Retrievers
We run a number of working tests and field trials each season. Please see the information below about the plans for the year.
The Club uses Field Trial Management System for entry to its field trials and working tests, please help our secretaries by using this online system to enter our competitions
Rules and Conditions of entry for all trials - please click to download a copy
Training Schedule 2026
To register your interest or if you have any queries, please contact Christine Collins - christine@collinsclan.co.uk
Retriever Training will restart on Thursday 23rd April 2026
Horningsham near Longleat, follow signs from The Bath Arms BA12 7LY
23.4. and 7.5.
Knightsmead Farm, Seend, SN12 6RX
21.5. and 4.6.
Hawkers Hill between Gillingham and Shaftesbury
18.6. and 2.7.
Fonthill, Bake Barn, SP3 5SY - w3w: deed.calculating.obstruct
16.7. and 30.7.
Our trainers will be Ken Green, Jane Manley, Lucy Arnold and Rob Singleton
Open - Intermediate - Novice - Beginner/Young dogs
Cost per session for members £12, if you pay for 6 sessions upfront £60, or all 8 at £80
Non members £15 per evening
One dog per handler per evening
Field Trials
12 Dog Novice Stake No 1 AV Retriever Field Trial
Driven and Walked Up
Date:
Saturday 10th October 2026
9am for a 9:30am start
directions with draw
Venue: Inpark Farm,
Holway Lane
Cattistock DT2 0HH
by kind invitation of
the Atkinson Family
Members: £65
Non-Members: £100
Retriever Field Trial Entry form
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
Judges: Craig Perry - A Panel 3550
Mary Jane Opie - A Panel 3040
Emma Champion - NP
Ben Starns - NP 3887
Entries close at midnight on Saturday 26th September 2026
A non-refundable administration fee of £3 is required for each entry
via FTMS or by cheque to be received before the closing date
Draw by FTMS on Sunday 27th September 2026 at the address of the FT secretary
The result of the draw will be emailed unless posting has been requested.
Please enter via FTMS or send your paper entry form and fees to the FT Secretary:
Mrs Jackie Davis, West Farm, Toller Whelme, Beaminster, DT8 3NU
Mob: 07760 177147 - email: info@classiceurosport.co.uk
Click here to download a copy of our Field Trial Entry Form
Prizes and Trophies: 1st place - TicefieldTrophy and £65
2nd place £50
Guns choice - Gamekeepers Goods Trophy
We would love to hear from you if you are able to help
12 Dog 1 Day Open AV Retriever Field Trial
Date:
Tuesday 22nd December 2026
9am for a 9:30am start
directions with draw
Venue: Seaton Shoot
Axmouth, Devon
EX12 4BJ
Members: £70
Non-Members: £100
Retriever Field Trial Entry form
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
Judges: Judy Rainey - A Panel 0059
Barbara Kuen - A Panel 2579
Martin Bagg - B Panel 3233
Chris Marshall - B Panel 3232
Entries close at midnight on Tuesday 8th December 2026
A non-refundable administration fee of £3 is required for each entry
via FTMS or by cheque to be received before the closing date
Draw by FTMS on Wednesday 9th December 2026 at the address of the FT secretary
The result of the draw will be emailed unless posting has been requested.
Please enter via FTMS or send your paper entry form and fees to the FT Secretary:
Mrs Jackie Davis, West Farm, Toller Whelme, Beaminster, DT8 3NU
Mob: 07760 177147 - email: info@classiceurosport.co.uk
Click here to download a copy of our Field Trial Entry Form
Prizes and Trophies: 1st place - Gatcombe Carli Trophy and £70
2nd place £50
Guns choice - Milheath Trophy
Keepers choice - Chris Damon Trophy
We would love to hear from you if you are able to help
14 Dog Novice Stake No. 2
AV Retriever Field Trial Driven
Date:
Wednesday 16th December 2026
9am for a 9:30am start
directions with draw
Venue: Great Durnford Estate
Great Durnford SP4 6AZ
by kind permission of the Estate Manager Mr Matt Gentle and
Head Keeper Mr Tom Paul
Members: £65
Non-Members: £100
Retriever Field Trial Entry form
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
Judges: Barry Taylor - A Panel 1633
Liz Taylor - A Panel 3536
Lisa Murrell - NP 3990
Karen Handley - NP 4084
Preference:
Members offered a run in our previous trial of the same denomination this season
must select preference 2 for this trial on FTMS
Entries close at midnight on Wednesday 2nd December 2026
A non-refundable administration fee of £3 is required for each entry
via FTMS or by cheque to be received before the closing date
Draw by FTMS on Thursday 3rd December 2026 at the address of the FT secretary
The result of the draw will be emailed unless posting has been requested.
Please enter via FTMS or send your paper entry form and fees to the FT Secretary:
Mrs Jackie Davis, West Farm, Toller Whelme, Beaminster, DT8 3NU
Mob: 07760 177147 - email: info@classiceurosport.co.uk
Click here to download a copy of our Field Trial Entry Form
Prizes and Trophies: 1st place - Suzanne Hickling Memorial Trophy and £65
2nd place £45
Guns choice - Melbury Award
We would love to hear from you if you are able to help
Working Tests
Open AV Retriever Working Test
Sunday 29th March 2026
at Calstone Wellington
SN11 0PN
Members: £12
Non-Members: £20
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
Our judges on the day are:
Jayne Coley A Panel 1850
Nigel Probert B Panel 3675
Olivia Cresswell NP
Shane King NP 4060
Entries via FTMS - entries close 21st March 2026
For more information please contact our Retriever Working Test Secretary - Linda Newnes
We would love to hear from you if you are able to help - just a morning or just an afternoon or all day!
Novice AV Retriever Working Test
Saturday 25th April 2026
near Yatesbury, Wiltshire SN11 in the area of Calne
9am for a 9:30am start
Members: £12
Non-Members: £20
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
Our judges on the day are:
Helen Goodwin A3595
Pete Castleman B1846
Jos Evans
Entries via FTMS - entries close 17th March 2026
For more information please contact our Retriever Working Test Secretary - Linda Newnes
We would love to hear from you if you are able to help on the day with either dummy throwing, dummy placing or stewarding
AV Retriever Puppy/Special Puppy/NDNH
Saturday 13th June 2026
Horningsham near Longleat
9am for a 9:30am start
Members: £12
Non-Members: £20
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
Our judges on the day are:
Mary-Jane Opie A3040
David Thomas NP3876
Nikki Urquhart NP4137
Zena Churchward
Entries via FTMS please - entries close 5th June 2026
We would love to hear from you if you are able to help at the event. If you are available please contact our working test secretary Linda Newnes via email lindanewnes@gmail.com