Award winners at Ladygrove Wood, Two Dales, Derbyshire
Photograph of Award Winners
L-R : Back row: Paul Williams, Paul Birkbeck, Anne Crookes, Simon Tucker, Marlene Dobson, Alan Richardson, Malcolm Peacock.
Front row: Polly Morton, Sarah Shuttleworth, Carl Barber, Andy Sweeney.
The end of the training season was at a Test at Ladygrove Wood, Two Dales, Derbyshire by kind permission of Philip and Elaine Whittaker. Although used for occasional training meetings this was the first test held there. Unfortunately the number of runners was reduced due to clashes with other events. The prizes were generously sponsored by Alpha and the Judges were Philip and Anna Wagland, who adjusted the standard of each test to suit the three different classes. The day was fine and everyone enjoyed the variety of ground. A small grassy paddock allowed a test of basic heeling followed by a mark. A steep sided valley with a chain of ponds provided an opportunity for water work and marks and blind retrieves from woodland.
A close competition resulted in run-offs for 1st place in all three sections. Three breeds shared the awards and several of the placed handlers were gaining their first awards, which is an encouraging sign for the future of our sport.
Results:-
PUPPY & BEGINNERS
1st. Anne Crookes’ Golden bitch “Skye”
2nd. Simon Tucker’s Labrador dog “Zeus”
3rd. Paul Williams’ Golden bitch “Macy”
4th. Andy Sweeney’s Flatcoat bitch “Daff”
CoM & Young handler award: Carl Barber’s Golden bitch “Fenn”
NOVICE
1st. Polly Morton’s Labrador dog “Henry”
2nd. Alan Richardson’s Golden dog “Drummer”
3rd. Polly Morton’s Labrador dog “George”
4th. Paul Birkbeck’s Labrador dog “Fen”
CoM: Sarah Shuttleworth’s Labrador dog “Piper”
OPEN
1st. Marlene Dobson’s Labrador bitch “Zoe”
2nd. Malcolm Peacock’s Flatcoat dog “Reuben”
3rd. Malcolm Peacock’s Labrador dog “Louie”
4th. Simon Tucker’s Labrador dog “Sam”
CoM: Paul Birkbeck’s Labrador bitch “Eve”