Claire Leavy, one of the participants in the Society’s gundog training initiative, the ‘Back to Basics Development Programme’, has sent this report and photographs from a recent training day, it is lovely to hear such positive feedback, thank you….
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Introduction to Field Trials Training Day
The FCRS held the first “Introduction to Field Trials” in Somerset by kind permission of Dr Tim Woodgate-Jones on 13th June. I hope all who attended have a little more insight into how a walked up trial and a driven trial operate. It was very hot for the dogs, they mostly coped with the heat with the walk up in the morning and drive after a break for lunch. Thank you to Ft Sub members Steve Ashby and Sheila Neary for acting as judges and trainers and of course our guns(dummy throwers) and trainee stewards to compliment the day. See…
West Dartmoor Novice AV Working Test held on Sunday 6th June 2021
West Dartmoor Novice AV Working Test held on Sunday 6th June at Leeward Estate , Bridestowe Judges Tim Shipp(A1916), Trish Watson and Jess Latham 2nd Percuil Dasher FCR Owner/Breeder/ Handler Helen Ford 4th Mahinda Logan Hans Solo at Tunnelwood FCR Owner/Handler Steve Ashby Breeder Hilary Rosser…
FCRS (Southern Area) and Southern Golden Retriever Society’s Joint Working Test June 6th 2021
Sarah Young sends the following report. Here are the results of the FCRS (Southern area) and the Southern Golden Retriever Society’s joint working test. We had a lovely day, in good company as always, at this joint Flatcoat/Golden working test. Thank you to all those who came and put their training to the test. Special Puppy was won by Jane Manley with Lenyam Kite FCR. Anne Strachan with Hanans Golden Girl GR was second, Keith Manley with Lenyam Enzo FCR, third, and Viv Gatter with Larksease Black Bryony FCR, fourth. Lisa Clements with Metalbridge Gadbourn GR was awarded first in…
Results of the FCRS South West Working Test April 25th 2021
Sara Thurgood, FCRS South West Area Organiser’s report and results: Firstly thank you all for supporting our Working test today, It certainly looked as if both handlers and dogs all had a lovely day. Many thanks to our Judges: Mary-Jane Opie, Helen Ford, Beth Payne and Zoe Townsend for setting such great tests and being so encouraging! The Judges really enjoyed seeing so many promising dogs working today. Thanks also to all my helpers, both Stewards, Car parking attendant and dummy throwers – days like today only work with lots of willing helpers Also I would like to thank the…
FCRS 176th Field Trial Meeting 24th October 2019
The Flatcoated Retriever Society held its 176th Field Trial Meeting – an Open Stake for up to 16 flatcoated retrievers – on Thursday, 24th October 2019, at Bretby Shoot, Burton-upon-Trent, Derbyshire by kind permission of the keeper, Mr Matt Smith. Very grateful thanks to our judges Mr Dave Brown (A3357), Mrs Sarah Comber-Smith (A25), Mr Steve Cullis (B2759) and Mr John Yarwood (B3484) for giving up their time. Thank you also to the team of guns who ensured a plentiful supply of game: David Bellamy, Geoff Derrick, Simon McKay, John Troop, David Savory, Gary Shelbourne and Vinny Wilkinson. Chief Steward…
Shooting Dog Certificate 2021
Date for your diary (book your days off work or from picking up!): SDC We have a date booked for a Shooting Dog Certificate at Avon Tyrrell, Dorset on Saturday 11th December 2021 If you are interested in entering your dog for the Shooting Dog Certificate please contact the FT Sec and complete and post the SDC form which can be viewed here. Further information and guidance regarding the Shooting Dog Certificate can be found here: https://www.flatcoated-retriever-society.org/images/2018/working/sdc2018.pdf Helen Ford FT Sec…
Bucks/Central Area Working Test
The Bucks/Central Area Working Test arranged for 12th Sepmtember 2020 has been cancelled. Please contact Vivienne Gatter for further details….
FCRS Shooting Dog Certificate Assessments
Congratulations to those who passed their FCRS Shooting Dog Certificate assessments on 19th October 2019 at the Fretwell Shoot, Beckingham courtesy of Paul and Helen Fox. Our judges were Phil Wagland, Anne Crookes and 2nd Assessor Roz Bellamy. In the awards were: Portledge Belle Amy of Wolfthistle handled by Andy Sweeney “A” Certificate Gemswin Disco Inferno handled by Gemma Jacobs “B” Certificate Donascimento Danilo From Casblaidd handled by Caroline Hewison “A” Certificate Mahinda Pompoko and Mahinda Fester handled by Hilary Rosser “A” Certificates Hopevalley Morning Arizona handled by David Savory “A” Certificate….
FCRS 176th Field Trial 24/10/2019
The Flatcoated Retriever Society held its 176th Field Trial Meeting-an Open Stake for up to 16 Flatcoated retrievers, on Thursday, 24th October 2019, at Bretby Shoot, Burton-upon-Trent, Derbyshire by kind permission of the keeper, Mr Matt Smith. Very grateful thanks to our judges Mr Dave Brown (A3357), Mrs Sarah Comber-Smith (A25), Mr Steve Cullis (B2759) and Mr John Yarwood (B3484) for giving up their time. Thank you also to the team of guns who ensured a plentiful supply of game: David Bellamy, Geoff Derrick, Simon McKay, John Troop, David Savory, Gary Shelbourne and Vinny Wilkinson. Chief Steward was Roz Bellamy…
KC Working Gundog Certificate 2019
KC Working Gundog Certificates 2019…
Results for Inter Area Team Challenge 10/08/19
Inter Area Team Challenge 10/08/19…
URC Intermediate Test 29/06/19
United Retriever Club Intermediate Test 29/06/19…
Nationals Results
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URC AV Working Test 26/05/19
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South West Working Test Result 14/04/19
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Southern Golden Retriever Society/FCRS South Working Test Results
Southern Golden Retriever Society/FCRS South Working Test Results12th May 2019 ND/NC 1st Mrs Jane Mcilwraith GRet Tullysedge Elsa’s Gold (b) 2nd Mrs Hazel Porter GRet Rosgar Dusky Decadence (b) 3rd Mrs Jen Tuckfield GRet Belmarni Moi Meisje (b) 4th Mrs Judith Hart FCR Gayplume Cotton Candy (b) Novice 1st Mrs Vivienne Gatter FCR Gowran Isolde (b) 2nd Mrs Helen Burnie GRet Heasleydrive Golden Miller of Copperburn (d) 3rd Mrs Carole Carter GRet Azteca Final Alliance (d) 4th Mr M E Saunders GRet Gortons Falcon Flyer (d) CoM Mrs Sarah Young FCR Boresisle Arabella Allen of Larksburn (b) CoM Mrs…
Midlands Area Working Test 23/03/19
FCRS MIdlands Area Working Test for Flatcoated Retrievers held at Byrd’s Retreat, Harrington by kind permission of the landowners Mr & Mrs R Byrd on 23 March. Judges: Sean McGrath (A3010), Paul Alabaster, Roger Colver and Bob Davis. ND/NH: 1st (Pallingforth salver) Sarah Young – Boresisle Arabella Allen for Larksburn NOVICE: 1st (Windyhollows Bounty Memorial Trophy) Suzi Price Price – Casblaidd Queen of the Sky2nd (Monica Woods Memorial Trophy) Vivienne Gatter – Gowran Isolde3rd Paul Egginton – Pajanbeck Heaven Can Wait4th Dave Myatt – Wainhawk WoodcockCofM Helen Ford – Percuil DonnerCofM David Savory – Woodfinch Rufford PoacherJUDGES’ CHOICE: Judith Hart – Gayplume…
SW Area Working Test 15/4/18 Result
Result of SW Area Working Test 14/04/18 …
Results of 175th FCRS Field Trial: 17/12/18
The 175th FCRS Field Trial, Open Stake was held at Bretby Shoot, Derbyshire by kind permission of the Keeper Matt Smith. The judges were Mr Richard Beckerleg, Mrs Linda Partridge, Mrs Dorothy Walls-Duffin and Mr Andrew Slingsby. Guns: David Bellamy, Jeff Woodhead, Vinny Wilkinson, John Troop and David Savory. Chief Steward Roz Belamy. Thank you all of you for giving up your time and to all the helpers on the day and also thanks go to Skinners Field and Trial for their generous sponsorhip. Many congratulations to our award winners: 1st Mahinda Mulberry Jenna of Sachbash (Mahinda Dudley x Carefree Czar) …