3rd July 2011 ~ Leicestershire
Congratulations to those students who passed their graded assessments, disspointments for two grade 4 and one grade 3 student as their dogs did not perform on the day.
Out of 14 students who started group training courses back in May 2011, 13 finished the course and 11 completed the graded field assessments, unfortunatley 2 students could not make the assessments, Ben & Millie got lost on route ! and Catriona Spaniel Monty was not fit due to a recent operation. 1 Student left a grade 1 course who deemed it unsuitable.
Stats
93% of students complete courses.
84% of students completing course go on to complete the assessments.
78% of students pass their graded assessments
GRADE 4 MERIT for WORKING COCKER BRAMBLE !
After 7 weeks training nearly all of students entered their gundogs for an independent graded field assessment covering basic and novice gundog foundation training for Spaniels and Retrievers.
On this occasion we had four grade 4 spaniels taking an assessments, which involves blind retrieves, jumping fences, hunting in medium cover, long and short marks with shot, all dogs needed to demonstrate steadiness, hunting pattern, good marking and handling skills.
Training Groups from the East Midlands met at our training ground at Houghton on the Hill, Leicestershire, weather was very hot and humid.
Assessments are carried out independently by another professional gundog trainer who has not seen or trained any of the applicants, other than in previous grades, we like to think this gives more reward and credibility to the achievement.
Assessments on this occasion were conducted by Mr. David Field, who is a kennel club B Panel Judge, he has many years experience in training a number of gundogs breeds and like our own trainer wants to see more people enjoy working their gundogs for the purpose, which they were bred for.
Grade 1 Results
James Rose & English Springer Spaniel PASS
Claire Greenwood & Chocolate Labrador Reriever PASS
Susan March & Golden Retriever MERIT
Sharon Lee & Brittany Spaniel MERIT
Grade 2 Results
Carole Williams & Chocolate Labrador Retriever PASS
Ian Butcher & Flat Coated Retriever MERIT
Grade 3 Results
Claire Thomas & English Springer Spaniel NOT READY
Ann Lester & English Springer Spaniel PASS
Dawn Williamson & Cocker MERIT
Grade 4 Results
Adrian Phillips & Raffy NOT READY
Peter Wright & Purdey NOT READY
John Billings & Raffles PASS
Paul Toseland & Bramble MERIT
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