Dove Valley
Working Gundog Club.
Results
of Novice A/V Spaniel Working Test held at Wyver Lane, Belper, on May
10th 2009. By Kind Invitation of Mr Alan Robinson and Mr Arthur Otterwell. Judges. Mr S Bates (B2802) and Miss S Quinn.
Chief Steward, Jean Gledhill.

This, our third and final Spaniel Working Test of 2009 brought the total number of
entries to 83 and after a few withdrawals, 77 dogs actualy competed.
Quite a number of our members have run in their first Test with several
of them gaining awards. Great news for our sport.
A big Thank You to all the Judges who have so kindly given up their
time for us and a special Thank You to all the willing helpers and
stewards. We couldn't do it without you.
All 2009 Spaniel
Working Tests
Generously Sponsored by Ian and
Clare Harford of Countryman Fairs.
www.countrymanfairs.co.uk |
Results:
1st James Starkey handling
Kenmilleven Cybele
2nd
Craig Horwill handling Hindlespride Topaz
3rd
Neil
Fleming with Whitehope Dove
(We have had 3 Novice Spaniel Tests this year and Neil
Flemming has been Third in all of them!)
4th
Alison Cotton handling Jeremiah Jake (Cocker)
Certificates
of Merit.
Victorsghent Willow handled by Gary Watson. (Cocker)
Ian
Sowter with Millie of Mansian
Jigsaw Jilly handled by Mr M Griffiths.
Silksdomino May handled by Mr K Walker.
Galrowan Gladiator handled by Ellen Doxey.
Mr D Moore handling Cresset Ellie of Hepthorne.
Cynhinfa Haidar handled by Anita Allen. (Cocker)
Cheweky Time Out handled by Julia Bott.
All ESS
except where stated.
Photos by Jean Gledhill and Graham Burton.

Winner, James Starkey.

Runner-up, Craig Horwill.

Third place - Neil Flemming.

And 4th, Alison Cotton.

Take more water with it Keith!

Judge, Steve Bates takes note.

COM for Junior handler, Ellen Doxey......

...........and Julia Bott........

.............and Anita Allen..........

.......and Gary Watson........

.......and Ian Sowter.

M Griffiths in his first ever Test wins a COM.......

.....as does David Moore - also in his first Test.

Judge Sarah Quinn receives a "Thank You" from Test Secretary, Jean
Gledhill.

Jean herself receives a gift from the Dove Valley Stewards for all her
hard work.

The "Top Four"

12 awards out of 19 dogs. Not bad by
anybody's standards.