Retrieving Trial - 23 September 18

Results – Retrieving Trial 23 September 2018

 

Intermediate – Judge Wayne Phelps

1. Andrew Yeomans & Archie (Golden Ret) – 173 pts

2. Sam Heyes & Scout (Labrador Ret) – 156 pts

3. Shane Emond & Slim (Labrador Ret) – 155 pts

4. Phillip Coish & Bella (Labrador Ret) – 150 pts

 

Advanced – Judge Byron Kendall

1. Steve Luck & Meg (GSP) – 118 pts

2. Fred Briffa & Zuzu (GSP) – 114 pts

3. Phillip Coish & Bella (Labrador Ret) – 80.5 pts

 

 

                                                                         Kevin & Hoolie

                                                              Sam & Scout (2nd Intermediate)

                                                                            Daniel & GSP

                                                                           Andrew & Ace

                                              Phillip & Bella (4th Intermediate & 3rd Advanced)

                                                                         Richard & Jazz

                                                                           Marc & Lab

                                                                            Ray & Spud

                                                                            Danny & GSP

                                                Shane, Norm & Intermediate Judge Wayne

                                                            Shane & Slim (Third Intermediate)

                                                            Andrew & Bass (First Intermediate)

                                                                            Barry & Kio

                                                                          Angie & Ishtar

                                                              Fred & Zuzu  (2nd Advanced)

                                                  Henry, Advanced Judge Byron, Steve & Meg

                                                               Steve & Meg (1st Advanced)

                                              Wayne & Kevin - back from another river crossing.

A cool, blustery day greeted handlers, spectators and judges for the WGAA trial held on the Lodden River near Serpentine on Sunday 23rd of September.

Two stakes were run – an Intermediate and Advanced, and the Judges Wayne Phelps and Byron Kendall, both knowledgeable in the ways of game birds, set challenging runs

that were both interesting and surprising. Long time hunters, Wayne and Byron always have the knack of creating runs that demand experience and intelligence

from competitors – the team of dog and handler that gets it right makes it look easy. 

Congratulations to all for making the day another great success, and especially to the caterers. Quail soup, beef, venison, chicken schnitzel ... unbelievable!