URC Hampshire & South West Open Working Test
URC (H&SW) held their first working test of the season on Saturday 23rd March 2024. Thirty three dogs entered our Open Working Test at The Bisterne Estate, Ringwood by kind permission of Mr Hallam and Mrs Lal Mills and with the assistance of Mr Rupert Brewer.
Thank you to our fabulous judges, Mr Barry Taylor (A1633), Liz Taylor (B3536), Mr Lee Burdett and Mr Kevin Philips who set four challenging tests in the morning and finished the day with a four-dog walked up in kale.
Thank you to our generous sponsors – Skinner’s and Gamekeepers Goods who supported us on the day with their pop up shop.
And finally to our super star helpers – THANK YOU so much for giving up your time. We simply couldn’t run these events without you.
The results:
1st Place: Tildaross Echo (lab d) handled by Nikki Urquhart
2nd Place: Peterspond Wader (lab d) handled by Karen Handley
3rd Place: Castletioram Nighean Alba (lab b) handled by Mervyn Newnes
4th Place: Kensteen Kansas Star (lab d) handled by Roland Stacey
Certificate of Merit: Meridenred Devils Desire (lab b) handled by Jos Evans
Certificate of Merit: Troddenmills Filthy Blonde (lab b) handled by Elizabeth Bridger
The top award winners will have the opportunity to attend England’s team selection day.
Trophy Awards: Top Labrador: Paron Cup – Tildaross Echo (lab d) handled by Nikki Urquhart
Top Golden Retriever: Dewmist Cup – Think Twice Once Shot (GR d) handled by Faye Drewry
Highest Placed Yellow Labrador: Nimrod Cup - Castletioram Nighean Alba (lab b) handled by Mervyn Newnes
Best Looking in the Awards: Nethercrompton Trophy - Think Twice Once Shot (GR d) handled by Faye Drewry
Dog or Bitch Judges would most like to shoot over: Strattonley Cup - Kensteen Kansas Star (lab d) handled by Roland Stacey