2022 Working Test Results
Open Test Award Winners
Novice and Open Working Tests
Our first working tests of the season were held at Glebe Farm, Woodford on Saturday 26th March, by kind permission of Stan and Maureen Chaulker and with the assistance of Claire Glentworth. Many thanks go to them for their kind invitation to use this wonderful new ground for our tests.
Malcolm Thwaites, Brian Barker, Steve Richardson and Kate Smith were our judges. Sincere thanks to them for giving us their time and expertise; and also to the small team of helpers who worked so hard leading up to the event, and on test day too.
Those taking part enjoyed watching some excellent work in challenging tests, set in beautiful Northamptonshire farmland. The weather was fine with a slight breeze.
And of course, a huge thank you must go to our two generous sponsors. Firstly Skinners, with their Field and Trial dog food. And also You Pick We Mix sweet company, who provided edible treats for the award-winning handlers and our judges! A raffle was held and all money raised (£101) was donated to IFAW (the International Fund for Animal Welfare), working to support animal welfare, including dog shelters, in Ukraine.
Results
Novice
1st Winner of the Midland Area Novice Cup: Linda Partridge with Braidenvale Cutter
2nd Andrew Lines with Boggwater Bombay Sapphire
3rd Simone Barratt with Vilendal Captain Farrell
4th Simone Barratt with Highroost Oak
COM Rachel Pugh Lewis with Flomoor Foxglove and Kensteen Soft Whispers of Flomoor
Open
1st Winner of the Midland Area Open Cup: Ellena Nunneley with Swiftlands Briar and also winning the
Wagtail Misty Trophy for the highest placed black Labrador:
2nd Ellena Nunneley with Swiftlands Austin
3rd Neil Dutton with Ruthdrinagh Arron of Drumindoney and also winning the Braeduke Cup for the highest placed yellow Labrador:
COM Alison Cook with Vilendal Mercedes and also winning the Intermediate Rosebowl for the highest placed intermediate dog
Novice Test Award Winners
Puppy, Novice Dog/Novice Handler and Veteran Tests
The Midland Area held its Puppy, Novice Dog/Novice Handler and Veteran working tests at Shortwood Estate, Lamport, Northamptonshire on Sunday 10th July.
Many thanks go to our very generous host, Mr Jonathan Farr, who continues to support our club every year by allowing us to hold our tests on this wonderful ground. Also, to keeper Mr James Lacey, who was so helpful by assisting with ground preparations for the event.
Thanks too, to our generous sponsors, Skinners Dog Food.
Our judges for the day were Mr Tim Brain, Mrs Carol Probert and Mrs Pat Dixon. Very special thanks to all three: unlike the handlers, dogs and helpers, they were unable to seek refuge in the shade and so braved the sun all day to perform their judging duties.
Additionally, we would like to extend a very special thank you to Tim, who stepped in at short notice to judge for us and, quite literally, saved the day!
The results were as follows:
Puppy
1st Winner of the Midland Area Puppy Cup - Connisbrook Cardoness at Jobeshill, owned by Jane Fairclough, handled by Sarah Middleton
2nd Kentwone Wisteria Whisper, Paul Watson
3rd Lindeth Artemis Hurricane, Lottie Randall
Certificates of Merit were awarded to:
Klato Jezebel, Kevin Turner
Fletchinely Skye, Sarah Jones
Cornstraw Hind, Peter Nicholls
Swiftlands Avenger, Tony Orchard
ND/NH
1st Zandawns Falls, Gill Smith
2nd Grundinook Flash Harry, Aceneth Williams
3rd Littlecopse Barley, Matthew Wood
Veteran
1st Winner of the Bramble Trophy - Oceanred Canvas Back, Chris Marchant
2nd Jobeshill Okavango of Roseshire, Laura Marsh
3rd Mistigris Cabe, Ian Glover
Many congratulations from URC Midlands to all those in the awards. And finally, many thanks to all the club members who attended this event, both handlers and wonderful helpers, ensuring such an enjoyable and successful day!
Puppy Test Award Winners
Novice Dog/Novice Handler Test Award Winners
Veteran Test Award Winners