By Gwilym Williams
The Arfon Working Gundog Club held their first test for AV Retrievers on Sunday 9th April 2017 at an excellent new venue Plas Llanddyfnan, Talwrn, Anglesey by kind permission of Mr Paul Hogarth and the Headkeeper Mr Steve Cadman.
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By Adelaine Bastiaansen
Last weekend we held the agility competition that we sponsored. It was a great success! People were very enthusiastic and we have already a couple of enquiries from new people that want to switch to CSJ :-).
On Saturday and Sunday there were almost 1400 dogs. We sponsored every first 3 places of grade 1, Small, Medium and Large.
The competition had 5 rings and we places banners on each ring. We used the new banners that you sent us on one ring and on the place of the price giving and we had also some old banners that we used on the other rings. We also give some information about CSJ at the prize giving.
Results of the event of 6 and 7 May 2017
Throw & Catch Open Class
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Perry van Mulukom |
Piper Ned |
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Melanie Fydrich |
Trouble Ger |
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Claudia Wagstyll |
Rufus Ger |
Throw & Catch Starters
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Karsten König |
iMac Ned |
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Alex van der Meulen |
Tuttie Ned |
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Diana Slavenburg |
Bandit Ned |
Freestyle Combined Open
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Melanie Fydrich |
Trouble Ger |
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Angela Tederke |
Pepper Ger |
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Marjolaine van Arkel |
Chubby Ned |
Freestyle Combined Starters
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Ilonka Kruitbos |
Kensi Ned |
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Sharona Pijl |
Blitz Ned |
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Susanne Kuipers |
Pim Ned |
Blog posting by Alan Rees
Vikki Stanley, Haydn Willmott and Nigel Probert. Photo by Lorna Gray
This year’s World Cup event for Retrievers witnessed 15 countries, each with a team of 4 Retrievers, congregating at Drynachan Lodge, on the well known Scottish Sporting estate, by kind invitation of Lord & Lady Cawdor.
We were all welcomed with the sound of a lone piper on a glorious Saturday morning and the excitement was palpable amongst all that attended. As one of the five judges invited, it was clear to me from the outset that Roddy Forbes and his son Fraser, with an army of helpers, had designed a series of challenging tests, five double retrieves on the first day followed by five further single tests on the second. This would raise the bar for this competition to another level in its fourteen year history, with retrieves on all types of terrain with dogs being required to retrieve from across the Findorn river.
Nigel Probert handling Slipside Danny Jones
Wales had to make two late changes to the selected team due to Mark and Jamie Bettinson’s withdrawal and in came Vikki Stanley, running two dogs, joining Haydn Willmott and Nigel Probert. At the end of the first day Denmark lead comfortably from second placed England by a clear 35 points. Behind England in third were Holland a further 13 points adrift. Wales, who had their problems, were lying in fifth place 90 points off the leaders, but with everything to play for on a second day in the grounds of the picturesque Cawdor Castle.
Haydn Willmott handling Stykes Boy Llangynidr.
At close of play on the second day Denmark were worthy winners with 1028 points out of a possible 1200, England narrowly missing out by 8 points in second place with 1020, with Holland holding onto third place, just ahead of host nation Scotland.
Wales finished in fifth place on 935 points, with the four dogs and handlers returning scores of 243 for Vikki’s first dog, 238 for Nigel, 259 for Haydn and 195 for Vikki’s second dog. This was a creditable performance from the four Welsh dogs over a very challenging course.
Vikki Stanley
I felt very humbled and honoured to have been invited to judge this event due to my close affinity to Roddy and his family and the Cawdor Estate. It was a magnificent two days and the atmosphere was electric with a good crowd of spectators in attendance.
Again, I would like to personally thank Ceri, Phil and All at CSJ for their continued support of the team and for their generous sponsorship.
Diolch o galon.
As we now turn our attention to the Home Internationals, the Four Nations international challenge at Scone Palace, Perth and the Game Fair Four Nations International at Hadfield House, watch this site for further information on team selections.
Alan Rees
Photo by Alan Rees
From Adelaine Bastiaansen
Last weekend we had a competition in the Netherlands and Blitz is now in grade 3.
Kees and Ready had their first weekend in grade 2 and a second place on the agility course. Blue and I had a first place on the jumping grade 3. Sven (my son) and Blitz had a first place on the jumping on the junior course.
Results
So now the hard work and the training begins. Over the coming months the Coaching Team and I will be supporting these handlers in their preparations building up to what for some will be the biggest agility championships of their agility careers.
Meanwhile the domestic competitions are in full swing
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Profits on the show go towards holding other events during the year, the next being a day for people to train their dogs as gundogs. This is on 28th May and details are on our website: www.unitedspaniel.com
Best in show : cocker spaniel Claramand Ziggy Zigy with owner Eliane
Thomas.
Reserve best in show: Mr and Mrs Monaghans Tweedsmuir Blaze of Glory,
Clumber spaniel.
Best puppy in show: the Irish Water spaniel owned by Mrs E Brown Axlehurn
Song of Mweenish
Reserve best puppy: the Lagotto Patrick and Seamons Ashlowrick Tutti Frutti.
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