North Otago Gundog Club FT winners. Just wheedling my way into the picture 😁 holding Peter Hay’s 3rd dog.
I recently visited a field trial in New Zealand and was delighted to be asked to steward allowing a birds eye view and accompanying the judge. Many differences exist between the running of trials in NZ and the UK but the winners were a familiar partnership of well trained, hard hunting dogs in tune with a quiet and effective handler. The relatively small number of FTcompetitors in NZ have huge distances to travel to venues, sometimes flying(with their dogs), driving and travelling on ferries. On this particular weekend three south island gundog clubs, North Otago, South Otago and Waimate, had got together to run their trials back to back on some wonderful ground. It was very sociable with everyone staying over and enjoying an evening meal together which gave time to relax and share news. I’d like to thank Roger Neale, President of the NOGC for being so welcoming and allowing me to go along and congratulations to all the winners who showed off some lovely running dogs and I wish everyone good luck for the season.🐾🏆😁. Photos c/r Kelly at KC Photography.
The weekends 1st prize winners Anton van Loggerenberg (GSP) & Grant Adolph (GWP)