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
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Training Schedule 2025
To register your interest or if you have any queries, please contact Christine Collins - christine@collinsclan.co.uk
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Retriever Training 2025​
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Thursday evenings from 24th April 2025, we meet 6 for 6:30pm
Training Dates and Venues
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Horningsham: 24.4., 8.5., 22.5. and 5.6.2025
Hawkers' Hill (with water): 19.6., 3.7., 17.7.2025
Fordoak Farm near Mere: End of season gathering with Spaniels 7.8.2025
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Our trainers will be Ken Green, Jane Manley, Lucy Arnold and Lucy Nolan
Open - Intermediate - Novice - Beginner/Young dogs
Working Tests
Open AV Retriever Working Test
Saturday 12th April 25
at Heddington near Calne
SN11 0PN
Members: £10
Non-Members: £20
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
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Our judges on the day are:
Craig Perry (A Panel)
Karen McCarthy (B Panel)
Kevin Phillips (NP)
Jess Latham (NP)
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Entries via FTMS - entries close 5th April 2025
For more information please contact our Retriever Working Test Secretary - Linda Newnes
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We would love to hear from you if you are able to help - just a morning or just an afternoon or all day!
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Novice AV Retriever Working Test
Sunday 4th May 2025
at Horningsham near Longleat
BA12 7LY
Members: £10
Non-Members: £20
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
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Our judges on the day are:
Matthew Could (B-Panel)
Sid Davies (NP)
Emma Champion (NP)
Julian Morgan (NP)
Entries via FTMS - entries close 27th April 2025
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We would love to hear from you if you are able to help - just a morning or just an afternoon or all day!
AV Retriever Puppy/Special Puppy/NDNH
Sunday 15th June 2025
at Chilmark
SP3 5AY
Members: £10
Non-Members: £20
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
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Judges: tbc
Please enter via FTMS
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We would love to hear from you if you are able to help at the event
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Field Trials
Novice AV Retriever Field Trial
Date: Friday 11th October 2024
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: £45
Non-Members: £65
Retriever Field Trial Entry form
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
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Judges:
Ms Mary Jane Opie A3040
Mr Ken Green B3366
Mr Shane King N 4060
Mrs Nikki Urquhart N 4137
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Entries close at midnight on Friday 27th September 2024
Draw by FTMS at the address of the acting FT secretary on Saturday 28th September 2024
The result of the draw will be emailed unless posting has been requested.
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Please enter via FTMS or send your paper entry form and fees to the acting FT Secretary:
Mrs Jackie Davis, West Farm, Toller Whelme, Beaminster, DT8 3NU
Mob: 07760 177147 - email: info@classiceurosport.co.uk
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Click here to download a copy of our Field Trial Entry Form
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Prizes and Trophies: 1st place - Ticefield Trophy and £50
Guns choice - Melbury Award
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We would love to hear from you if you are able to help
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Open AV Retriever Field Trial
Date:
Monday 27th January 2025
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: £50
Non-Members: £70
Retriever Field Trial Entry form
(Held under KC Rules & Regs)
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Judges:
Nick Coates A 2223
Robert Atkinson A5
Robert Worrall A3032
Nigel Probert B3675
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Entries close at midnight on Monday 13th January 2025 - please ensure you have renewed your club membership and have up to date membership payment before the end of December 2024 to qualify for 1st preference in the draw.
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Draw by FTMS at the address of the acting FT secretary on Tuesday 14th January 2025
The result of the draw will be emailed unless posting has been requested.
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Please enter via FTMS or send your paper entry form and fees to the acting FT Secretary:
Mrs Jackie Davis, West Farm, Toller Whelme, Beaminster, DT8 3NU
Mob: 07760 177147 - email: info@classiceurosport.co.uk
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Prizes and Trophies: 1st place - Catcombe Carli Trophy and £50
2nd place £30
3rd place £25
Guns choice - Milheath Trophy
Keepers choice - Chris Damon Trophy
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We would love to hear from you if you are able to help
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Click here to download a copy of our Field Trial Entry Form
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