NOVICE TESTS 2021
The United Retriever Club (North Midland Area) held Retriever Working Tests Tests on 11th July 2021 at Welbeck, Nottinghamshire by kind permission of Mr W Parente and the Estate. The judges were Mick Newsam, Malcolm Peacock and Janet Allsop. There were classes for Puppy, Novice Handler and Novice. The prizes were sponsored by Alpha The Food of Champions.
The Novice Test comprised a long mark on the lower lake, a blind along the track bordering the upper lake and a walk up in sheep pasture with two marked retrieves. The top six dogs then were tried on a long mark in rough cover.
The awards, including prizes sponsored by Alpha, were presented by Margaret Rowson, representing the Welbeck estate.
Novice Awards
1. Turpingreen Ellis LR D Janet Blair
2. Etomanni Amber of Corsemalzie LR B Carole Probert
CoMs: Polyhale Tangerine Twist GR D Dave Haycock
Funnyline Fieldquest Knockandhu GR B Anna Wagland
Hanrebor Barley Sugar With Griffontee LR B Tina Bateman
Bromleywood Gucci of Flypatch LR B Claire Glentworth