SNC DRAUGHT TESTS LEVELS BEGINNERS - LEVEL 4

Congratulations to:

Burridge's Bagglebears Man In The Moon "Henry"
Burridge's Bagglebears Moondance "Dora"
Burridge's Bagglebears Moonshine "Ellie"
Hosie's Newfoundlove My Guy at Shadowrise "Mouse"
Hosie's Newfoundlove New Edition at Shadowrise "Solo"
Taylor's Stillstream Sura Kanti at Mollynewf "Sura"
Boyle's Dalrynewfs Chewie Chum "Chewie"
Boyle's Syddyn Kia "Lexi"
Viney's Evanpark Rocket Man for Millthorpe "Badger"

"The weather was fine, but cold, but NO rain!

Use of the lead is less common now, with hand and verbal commands more common place. The handlers seem to be taking notice of judges comments and trying to put them into action.

Thank you to steward Mic, to Roger & Di for the use of their property and to my fellow Test Manager Kay."

David Viney & Diana Vincent

Congratulations to:

Hosie's Newfoundlove New Edition at Shadowrise "Solo"
King's Safeharbour White But Cute "Effie"
Webber's Teddyhawks Mr Daydreamer "Rushmore"
Vincent's Alphabear That's Me at Cumngo "Dreamer"

"Kay and I had four dogs to judge, all got through the control section comfortably. Also the maneuvering section, although tight in places all managed very well.

Out on the haul our main comment was that when going onto a quick stretch of road, through a gate, none of the handlers looked to check on traffic.

The course used, other than a piece of tarmac road and gravel drive was all though woodland with no set trails, completely rural. At one point had all entrants working as a team to help each other over a tricky stream crossing, all completed this and the test very well. Well done all.

Many thanks to Kay Burridge for being Boss Judge. Great test."

Pete Lewin

"Thanks to everyone involved with the Level 2 test, all teams did well in the Control & Maneuvering sections, down stays were ok, but good job it wasn't for any longer!

All teams coped very well with a tricky little woodland haul, great team spirit throughout.

Thank you Pete for letting me be 'boss judge'"

Kay Burridge

"We had two teams in this level, but none quite made it today, but we are sure that in time they will.

Great venue with lots of scope for this level."

Clive Haylock & Jen Lewin

Congratulations to:

Burridge's Bagglebears Man In The Moon "Henry"
Burridge's Bagglebears Moondance "Dora"
Burridge's Bagglebears Moonshine "Ellie"
Hosie's Newfoundlove New Edition at Shadowrise "Solo"
Boyle's Dalfrynewfs Chewie Chum "Chewie"
Boyle's Syddyn Kia "Lexi"
Haylock's "Maddie" (Barbet)

"We had 12 teams in this level, most did work well, only a few didn't want to do the down stay, while others were more interested in the rabbit droppings, all will succeed with practice.

Thank you all for your hospitality, to the Test Managers and to Roger & Diane for letting us use this great venue."

Jane King & Jen Lewin

Congratulations to:

Hosie's Newfoundlove New Edition at Shadowrise "Solo"
Hosie's Newfoundlove My Guy at Shadowrise "Mouse"
Webber's Seamble Majestic "Lincoln"
Boyle's Syddyn Kia "Lexi"
Haylock's "Maddie" (Barbet)

Congratulations to:

Bagnall's Alphabear Black Velvet for Newfinch "Velvet"

"Seven teams entered, six passes.

This was a mixed entry of experienced and new handlers and dogs. The experienced handlers need to remember those hard won experiences and not become complacent. The newer handlers - trust your dog and watch the cart!

Our thanks to the SNC for inviting us to judge in such a perfect venue."

David Taylor, Dave Viney & Jackie Bagnall

"Great venue to judge, with all natural trails to follow with brooks and streams.

We had two entries but sadly they did not reach the required standard, but were so close.

Thanks to Roger & Di for allowing us to use their grounds. A well organized test - many thanks to everyone."

Peter Webber & Pete Lewin