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.

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