Inaugural Non-Indigenous Game Bird Trial - 28 April 19

WGAA’s inaugural Non-Indigenous Game Bird (NIGB) field trial attracted a field of eight competitors - Henry Foster (pointers), Fred Briffa (GSP), Steve Luck (GSP), Barry Oliver (pointers), Joseph Camilleri (GSP), Danny Alimic (GSP) for Michael Zandona to cast his judicial eye over. The action was slow to start but soon gathered pace once the dogs switched onto the Californian quail. The dogs seemed to settle down to the fact that these birds were different to stubble quail and throughout the day a total of 20 finds were carded. Some unsteadiness to the flushed bird was the main problem encountered by the dogs, but this was the first attempt at hunting these birds by handlers and their dogs, and in what has been the driest start to the year in recorded history. The released game NIGB trial format looks to have a bright future by providing the opportunity to continue trialling when conditions are far from ideal. Well done to both the handlers and their dogs.

Henry & Bailey, Jason - Assist Judge, Michael Zandona - Judge and Fred & Zuzu

A staunch point by Zuzu

Joe Camilleri & Ollie

Ollie makes a good retrieve

Richard Chan & Jazz

Blaze makes a stylish find.

Barry & Kio, Michael - Judge, Henry & Jack

A good vantage point.

Jack - backing 

Barry & Kio

Sam & Kevin

Joe & Ollie

The day was a huge success.