OPEN & NOVICE WORKING TEST - NABURN, YORK

2ND OCTOBER 2022

The club has enjoyed a very successful schedule of Static Working Tests this year with 30 Open and 30 Novice dogs competing at most events. 

Our August event was cancelled due to very high temperatures and we were delighted when the owner of the ground, Graham Atkinson, invited us to run in October. A Walked Up test in Sugar Beet proved demanding, but Judges Keith Eastwood, Steve Probert and Andy Curtis, did a fine job running the test as a Field Trial.

A former club President, the late Mr John Jewitt previously farmed here and its traditional to meet at “ Johns Barns. “ It was a special privilege to have Mrs Cynthia Jewitt present the awards including the Naburn Trophy donated by John to be awarded to the winning Open dog at the event. 28 dogs competed and the award winners were.

1st Jane Bell with Hayabank Connie

2nd Darren Thompson with Hawksgarth Carbonado

3rd Dave Houghton with Kenaiteen Marvel

4th Karen Burgess with Irwellspring Amelia.

COMs Brent Booth with Stunner Booth, Bill Lambell with Eiderbay Ribble, Jane Sampson with Etomanni Pawnee at Jassparta.

There followed a Novice Test of a further 28dogs and the award winners were-

1st Jake Tyrie with Hurststrath Heather Bell, 2nd Charlotte Brown with Maplecrest Elfin

3rd Sam Little with Molesbreath Grace

COMs Gwen Finch with Ploughmans Teal and Andrew Sharp with Gibbot Enchanterous.

The traditional but sincere thanks were given to our host, judges, helpers and sponsors Roger Skinner Dog Food. The one huge regret of the day was that our Open Trial overran significantly leaving not enough time to give Novice dogs and handlers the competition we would have liked.

We thank all competitors who were very understanding of this. Future Walk Up events will not be so ambitious.