Field Trials

The Society at present holds three Field Trials, two for
Any Variety Novice Retriever and a Two Day Qualifying Trial
for Any Variety Open Retriever.

Field Trial Schedules are automatically sent to
all members during August

Please note: Dogs which are entered in a Field Trial should all be experienced
in finding and retrieving game and any handler considering running their dog in a
Field Trial should attend several Trials as a spectator first and be familiar with the
Kennel Club Rules and Regulations which cover Field Trials.

Novice Stake for 12 Dogs
Friday 19th October 2007
Knowle Hill Farm, Ulcombe, nr Maidstone, Kent
By kind permission of Mr Steve King
and at the kind invitation of Mr Roger Wade and Guns

Judges – Mr Barry Taylor, Mr Colin Pelham, Mr Kieran Smith
and Mr Martin Brace
Steward of the Beat Mr Steve King

1st – Mr Gregory Huygens’ ‘Rhypyker Flair’ (Lab dog)
Winner of The Holborough Challenge Cup,
The Wingfield Challenge Trophy and The Joyce Morgan Trophy


Pictured left to right – Martin Brace (Judge), Barry Taylor (Judge), Steve King,
Gregory Huygens, Kieran Smith (Judge) and Colin Pelham (Judge)

MORE PHOTOS OF THE KNOWLE HILL TRIAL

Novice Stake for 14 Dogs
Friday 26th October 2007
The Firle Shoot, nr Lewes, East Sussex
By kind permission of Mr Michael Rees and Mr John Coldman
and at the kind invitation of Mr Roger Wade and Guns

Judges – Mr Graham Roberts, Mr Keith Bedford, Mr Nick Coates
and Mr Steve King
Steward of the Beat Mr David Moore

1st – Mr Paul Jennings’ ‘Luddesdown Savannah’ (Lab bitch)
Winner of The Highfield Challenge Trophy,
The Lochmoy Challenge Trophy and
The Tommy Yetton Memorial Trophy for Guns’ Choice

2nd – Mrs Jane Tydeman’s ‘Roundcopse Quince’ (Lab dog)
3rd – Mr Rueben Corbett’s ‘Oakvalley Black Jack’ (Lab dog)
4th – Mr Graham Home’s ‘Roundcopse Thistle of Ripplecourt’ (Lab dog)
CoM – Mrs Henrietta Fletcher’s ‘Woodington Quad’ (Lab dog)


Pictured left to right – Rueben Corbett, David Moore, Jane Tydeman,
Graham Roberts (Judge), Keith Bedford (Judge), Paul Jennings, Nick Coates (Judge),
Graham Home, Peter Setterfield, Steve King (Judge) and Henrietta Fletcher

MORE PHOTOS OF THE FIRLE TRIAL

24 Dog Open Qualifying Stake
Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd November 2007
Stone Hall, Balcombe, West Sussex
By kind permission of Mr Simon Greenwood and
Mr and Mrs J. R. Greenwood
and at the kind invitation of Mr Clive Nickols on Saturday

Judges – Lady Venetia Hugh-Smith, Mr Mark Bettinson,
Mr Brian Gregory and Mr Jamie Bettinson
Steward of the Beat Mr John Lewis

1st – Mr Ron Jeffery’s ‘Luddesdown Lou of Gablescroft’ (Lab dog)
Winner of The Perpetual Challenge Trophy,
The Val Lawrence Memorial Award, The Wayland Varley Trophy
and The W. E. Hickmott Trophy

2nd – Mr Ron Taylor’s ‘Shotwood Lettie’ (Golden Ret bitch)
Winner of The Abbotsleigh Perpetual Trophy,
The Waldehoe Trophy and The Greenwood Challenge Trophy
3rd – Mrs Sara Gadd’s ‘Mansengreen Badger ’ (Lab dog)
4th – Mr Mike Knox’s ‘Tauvechan Minstrel’ (Golden Ret dog)
CoM – Mrs Lindsey Davies’ ‘Wendearose Dime’ (Lab dog)
CoM – Mr Stirling Davis’ ‘Luddesdown Heidi’ (Lab bitch)
CoM – Mrs Glynis Hillier’s ‘Birdsgreen Shining Sidney of Tofts’ (Golden Ret dog)
CoM – Miss Clare Wood’s ‘Olivertash Brave’ (Lab dog)


Pictured left to right – Stirling Davis, Clare Wood, Gwen Butcher, Sara Gadd
Mark Bettinson (Judge), Brian Gregory (Judge), Ron Jeffery, Ron Taylor,
Mr J. R. Greenwood, Mike Knox, Lady Venetia Hugh-Smith (Judge),
Glynis Hillier, Jamie Bettinson (Judge) and Lindsey Davies

COMING SOON – MORE PHOTOS OF THE 2 DAY OPEN TRIAL