2nd was awarded to Casblaidd Chizel, owned and handled by Jacqui Crew….
Working
Central Area Working Test 15th May 2022 Results
The Judges were Phil Bruton (A2718), David Godding, Fran Robb and Vicki Ruston Novice 1st Rachel Birch with Varingo Magic of Light CoM Caroline Hewison with Casblaidd Island in the Sky Open 1st Lindsay Swan with Swantonwood Gold Leaf 2nd Keith Manley with Brickley Blossom at Lenyam 3rd Keith Manley with Lenyam Solaway 4th Caroline Hewison with Donascimento Danilo from Casblaidd Very many thanks to my team of helpers without whom these tests could not happen and to the Judges who gave up their time to stand for much of the time in the rain but never lost their cheerfulness…
Utility Gundog Society Sussex Novice Test Result
Out of 43 competitors, COM – Casblaidd Chizel, owned and handled by Jacqui Crew….
Duchy Working Gundog Club Open AV Retriever Working Test Sunday 8th May 2022 Result
Judges : Matt Gould, Margaret Allen, Gill Gardner and Jonny Dower 2nd Steve Ashby Thamespath Bracken at Tunnelwood FCR…
Inter Area Team Challenge 2022 Results
Please follow link below for results: https://www.flatcoated-retriever-society.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Results-IATC-2022.pdf…
Vale of York Working Retriever Club 24th April 2022
Gally Gap Farm, Westow, YorkBy kind permission of the Stephenson and Wardle families. Judges Philippa Williams, Eden Parish, Paul Stogden and Andrew Coates. Veteran Result 2nd Donascimento Danilo from Casblaidd. SDC KCWGC SGWC FCR Bitch DOB 1st May 2013Sire Maddistream Indigo Jack at CasblaiddDam Mystical Eclipse of Donascimento Congratulations Caroline & Ripple…
Utility Gundog Society Herts Beds and Bucks Novice Working Test Any Variety Retriever on 10th April 2022
Out of 30 competitors, 4th was awarded to Casblaidd Chizel, owned and handled by Jacqui Crew….
Trophy Winners 2021
The following trophies were awarded at the AGM on 27th March 2022. Congratulations to all. Becky Trophy Miss S Stevenson’s – Sh Ch Plainfires The Captain of My Heart Is Steelriver (IMP CHE) ShCEx Riverside Cup Mrs H Ford’s – Percuil Dasher Hallbent Trophy Miss S Stevenson’s – Blacktoft Caress of Steelriver JW Drum Goblet Mrs S May’s – Ronevorg Dark Angel of Lussac JW Pewcroft Trophy Mrs H Ford’s – Percuil Dasher Kysheemy Obedience Trophy Mrs J Haines’ – Tenacious Tally. Handler Mrs P Hewett Society Agility Trophy 1st. Mrs H Carter’s – Llantrussa Rosalind (316 points) 2nd. Mrs….
South West FCR Working Test results held on 6th March 2022
Flatcoated Retriever Society South West Area Gundog Working Test – Report by Organiser Sara Thurgood We had a busy and successful day on Sunday 6th March 2022 running the FCRS South West Area Working test at Southcott Farm, Winkleigh, Mid Devon by kind permission of land owners Mr and Mrs R Bland. Although there was a cold wind for most of the day, it stayed dry and there was a warm welcome for all. The ground provided varying terrain for dogs to work, including woodland, banks and ditches, cover crops, open ground and water. The day included tests for NoviceDog/Novice Handler (ND/NH), Novice and Open. Many thanks go to our judges Tim Woodgate-Jones, Sheila Neary, Jo Fergie and Steve Kimberley, for setting a good variety of tests to challenge all…
BACK TO BASICS INTRODUCTION
What are the four corners of training and why are they important? Find out on the Back to Basics with Phil Bruton on 26th March 2022. Suitable for new handlers, young dogs, and old hands who need a refresher. This day is more about training the handler than training the dog. Limited to 6 handlers and dogs. Cost is £60 and the venue is Badsey, near Evesham, Worcestershire. Contact Heather Harley to reserve your place [email protected] Apologies for short notice but other factors in my life have taken precedence. If all spots are not filled by Sunday 13th March, the day will be cancelled….
Field Trials 2022 update
Monday 14th November 2022 FCRS (breed only) Open field Trial, venue Ampton Estate, judges tbc Novice Field Trial, venue Avon Tyrrell Estate, November/ December, date and judges tbc…
Introduction to Field Trials
Please see link below for further information: https://www.flatcoated-retriever-society.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Field-Trial-training-Days-for-new-handlers-version-3-2022.pdf…
Shooting Dog Certificate held on 27th January 2022
Shooting Dog Certificate held on 27th January 2022 at New Farm Shoot, South Warnborough, Odiham, Hampshire , by kind permission of Messrs Richard and Tom Porter and their head keeper Robbie Martinon Assessors Jane Manley and Chris Rose (B 1908) ‘A’ Certificate Casblaidd Chase Me Charlie DOB 23.03.19 Dog Owner/ Breeder/ Handler Jo Hewison Tunnlewood Phantom x Casblaidd Tea Leaf ‘B’ Certificate Rythedean Rhuma at Bumblyn DOB 05.06.19 Bitch Owner/Handler Lynette Irwin Breeder Mr & Mrs V Handley (Casblaidd Quaker x Bumblyn Wigeon) ‘B’ Certificate Atherbram Jacob DOB 18.02.17 Owner/ Handler Sharon Tamblyn Breeder Mrs Hughes ( Peranki Treyarnam x Haidee De La Chasse Des Ballastieres)…
Working Results Booklet 2021/22
“As in previous years, I would like to compile a booklet with working results from the 2021/22 season. Please complete the form in the link below and either email to myself or print and post to reach me by 7th February.” Helen Ford FT Sec…
FCRS Open Field Trial 13th Dec 2021
The Flatcoated Retriever Society held their Open (Breed only) Field Trial at Ampton, Bury St Edmunds on Monday 13th December 2021 by kind permission of the Turner Family, Mr Peter Rushbrook and Alan Hammond. Judges were Mr Phil Allen (A3), Mr Jim Gale (A44) , Mr Richard Beckerleg (A2812) and Mr Craig Horwill (B2589). Many thanks to Andy and Jenny Campbell for providing the guns who shot well and kept the trial moving, Skinners Field & Trial for their sponsorship.. Thank you to David Garman and Andrew Wilson for presenting the birds for the guns. Andrew Wilson was the society’s…
Results of SDC at Avon Tyrrell Estate
Results of the Shooting Dog Certificate assessment held at Avon Tyrrell Estate by kind permission of Lord Manners Assessors were Dave England B2946 and Helen Ford NP3945 SDC ‘A’ Certificate Brickley Blossom at Lenyam Bitch DOB 30.4.17 Houndswood Cedar at Tunnelwood x Pride of the Morning O/H: Keith Manley Breeder: Peck SDC ‘B’ Certificate Trephilip River Puzzle Dog DOB 25.05.16 Mahinder Dudley x Trephilip River Alchemist O/H/B Nicky Wellfair…
Wiltshire AV Novice Retriever Field Trial
Wiltshire AV Novice Retriever Field Trial held on 9thDecember 2021 at Great Durnford Judges : Mr N Coates A2223, Mr M Jones B3780, Mr J Mayhew B3701 and Mrs J Mann NP3433 3rd Percuil Dasher, Dog, DOB 01.1.16 Ravensrough Oswald of Percuil x Percuil Nuvolari Tazio O/H/B Helen Ford…
FCRS COTSWOLD AREA NOVICE DOG/NOVICE HANDLER TRAINING
For people new to gundog training and working tests. The aim is to provide progressive training over 3 sessions and a mock working test (optional) may be added. Dogs should be at least 12 months of age and have a basic level of obedience with recall and sit/stay as a minimum. Dates: 9 April, 30 April and 21 May A number of venues may be used but all will be in the Alcester, Warwickshire/Evesham, Worcestershire area. Trainers: Rachel Birch, Graham Clelland and A N Other. Limited to 12 handlers, preference will be given to those booking all 3 days.Cost will be £10 per…
Yorkshire Golden Retriever Club AV Novice Working Test, 21st November 2021
The Yorkshire Golden Retriever Club held an AV Novice working test at Home Farm, Tong, Bradford on 21st November. The judges were Colin Tasker, Kelly Rogers-Davison and Robert Tomlinson. There were 31 entries and awarded 4th was Casblaidd Island in the Sky, owned by Caroline Hewison. Congratulations Caroline and Aros….
Usk Valley AV Novice Field Trial
Usk Valley AV Novice Field Trial held on 13th October 2021 at Bitterley Lodge Shoot Judges Mr Phil Bruton, Miss Clare Baker, Mr M Redpath and Mrs J Redpath COM Percuil Dasher dob 01.01.16 Dog (Ravensrough Oswald of Percuil x Percuil Nuvolari Tazio) Handler/Owner/ Breeder Helen Ford…
Society Field Trials 2021
The Society have two Field Trials in place for the 2021 season, an All-Aged on 16th October, closing date of entries Friday 1st October and the Open on Monday 13th December, closing date of entries Friday 26th November….
FCRS Bucks/Central Area Working Test (Special Puppy, ND/NH and Veteran) 5th September 2021
Vivienne Gatter the Central Area Organiser sends the following report, congratulations to everyone in the awards: The Bucks/Central Area held their last test of the season on 5 September 2021 at The Willows, Standlake. The Judges were David and Janice Miller. Unfortunately no awards were given in Special Puppy. Novice Dog/Novice Handler 3rd Suzi Tagg with Empire Glory Black Brianta at Oiyou Veteran 1st Graham Clelland with Necessares Sorrel 2nd Diane Heywood with Houndswood Aphrodite 3rd Caroline Hewison with Donascimento Danilo From …
FCRS Midlands Area Novice and Open Working Test 8th August 2021
The following report is from Pat Bell Midlands Area Organiser: The Flatcoated Retriever Society (Midlands Area) held their Novice and Open Working Test today at Grove Park, Hampton on the Hill, by kind permission of the landowners. Interesting and challenging tests were set by the judges, Sheila Suzuki, Carolyn Jenkins, Pat Dixon and Sue Corden, making full use of the varied ground and water available. The following awards were made: Novice – 3rd Alan Brighton’s Casblaidd Cuchulain Open – 1st Andy Sweeney’s Norfolk Flyer Rosie’s Thorne of Wolfthistle 3rd Linday Swan’s Swantonwood Rosedor handled by Reece Merry Best water retrieve…
United Retriever Club (North Midland Area) Cold Game Test August 1st 2021
Andrew Sweeney sends the following report: Intermediate and Veteran Tests 2021 The United Retriever Club (North Midland Area) held a Cold Game Test on 1st August 2021 at The Slips, Caunton, Notts by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Derrick Smith. The judges were Charlotte Jeffrey and Mandy Minshall. The tests involved retrieves on pigeons and partridges. The weather was cloudy with a heavy downpour in the morning. There were 30 entries. In the morning each judge assessed the dogs on a marked retrieve and a blind at distance in some cover. After lunch Mandy judged a blind with…
