The URC North Midlands held the first test of the year, our Open test, at the still beautiful but very wet Welbeck Estate by kind permission of Mr Parente, The Head Keeper & The Estate. We are very privileged to be able to use this ground as the wide lakes are ideal for testing the dogs.
Our Judges were Mr D Haycock (A Panel) and Mr P Smithies (B Panel) who awarded:
1st R Pugh-Lewis's Yellow Lab B Flomoor Foxglove
2nd D Houghton's Black Lab D Kentaiteen Marvel
3rd C Probert's Black Lab D Ettomani Ludo of Corsemaize
4th C Carvis's Black Lab B Tarnedge Jaina
COMs were awarded to:
P Stogden's Black Lab B Routengill Daisy, handled by C Carvis who also picked up the Pebbletoft Trophy for the best water retrieve.
D Jackson's Black Lab D Applebriar Coal
D Higgs' GR D Reedmoor's Ares of Higgscroft
Many thanks to our landowner, judges and most importantly the helpers who as usual did a fantastic job. Also thank you to our sponsors Alpha Dog Food for their continued support.