greatly appreciated. Also thanks to our team of Guns for their support.
My gratitude to committee members, Ian Palmer and Jeff Smart (and his daughter Kennedy), for their invaluable assistance today.
The dogs and everyone attending, had to work very hard today, in weather conditions that were not great, apart from allowing us to be relentlessly accompanied by ‘midges’.
RESULTS:-
1st place, Best Handler and Guns Choice went to
BRECKMARSH ETHAN OF CAYTONFELL, Lab D.
(Owned and Handled by Mark Demaine)
2nd Place
JAKE OF BLACKBURN, Lab D.
(Owned and Handled by Declan Boyle)
3rd Place
MEKORO SHOT MARKER OF WATERFORD Lab D.
(Owned and Handled by Jayne Coley)
Certificates and trophies were presented, along with vouchers from our kind sponsors SKINNER'S, who continue to support our working events and have our sincere appreciation.
A very long, hard trialing day. Well done to everyone taking part and for supporting our events.
Lee Hartis, Field Trial Secretary
Keeper, Raymond Holt made us very welcome and conducted the day with great professionalism, providing the competitors with ample game on very testing ground.
Sincere thanks to Steve Hore, Paul Hasney and Darren Thompson for joining me in judging the trial. Your support for our events is greatly appreciated. Also thanks to our team of Guns for their support.
My gratitude to committee members, Ian Palmer and Jeff Smart (and his daughter Kennedy), for their invaluable assistance today.
The dogs and everyone attending, had to work very hard today, in weather conditions that were not great, apart from allowing us to be relentlessly accompanied by ‘midges’.
RESULTS:-
1st place, Best Handler and Guns Choice went to
BRECKMARSH ETHAN OF CAYTONFELL, Lab D.
(Owned and Handled by Mark Demaine)
2nd Place
JAKE OF BLACKBURN, Lab D.
(Owned and Handled by Declan Boyle)
3rd Place
MEKORO SHOT MARKER OF WATERFORD Lab D.
(Owned and Handled by Jayne Coley)
Certificates and trophies were presented, along with vouchers from our kind sponsors SKINNER'S, who continue to support our working events and have our sincere appreciation.
A very long, hard trialing day. Well done to everyone taking part and for supporting our events.
Lee Hartis, Field Trial Secretary
24 dog A.V. TWO DAY OPEN Retriever Field Trial 10TH/11TH SEPTEMBER 2021 - EMBLEHOPE AND BURNGRANGE ESTATE, HEXHAM
Our Two Day Open trial was held at the superb Emblehope and Burngrange estate by kind permission of the Kennel Club with special thanks to Gamekeeper Raymond Holt who made us very welcome and conducted the two days impeccably. Also many thanks to Raymonds wife Anne who worked her dogs over the two days.
John Castle and his team of guns were exceptional and provided competitors with a steady supply of the plentiful game over the two days.
Sincere thanks to our judges Mr John Halsted, Mr Mark Demaine, Mr Thomas Bushby and Mr Kevin Haynes, for giving up their time to support our club events and providing their judging expertise.
Our gratitude goes to our sponsors Skinner’s, who have supported all Club working events for many years and who we never take for granted. Thank you.
Special thanks to our committee member Jeff Smart, his wife Julie and the members and non members, who were brilliant helpers and ensured the days went well.
1st. Place, Guns Choice and Best Handler awarded to:
F.T.Ch. Castlemans Gobi Of Garronpoint
(Owned and Handled by Annette Clarke)
No 2nd, 3rd or 4th places awarded.
C.o.M. awarded to:
Buccleuch Bowhill Of Sandringham.
(Owner: H.M. The Queen and handled by David Lisett)
Best Dog on a Runner awarded to:
F.T.Ch. Troddenmills Full Throttle Of Leacaz.
(Owner: Thelma Blumenthal and handled by Lee Hartis).
Congratulations to our worthy winner Annette - good luck at the I.G.L.
Award winners were presented with club trophies, certificates and Skinner’s vouchers and we’d like to thank all competitors for their support of our events.
Well done to everyone who took part ensuring the good natured atmosphere continued throughout the trial.
Good luck to all for the rest of the season.
John Castle and his team of guns were exceptional and provided competitors with a steady supply of the plentiful game over the two days.
Sincere thanks to our judges Mr John Halsted, Mr Mark Demaine, Mr Thomas Bushby and Mr Kevin Haynes, for giving up their time to support our club events and providing their judging expertise.
Our gratitude goes to our sponsors Skinner’s, who have supported all Club working events for many years and who we never take for granted. Thank you.
Special thanks to our committee member Jeff Smart, his wife Julie and the members and non members, who were brilliant helpers and ensured the days went well.
1st. Place, Guns Choice and Best Handler awarded to:
F.T.Ch. Castlemans Gobi Of Garronpoint
(Owned and Handled by Annette Clarke)
No 2nd, 3rd or 4th places awarded.
C.o.M. awarded to:
Buccleuch Bowhill Of Sandringham.
(Owner: H.M. The Queen and handled by David Lisett)
Best Dog on a Runner awarded to:
F.T.Ch. Troddenmills Full Throttle Of Leacaz.
(Owner: Thelma Blumenthal and handled by Lee Hartis).
Congratulations to our worthy winner Annette - good luck at the I.G.L.
Award winners were presented with club trophies, certificates and Skinner’s vouchers and we’d like to thank all competitors for their support of our events.
Well done to everyone who took part ensuring the good natured atmosphere continued throughout the trial.
Good luck to all for the rest of the season.
FIELD TRIAL RESULTS 2019
Our Field Trials for the 2019 Season have now all taken place.
Results of each one are shown below
Results of each one are shown below
14 dog A.V. ALL AGE Retriever Field Trial 23RD OCTOBER 2019 - EGGLESTON FELL, COUNTY DURHAM
Our final trial of the season (14 Dog All Aged Retriever Stake at Eggleston Fell,) was held on the superb ground provided by kind permission of Mr Stone's Estate and Head Keeper Mr Robert Beadle, which retained its reputation of an exceptional trialling ground.
Robert Beadle and his Estate guns were, as always lethally outstanding, providing us with a plentiful and varied selection of game in the sunny but chilly autumnal Durham countryside.
Many thanks go to our judges, Mr Glyn Coupar, Mr Thomas Bushby, Mr Jim Christon and Mr Brian Dodsworth who ensured the trial ran smoothly and provided us with a fair result.
Sincere thanks to our team of helpers today who have carried game, carried our defibrillator, sorted the raffle and catered; and to those who have attended our trials this year to help out. We hope you enjoyed it and gained a lot of experience. Our volunteers came from committee and non-committee members, with special mention to Jeff and Julie Smart (including running the day today), who have worked tirelessly all season and provided such valuable help at every trial ably assisted today by Michelle, Becki, Yvonne and Malcolm. Thank you.
Skinner's Dog Food Vouchers were provided to award winners and their generosity for our working events is unstinting and always gratefully received.
Congratulations to:-
1st Place and Best Handler - Simon Capstick with Drakeshead Diva of Gunnerspeg.
2nd and Guns Choice - Paul Stogden with Routengill Apollo.
No other awards.
A very enjoyable relaxed trial, with a close result.
Our 2019 trials are now complete and we thank everyone for their continued support, ensuring our trials have been well attended and draws over-subscribed. We feel this is in no small part due to the exceptional grounds we are given permission to use and our thanks go to all landowners concerned and their game keeping teams.
However if we do not get more helpers at our trials (committee and members), these may have to be reduced as we cannot expect the same people year in year out to take such a slice from their works holiday leave to ensure the trials take place.
Club thanks also go to Lee Hartis our Field Trial Secretary who has organised every trial, which takes up so much time including the countless phone calls and messages. Thank you Lee.
Robert Beadle and his Estate guns were, as always lethally outstanding, providing us with a plentiful and varied selection of game in the sunny but chilly autumnal Durham countryside.
Many thanks go to our judges, Mr Glyn Coupar, Mr Thomas Bushby, Mr Jim Christon and Mr Brian Dodsworth who ensured the trial ran smoothly and provided us with a fair result.
Sincere thanks to our team of helpers today who have carried game, carried our defibrillator, sorted the raffle and catered; and to those who have attended our trials this year to help out. We hope you enjoyed it and gained a lot of experience. Our volunteers came from committee and non-committee members, with special mention to Jeff and Julie Smart (including running the day today), who have worked tirelessly all season and provided such valuable help at every trial ably assisted today by Michelle, Becki, Yvonne and Malcolm. Thank you.
Skinner's Dog Food Vouchers were provided to award winners and their generosity for our working events is unstinting and always gratefully received.
Congratulations to:-
1st Place and Best Handler - Simon Capstick with Drakeshead Diva of Gunnerspeg.
2nd and Guns Choice - Paul Stogden with Routengill Apollo.
No other awards.
A very enjoyable relaxed trial, with a close result.
Our 2019 trials are now complete and we thank everyone for their continued support, ensuring our trials have been well attended and draws over-subscribed. We feel this is in no small part due to the exceptional grounds we are given permission to use and our thanks go to all landowners concerned and their game keeping teams.
However if we do not get more helpers at our trials (committee and members), these may have to be reduced as we cannot expect the same people year in year out to take such a slice from their works holiday leave to ensure the trials take place.
Club thanks also go to Lee Hartis our Field Trial Secretary who has organised every trial, which takes up so much time including the countless phone calls and messages. Thank you Lee.
12 dog A.V. NOVICE Retriever Field Trial 16th OCTOBER 2019 - FORD AND ETAL ESTATE, NORTHUMBERLAND
We held our last novice field trial of the season today at the prestigious Ford and Etal Estate in Northumberland, by very kind permission of our President The Lord Joicey and with thanks to Mr Guy Sampson and his team of Guns and Hendrick van Boeckl, Keeper.
Sincere appreciation to our trial sponsors SKINNER'S who provide excellent support for all our club working events. Our award winners were both presented with SKINNERS Vouchers.
Our trials could not take place without our judges; and sincere gratitude was given to Mr Graham Slater, Mr Barry McDowell, Mr Stewart Cockburn and Mr Darren Thompson.
1st place and the Lord Joicey DSO Memorial Trophy went to
Karen Vere-Hodge with Balbirnie Magpie
2nd place was awarded to Erica Munro-Ferguson with Abbottshall Firefly
Erica also was awarded Best Handler and The Lord Joicey’s Handlers Cup and also Guns Choice with the N & D L.R.C. Guns Choice Tankard.
No other placings were awarded.
Thanks to committee member Jeff Smart for attending to help today. We were severely lacking in helpers today which is very disappointing.
Sincere appreciation to our trial sponsors SKINNER'S who provide excellent support for all our club working events. Our award winners were both presented with SKINNERS Vouchers.
Our trials could not take place without our judges; and sincere gratitude was given to Mr Graham Slater, Mr Barry McDowell, Mr Stewart Cockburn and Mr Darren Thompson.
1st place and the Lord Joicey DSO Memorial Trophy went to
Karen Vere-Hodge with Balbirnie Magpie
2nd place was awarded to Erica Munro-Ferguson with Abbottshall Firefly
Erica also was awarded Best Handler and The Lord Joicey’s Handlers Cup and also Guns Choice with the N & D L.R.C. Guns Choice Tankard.
No other placings were awarded.
Thanks to committee member Jeff Smart for attending to help today. We were severely lacking in helpers today which is very disappointing.
14 dog A.V. NOVICE Retriever Field Trial 7th SEPTEMBER 2019 - EMBLEHOPE & BURNGRANGE ESTATE
Northumberland and Durham LRC held their 14 dog novice trial at Emblehope and Burngrange Estate today, by kind permission of the Kennel Club and Keeper Mr R. Holt.
Many thanks to our guns who shot so well and provided a steady supply of game for the competitors.
Sincere appreciation to our trial sponsors SKINNER'S who provide excellent support for all our club working events.
Our trials could not take place without our judges; and our gratitude is given to Mr Mark Demaine, Mr Pieter Vivijs and
Miss Laura Lazzaretto who joined Lee Hartis as judges today.
It was the Club's first visit to this ground where the conditions and terrain did not disappoint.
1st place and the Leacaz Shield awarded to:-
Darren Thompson with Luisenga Osprey (Lab. D)
No other placings were awarded.
Guns Choice and Best Handler was presented to:- Darren Thompson and Luisenga Osprey
Best Dog on a runner:- Barry McDowell with Delfleet Ebony of Dewarsmalt
Finally thanks to Anne Holt from the estate and the Club helpers who came to ensure this was a successful day. Thank you.
Many thanks to our guns who shot so well and provided a steady supply of game for the competitors.
Sincere appreciation to our trial sponsors SKINNER'S who provide excellent support for all our club working events.
Our trials could not take place without our judges; and our gratitude is given to Mr Mark Demaine, Mr Pieter Vivijs and
Miss Laura Lazzaretto who joined Lee Hartis as judges today.
It was the Club's first visit to this ground where the conditions and terrain did not disappoint.
1st place and the Leacaz Shield awarded to:-
Darren Thompson with Luisenga Osprey (Lab. D)
No other placings were awarded.
Guns Choice and Best Handler was presented to:- Darren Thompson and Luisenga Osprey
Best Dog on a runner:- Barry McDowell with Delfleet Ebony of Dewarsmalt
Finally thanks to Anne Holt from the estate and the Club helpers who came to ensure this was a successful day. Thank you.
12 dog A.V. NOVICE Retriever Field Trial 29TH AUGUST 2019 - WEMMERGILL ESTATE
Our first Novice Field trial of the season was held on the superb Wemmergill Grouse Moor, County Durham by very kind permission of Mr Michael Cannon and Mr R. Johnson of Wemmergill Estate.
Our thanks to the Keeper and Joanne and David Wilson who have such invaluable knowledge of the moor and always show the Club great hospitality during the day.
Thanks to our Guns who shot so well. The income from the Guns is given directly to the Estate who donate the cash to their chosen Charity.
Thanks to our trial judges, Mr Henrik Vilendal, Mr Tom Forgie, Mr Robin Drysdale and Mr Paul Dukes for their support of our Club events.
The continual support from our Trial Sponsors Skinner’s is sincerely appreciated by the Club and its members – Thank you.
Many congratulations to everyone taking part today. There was a terrific supply of game and despite great guns, we unfortunately had no winner.
Guns Choice and Best Handler were awarded to:-
Mrs Heather Bradley with Brocklebank Bono Of Heathergaye.
(Heather received the Dunidea Plate for Guns Choice and the N & D L R C Cup for Best Handler)
Lastly but by no means least, our sincere thanks go to the members/helpers who came along to help today. Without you the trials could not be held and I hope that you all enjoyed the day and the opportunity of seeing the dog work up close.
Our thanks to the Keeper and Joanne and David Wilson who have such invaluable knowledge of the moor and always show the Club great hospitality during the day.
Thanks to our Guns who shot so well. The income from the Guns is given directly to the Estate who donate the cash to their chosen Charity.
Thanks to our trial judges, Mr Henrik Vilendal, Mr Tom Forgie, Mr Robin Drysdale and Mr Paul Dukes for their support of our Club events.
The continual support from our Trial Sponsors Skinner’s is sincerely appreciated by the Club and its members – Thank you.
Many congratulations to everyone taking part today. There was a terrific supply of game and despite great guns, we unfortunately had no winner.
Guns Choice and Best Handler were awarded to:-
Mrs Heather Bradley with Brocklebank Bono Of Heathergaye.
(Heather received the Dunidea Plate for Guns Choice and the N & D L R C Cup for Best Handler)
Lastly but by no means least, our sincere thanks go to the members/helpers who came along to help today. Without you the trials could not be held and I hope that you all enjoyed the day and the opportunity of seeing the dog work up close.
24 dog A.V. Open Retriever Field Trial – 12th and 13th August 2019 - BOLTON ABBEY
We held our first trial of the season at the prestigious and splendid ground of Bolton Abbey, by very kind permission of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. The hospitality extended to the Club was tremendous over the two days, thank you for giving us such a memorable event.
The Guns chosen by the Duke of Devonshire were excellent over the two days.
Sincere thanks to Paul Wilby, Head Keeper and his staff for their invaluable knowledge and assistance.
My personal thanks and that of the Club, to my fellow judges, Mr Greig Paterson, Mrs Heather Bradley and Mr Andrew Slingsby for their professional, fair and helpful attitude throughout the event which culminated in a totally agreed result.
Congratulations to the winners and everyone taking part:-
Handler/ Owner
1st : FTCH Asterix Aguzannis Of Chatsworth John Halsted/Lady C . Carter
2nd: Bellspaddle Intrepid Sharon Dingle
3rd : FTCH Brocklebank Navigator Of Chatsworth John Halsted/ Duchess of Devonshire
4th : Troddenmills Bail Me Out Jo Rollinson
Guns Choice : Troddemills Bail Me Out Jo Rollinson
Best Handler and Best Dog on a Runner -
FTCH Asterix Aguzannis Of Chatsworth John Halsted
We offer wholehearted thanks to our trial sponsors Skinner’s who do so much for Clubs throughout the country.
Finally, a special thank you to all the helpers that came along to support the Club and make for such a brilliantly run event. My personal thanks to every one of you.
If Carlsberg did trials................. it would be this one!
The Guns chosen by the Duke of Devonshire were excellent over the two days.
Sincere thanks to Paul Wilby, Head Keeper and his staff for their invaluable knowledge and assistance.
My personal thanks and that of the Club, to my fellow judges, Mr Greig Paterson, Mrs Heather Bradley and Mr Andrew Slingsby for their professional, fair and helpful attitude throughout the event which culminated in a totally agreed result.
Congratulations to the winners and everyone taking part:-
Handler/ Owner
1st : FTCH Asterix Aguzannis Of Chatsworth John Halsted/Lady C . Carter
2nd: Bellspaddle Intrepid Sharon Dingle
3rd : FTCH Brocklebank Navigator Of Chatsworth John Halsted/ Duchess of Devonshire
4th : Troddenmills Bail Me Out Jo Rollinson
Guns Choice : Troddemills Bail Me Out Jo Rollinson
Best Handler and Best Dog on a Runner -
FTCH Asterix Aguzannis Of Chatsworth John Halsted
We offer wholehearted thanks to our trial sponsors Skinner’s who do so much for Clubs throughout the country.
Finally, a special thank you to all the helpers that came along to support the Club and make for such a brilliantly run event. My personal thanks to every one of you.
If Carlsberg did trials................. it would be this one!
Thanks go to our judges who have given up their time to ensure the trials go ahead and to our sponsors Skinners Petfoods for their ongoing support for our working events.
Help from committee and non-committee members to game carry, dog steward etc., is greatly appreciated.
Help from committee and non-committee members to game carry, dog steward etc., is greatly appreciated.