The United Retriever Club (North Midland Area) held Retriever Working Tests on 2nd June 2019 at Welbeck, Nottinghamshire for Novice Dog/Novice Handlers. The judges were Paul Birkbeck and Janet Allsop. The prizes were sponsored by Alpha The Food of Champions.
The tests comprised five exercises, The first test was a marked retrieve in long grass. The next test stressed basic obedience, with the dog at heel through a gated pen. This was followed by a send back for a simple retrieve. This was followed by a blind down a vehicle track, simulating a shot rabbit. Test 5 was a mark on water. A run-off was needed to split the best Novice Handlers, so after lunch a thee dog walk-up took place with one marked retrieve each.
Novice Dog/Novice Handler Awards.
1. Clearmeadow Letita Lab B : Jamie Horner
2. Geordiland Tilly Lab B : Ruth Warner
3. Higgscroft Salix Alba Lab B : Penny Harkett
CoMs: Wick Moor Bramble Lab B : Jane Mayes
Ashport Cedar LR D Holly Hamill