Results for Open, Novice and Novice Dog/Novice Handler Working Test on 26 February 2023

The IWGDC held its first test of the season on Sunday 26th February 2023 at Newnham Farm, Isle of Wight, courtesy of the landowners Mr & Mrs Cleaver.

We are very grateful to our judges, Joy and Chris Rose, Beth Morgan and Kevin Phillips.  Thanks also to all the helpers, without whom we would not be able to run an event and to our lovely competitors who continue to support the club and to Mike Cass and Gill Cavaciuti who set 4 lovely tests.

The first test was a mark across open, undulating ground which tested the dogs nicely.  Test 2 was a pick up exercise in a pen.  Test 3 was a mark through a hedge into cover, with a blind down a track at 90 degrees to the mark and test 4 was a walk up.

Congratulations to all our winners and those placed in the awards today.

Novice Dog/Novice Handler

Ist Phichris Raep Rannoch, Kevin Shaw - Trophy donated by S Tanner

2nd Aylesfield Oak, Jules Wilson

3rd Bradley House Eclipse Sue, Lee Dunn

4th Bancyboblin Spirit, Harold George

COM Elmertown Holly, Robert Lovegrove

Novice Dog

1st Troddenmills Filthy Blond, Liz Bridger - Trophy donated by M Cass

2nd Troddenmills Fancy Free, Andrew Steggles 

3rd Westerham Buzz, Peter Owen

4th Morland Scout, Terry Souter - Trophy for highest placed IW dog in novice

COM April Ada Aria, Jenny Phillips

COM Levenghyl Queen Bee, Jenny Philips 

COM Riverlilly Dancing Queen, Abbie Reid

Open

1st Dark Blackthorn Lilly, Jenny Phillips - Thorneycroft Tankard 

2nd Kensteen Kansas Star, Roland Stacey

3rd Hillside House at Sunshimmer, Jennie Knight

4th Tallamelie Grizzly Bear, Nigel Sheppaed

COM Millerise Jemima, Janice Miller

COM Suthcharic Grigson, Terry Souter

COM Kinagar Hobby, Jane Best