YORKSHIRE RETRIEVER
FIELD TRIAL SOCIETY
Results
14 Dog Novice Retriever Trial - Birdsall, December 2023
On the 14th December the YRFTS held its first novice trial of the season by kind invitation of Lord Middleton. It was fitting to return to Birdsall Estate in our 100th trialling year as Lord Middleton of generations past was one of the founding families of the Society.
It was a walked up day with dogs being tested on hare, woodcock, partridge, pigeon and pheasant.
No first place was given.
2nd & Guns Choice - Annette Clark with Diglake Ambie of Garronpoint.
3rd - Paul Stogden with Routengill Daisy
COM - Dave Haycock with Montoux’s Cecil
Many thanks to our host, keepers, guns, helpers, sponsors & judges, Andrew Slingsby, Philippa Williams, Andy Curtis & Phil Dyson.
14 Dog All Aged Retriever Trial - Ravenswick, October 2023
We had a great trial at Ravenswick, the first time the Society has been to this ground.
Many thanks to our Host, the Keeper Neil Barnes and our judges
Laura Hill, Sue Hales-Lowe, Birgitta Staflund-Wiberg & Victoria Vicky Waterfield
The winner was Stephanie Latham’s dog Riverview Farm Bozeman Blizzard, handled by Wendy Glue.
2nd place - Paul Owens with Fyrish Monkey Nuts @ Koromos
3rd place - John Cardno with Etomanni Mississippi
COM - David Field with Artistryn Dice
Best Retrieve on the day - Andrew Sharp with Gibbolt Enchanterous of Aggsdale
Guns Choice - Stephanie Latham’s dog Riverview Farm Bozeman Blizzard, handled by Wendy Glue.
24 Dog Open Retriever Trial - Bolton Abbey, August 2023
The YRFTS had a super 2 days at Bolton Abbey by kind invitation of The Duke & Duchess of Devonshire.
Our judges, Clare Baker, Wendy Glue, Neil Appleton & George Buchan were excellent. It rained most of the first day and there were very few us that left the moor completely dry. 16 dogs were taken through to the second day, which was dry and warm. After three rounds and 5 retrieves, we had a result and worthy winner.
Winner (1st) - The Duchess of Devonshire dog, FTCh Buccleuch Bridgeknowes of Chatsworth, handled by John Halsted.
2nd - Thomas Bushby with Jofless Epaulette of Shadowbrae.
3rd - Simon Simon Capstick with Gunnerspeg Apollo
4th - Laura Hill with Stauntonvalw Lemon Posett
COM’s -
David Latham with FTCh Fendawood Harold.
Godfrey Lowe with FTCh Jogolo Dark Magic.
Kirsty Cousins with Westerkames Rigline of Brogdenview.
Philip Dyson with - Copperbirch Chanel of Tallamelie.
Guns Choice - Jane Coley with Kilpen Nightcap of Waterford.
Best Hunting dog - Thomas Bushby with Jofless Epaulette of Shadowbrae
14 Dog Novice Retriever Trial - Thimbleby 11th January 2023
It was extremely windy and whilst the first few eaten down meadows on the edge of moorland looked like there would be little game that was not the case. Within minutes game was being shot to the right, left and middle and we went from 0 to 60 in seconds.
Dogs were putting themselves out and by the time we were on the moor there were 5 dogs left. A variety of game was shot, pheasant, partridge, rabbit, hare and woodcock. Five became four, then 3 and we finished the day with the following result.
🏆 Winner (1st) - Jason Mayhew with Wauniago Fabinho.
2nd & Gun’s Choice - Paul Stogden with Routengill Daisy.
3rd - Paul Dukes with Chadsmynndd Kentxtwen Misty Mirror.
Many thanks to the Landowners Mr & Mrs Shelley, the judges, John Halsted, Dawn Scott, Tom Birchall & Mark Wilson and of course my faithful helpers, Christopher Bourne-Arton, Major General Michael Wilson, Nina Halsted, Lynda Carr, Sheila Tait, Richard King and Barry & Nicky Hannigan and Jim Christon.
14 Dog All Aged retriever trial - West Arkengarthdale September 2022
It was a great start to the YRFTS season with a fabulous 14 dog All Aged trial at West Arkengarthdale on the 5th September 2022. Having been cancelled for a number of years, due to low grouse numbers, it was good to be back and the grouse didn’t disappoint. Blue skies over head, guns shooting well, plenty of grouse, some rabbits and a great atmosphere made for an enjoyable day for all.
The happiest was the winner 🏆Sam Morley-Riches with Stauntonvale Margay of Rushbrigg.
Sam was also awarded Gun’s Choice and Best Retrieve on the day.
🥈2nd place - Becki Thistle with Cardueae Yealands.
No other awards.
Our sincere thanks go to The Duke of Norfolk and his Keepers. The judges John Yarwood, Paul Dukes, Simon David Capstick and Daniel S Marx and my helpers Christopher Bourne-Arton, Jim Christon, Nina Halsted, Lynn Mitchell, Mike McGuirk, Christine Spalding, Vicki Waterfield & Rob Swift.
12 Dog Novice AV retriever trial - South Stainley February 2022
Our second trial in 4 days was once again an enjoyable day. The weather was warm and pleasant and not very windy, surprisingly. Wooded areas were pushed through to send birds into game cover and as we walked up the cover the guns shot hares and pheasants. We finished the day with the following result. 🏆Winner (1st) & Guns Choice - Anthony Appleton with Applebriar Wyre. 🥈2nd - Keith Broomfield with Ardgreen Tye of Lowtrey 🥉3rd - Graham Slater with Marhystin Elijah of Oakshot. Many thanks to Frank Boddy for giving the Society the day and Stuart Thompson and his team of guns for shooting well and helping make a successful trial.
Thank also to the judges, Steve McDermott, Philippa Williams, Jim Christon & Nina Halsted.
12 Dog All Aged AV retriever trial - January 2022
This walked up trial in woodland has been hanging in the balance for a number of weeks so I was delighted that we managed to fill the card and the day went ahead as planned. It was a warm pleasant January day, with a mixed bag of woodcock, hares and pheasants.
Winner (1st) - Lowforge Philosopher, owned by Sarah Stringfellow and handled by Ralph Thompson.
Guns Choice & Best Retrieve - Botcherghyll Elder, owned and handled by Philippa Williams.
Many thanks to Lord Hotham for giving the Society the day and his Head Keeper Danny Birch for his continuing support of field trials. Also to the judges Lee Hartis, Richard King, Keith Eastwood, Eden Parish and my merry band of helpers.
24 Dog 2 day Open AV retriever trial - November 2021
The result of the Society’s 2 Day AV Retriever Open stake on Abbeystead Estate on the 4th & 5th November 2021 is as follow:
🏆 Winner – HM Queen Elizabeth II, Buccleuth Bowhill of Sandringham handled by David Lisett, receiving the THE BOLTON ABBEY TROPHY & THE BRACKENFARG TROPHY. 👏 (Congratulations in making the dog up into a FTCH).
🥈2nd Prize – Phil Dyson with Copperbirch Cabernet of Tallamelie, receiving the 11th BARON MIDDLETON PERPETUAL TROPHY
🥉3rd Place - Duchess of Devonshire, Buccleuth Bridgeknowes of Chatsworth, handled by John Halsted.
🏅4th Place - Paul Dukes with FTCH Brocklebank Boorbon of Ravencote.
🏅Certificates of Merit to - Duchess of Devonshire, Emmanygan Spring of Chatsworth handled by John Halsted. Simon Capstick with Drakeshead Casey. Birgitta Staflund-Wiberg with Drumgoose Klinkhammer.
Guns Choice - receiving the HUDSON MEMORIAL TROPHY Phil Dyson with Copperbirch Cabernet of Tallamelie.
Best Hunting dog - receiving the BICKERTON CUP HM Queen Elizabeth II, Buccleuth Bowhill of Sandringham handled by David Lisett.
Sincere thanks to the Duke of Westminster and his Headkeeper Phil Herd.
Many thanks to the judges Lee Hartis, Mark Demaine, Thomas Bushby & Ian Palmer.
👏Thank you to all the helpers.
12 Dog Novice AV retriever trial - October 2020
Winner (1st) - Duchess of Devonshire. Brindlebay Delphi of Chatsworth, handled by John Halsted.
2nd - not given.
3rd - not given. COM - Billy Pritchard with Astraglen Cardigan.
Guns Choice - Ian Metcalfe with Copperbirch Flynn.
Many thanks to Mr & Mrs Shelley and their Head Keeper David Dickenson for their continuing support of field trials. Lee Hartis, Mark Demaine, Brian Dodsworth and Eden Parish for judging and my super helpers, Christopher Bourne-Arton, Nina Halsted and Lynda Carr. A final thank you to our loyal sponsors #skinners #pernicepress #boncoeurfinewines.
16 Dog Novice AV retriever trial - January 2020
The Yorkshire Retriever Field Trial Society’s 16 Dog Novice trial at Snilesworth today was by kind invitation of Mr N William. The sun was shining, game a plenty, terrain magnificent and the friendly atmosphere all made this trial superb.
Special thanks to the judges Heather Bradley, John Yarwood, Simon Capstick & Paul Stogden. Congratulations to the Winner & Guns Choice - Kirsty Howson with Crooklet Ferris Lunefirefly. 2nd place - Daniel Daniel S Marx with Lockthorn Flint of Oysterbed. 3rd Place - Bill Lambell with Eiderbay Ribble. CoM - Brian Dodsworth with Hazeloaks Thistle. #boncoeurfinewines #pernicepress #skinners
16 Dog Novice AV retriever trial - November 2019
The Yorkshire Retriever Field Trial Society’s 16 Dog Novice trial at Kepwick today was by kind invitation of Mr A Guthe. Special thanks to the judges Mick Newsam, Phil Smithies, Jim Christon & Mark Wilson. Great shooting by the guns produced snipe, woodcock, rabbits, pheasants & partridge.
1st - not given. 2nd & Guns Choice - John Cardno with Etomanni Comanche 3rd - John Iacono with Harpersbrook Harris of Serrara. No other awards given.
Last but by no means least, thank you to my band of merry helpers, Christopher Bourne-Arton, Michael Wilson, Lynda Carr, John Cavana, Shelia Sheila Tait and Fiona Kirkwood.