Field Trials Team GB are set to travel to Denmark to compete for the second year running in the World Championships of Practical Hunting for Pointing Breeds and the St. Hubert Cup, held in North Jutland from 22nd – 24th October 2016.
The full team competing at this year’s competition has been confirmed as follows:
World Championship Pointers and Setters
John Naylor with Pointer, Goddrib Bari of Bitternboom
Sara Chichester with Gordon Setter, Little Treasure of Gawcott
Maddy Raynor with Irish Setter, Bownard Carrabullawn of Wiscombe
Meryl Asbury with English Setter, Upperwood Sacre Bleu
Reserve: Sara Chichester with Gordon Setter, Wiscombe Tomintoul
World Championship Continentals
Rob Gould with German Longhaired Pointer, Wamilanghaar Djynn
Chris Gray with German Wirehaired Pointer, Trudvang Lola
Tim Bennett with German Shorthaired Pointer, Sanjon Crystal
Paul Sutton with German Shorthaired Pointer, Typsylaird Glen Ogle
Reserve: Geoff Saint with Hungarian Wire Haired Vizsla, Hourra Du Domain St Hubert
St. Hubert Cup (Mens)
Rob Gould with German Longhaired Pointer, Wamilanghaar Djynn
Chris Gray with German Wirehaired Pointer, Trudvang Lola
St. Hubert Cup (Womens)
Sara Chichester with Gordon Setter, Little Treasure of Gawcott
Maddy Raynor with Irish Setter, Bownard Carrabullawn of Wiscombe
The team captain for the competition is Meryl Asbury and the team vet is Rob Gould.
Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary, said: “We are proud to be supporting Field Trials Team GB as they make their second trip to Denmark to compete in the competition. Both the handlers and dogs will be taking part alongside world class competition and we wish the best of luck as they showcase the remarkable talent of our gundogs and handlers.”
The World Championship sees dogs run in braces (as a pair) and they are run for 15 minutes under the judges who will assess the dogs' work and award points according to the quality of the hunting, pointing and retrieving. A water retrieve must also be demonstrated in order to be eligible for an award.
The St. Hubert Cup sees dogs run singly with their handler, who is judged on their relationship with the dog, the training of the dog, their shooting skill and understanding of gun safety, their understanding and ability to hunt the ground respectfully and thoroughly, their choice of cartridges and handling of the shotgun. All dogs must also complete a water retrieve to be eligible for an award.
Field Trials Team GB is sponsored by Skinner’s Dog Food, Dick White Referrals and the Kennel Club.