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Join us for New Season for the Norfolk & Suffolk HPR Field Trial Club

We are delighted to open entries for our premier event of the season. Set against the stunning backdrop of Roxby Moor in North Yorkshire, this weekend is dedicated to excellence in HPR work, fostering a supportive community, and celebrating the natural abilities of our dogs.

Whether you are a seasoned field competitor or a first-time moorland visitor, we invite you to be part of our journey as we build a bright, inclusive future for the club.

 

Event Details

Date Fri 6th – Sat 7th

Event 2-Day Intensive Training

Cost (Member/Non) £165 / £185

Date Sun 8th March

Event Grouse Pointing Test

Cost (Member/Non) £30 / £40

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• Location: Roxby Moor, North Yorkshire

• Start Time: 08:30 Daily

• Capacity: Training (12 Places) | Test (16 Places)

• Closing Date: 13th February 2026

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Meet Your Team

• Trainers: Andrew Farley & Mark Firmin

• Judges: Mark Firmin (A Panel) & Mark Taylor (Non-Panel)

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The Weekend Schedule

Fri 6th & Sat 7th March: Small-Group Training

• The Focus: Build confidence and skill in a professional, encouraging environment.

• Intimate Learning: We maintain a strict ratio with maximum groups of 6, ensuring you and your dog receive dedicated 1-on-1 time.

• Expert Instruction: Led by renowned trainers Andrew Farley and Mark Firmin.

• Open to All: No prior grouse experience is necessary—only a desire to learn and work with your dog.

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Sun 8th March: Grouse Pointing Test

• The Opportunity: A chance to showcase your dog’s natural instincts.

• Perfect for Juniors: This is an ideal, low-pressure entry point for younger dogs (6 months to 2 years) or those new to testing.

• Supportive Judging: Evaluated by Mark Firmin (A Panel) and Mark Taylor (Non-Panel).

 

​Categories
The Tests are to be judged in two age categories:
Junior – For dogs of 6 months of age on the day of the test and under 2 years of age on 1st
January in the year of the test, to be judged on partridge and pheasant, ground game being
judged for steadiness only.
Adult – For dogs over 2 years of age on the 1st January in the year of the test, to be judged on
partridge only with all other game being judged for steadiness only.

Basic Requirements
Each dog shall run singly into the wind, quartering a beat of at least 100 metres on open
ground.
Each dog shall be run for a minimum of 10 minutes before being considered for grading.
Each dog will be allowed one minute to settle unless out of control.
Dogs are required to hunt, point, and hold game and flush on command.
Each dog graded is to be given a verbal critique by the Judges and an Assessment Certificate at
the end of the day.

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Full Pointing Test Guidelines

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Preference for Pointing Test

We anticipate high demand for this event. In the event of oversubscription, places will be allocated via ballot with preference given to 

1. Members with Junior dogs who have attended the training days

2. Members with Adult dogs who have attended the training days

3. Members with Junior dogs

4. Members with Adult dogs

5. Non-Members Junior dogs

6. Non-Member Adult dogs

 

Juniors are classified as dogs over 6 months and under 2 years of age as of 1st January 2026.

 

Our Host: Roxby Moor

We are incredibly fortunate to have the support of Mark Taylor, the moor’s head keeper. As an HPR owner and worker himself, Mark brings a unique perspective to the weekend. Throughout the event, he will provide insights into the incredible biodiversity of the North Yorkshire moors and the vital relationship between the keeper, the land, and the dog. 

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Sheep

Please be aware that sheep graze on the moor

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