Draught Tests - All Levels (Beginners to Level 4)

25th & 26th March 2023
Moore Lane, East Mersea, Colchester, Essex, CO5 8FE
Hosted by South Essex Working Newfoundlands

It was my first time as a test manager, hopefully things went well.

We had about 35 entries, with a lot of first time passes and lots of very good passes.

We had some rain, but it did not dampen people’s spirits and all did very well.

All the judges were very good and very accommodating, so a big thank you to everybody for their help and support.

Ken Richards, Test Manager
 

Results and Reports - Saturday 25th March 2023

Level Beginners

Judges: Kevin Clarke & Kay Burridge
Entrants: 15 | Passes: 15
Owner Call Name Registered Name
Eagling'sAhsokaKentwone Seven Sisters
Pallot'sBrunoStaneberne Brown Fury
Richards'ChipStelamah Chocolate Chip
Haylock'sGeorgia(Golden Doodle)
Mancer'sHerculesBarachois Bad
Haylock'sMaddie(Barbet)
Sanders'Millie
Humpage'sMishka
Pallot'sNinjaStaneberne Wave Rider
Humpage'sSashaNelaland Ladoga
Humpage'sTeddy
Rogers'TeddyInkomo Save The Last Dance For Me
Martin'sTwiggySaskinbears Blue Velvet
Richards'ValerieSaskinbears Red Red Wine
Germain's Erik Didleo St Germain Saule (Leonberger)

We had 14 entries today, mostly novices and new to draught work, although there were a few veteran teams thrown into the mix, who showed the youngsters how it's done.

All dogs worked really well and the young dogs were very well behaved and attentive to their handlers. Well done everyone.

Thanks to our Call Steward, to Ken the Test Manager to SEWN for their hospitality and to the SNC for inviting us to judge today.

Mrs. Kay Burridge & Mr. Kevin Clarke

Level 2

Judges: Mrs. Caroline Germain & Mr. David Viney
Entrants: 3 | Passes: 2
Owner Call Name Registered Name
Clarke's Gracie Mayosea Crystal Clear
Burridge's Marta Nurburgnewf Lady Shazam at Bagglebears

The weather was fine but a little breezy. This is a super venue offering plenty to use.

We had three teams with two very good passes, the third dog did very well, but unfortunately left the ring towards the end of the control section.

Many thanks to the SNC for inviting us to judge. Thanks to the Test Manager, Ken, & all the SEWN members for their hospitality.

Dave Viney & Caroline Germain

Level 4

Judges: Mr. Steve Pallot & Mr. Clive Haylock
Entrants: 1 | Passes: 1
Owner Call Name Registered Name
Germain's Erik Didleo St Germain Saule (Leonberger)

We tested one dog at this level. The team went on to an excellent pass on a challenging haul in nice weather.

Thankyou to SEWN for arranging the tests at this fantastic venue and for keeping us fed and hydrated. Thanks also to the SNC for asking us to judge.

Clive Haylock & Steve Pallot

Results and Reports - Sunday 26th March 2023

Level Beginners

Judges: Mrs. Kay Burridge & Mr. Clive Haylock
Entrants: 6 | Passes: 6
Owner Call Name Registered Name
Eagling'sAhsokaKentwone Seven Sisters
Sanders'Millie
Clarke'sOdin
Humpage'sSashaNelaland Ladoga
Martin'sTwiggySaskinbears Blue Velvet
Richards'ValerieSaskinbears Red Red Wine

The weather gods were not on our side today!

We had six entries with 100% pass rate. All entries worked very well, nice to see the novice dogs and handlers gaining confidence throughout the elements of the test.

Thanks to our Call Steward and to SEWN for their hospitality.

Clive Haylock & Kay Burridge

Level 1

Judges: Dave Viney & Kevin Clarke
Entrants: 10 | Passes: 7
Owner Call Name Registered Name
Richards' ChipStelamah Chocolate Chip
Haylock's Georgia(Golden Doodle)
Burridge's HenryBagglebears Man In The Moon
Mancer's HerculesBarachois Bad
Rhodes' MikeDawbryn Zefa's Pride
Pallot's NinjaStaneberne Wave Rider
Rogers' TeddyInkomo Save The Last Dance For Me

A wet start to the day! We had 10 entries, one did not complete the control section and the other two failed on the 'down stay' on the haul. Seven very nice passes.

Thanks to the SNC for asking us to judge, to Test Manager, Ken and all the SEWN members a great weekend in spite of the weather.

Dave Viney & Kevin Clarke

Level 3

Judges: Sue Sanders & Jeff Burridge
Entrants: 1 | Passes: 0

Thank you very much SNC for inviting us to judge at this venue and Level. There was one dog who unfortunately failed the control section.

Thank you SEWN for the hospitality, but better weather would have been appreciated.

Sue Sanders & Jeff Burridge