The AV Spaniel Spring Working Test was held at Bulkeley, near Malpas by kind permission of the Rawhead Shoot and the keeper Ryan Parkes. Judges Mr Nick Powell and Mr Jonathan South.
Novice Winners
1st Gone Shootin Gus ESS D Lawrence Murray- Curtis
2nd Boundarymoor Edward ESS D Richard Sanderson 3
rd Knockanbui Gordans ESS D Ben Shreeve
4th Gillfoot White Short Socks Cocker B Ron Jones
COMS, Creccamarsh Viper ESS D Stuart Fellows, Finno Tessa ESS B Derek Daly, Glencambus Razzberry ESS B Josh Stubbs
Open Winners
1st Ffyonlas Smudge ESS David Ross
2nd Scafell Swift ESS B Angela Atkin
The test was held on an extensive bracken bank with lots of natural game scent which was perfect for testing the hunting of all the dogs. Weather was also kind with cool but dry conditions and a light breeze.
Once again, a big thank you to our sponsors Skinners, especially Laura Peakman who provided the Certificates and Dog food vouchers for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in both novice and open tests. Also all the people who helped make the day go so smoothly.
The raffle raised a great £69 for our chosen charity this year “Therapy Dogs”.