Working Test Results — 2025
Novice & Open Walked-up on FT Lines (16 dog stakes)
9 August held at Stratfield Saye by kind permission of the Duke of Wellington
Another superb end to the KVGTS Working Test season. Many thanks to our inestimable judges Colin Pelham & John Stubbs, not to mention our Steward of the Beat (& her amazing choreography over the 2 tests) Barbara Kuen.
To our many helpers - 'guns', throwers, stewards & catering team - a big thank you from Chief Steward Coral Meakes. As always, please pass on our thanks to those who were looking after things at home for you.
The results of the Novice:
1st Cornwood Glorious Twelfth handled by Lesley Scutter
2nd Mountain Mystique handled by Terry Souter
3rd Phreymont Black Diamond handled by Brighid Humphreys
CoM:
Gallowridge Blackthorn Of Khaki Feather handled by Sammy Elliott
The results of the Open:
1st Connisbrook Rothesay handled by Alex Cox
2nd Meridenred Devils Desire handled by Jos Evans
3rd Lyebreach Golden Eagle Of Riverlily handled by Abbie Reid
4th Hintonbreeze cote D’azure handled by Lee Burdett
CoM:
Idawood Limo handled by Kerry Wallis
Lucky Billy Boy handled by Jessica Webster
Puppy, Special Puppy & ND/NH
28 June held at Copyhold Farm by kind permission of Dr & Mrs R Berman
With predictions of rising temperatures, Coral & the team kept a close watch on various forecasts but fortunately they remained stable and judges & helpers agreed to an earlier start so we could aim finish the tests before the warmer afternoon temperatures. We also had the advantage of the wonderful cover of the woodland around which all the tests were based, plenty of shade for both dogs & handlers.
So a big thank you to our judges: Abbie Reid, Colin Pelham, Harriet Newcombe & Lesley Scutter. Competitors appreciated the all the positivity and the tips & hints they were given.
Puppy:
1st Taldenian Gibson handled by Jacqui Crew
2nd Bramble Thorny Spire Of Downfarm handled by Moira Robertson
3rd Maple Shining Dasher handled by Coral Meakes
CoMs :
Holly Berry Jen Of Downfarm handled by Moira Robertson
Clarencehart Kaden handled by Simon Robinson
Special Puppy:
1st Carrigvale Ollie handled by Emma Mills
2nd Wauniago Isla handled by Mary Hogg
3rd CorbieLodge Honour handled by Susan Carlyle
ND/NH:
1st Beggarbush Image handled by Rob Chandler
And after a 3 dog run-off:
2nd Idawood Twig handled by Nicolas Howse
3rd Hydebridge Dauntsey handled by Sophie Lines
4th Barweston Annie handled by Kim Jameson
CoMs:
Leadburn Farrah handled by Sheila Lovegrove
Kenxtwen Bega handled by Natalie Riches
Kentwone Jasper Glow handled by Rona King
Judges choice for the dog they would most like to shoot over (ND/NH): Leadburn Faye handled by Robert
Congratulations to all in the awards!
As always a big thank you to our wonderful helpers & their spouses/friends looking after things back home. We hope you enjoyed seeing the young dogs being put through their paces. Giving up your time is so much appreciated.
Thank you to our competitors for supporting Kennet Valley & being up for the slightly earlier start. We look forward to seeing you next time.
Novice & Veteran Working Tests
3rd May held at Mayridge by kind permission of Lord Benyon & the Englefield Estate.
Our judges: Jo Horton, Lisa Murrell, Francesca Prentice & Nikki Urqhuart - thank you so much for giving up your time & for your stamina! That was a lot of dogs to put through their paces!
The results:
Novice:
1st Idawood Limo handled by Kerry Wallis
2nd Downfarm Cognac of Quardrum handled by Judy Venables
3rd Bondekirefu Pegasi handled by Audrey Howie
4th Downfarm Martell of Janfran handled by Jane Trowell
CoM's:
Abbsotsan Brightwater handled by John Scott
Bellaroyal's Star Cracker handled by Amy Jobson
Dulcet Dora handled by John Bryce Malcolmson
Veteran:
1st Troddenmills Filthy Blond handled by Elizbeth Bridger
2nd Riverlily Sunny Sunshine of Galicombe handled by Harriet Newcombe
3rd Mitforton Neon handled by Michael Crutchley
4th Laurinco Black Jack handled by Sarah Meakes
As always a big thank you to our fab team of helpers & those looking after your dogs at home.
Finally, thank you to all competitors for supporting Kennet Valley. We hope you enjoyed your day and many congratulations to all in the awards.
Team Kennet look forward to seeing you again soon.
Open & Intermediate Working Tests
29 March held at East Garston by kind permission of Mr Freddie Tulloch
A lovely sunny day, though with a very cold wind sweeping down the valley, greeted us at East Garston. The first test day of the Kennet season and what a day!
With many thanks to our super team of judges: Sue Berman, Peter Castleman, Jill Gardner & Bob Marcham
Result of the Open:
1st Gwidigada Affinity At Dipplelodge handled by Barbara Kuen
2nd Meridenred Devils Desire handled by Jos Evans
3rd Abbotsann Firefly handled by John Scott
4th Valleyend Kamalane by Liz Taylor
CoM: Peterspond Wader handled by Karen Handley
Result of the Intermediate:
1st & winner of the Bratton Splash trophy for the highest placed novice dog
Tyrian Nightingale handled by Barbara Kuen
2nd Drumtochty Brodie Of Copperburn handled by Helen Burnie
3rd Mountain Mystique handled by Terry Souter
4th Abbotsann Brightwater handled by John Scott
CoM: Artistryn Eddy handled by Pearl Tickell
Congratulations to all in the awards & a big thank you to all competitors for helping to make it a great start to the season.
There are so many elements to running a day, without each part coming together, these events will not happen. So to our helpers, another enormous thank you, for giving up your day, whether striding up those steep hills, huddled behind trees or stewards relaying scores and that fine art of managing the flow of double dogs within and across tests. And a shout out too to several members who came to learn the ropes – we hope you had a great day.
Last but not least, as ever, Judges & Helpers please relay our thanks to those who looked after things back at home so others could come out to play.
