DORSET WORKING SPANIEL CLUB

SPRING TEST Sunday 14^th MAY 2023

ASHMORE, NR SHAFTESBURY, DORSET

By Kind Invitation of Mr. Geoff Spencer

Judges: TBA

AV Spaniel Puppy/Novice & Open

To be Held under Kennel Club Rules I.D. No: 350

Puppies:  Spaniels under 18 months old on date of Test

Novice: Spaniels not to have been placed 1^st in a Working Test, or to have won an award in a Field Trial inc C.O.M.

Open: Will not start before 1p.m. 

Test Secretary: Ian Stevens.  Any Questions email: test_secretary@dorsetworkingspanielclub.net

Fees:  £11 per dog (members) £16 per dog (non members) If oversubscribed a draw will take place with priority given to fully paid up members.

A maximum of 20 dogs per Stake – if Classes are oversubscribed a draw will take place & preference will be given to members.

Entry forms can be downloaded from our website & emailed to the Test Secretary or sent Electronically with B.A.C.S payment

All details on: www.dorsetworkingspanielclub.net

Memberships subs were due on 1^st March 2023. £10 Single £15 Joint plus £5 rejoining fee.

All tests are held under Kennel Club & Dorset Working Spaniel Club rules & Regulations for Gundog Working Tests.  The Society accepts no responsibility for injury, loss or damage to persons or property however occasioned.  Dogs should be exercised in designated areas only.  No bitches in season.  In case of hot weather, no dogs left unattended in cars. Please clear up after your dogs.  N.B. The D.W.S.C.`S Insurance does not cover non- members at Events, therefore, non-members must have their own adequate insurance.

By kind permission of Steve Brankin.

Judges: Paddy Williams A3707 & Neil Varney N/P

1st & Guns Choice	Woodash Beaufort Belle	B	Dave Rayner
2nd	Britscote Raven	B	Jim Thompson
3rd	Misslechalke Hell Maker	D	Nick Gregory
4th	Breckmarsh Jana	B	Lee Cooper
COMS	Endowood Indiana	B	John Henley
	Taffswell Roberta	B	Matt Warren
	Royston Skylark	B	Ron James

A Cold, frosty day on excellent Spaniel ground which made a challenging Trial for handlers and spaniels.

A very big thank you to Steve Brankin and his team for kindly stepping in to host the Trial after the original ground unfortunately became unavailable. Many thanks to the Judges, for helping out at short notice.  Thank you to the guns, for shooting for the Trial ensuring all the spaniels  got a retrieve.  A great sporting day for the little Cockers with a variety of cover. Much appreciation to the Helpers, Joanna, Ryan, Howard and Paul. The hot beverages supplied by Steve were very welcome on this Winters Day.

Well done to all in the awards.

Stake 3 Results – Open AV (ex Cocker) Spaniel Stake 
Minterne Magna -Dorset -Monday 5th December 2022

By kind permission of Lord Henry Digby 

Kindly sponsored by Skinners Dog Food 

Judges: Jeremy Davies A3316 & Kevin Barraclough B3278

1st Ddraighelwyr Blaidd                                       ESS D       Harley Thompson
2nd Heathcroft Declan of Breckmarsh             ESS D        Lee Cooper
3rd Shiveck Zoila                                                   ESS B       Sally Jenkins 
4th Stockingford Schaton                                     ESS B       Maurice Stanbury 
COM: Esgob Floss                                                 ESS B       Alice Wise 

Congratulations to all in the awards.
A fantastic result for Harley Thompson making his dog up to Field Trial Champion and qualifying for the English Springer Spaniel Championships, wishing you good luck Harley.
Many thanks to the judges and The Keeper Paul Marsh for hosting us on his great Field Trialling Ground.  Also to the team of guns for shooting well, ensuring all competitors had a fair retrieve and all who helped which made the day run smoothly.
A fantastic day for all!

Stake 1 -Open Cocker – Monday 28th November 2022 -CANCELLED 

Stake 2 Results – Novice E.S.S. – Tuesday 29th November 2022
Minterne Magna -Dorset

By kind permission of Lord Henry Digby 
Kindly sponsored by Skinners Dog Food 

Judges: Mr Wesley Thomas A2899 & Mr Steve Brankin B3758
Chief Steward: Mr Paul Marsh 

1st                                Anahoe  Dove                          B      Martin Ashman
2nd & Guns Choice   Rytex Rymi of Haredown            B       Nick Gregory
3rd                                Penwills Beech                         B       Michael Lydford 
4th                                Springmoore Shelby                B       Matt Blake 
COMS                          Penwills Flint                            D      Ian Stevens
                                     Mynah Reba                              D      Ray Titchener 
                                      Wiscombe Aramis                    B      Dennis Wills 

A huge thank you to Keeper Paul Marsh for hosting the 1st of 2 of our Field Trials this season.
A misty foggy day with plenty of scent. The trial was set in woodland which gave challenging hunting ground with plenty of cover and pheasants for the spaniels. This was a first Field Trial for many of the young spaniels.  The team of Guns shot well ensuring plenty of retrieves.  Thank you to judges Wesley Thomas and Steve Brankin for giving their time and experience to the competitors.  A  big Shout Out to Field Trial Secretary Martin Ashman for organising and reorganising the Venue with many last minute changes to the card.
Also many thanks to the Stewards/Game Carriers and Helpers.
A most enjoyable day! 

Please note carefully the venues as Stake 2 has changed

        DWSC : ID 350

     F.T. SEC: Martin Ashman  A2193       Chairman: Mr Michael Lydford

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FIELD TRIALS SCHEDULE 2022/2023

(All stakes to be held under Kennel Club Limited Rules & Regulations ‘J’)

Competitors how to enter 

• Electronic Trial Entry Form – Payment by BACS Surname as Reference. Go to Menu, Trials, Electronic Field Trial Entry
• Paper entry form for printing – Separate form and cheque for each trial please payable to: Dorset Working Spaniel Club
• Draws will be emailed or sent in the post if an SAE is provided

Stake 1 – 16 Dog Open Cocker Spaniel    Monday 28^th November 2022

Venue:  West Morden Dorset by kind permission of The Shooting Syndicate

Judges: Mr A Doris A3588 and Mr RJ Gorman A3335

Closing date for entries: FRIDAY 11^TH November 2022

Prize: Open Cocker Shield

Stake 2 – 16 Dog Novice English Springer Spaniel  Tuesday 29^th November 2022                                  

Venue:  Minterne Estate Dorset by kind permission of Lord Henry Digby

Judges:   Mr A Doris A3588 and Mr RJ Gorman A3335      

Closing Date for Entries: FRIDAY 11^th November 2022

Prize: The Sunstar Perpetual Trophy

Stake 3 – 16 Dog Open AV (except Cocker) Spaniel Monday 5^th December 2022

 Venue:     Minterne Estate Dorset by kind permission of Lord Henry Digby 

Judges:     Mr JM Davies A3316 and Mr KP Barraclough B3278                     

Closing Date for Entries: Friday 18^TH November 2022

Prize: The Horseshoe Plantation Cup 

Stake 4 – 16 Dog Novice Cocker Friday 20^th January 2023

Venue: Grittleton Wiltshire by kind permission of Mr J Walker and Steve Brankin

Judges: TBC

Closing Date for Entries: Friday 6^th January 2023

Prize: Novice Cocker Shield and Guns Choice ‘Wood Boy’s Salver’

                  Entry Fees:           Novice £35.00              Opens £40.00

ANYONE SENDING CHEQUE FOR WRONG AMOUNT WILL GO TO THE BOTTOM OF DRAW

ALL ENTRIES and CORRESPONDENCE TO THE FIELD TRIAL SECRETARY:

Mr M Ashman     trial_secretary@dorsetworkingspanielclub.net

Conditions of Entry

1. We do not accept e-mail entries, late entries received after the closing date or telephone entries.  Visit www.dorsertworkingspanielclub.net  to download an entry form. 

2. To receive notification of the result of the draw and directions a self-addressed envelope must be enclosed with application (please write clearly). If you would rather have these details emailed to you please ensure there is a legible email address on your entry form

3. DWSC members have priority in the draw.  

4. Please ensure that all trial entries are clearly marked with the stake number and the competitor’s name entering.  All entries must be complete and correct. 

5. Regulation J7F applies to withdrawals. 

6. All trial draws will take place at the home of the Spaniel Field Trial Secretary at 7.30 pm on the closing date

7. Please send separate cheques for all entries. 

8. Please ensure that the correct entry form is used and that it is completed legibly and correctly. 

Rules and Regulations

1. Dogs entered at Kennel Club Licensed Field Trials must be registered at the Kennel Club in accordance with Kennel Club Regulations for Classification and Registration B. 

2. The DWSC may reserve to itself the right to refuse any entry. 

3. Should a dog be drawn to run in a Stake and then withdraw for any reason the Owner may run a substitute dog in its place provided the substitute dog has gained the required qualification for preference in the draw at the date of the draw; details of substitute dog(s) MUST have been included on the entry form for that stake and MUST be clearly marked as Substitute. 

Substitutions will only be allowed up until 5 days before the trial date.

4. All dogs resident outside the UK must be issued with a Kennel Club Authority to Compete number before entry to the event can be made.  All overseas entries without an Authority to Compete number will be returned to the competitor. 

5. If entries or nominations exceed the number of permitted runners, the right to compete in a Trial shall be decided by ballot. 

6. Should circumstances so dictate the Society, in consultation with the judges, may alter arrangements as necessary. Such changes and the circumstances surrounding them will be reported to the Kennel Club. 

7. No modification may be made to the schedule after publication except by permission of the Kennel Club, followed by advertisement in appropriate journals if time permits before the closing of entries. 

8. Judges at a Trial are prohibited from entering a dog which is recorded in their ownership or part ownership. 

9. DOGS IN CARS ON HOT DAYS 

  Your dog is vulnerable and AT RISK if left in a vehicle in high temperatures and even on days considered as slightly warm. Please take care of your dog.  If your dog is found to be at risk forcible entry to your vehicle may be necessary without liability for any damage caused. 

10. WELFARE OF DOGS 

  Any competitor whose dog is entered at a Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable steps to ensure the needs of their dog(s) are met, and should not knowingly put their dogs’ health and welfare at risk by any action, default, omission or otherwise. A breach of this Regulation may be referred to the General Committee for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. 

11. Videography and photography will only be permitted with the express permission of the Chief Steward and the host. 

Definition of Stakes

OPEN – A stake in which dogs have the opportunity of gaining a qualification towards the title of Field Trial Champion (K Regulations refer) and towards entry in the Championship or Champion Stake for its breed; in which entry is open to all dogs of a specified breed or breeds except that such stakes may not be confined to Any Variety Spaniel (except Spaniel (English Springer) and Spaniel (Cocker). It may be limited to a prescribed number of runners (J4 refers), in which case these shall be decided by a draw conducted in accordance with Regulation J7 i so that preference is given to previous performance

NOVICE – A Stake which is confined to dogs which have not gained a place, or places which would qualify them for first preference in the draw for Open Stakes

Please check our website we will put any alterations on it or

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www.dorsetworkingspanielclub.net

Entries must be sent to the Field Trial Secretary

trial_secretary@dorsetworkingspanielclub.net

Thank you to Skinners Dog Food for supporting our trials and our sport 

Novice Cold Game Test – Sunday 4^th Sept 2022

Hursley Park

Judges: Mr. Martin Ashman (A2193) & Mr. Ray Titchener (B3672)

by kind permission of Mr. Finian O`Sullivan

Results	Name	Dog/Bitch
1st	Capt Simon Hudson	Shillingains Wilfred CD
2nd	Roger Wooldridge	Natcarw Lets Dance ESS B
3rd	Del Bower	Thistlecrack Diamond CB
4th	Julie Etherington	Wiltonsprings Penmarick ESS D
COM	Karen Fleet	Higherend Secret CD
COM	Rob Francis	Somerstreet Bee CB
COM	Claire Bithrey	Corbinsbere Brigadier for Soulsmoor ESS D
BEST HUNTING SPANIEL	Roger Wooldridge	Natcarw Lets Dance ESS B

Many thanks to the Judges ,Committee, Stewards & Helpers who gave up their time and expertise to ensure the Day ran smoothly.

Well done to all the competitors who took part, for some their first time in a Working Test. A great way to finish off the Summer Training Season.

Spaniels showed off their hunting paces through woodland and hedgerows with bracken, fern and woodpiles with a seen and a blind retrieve from each Judge.

Hopefully we will see a few members go on to compete in Field Trials, and others do well in the Shooting Field.

Thank you to Gamekeeper Goods for donating  prizes.  Also to Skinners for their sponsorship.

President: The Countess of Shaftesbury

Chairman: Michael Lydford

Cold Game Test 2022 – Sunday 4th September

HURSLEY PARK – ROMSEY – HAMPSHIRE
by kind permission of Mr. Finian O`Sullivan

NOVICE  CLASS

Judges: Mr Martin Ashman (A2193 ) & Mr. Ray Titchener (B3672)

Electronic Test Entry Forms can be completed online, sending BACS payment to: D.W.S.C. with your surname as reference. Go to Menu, Tests, Electronic Working Test Entry

Test Entry Forms can be downloaded for printing from www.dorsetworkingspaniel.net

Email Entries to Lara Sorisi or Ian Stevens: test_secretary@dorsetworkingspanielclub.net

£11 per dog Members – £16 per dog Non members

Novice – Spaniels not to have placed 1^st in a working test or not to have won an award in a Field Trial inc C.O.M.

All tests are held under Kennel Club and Dorset Working Spaniel Club  rules and regulations for Gundog Working Tests.  The Society accepts no responsibility for injury, loss or damage to persons or property however occasioned.  Dogs should be exercised in designated areas only.  No bitches in season. In case of hot weather, no dogs left unattended in cars. Please clear up after your dogs.

Spring Test – Sunday 22^nd May 2022

At Ashmore, Dorset

Puppy – Judge: Lara Sorisi

Result	Name	Dog
1st	Anthony Brown	Pen Wills Yama ESS B
2nd	Anthony Brown	Bucklawren Bandit ESS D
3rd	Michael Smith	Springmore Symphony ESS B
4th	Del Bower	Thistlecrack Diamond CS B
COM	Clare Oldham	Cindersash Joker ESS
COM	Charlotte Ballard	Kentwone Troposphere CS B
COM	Kim Barnes	Mooncourt Black Jack CS D

Anthony Brown 1^st & 2^nd Puppy Test

Novice – Judges: Dave Templar & Steve Brankin

Result	Name	Dog/Bitch
1st	Nicola Hunter	Churail Charisma ESS
2nd	Julie Etherington	Wiltonsprings Penmarick ESS D
3rd	Karen Fleet	Misselchalke Speyburn CS D
COM	Lynda Levitt	Pitrock Lancelot CS D
COM	Graham Halliday	Penny Gate Apache ESS B
COM	Nicola Hunter	Churail Challenge ESS
BEST HUNTING SPANIEL	Julie Etherington	Wiltonsprings Penmarick
BEST COCKER	Karen Fleet	Misselchalke Speyburn

Nicola Hunter 1^st Novice Test

Open – Judges: Dave Templar & Steve Brankin

Result	Name	Dog/Bitch
1st	Mark Burr	Newttlebridge Black Pearl CS B
2nd	Ryan Bishop	Wessexmac Fabulous Flo ESS B
BEST HUNTING SPANIEL	Martin Ashman	River Ash ESS D

Mark Burr 1^st Open Test  

Great  K.C. Working Tests set for the spaniels in cool woodland with bracken, ferns, lots of cover and plenty of scent. The Judges ensured each spaniel was put through their paces on fresh ground. New Trophies were given to Winners donated from the Club,  also gifts donated from Gamekeeper Goods were handed out to members in the awards. Thank you to Skinners Working Gundog Food for their sponsorship.

Many thanks to Keeper Geoff Spencer for allowing DWSC to use his ground.  Much appreciation  to all the helpers, especially the Judges who gave up their time to ensure the day ran smoothly.

Dear Member,

Below are details for the Clubs Annual General Meeting: 

Tuesday 10th May 2022 – 7pm

Divelish Room, The Exchange, Sturminster Newton DT10 1FH

Please advise if you would like to attend via email: secretary@dorsetworkingspanielclub.net

AGENDA

1. Apologies for Absence
2. Minutes from last A.G.M & Audited Accounts
3. Matters Arising
4. Chairmans Report
5. Treasurers Report
6. Field Trial Secretary Report
7. Test Secretary Report
8. Re-election of Committee Members.
9. Any other Business (to be submitted to the Secretary at least 7 days before the AGM)

SUBSCRIPTIONS

Annual subscriptions were due on 1 March 2022. Please note, only subscribed members have priority to enter club events. 

• Single Membership: £10
• Joint Membership: £15
• Joining fee for new or lapsed members: £5.00  

Please contact the Membership Secretary Lynne Bramwell

Please go to our website to view club events and details of Tests and Field Trials: www.dorsetworkingspanielclub.net or join our Facebook group page. 

RETURNING TROPHIES – SPRING WORKING TEST 2021  

Please contact Ian to arrange return of trophies prior to this years’ Working Test. Don`t forget to get your Trophy engraved!

SPRING WORKING TEST 

22ND MAY 2022 – ASHMORE NR SHAFTESBURY  SP5 5AF

• Puppy, Novice and Open Classes 
• Judges Dave Templar, Steve Brankin, and Lara Sorisi

This is a great opportunity for novice handlers and / or spaniels to test their hunting and obedience under the watchful eye of experienced judges who shall offer advice. Any questions, email Lara Sorisi and Ian Stevens: test_secretary@dorsetworkingspanielclub.net

TRAINING CLASSES – PUPPY, NOVICE, ADVANCED

• Wednesdays at 6.30 pm, Ashmore, near Shaftesbury SP5 5AF from the 13^th April – fortnightly until the 6th July 
• Sundays at 10.00 am, Gurston Down, near Salisbury SP5 5HR from the 24th April – fortnightly until 3rd July 

If you would like to attend training there are a few spaces left, please book in with Lynne beforehand

TRAINING DAYS

We hope to organise a couple of Training Days with a guest Trainer in the Summer, details to follow.

SPANIEL TEAM CHALLENGE – SHERBORNE CASTLE COUNTRY FAIR – SUNDAY 29TH MAY 

Please come along and support our Team who are competing in the Challenge, starting at 9.30am – this is a great, fun day out for family and friends.

Karen Anderson

Secretary