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🥇 Winners - Jason Mayhew & Labrador, Wauniago Fabino!
🌟 Huge congratulations to Jason Mayhew and his exceptional Labrador, Wauniago Fabino, who WON the Utility Gundog Society All Aged Finals on 7th December at Ampton, Suffolk! 🥇🐕
Their skill, teamwork, and determination shone through despite the challenging conditions of Storm Darragh. Jason and Fabino claimed an impressive haul of trophies, including:
🏆 The Lord Ludlow Perpetual Challenge Cup
🏆 The Quinton Dick Challenge Cup
🏆 The R Sharpe Memorial Cup
🏆 The Double Champion Bolo Perpetual Challenge Cup
The day was a true test of ability, with mini drives, walked-up retrieves, and unpredictable weather putting every competitor and dog to the ultimate challenge. The trial saw breathtaking performances, with only two dogs eliminated from the original twelve—a testament to the high standard of competition.
A massive thank you to:
👏 Mr. Peter Rushbrooke for kindly hosting the event
👏 The Judges: Tom Lowe, Peter Abbs, Lee Hayman, and Adam Holmes
👏 The Guns: Ian Carpenter, Ken Byron, Roy Jarman, Ed Lawson, Richard Bunyon, and Mike Chamberlin
👏 The Helpers: Josephine Van dur Dussen, Tammy White, Steve Bancroft, and Ellin (on her first trial—what a day to start!)
👏 Richard the Keeper, who ensured the day ran smoothly despite the storm
What a phenomenal achievement for Jason and Fabino! Congratulations to all the winners and competitors for a day of unforgettable teamwork and camaraderie. 🎉🐾
Results:
🥇 Wauniago Fabino (Jason Mayhew)
🥈 Halorros Milkyway of Mearcastle (Adam Snare)
🥉 Luddesdowne Ebony (Kelvin Nettleingham)
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A Power Couple in the Field!
Go Team Mayhew - 🎉 Huge Congratulations to Jason & Anna Mayhew! 👏
What an incredible couple of weeks for this talented duo – proving hard work, dedication, and teamwork lead to amazing success!
Jason Mayhew and Wauniago Fabinio (Finn) took 2nd place at the UGS Kent & East Sussex All Aged Trial, battling through tough weather and challenging conditions. Their outstanding performance secured them a well-deserved spot in the UGS AA Finals!
Meanwhile, Anna Mayhew and her brilliant yellow Labrador Wauniago Dara (Pepper) also claimed 2nd place at the UGS Surrey, West Sussex & Hampshire All Aged Stake, taking home an impressive array of awards, including:
🏆 Guns’ Choice (Sommerset Trophy)
🏆 Best Looking Dog (Nookshot Trophy)
🏆 Simpson Challenge Cup
🏆 Loch Moy Challenge Bowl
🏆 Ohlenschlager Perpetual Challenge Cup for Runner-Up
Both Jason and Anna have now qualified for the All Aged Finals on December 7th – a true testament to their passion and partnership with their exceptional dogs.
Your success is truly inspiring, and we’re all rooting for you in the finals! From everyone at GundogTV, congratulations and best of luck on the 7th!
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🌟Huge congratulations to Caroline Slater, who was placed 3rd at novice field trial yesterday, with her talented dog Kayteridge Don’t Stop! 🏅🐕
Her hard work, training, and dedication really showed, especially with that fantastic blind retrieve on the hen bird floating down the far side of the river. 🎯
The day was blessed with perfect weather as competitors and their dogs walked along the breathtaking Findhorn River, where salmon were jumping, and some truly challenging retrieves kept everyone on their toes. With a mix of game like hare, snipe, and pheasant, the competition was fierce, and every dog was pushed to their limits.
A massive thank you to:
Moray Firth Spaniel & Retriever Club
The Judges: Ally Kennedy, Gary Wood, Roddy McBain, and Amy Higgs
The skilled guns: Ian McCann, Roddy Forbes, Andy, Michael, Bob, and Paul
The wonderful Erica Munro Ferguson for keeping everyone organised as dog steward
And to Sarah Winter for all her hard work behind the scenes
It was a privilege to compete alongside such talented handlers and dogs, and the camaraderie made the day even more special.
What a day to remember! 🎉
Congrats to all the winners:
🥇 Camalour Black Night (Scott Troup)
🥈 Verrad Caine of Laggengill (Garry Ford)
🥉 Kayteridge Don’t Stop (Caroline Slater)
15th October 2024
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