NOVICE WORKING TEST - FARNDALE

23RD MARCH 2025

Sunday 23rd March saw us hold our first working test of the 2025 season on the fantastic ground at Farndale on the North Yorkshire Moors.

After a damp start the day brightened up, although it remained cool with a slight breeze which was great for working the dogs.

We would like to thank Paul Wright who facilitated the use of the ground and our hosts Farndale Estate Sporting.

Thanks also go to our judges: Philippa Williams, John Day, Helen Smith and Claire Carvis, who set some good tests on challenging ground, we finished with a cut of 6 competitors, after lunch doing 2 further retrieves on bracken.

Our helpers without whom we could not run these events, Bev, Carolyn, Elaine, Hannah, Chris and Martin, placing and throwing dummies whilst Kira and Twigg assisted making sure all the admin and organisation was completed, your help is much appreciated.

Lastly, thank you to Vet Spec and Sporting Saint who sponsored the event.

The results after a slight adjustment are:

1st Wendy Donovan – Christoberry Molly winning the Training Annual Shield and a Keepsake Trophy, plus a Vet Spec Voucher

2nd Jane Burniston – Tarnedge Run a Mile winning a Vet Spec Voucher

3rd Sam Little – Molesbreath Grace winning a Vet Spec Voucher

4th Robert Seaman – Chaysehollow’s Andy

COM Graham Slater – Teomaby Esk of Oakshot

All people placed will be forwarded a Sporting Saint Prize, somehow I missed loading them in the car.

I would like to thank everyone who supported our event and made it an enjoyable day.

Our next Working Test is an Open Test on 13 April at Rosedale, once again on the North Yorkshire Moors. Entries via FTMS or details on website www.threeridingslc.com for postal/electronic entries.