Introduction
The HWVA holds various working events throughout the year which can include Training Days, Grouse Counting, Pointing Tests, Gundog Working Tests and Field Trials.
Working Results 2024
OPEN STAKE FIELD TRIAL
The HWVA held their HPR 3rd Open Stake Field Trial on Danby Moor on Friday 11th October 2024.
Our Judges Jean Robertson A and Jason Hudson B gave two awards:
- FIRST PLACE to Geoff Saint and Zoldmali Tarlo
- SECOND PLACE to Emily Hinchcliffe and Goosepoint Gambler
Guns Award also went to Emily Hinchcliffe and Goosepoint Gambler
The day was made even more special as Geoff Saint and Zoldmali Tarlo were made up as the latest Field Trial Champion for the HWV Breed; he was so pleased he did this at an HWV Open Trial (Subject to KC approval!).
The day started with a slight frost but it turned out to be a fabulous day on the moor; the sun shone, there were enough birds, although slightly flighty! I think everyone enjoyed the day.
We would like to thank Lord Dawney for this special access to the moor, his Head Keeper Peter Snaith, and Estate Manager James Stephenson.
We would also like to thank the Judges for their careful considerations.
The Guns did a great job, as did our Red Flag, Amanda Tasker. Many thanks to these and all who helped out on the day, including Debby Wearing for the pictures.
Finally, a big thank-you to our sponsors, Skinners Dog Food and Test Valley Lanyards.
Judges Critique
All competitors had game on their beats, each dog had either a lead or cheek wind. After the first round was completed, there were 6 dogs remaining.
Running number 1, Zoldmali Tarlo running with drive and style covering the ground enthusiastically; at no time did the dog lose connection, came on point, produced the bird, unfortunately the bird was missed.
Tarlos, second run, was very similar but produced two points and two workmanlike retrieves, this completed his card.
Jean Robertson Jason Hudson
GUNDOG WORKING TEST.
Sunday 8th September at Sholford Farm
Puppy
- Tina Woodley Roberts – Zoldmali Hunter Nova (Imp Hu) HWV
- Marie Campbell – Haywire Texana Vadasz HWV
- Amanda Ridley – Warrendown Megs High Hopes GSP
- Gareth Wilson – Lagopusmoor Apollo GSP
- Andy Reed – Cuffnells Sweet Dreams HWV
Novice
- Simon Kirby – Annagora Corbracky Chief GSP
- Millie Pocock – Clannagael Henry GSP
- Yvonne Aldridge – Nagyzabasi Orlagh for Gwaithmaes HWV
- Andrew Mead – Karaszy Lel HV
- Imogen Ransom – Gwilithybore Kedves HWV
Open
- Simon Kirby – Sigourney Penderyn at Helwrycwm GSP
- Ian Thorneycroft – Gilleyfield Celtic Forest GWP
- Nigel Samson – Canalgame Giovanni HWV
- Dawn Carter – Facanvadasz Andris HV
- Simon Bradley – Bonningstedt Bluhen Elbe GSP
Best Water Retrieve
- Yvonne Aldridge – Nagyzabasi Orlagh for Gwaithmaes
Highest score for HWV
- Yvonne Aldridge – Nagyzabasi Orlagh for Gwaithmaes
The Keith Scattergood Memorial Trophy for highest score in the Test
- Simon Kirby – Sigourney Penderyn at Helwrycwm
SUMMER GROUSE EXPERIENCE AND TEST.
The HWVA held a second 3 day Grouse weekend on 2nd-4th August . Quite a warm weekend, but it was very nice for all to be out on the moors in the sunshine after the wet spring. Grouse were said to be poor in number this year due to the early weather, but there was a sufficiency in the Egton area for our event. The weekend was capably and efficiently run by Debby and Ian Wearing, and Amanda Tasker in my absence.
We remain grateful to Roy Bebbington who facilitates these days for us and for his helpful experience, and to the Keeper for allowing us onto their ground and supporting the HWVA.
The Grouse Pointing Test was held on Saturday 3rd August, our judges were Jason Hudson and Alex Card.
They made only one award of GOOD to Deb Bowns and her dog Sigourney Viper
The best run was awarded to Nigel Samson and his dog Canalgame Giovanni.
Many Congratulations to both.