02nd December 2024 - Open Cocker Trial at Savernake Forest.

Well what a great day for my last trial as Kintbury Field Trial Secretary. I would like to thank all the competitors, Judges, Aubrey Ladyman and Chris Thurston Woolnough, helpers, Chris Green Simon Goddard & Adrian Bundy, the guns Scott Morgan Lloyd & Allen and the host Paul Howard for making the day so enjoyable. Also l would like to thank Skinners who have sponsored Kintbury Gundog Club over many years for their continued support.

The day was very challenging for quite a few Cockers, the birds were plentiful, however, not easy to get flight for a few dogs. The weather was kind, the guns were very good shots hardly missing a bird, especially as the trees still have leaves. The banter was entertaining from the competitors. I would also thank the competitors who stood in at the last minute to avoid the trial being cancelled thank you so much for your support.

1st James Elliott with Kiltonbeck Nahar of Tomlinswood, & and Guns choice being awarded the Steve Vale shield.

2nd Dan Sutor with Cleestangates Shade of Windybriars. This was a non qualified Cocker however, she certainly deserved to be on an Open stake today. Both dogs in the awards successfully completed there water certificate under Aubrey Ladyman A panel Judge

1st James Elliott & Kiltonbeck Nahar of Tomlinswood

2nd Dan Sutor with Cleestangates Shade of Windybriars

GUNS CHOICE

James Elliott & Kiltonbeck Nahar of Tomlinswood