Thanks to Chapel Farm sponsored handler Simon Dixon for the photo and update from the Chapel Farm sponsored AV Novice Spaniel Trial held by Muncaster Gundog Club at Stean by kind permission of Lord Vesty with Head Keeper Mr Nick Parker and thanks to Mr Ian Openshaw.
Judges were, Mr Mick Huitson, Mr Eddie Scott, Mr Richard Wells and Mr Steve Charlton.
Simon reported that it had been a good trial all round, there was a heavy shower just before the start but otherwise the weather was fine.
The winner was announced as Buccleuch Quince (Buccleuch Onyx x Buccleuch Pepper) owned and handled by Tina Nickols with second place awarded to Borransfell Spice owned and handled by A Graveson.
COM’s were awarded to Rylandue Unique and S McGuire, Hagghouse Bruin and J Baldwin and Tynegrove Centrefold of Ecarg and S Grace.
Congratulations to the prize winners and well done to all who contributed to making this an excellent day.