Midsummer Working Test 2005

The annual Midsummer Working Test was held on
Saturday 2nd July 2005, at Cinder Hill, Horsted Keynes by
kind permission of Rory Clarke, and in conjunction with
the Countryside Alliance.

The excellent facilities and relaxed atmosphere at Cinder Hill
make this annual ‘funday’ a really popular event and this year,
despite the overcast and cloudy conditions, there were some
85 entries for the main ‘Competition’ – 35 ‘Open’, 29 ‘Novice’
and 21 ‘Pre-Novice’. The Judges for the day were Steve and
Paula Cullis, Colin Pelham, Tony Russell and Barry Taylor.

The ‘Competition’ was made up of 5 ‘tests’ – a ‘blind’; a ‘mark’
over water into cover; a ‘blind/mark double’ over water and
a fence; a long ‘mark’ and a ‘hunt-up’ over a fence and ditch
into woodland. Although some ‘tests’ proved quite a challenge
for some of the less experienced the Judges were able to offer
advice and help everyone ‘achieve’ in some way.

Apart from the main ‘Competition’ there were also several
other ‘scurries’ including a ‘Jumping Lane’, ‘Dog and Gun’,
‘Double Mark’ and ‘Hunt-Up’. As always these proved not only
to be great fun but also very competitive as points gained here
were added to those for the ‘tests’ resulting in a total for the
Victor Ludorum awards.




	The annual Midsummer Working Test was held on Saturday 2nd July 2005, at Cinder Hill, Horsted Keynes by kind permission of Rory Clarke, and in conjunction with the Countryside Alliance. The excellent facilities and relaxed atmosphere at Cinder Hill make this annual ‘funday’ a really popular event and this year, despite the overcast and cloudy conditions, there were some 85 entries for the main ‘Competition’ – 35 ‘Open’, 29 ‘Novice’ and 21 ‘Pre-Novice’. The Judges for the day were Steve and Paula Cullis, Colin Pelham, Tony Russell and Barry Taylor. The ‘Competition’ was made up of 5 ‘tests’ – a ‘blind’; a ‘mark’ over water into cover; a ‘blind/mark double’ over water and a fence; a long ‘mark’ and a ‘hunt-up’ over a fence and ditch into woodland. Although some ‘tests’ proved quite a challenge for some of the less experienced the Judges were able to offer advice and help everyone ‘achieve’ in some way. Apart from the main ‘Competition’ there were also several other ‘scurries’ including a ‘Jumping Lane’, ‘Dog and Gun’, ‘Double Mark’ and ‘Hunt-Up’. As always these proved not only to be great fun but also very competitive as points gained here were added to those for the ‘tests’ resulting in a total for the Victor Ludorum awards.










			2005 Award Winners OPEN 1st – David Butcher and ‘Frost’ Joint 2nd – Diana Harrison and ‘Feargal’, Jane Tydeman and ‘Rosie’ Joint 3rd – David Edginton and ‘Pippit’, Kim Jinks and ‘Bumble’ NOVICE 1st – Russell Pagett and ‘Flash’ 2nd – Nick Potts and ‘Tara’ Joint 3rd – Jane Tydeman and ‘Worcester’, Kit Roundell and ‘Truffle’


	OPEN/NOVICE VICTOR LUDORUM Jane Tydeman and ‘Rosie’ PRE-NOVICE 1st – Tracy Gower and ‘Jade’ 2nd – Clive Ainsworth and ‘Grace’ 3rd – Julia Smith and ‘Dolcie’ 4th – Lindsay Warren and ‘Quaver’ PRE-NOVICE VICTOR LUDORUM Not awarded Prizewinners receive Rosettes and Masters Dog Food


		With over £500 raised for the Countryside Alliance the day was a great success, so thank you to everyone, our Host, Judges, competitors, Countryside Alliance and SEGS helpers, and of course our sponsors for their generous donation of prizes.


Please note: Many of the photographs on this website were taken by Matthew Breach who retains their copyright. Should you require prints or wish to use any of the images please contact him.

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