Monday 2 September 2019

Training day - Sunday 15th September 2019

Our next training day is Sunday the 15th of September.
Training will start at 9.00am with a bbq lunch and soft drinks at 12.00. 
For more information contact our Training Officer, Kevin Phelps 0407 091 221
Directions:
Meet at the Emu Creek Bridge on Konagaderra Rd, Clarkfield.
To get to the Emu Creek bridge head North West on the C743 through Bulla. Turn North onto the Melbourne-Lancefield Rd. Travel 13km then turn right onto Konagaderra Rd and it's about 1km along that road to the bridge.
Anyone with a gundog is welcome. We cater for beginners, puppies and experienced handlers.

Non-Indigenous Game Bird (NIGB) Trial - 1 September 2019


Clashing with Father’s Day whittled down our numbers somewhat but the stalwarts that turned up did WGAA proud. The usual protagonists that competed certainly had their work cut out for them – the weather conditions were a tad difficult – a freezing wind that was unrelenting all day.
The competitors were Joe and Steve with their GSPs, Barry and his 2 pointers, Wayne and Eric with their Brittanys and Richard with his Wei cross.
The judges were Kathy Oliver & Kevin Phelps, Sam put the birds out on his ATV and Shane took the pics.
It was great to see such a large turnout of supporters including the Beesley’s who were up for the day from deep in deer country at Jamieson.
We are still fine tuning this new trial format but we are improving with each trial. The standout dogs on the day were Steve’s GSP Meg, Barry’s pointer Kio and Wayne’s Brittany Boss. However, the poor shooting became too much for the judge and after a long (really long) heat between Meg and Kio a ‘no result’ was declared.
Wayne & Boss and Barry & Blaze

Triallers gather before the action - everyone is well rugged up!

Barry & Kio

Wayne & Boss

Richard & Jazz

Nigel's young Weimaraner - watching & waiting

Joseph & Ollie and Eric & Sunny

The Aldred's Red & white setter on coffee duty!

How come we don't get a turn? Nellie & Scout

Steve & Meg and Barry & Kio. Stop talking and let's get going.

Kio pointing & Meg backing the point.

Off we go!

Steve & Meg

Another point and another back - classic work.

More excellent work by Steve & Meg.

Sam & Kevin planting the birds.

Another bird in the air. Well done Kio.