Retriever Working Tests 2026

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Shropshire Gundog Society Spring Test Report
by Laila Curtis-Noonan, Retriever Working Test Secretary

On Saturday 9th May 2026, we held our annual Novice and Open Retriever Working Test, at Red Hall Farm Gundog Training Ground with the kind permission of Mandy Berrisford.

We are grateful to our sponsors- Sporting Saint, Skinner's and Fur, Fin and Feather

Huge thanks to our wonderful judges:

Judith White, Kim Dutton, Nicky Waddington and Chris Kettle

I am very grateful for our fantastic helper, throwers, placers, stewards and Committee members who worked so hard to make today a success!

The Club raised £162 in the raffle for Midlands Air Ambulance and Countryside Food Trust.

The results are as follows:
 

Novice Awards:

1st and winner of the Trophy Challenge Cup:

Grigio Ottinge, handled by Rupert Parry

2nd: Thorsrock Minnie, handled by James Handley

3rd: Lindeth Cardinia Lightning, handled by Cherryl Jones

COM: Middlebroom George, handled by J K Littlemore

COM: Hiltonfarm Olive of Oncote, handled by Bob Clay

Judges Choice was awarded to: Merakibea Cobra, handled by Jez Harris
 

Open Awards:

1st and winner of the Silverdown Cup: Allfraith Cadet, handled by Morwenna Hext Howe

2nd: Hawksgarth Madison, handled by Gary Collier

3rd: Allmikamores Glorious Day, handled by Louise Munchaus Adsboel

4th: Minstead Reacher, handled by Victoria Stanley

COM and also winner of the Judges Choice award: Westerkames Fargo, handled by Roz Mcilroy

COM: Kayteridge Tusk, handled by Gary Collier

COM: Wharton Flash, handled by Scott Marland

We also awarded Wainhawke Trophy for the best placed Flatcoat to Waverton I Wish I Could Fly at Larksburn, handled by Sarah Young
 

Congratulations to all our award winners.

Thankyou to all who supported our Club, we hope you enjoyed your day!