Puppy & Novice Handler awards, Haughton Warren 19th June 2016
The United Retriever Club (North Midland Area) held Working Tests on 19th June 2016 at Haughton Warren, Nottinghamshire by kind permission of Mr T Banks & The Bevercotes Park Shoot. The prizes were sponsored by Alpha The Food of Champions.
The Puppy and Novice Handler tests ran simultaneously, with four components judged by Charlotte Smith and Malcom Peacock. There were 11 puppies and 9 novice handler entries. Some started with a marked retrieve from a pond judged by Malcolm, and others with a mark in long grass assessed by Charlotte. Malcolm next judged the dogs on a blind along a vehicle track through the grass. Charlotte tested the heeling of the dogs, which were then sent back along the path for a retrieve.
The awards were presented by Mrs Jenny Richardson at lunchtime.
Puppy.
1. Tidaross Byron LR D Chris Johnson
2. Bearbrace Gloveian LR D Ian Glover
3. Lanatawood Heligan LR B Mrs K Bowman
4. Idonea Southdownway GR D Harvey Richardson
Novice dog/Novice Handler
1.Millcoe Girl LR B Emma Benfield
2, Lanatawood Heligan LR B Mrs K Bowman
3. Idonea Southdownway GR D Harvey Richardson
4. Long Marsh Anna LR B Billie-Jo Wagstaff
CoM: Briffoaks Cerberus LR D Philip Robinson