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!
Results of the Open Any Variety (ex cocker) Spaniel
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!
Results – Stake 4 – Novice Cocker Spaniel – Friday 20th January 2023 – Grittleton, Wiltshire
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 1 – 16 Dog Novice A.V. Sat 7th October – Woodbury Estate
By kind permission of The Woodbury Shooting Syndicate
Judges: Mr. Lee Cooper (A3417) & Mr. Matthew Brown (N/P)
| 1st | Misslechalke Pit Viper | WC B | Nick Gregory |
| 2nd | Dunnbrigg Chatternag | ESS B | Karen Pinker |
| COMs | Jumping Jim Llynfi Valley | ESS D | Arwyn Pritchard |
| Dashbrook Monsoon | ESS B | Steve Bolton | |
| Guns Choice | Flintwood Jessica | ESS B | John Cook |
Lovely mixed ground of Woods and Cover Crop, providing lots of birds on a warm day.
Well done to all the competitors for turning out and a big thank you to our Judges, helpers and of course the Woodbury Shooting Syndicate & Keeper for hosting us.
Finally, as always, thank you to our sponsors Skinners Pet Foods for their continuing support.
Stake 2 – 16 Dog Open A.V.(Ex Cocker) Mon 27th November 2023
Minterne Estate – Dorset
By kind permission of Lord Henry Digby
Keeper & Steward of the Beat: Paul Marsh
Judges: Margaret Cox (A3130) & Alice Wise (B3368)
| 1st | Jeremy Davies | ESS B | Cudannsa Skye of Dolbrenin |
| 2nd | Simon Jones | ESS D | Bucklawren Bonus |
| 3rd & Guns Choice | Nicki Hunter | ESS D | Churail Challenge of Pursely |
| 4th | Mike |Hoskins | ESS B | Hollydrive Nina of Halwinryston |
| COMS | John Cook | ESS B | Eastbourne Lass |
| John Cook | ESS D | Syncerus Savon of Flintwood | |
| Jonathan Nightingale | ESS D | Leahanie Zeus | |
| Dave Hodgson | ESS D | Saxonvale Sam |
Thank you to the Judges and all the helper`s, also to the Guns, who shot very well for the Spaniels. An exciting 3 dog run off between Simon Jones, Jeremy Davies, and Nicki Hunter, all the dogs hunted well, a difficult decision for the Judges. There were lots of pheasants to test the Spaniels steadiness on making a challenging Field Trial. Well done to all the competitors the ground was quite wet and boggy in place, so everyone did well to manage to stay upright! Much appreciation to Skinners Dog Food and Gamekeepers Goods for their generous sponsorship. Congratulation to Jeremy Davies who will be judging at the 2024 Cocker Championships.
Stake 3 – 16 Dog Open Cocker -Mon 4th December 2023
By kind permission of Lord Henry Digby & Keeper Paul Marsh
Judges: Ray Titchener & Jud Lascelles
Field Trial Secretary: Martin Ashman
| 1st & Guns Choice | Paddy Williams | C B | Taffswell Ruby |
| 2nd | Jeremy Davies | C B | Misselchalke Green Mamba of Dolbrenin |
| 3rd | John Heeley | C B | Endowood Indiana |
Well done to all competitors, this was challenging Trial for the little Cockers. Heavy rain from the previous night and during the day made the birds reluctant to flush. The pheasants were tucking in tight, with the heavy rain making it difficult for the dogs to pick up the scent. Only 3 cockers finished with a run off between Paddy Williams and Jeremy Davies for 1st place. Well done Paddy and Ruby. Thank you to the Judges, Guns, and Helpers. Also, to Keeper Paul Marsh for welcoming the Club to the ground once again. Much is given appreciation to Skinners Dog Foods and Gamekeepers Goods for their continued Sponsorship.
