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North Midland Area URC at Carlton Towers

North Midland Area URC at Carlton Towers

The intermediate winners & judges, from left: M. Minshall, Andrew Coates, Anita Beal, Ian Whittle, Mick Newsam, Michael Hirst, Helen Midgley, Sue Lowe & B. Beardsley.


By Phil Wagland

Tuesday, 31 August 2010

The North Midland Area of the United Retriever Club held intermediate and veteran tests at Carlton Towers, North Yorkshire.

A supply of pigeons meant the dogs could be tested on cold game.

Many thanks to Carlton Towers estate, headkeeper Mark Fitzer and generous sponsor Alpha dog food.

Results
Veteran
1 Anne Crookes with gr b. Millrythe Adelaide of Moscargrange (11 years)

2 Phil Wagland with gr.b. Pebbletoft Polka (12 years)

3 Brian Holmes with fcr b. Cumberwood Cracka (10 years)

4 Phil Wagland with gr b. Pebbletoft Chorus (9 years)

Intermediate
1 Ian Whittle with lab.b. Swaine Julianae of Peniglen

2 Michael Hirst with lab.b. Skeffington Fingallian

3(& Best novice) Anita Beal with lab.d. Nidd Yellow Pimpernell of Twigvalemoor

4 Anita Beal with lab.b. Bedgebrook Harrier of Annsfarm

CoM Pam Illingworth with gr b. Leerambler Diamond Star

CoM Helen Midgeley with lab.d. Rivockedge Smooth Operator

CoM B. Beardsley with lab.b. Tawnyway Devenny



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