HWVA Championship and Open shows due to be held Sunday 22nd March 2020. CANCELLED Further to yesterdays advice from the Government re Covid 19 the HWVA has, with a lot of thought, sadly come to the decision to cancel the above shows. For those who have paid via Higham Press a refund will be
The HWVA held an All Aged Grouse Field Trial at Silsden, Yorkshire on 21 August 2019. The Judges were Suzi Burton (A) and Jason Hudson (non Panel). There was only one Award made. Congratulations to Moorrunner Isla at Gilleyfield (GWP) handled by her owner Louise Holmes Awarded 3rd and also the Guns Award. Thanks go
A super day at the HWVA Grouse Pointing Test. There were 3 Gradings: Heather Gray with her junior HWV Fassfields Silver Lining – Graded Good Jill Harvey with her junior HWV Bryantscroft Willow – Graded Very Good Steve Pudney with his adult GSP Sh Ch Pitwit Winter Glow – Graded Good From left to right:
The response has been overwhelming and a home has been found for these two together and they are reserved. Thank you all. Fortunately we have very few HWVs needing a new home but at the moment we are looking for a super special home for two neutered dogs, aged 4 and 6 who are looking for
The HWVA have recently been made aware of a puppy imported from abroad who was sold as “HUU clear by parentage” who has subsequently been confirmed to be a “carrier” when they were tested and retested. When both parents are HUU clear they will each pass on a “normal” gene to their offspring (since
It is with the greatest regret that the HWVA have to announce the cancellation of it’s working test on 9th September. This difficult decision has been made due to a combination of factors. Unfortunately Richard May, one of the principle organisers, who is ultimately responsible for running the day has sustained a serious back injury,
We trust by now that all HWVA members have received their copy of the HWVA 2017 year book. It has been brought to our attention that a few errors were made when going to print. For clarification HUU Certs need to to submitted to the KC for validation and inclusion in the BRS. Any Certs
We are still hearing about a number of health issues in HWV which aren’t being reported to us. Since it is very difficult to take action about “hearsay” we would like to try to increase the formal reporting of conditions. We’ve looked at how we can encourage more people to report health issues and rather
Do you own a HWV? If so are you a member of the HWVA? If the answer to both those questions is yes are you able to spare some time to help organise or attend some events on behalf of the Association during the year? We have a small and very active Committee and run
The HWVA are producing a yearbook, which will be distributed to members during 2018. For more information and to book your advert you can either order online using the following link: Online order of advertising in Yearbook. Alternatively you can download a booking form to complete here: Booking form 2017 Yearbook.