WORKING
However you want to work your Labrador gundog,
whatever stage or level you are at, we offer something for everyone.
TRAINING
We offer a variety of training days and evenings throughout the year from puppy and novice dog novice handler right through to Open Field Trial level. Training on different ground and with all the added distractions that new ground and lots of other dogs and people offer is invaluable.
We are fortunate to have a number of fantastic trainers who give up their time to for our members and for the benefit of the sport. And we have some amazing landowners and estates that allow us to use their ground to give us the variety of terrain that is so invaluable to teach ourselves and our dogs.
If you’d like to attend any of our Training Events click the button below for dates and to apply
WORKING TESTS
Gundog working tests simulate the sort of skills a gundog needs whether competing or working in the field. They evaluate the dog's ability to retrieve game, follow commands, and exhibit discipline under various conditions.
Participating in these tests not only hones the dog's natural abilities but also strengthens the bond between owner and pet through training and teamwork. Whether aiming for competitive success or simply seeking to enhance your canine companion's capabilities, owners find Gundog working tests both rewarding and enriching.
If you’d like to compete in any of our Novice or Open Working Tests click the button below for dates and how to apply.
FIELD TRIALS
Loved succeeding at Working Tests and want to test your dog further? Already competing at Field Trials and wanting to qualify your dog for IGL events? Then our Field Trial Events are a must to put in your calendar of Events.
We use FTMS for the application process
Three Ridings is recognised by The Kennel Club to run qualifying Field Trial tests under J Reg Rules. We run several FT days throughout the year from 2 day Open Trials to one day Open and Novice Trials. If you are competing at Field Trials, it is a prerequisite of entry that you have read and agreed to abide by the J Regs
If you’d like to compete at any of our Field Trials click the button below for dates and how to apply
J REGS
If you are interested in understanding more about Gundog Field Trials and perhaps become a judge yourself then one of our J Regs training and exam days will be of interest.
The Kennel Club J Regs, also known as the "Field Trial Regulations for Retriever Gundogs," are a set of guidelines and rules established by The Kennel Club (UK) for conducting retriever gundog field trials. These regulations govern various aspects of retriever trials, including eligibility criteria for participants, trial organization, judging standards, and code of conduct. They outline the requirements for entry, trial procedures, and scoring criteria, ensuring fair and consistent evaluation of participating dogs' abilities.
If you'd like to learn more click the button below for dates and how to apply