Gundog Working Test
Gundog Working Test - Sunday 25th May 2025 - Semer, Suffolk
Schedule
HPR GUNDOG WORKING TEST
Open to all breeds which Hunt, Point and Retrieve to be held under Kennel Clubs Rules and Regulations
Sunday 25th May 2025
Entries close on 18th May 2025
To be held at Semer, Suffolk (New ground)
By kind permission of Mr & Mrs James Buckle
Kindly sponsored by Skinners Dog food, Muntjac Trading, Test Valley Lanyards and Acme Whistles
Meet - 9.00 for 9.30 start
PUPPY Judge: Simon Bradley
Confined to dogs between six months and eighteen months of age on the date of the test.
NOVICE Judges: Mark Taylor & Amanda Ridley
Confined to dogs which have not gained an award or com at a field trial, been placed first, second or third in an open GWT or first in a Novice GWT held in accordance with Kennel Club rules and regulations.
OPEN Judges: Jason Froome & TBA
Open to all dogs although preference may be given to dogs which have gained an award or com at a field trial, been placed first, second or third in an Open GWT or won a Novice GWT.
WATER JUDGE Rita Dockwray
Unclassified Classes (Open to both KC and non KC registered dogs)
NOVICE DOG / Judge: Dave Short
NOVICE HANDLER Test confined to dogs over 18 months of age. Neither dog nor handler to have been placed 1st - 4th or CoM in any GWT (except special beginners) or Field Trial
SPECIAL Judges: Rod Johnson & Helen Thomson
BEGINNERS Open to handlers who have never entered a GWT before. Help and guidance will be given on the day
The Norfolk and Suffolk HPR Field Trial Club reserve the right to appoint additional judges if deemed necessary.
Stewards and dummy throwers required. Lunch and refreshment will be provided.
ENTRY FEES £15 per dog (members) £19 per dog (non-members)
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DIRECTIONS Will be sent out on payment
The following will take place at lunchtime. (Cash / card on the day)
Scurry Proceeds to The Suffolk Community Foundation
Raffle We will be holding a raffle and would be grateful for any donations.
Conformation Judge: Karen Lockwood
Lunch There will be a BBQ at lunchtime
Please bring 2 marked dummies and water for your dogs
PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
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Neither the Club nor the landowners can accept liability for loss, damage or injury to persons, property or dogs however caused.
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We operate a harsh handling rule, and any person found to be harsh handling will be asked to leave the ground and will be reported to the club committee.
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No bitches in season allowed on the grounds.
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No late arrivals will be accepted once GWT has commenced.
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Dogs to be on leads, except when being judged or in the exercise area.
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Three dogs maximum per handler
Emergency contact on the day: Gareth Wilson - 07919 563544



