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….
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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…
FCRS Central Area Novice and Open Working Test August 1st 2021
The FCRS Central Area held their breed only Novice and Open working tests on 1 August 2021 at Standlake, Oxfordshire. The Judges were Clare Baker (B3700), Adrian Phillips, Pat Bell and Hilary Rosser. The results were as follows: Novice 1st Ann Bracegirdle with Mahinda Bombus Heath 2nd Lindsay Swan with Swantonwood Gold Leaf CoM Alan Brighton with Casblaidd Cuchulain CoM Rachel Birch with Varingo Magic of Light There was unfortunately only one award in Open: 4th Keith Manley with Lenyam Solaway Congratulations to all in the awards. A big thank you to the Judges and all the helpers without whom…
Kennet Valley Gundog Society Special Puppy Working Test 31 July 2021
Kennet Valley Gundog Society held their Special Puppy Working Test on 31 July 2021 at the Pickling Yard, Mortimer. The judges were Mrs Coral Meakes, Ms Sarah Meakes, Mrs Belinda Routledge and Mrs Marilyn Squires. 3rd Vivienne Gatter with Larksease Black Bryony…
UGS Surrey, West Sussex & Hampshire AV Working Test 18 July 2021
UGS S,WS & H held AV Working Tests at Broad Oak Farm, West Sussex on 18 July 2021. The judges were Joy Venturi Rose, Chris Rose, Keith Townsend and Angie Townsend. ND/NH COM. Lindsay Swan with Swantonwood Gold Leaf Special Puppy 4th Vivienne Gatter with Larksease Black Bryony…
URC BC&C Special Puppy Working Test 11 July 2021
URC BC&C held a Special Puppy Working Test on 11 July 2021 at Rockhampton. Judges: David Thomas and Hillary Rosser. 1st place Larksease Black Bryony owner/handler Vivienne Gatter…
FCRS Walked Up and Water Training Day
FCRS Walked Up and Water Training 10 July with Norman and Sandra Onens (Kestrelway Gundogs), Nr Evesham, Worcestershire. Thank you Patty Goriainoff for sending a report from the day: Thank you Heather Harley for organising another great training day with Sandra and Norman Onens. The morning consisted of a walk up in tall grass , which made sure the dogs and handlers were on the ball with their marking skills. There were two marks ahead and one long memory behind. This helped us brush up any stop or handling issues. The latter part of the walk up, was 2 marks ahead…
Duchy Novice AV Retriever Working Test 4th July 2021
Duchy Novice AV Retriever Working Test held on 4th July 2021 at Upton Pyne, Exeter Judges: Keith Sandercock (B2498), Charlotte Wear and Michelle Cox COM Percuil Dasher B/O/H Helen Ford dob 01.1.16 Sire Ravensrough Oswald of Percuil Dam Percuil Nuvolari Tazio…
URC Lincs Area AV Veteran Test 27th June 2021
URC Lincs Area, held a Veteran Working Test at North Owersby on 27th June 2021. Judges Sue Lowe and Julie Campbell 3rd place Donascimento Danilo from Casblaidd Owner/Handler Caroline Hewison Photograph from URC Lincs…
Wiltshire Gundog Society Novice AV Working Test 6th June 2021
Wiltshire Gundog Society Novice AV Working Test held on 6th June 2021 2nd Brickley Blossom at Lenyam (Dog) Breeder Peck Owner/ Handler Keith Manley…
Cornwall Field Trial Society Novice AV Working Test 27th June 2021
Cornwall Field Trial Society Novice AV Working Test held on 27th June 2021 Judges: Steve Ashby(A2549) Helen Ford (NP3945) and Charlotte Wear 2nd Mahinda Bombus Heath (Dog) Breeder Rosser Owner/Handler Ann Bracegirdle …
Report and Results from The Shirley Radburn National Working Tests June 26th 2021
The Shirley Radburn National Working Tests were held at Manor Farm, Hill Croome, Worcestershire by kind permission of Toby and Alison Spires and generously sponsored by Skinner’s Pet Foods Ltd. The weather was almost perfect for a working test, light cloud, intermittent sunshine, not too hot and a nice breeze. The grounds were fabulous and excellently prepared by Toby Spires and Martyn Evans. Thank you to our judges Phil Bruton (A), Helen Goodwin (B), Roz Bellamy (NP), Martyn Evans (NP), and Fran Robb (NP) for so generously giving up their time and judging in such a friendly and supportive way. Every…
