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 2025
NOVICE TRIAL
29th January, 2025
Following many days of rain and storms across the country this day started and continued with sunshine and big blue skies, a perfect end to the Trialling season. We are so grateful to William Thornhill and the Haverholme Estate for their continued support for the HWVA; Keeper Nigel, guns Philip, Gary, Andy and Tristran and game carrier, the young Jake at his first HPR trial . More than grateful to picking up dog Carl Isitt who also helps us with logistics and arrangements locally and to Rupert (Zafar) volunteering to be our red flag. Thanks also to our Judges, Steve Robson and Christine Carpenter, for their excellent work, they were pleased to make the following awards:
4th Madagascar Madge via Valkaiser handled by Julie King .. HWV
COM CH Enryb Simply Red handled by Jean Byrne .. HWV
And the guns award to:
Avar Hunter Danube Flovakia handled by Adele Zafar for his very stylish point. HV
It was lovely to see all gingers in the awards.
Picture by Debby Wearing

Working Results 2024
OPEN STAKE FIELD TRIAL
- FIRST PLACE to Geoff Saint and Zoldmali Tarlo
- SECOND PLACE to Emily Hinchcliffe and Goosepoint Gambler
Judges Critique
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.


GUNDOG WORKING TEST.
Sunday 8th September at Sholford Farm
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Yvonne Aldridge – Nagyzabasi Orlagh for Gwaithmaes
- Yvonne Aldridge – Nagyzabasi Orlagh for Gwaithmaes
- Simon Kirby – Sigourney Penderyn at Helwrycwm




SUMMER GROUSE EXPERIENCE AND TEST.


SPRING GROUSE WEEKEND AND TEST.




HWVA NOVICE FIELD TRIAL
Thursday, 25th January at Haverholme Sleaford

HWVA OPEN FIELD TRIAL
Thursday, 18th Jan 2024 at Upton Pyne Shoot, Exeter
Judges Field Trial Report
The Hungarian Wirehaired Viszla Association
18th January 2024
Open 12 Dog HPR Trial
An Open Stake for all HPR breeds. Held at The Upton Pyne Shoot. By kind permission of the host and Keeper Mr. Paul Bowyer.
Weather Conditions
A cold frosty start, with temperatures slowly warming to 13 degrees. Wind conditions were light and consistent throughout the trial. Scenting conditions were initially quite difficult, getting better as the air temperature warmed throughout the trial.
Type of Ground
The ground offered a variety of cover crops, water meadows, hedgerows, woodland and some white grass and scrubby areas.
Species of Game
Pheasant, Partridge, Snipe and Duck
The sub-zero morning temperatures meant that dogs would need to work hard to find their game. Late season birds were difficult to catch up with. However, the standard of these top quality open standard dogs, meant that a significant number of birds were, found, pointed and shot.
Unfortunately, the quality of the dogs is not reflected in the fact that we were unable to offer any awards on this occasion. The ground, the scent and the luck, just didn’t roll in the direction of so many talented dogs. As we are all so well aware, ‘That’s Trialling.’
A superbly organised Trial with thanks to, Field Trial Secretary Debra Revell for her hard work and organisation. A huge debt of gratitude is owed to The Keeper, Mr Paul Bowyer for allowing us to use this superb Trialling Ground.
A quality team of experienced Guns ensured the plentiful supply of game was accounted for. Their skill, experience and knowledge contributed significantly to the efficiency and very successful outcome of this trial.
May I also take the opportunity to thank my senior judge, Mr. Steve Chant for his expert advice, encouragement and mentoring, making this Judging appointment a real pleasure.
Finally, I would like to thank the Hungarian Wirehaired Viszla Association for offering me this Judging Appointment.
Judges
Mr. S Chant (A Panel)
Mr. H. Kirby (B Panel)