PUPPY, ND/NH & NOVICE WORKING TEST - BUSK HILL

18TH MAY 2025

On a somewhat breezy and chilly May day, the club held it’s first and I hope not last Working Test at Buskhill, by kind permission of James and Elizabeth Needler, great ground, thank you James for offering it to the club. We would also like to thank Vale  of York for sharing the ground with us, the two clubs continue to work together covering the same geographical area and supporting each other in all we do.

Thank you to our judges, Sinead Wilkinson, Mark Wilson, Teresa Middlewood and  Charlotte Brown, who used all the varieties the ground offered to  ensure each static, tested a different skill and that they were adjusted  to suit the level of each class.

Our helpers on the day, and I’m sorry if I have missed anyone off, Jane,  Fred, Steve C, Sharon, Steve B, Cath, Jane P, Lucy, Hannah, Tom, Elaine, Sheila, Sophie, Emma, Kevin, Molly and Twigg. It was fantastic that morning competitors stayed to help in the afternoon and afternoon competitors came early to help in the morning. We could not run events without you, yesterday was a very busy day with a total of 60 competitors split across 3 classes, it was a logistical challenge and the helpers made it easy to make sure the judges had enough support for the variety of tests that were set.

As always, we appreciate the sponsorship from Vet Spec and Sporting Saint providing vouchers and prizes.

The Results:

Puppy

1st Jane Burniston with Tarnedge Ruby Red

2nd Karen Burgess with Irwellspring Good Hope

After a run off for 3rd & 4th

3rd Kelly Lauderdale Cheel with Sunset Stream of Gellesmanor

4th Jim Christon with Sam Whyte’s Skippady Doo Dah

COM’s

Jane Lidster with Hanrebor Woldnewton Goosy

Stewart North with Xocrillo Poseidon by Northglen

Lynda Carr with Straight as an Arrow at Deepdale

Novice Dog/Novice Handler

1st Kevin Wood with Brocklebank William of Brontemoor

2nd Simon Pilling with Ingdalehowl Alejandro at Givenhall

3rd Nelson Smith with Henhamghyl Telly at Audremoa

Novice

1st Philippa Williams with Moscargrange Freya of Castlemans

2nd Mia Jobson with Cardueae Kahli

3rd Maria Clausson Hopkins with Morkulla’s Aurora Borealis

4th Cath Burns with Tallamelie Bridesmaid at Jollybrow

COMs

Matt Wetherill with Amethyst Bella

Jemma Hendley with Northglan Breeze

Sam Little with Molesbreath Grace

Congratulations to all in the awards and to all competitors, it was a fantastic day and despite the chilly weather, everyone was in good spirits and the atmosphere was great. We received some very positive feedback from attendees confirming this too which is always very lovely to receive - thank you.