Charity Dog Scurry & Clay Shoot

On 9^th June 2014 we organised a Charity Fun Dog Scurry at Nuthampstead Shooting Ground, while the shooting ground organised a Charity 50 bird clay shoot competition, all by the kind invitation of Martin & Nicky Barker.

The weather was warm and sunny and we were thankful we had a water retrieve to cool down the dogs.

Throughout the day 68 people competed in the scurry consisting of 5 events;

Two seen distance retrieves.

1^st           Rod Herd & Pip (Labrador)

2^nd          Sally Eley & Amber (Golden Retriever)

3^rd           Sally Eley & Teasel (Cocker Spaniel)

Two water retrieves, the left being thrown first then the right, with the left one to be retrieved first.

1^st           Sally Eley & Amber (Golden Retriever)

2^nd          Paul Moore & Trinny (Labrador)

3^rd           Trisha Ridge & Purdy (Golden Retriever)

One seen retrieve with a distraction on the return.

 1^st           Rod Herd & Pip (Labrador)

2^nd          Tony Banks-Jones & Basil (Labrador)

3^rd           Tony Banks-Jones & Rhubarb (Labrador)

Straw bale run.

1^st           Sally Eley & Teasel (Cocker Spaniel)

1^st           Rod Herd & Pip (Labrador)

2^nd          Val Parker & Jumble (Cocker Spaniel)

3^rd           Moyra Tourlamain & Freddy (ESS)

Puissance.

Large Dog            Paul Moore & Trinny (Labrador)

Medium Dog      Moyra Tourlamain & Freddy (ESS)

Small Dog            Chris Dodsley & Tilly (Cocker Spaniel)

 

There were dog food prizes and rosettes with some of the competitors travelling from as far away as the Norfolk coast.

The raffle was extremely well supported, and many thanks for all the donated prizes.

Thanks to all the parents and friends of the Ladybird Group (who put together a great video of the day) and friends of Truequest Training who volunteered to get arm ache throwing dummies, judge, time and book in the competitors, without you the day just wouldn’t have run.

Thank you to all of the competitors for competing and making the day fun filled.

And a big thank you to:

Martin and Nicky Barker at Nuthampstead Shooting Ground

David Beer and The Country Store

Gemswin Flat Coat Retrievers & Royal Cannin

Barnards Farm Riding Centre

Skinners Dog Food

and to Anna Jermain who’s drive and enthusiasm entertained us all.