Field Trials:
2021/22
2020/21
2019/20
2018/19
2017/18
2016/17
2015/16
2021/22
FIELD TRIALS 2021/22: Enquiries To: Field Trial Secretary
The Association was determined to host at least its usual complement of field trials for the 2021/22 season, albeit against the background of the current Covid-19 pandemic, and still subject to Government and Public Health Authority guidelines and regulations.
Even so, we were able to plan and execute 7 field trials before the end of calendar 2021, and were able to undertake trials at grounds which were offered in the previous season but which fell foul of the regulatory restrictions. So 2021/22 has been a breath of fresh air and a welcome return to a semblance of normality, and all our trials were well supported. The Weimaraner Association has bounced back in a big way since 2017 when our grounds were casually given away by an outgoing FT Secretary. We have expanded our geographical spread of trial grounds and in the last three years managed to attract 100 new members, many from the trialling community.
The Weimaraner Association, according to the many testimonials received, is now recognised as a leading HPR trialling club. It has been hard work but the rewards have come in widespread recognition. Thank you all, especially the hosts, the gamekeepers and the shooting syndicates. And also to the handlers who know a well run trialling club when they see one.
Nigel Wroe
WA FT Secretary
23/12/2021
The Association was determined to host at least its usual complement of field trials for the 2021/22 season, albeit against the background of the current Covid-19 pandemic, and still subject to Government and Public Health Authority guidelines and regulations.
Even so, we were able to plan and execute 7 field trials before the end of calendar 2021, and were able to undertake trials at grounds which were offered in the previous season but which fell foul of the regulatory restrictions. So 2021/22 has been a breath of fresh air and a welcome return to a semblance of normality, and all our trials were well supported. The Weimaraner Association has bounced back in a big way since 2017 when our grounds were casually given away by an outgoing FT Secretary. We have expanded our geographical spread of trial grounds and in the last three years managed to attract 100 new members, many from the trialling community.
The Weimaraner Association, according to the many testimonials received, is now recognised as a leading HPR trialling club. It has been hard work but the rewards have come in widespread recognition. Thank you all, especially the hosts, the gamekeepers and the shooting syndicates. And also to the handlers who know a well run trialling club when they see one.
Nigel Wroe
WA FT Secretary
23/12/2021
FT WA (All Aged) @ Cropton Forest, N Yorks 21/12/2021
1st: Quintana Qin Qiao [GSP] (M Nixon) * 2nd: Ch Enryb Singles Party JW [WEI] (J Byrne) 3rd: Diggimere New Star [IS] (J Baldwin) 4th: Ekkolander Dark Rivva [LM] (K Saynor) CoM: Indijazz Beautiful [GSP] (P Parker) * And Guns' Award Judges: P Pearson (AP) & N Wroe (NP) Chief Steward: D Elrington Red Flag: Various Picking Up: G Simpson The WA thank our hosts today for the above trial. Mr S and Mrs G Simpson, the Lythe House and Keldy Shoot, and S Chamberlain. It was a most splendid day on a great ground with plenty of excitement. |
With a great atmosphere in the gallery and among the handlers. Many thanks to all in attendance for such a great trial.
Congratulations to all in the awards and especially Maureen! |
FT WA (All Aged) @ Gt Wakering, Essex 25/11/2021
1st: Hunterstone Tyrion (HV) [D] T Mattravers 3rd: Ch Karrouki Windrush D'Lyla (HV) [B] S Mills CoM: Stockenberge Halla (WEI) [B] C Spree * CoM: Rokko Vom Flörbach (IMP DEU) (LM) [D] J Lane * And Guns Award Judges: E Hales (AP) & L Brown (BP) Chief Steward/CSO: Nigel Wroe Steward: M Roberts Picker Up: S Parr & Guido The WA thanks the hosts, Mr Pendril Bentall, The Wick Farm Shoot and Eddie Hales & Friends. Thanks also to the Guns and the helpers. Congratulations to Mac and all the others in the awards today. |
Special thanks to Marilyn Roberts for her kind assistance stewarding the trial. A very challenging day, bracing wind but bright blue skies and good sport among friends. to edit.
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FT: WA (AA) @ Hawkhurst, Kent 19/11/2021
At the kind invitation of F Briley and Canal Game. 1st: Cadanbyrig Maestral * [GLP] (A Jones) 3rd: Classic Dream's Gemini At Lassemista [WEI LH] (A Wright) * And Guns' Award Judges: S Kimberley (AP) & K Connor (NP) Chief Steward/CSO: N Wroe Picking Up: R Dockwray Red Flag: S Puckett I am delighted to announce the results of today's All Aged trial at Hawkhurst . Many thanks to the hosts, the judges, the guns and helpers who all made this day such a smooth running and pleasurable trial. The weather had been kind overnight, no frost and not too damp underfoot. |
Birds evenly spaced throughout the ground and were available for all dogs, but wind conditions could have been a little stronger to favour the dogs. A big hearty breakfast of eggs and bacon to greet us on arrival was an added bonus! A terrific day and a great atmosphere.
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Results: FT: WA (All Aged) @ Radbourne, Derbyshire 08/11/2021
By Kind Permission of Radbourne Estate & R Cullen
3rd: Ekkolander Dark Rivva [LM] (K Saynor)
4th: Ch Karrouki Windrush D'Lyla [HV] (S Mills)
CoM: Hunterspirit Angel Warrior [WEI] (J Kirkham)
CoM: Fassfields Silver Lining [HWV] (H Gray)
GA: Archenfield Cassandra [HV] (H Sale)
Judges: P Bakewell (AP) and T Parrett (NP)
The WA is pleased to announce the above results of today's field trial, and express our sincere gratitude to the hosts, judges, guns and other helpers. Congratulations to those in the cards, and to the other handlers. Unseasonally warm and very bright day until the presentations back at the lodge. Challenging conditions in very light winds and dense cover at times.
By Kind Permission of Radbourne Estate & R Cullen
3rd: Ekkolander Dark Rivva [LM] (K Saynor)
4th: Ch Karrouki Windrush D'Lyla [HV] (S Mills)
CoM: Hunterspirit Angel Warrior [WEI] (J Kirkham)
CoM: Fassfields Silver Lining [HWV] (H Gray)
GA: Archenfield Cassandra [HV] (H Sale)
Judges: P Bakewell (AP) and T Parrett (NP)
The WA is pleased to announce the above results of today's field trial, and express our sincere gratitude to the hosts, judges, guns and other helpers. Congratulations to those in the cards, and to the other handlers. Unseasonally warm and very bright day until the presentations back at the lodge. Challenging conditions in very light winds and dense cover at times.
FT: WA (Novice) @ Hawkhurst, Kent 29/10/2021
At the kind invitation of F Briley and Canal Game. 1st: Hunterstone Tyrion [HV] (T Mattravers) 2nd: Hunterstone Arya [HV] (S Mattravers) 3rd: Fassfields Silver Lining [HWV] (H Gray) 4th: Zoldmali Jodli At Canalgame (IMP SRB) [HWV] (F Briley) CoM: Ch Karrouki Windrush D'Lyla [HV] (S Mills) GA: Pioro Z Cudownego Lasu (IMP POL) [GSP] (E Carter) Judges: A Jones (AP) & S Kirby (BP) Chief Steward/CSO: N Wroe Picking Up: P Kirby Red Flag: Various The WA is pleased to announce the above results of today's field trial, and express our sincere gratitude to the hosts, judges, guns and other helpers. |
A damp start but the worst of the weather held off and the birds were encountered at the right intervals.
A huge well done to Mac, and congratulations to all in the cards. |
FT: WA (Open) @ Bowmont Valley Shoot, Yetholm, Scotland 13/10/2021
1st: Beechwolf Tonka [GWP] (SRC Major) 2nd: Stubblemere Fulmar [GSP] (P Pearson) 3rd: Quintana Cloud Berry [GSP] (P Nixon) 4th: Tickencote A Night Like This [GWP] (P Howard) COM: Oroshaza Fiocchi Of Dinnsearmor [HV] (W Shaw) COM: Hunterstone Rhea [HV] (S Mattravers) Judges: M Canham (AP) & C Kimberley (BP) Chief Steward/CSO: B Dymond We are pleased to announce the above results for the WA Open Field Trial, held today at Bowmont Valley Shoot, Yetholm, Scotland at the kind invitation of Eskdale Shooting Services. We are indebted to Wilson Young for facilitating this event. We express our sincere thanks and appreciation to the Hosts, Wilson, the judges, the Guns, the chief steward, Red flag and Picking Up Dog, and not least the Gamekeeper and other assisting parties. |
We express thanks also to the handlers for their sporting contribution to a great day. Congratulations to the Winner and those also in the Awards.
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FT: WA (Novice) @ Danby Moor 16/09/2021 - Result
3rd: 12 Archenfield Islay [HV] - N Lambert GA: Cadanbyrig Maestral [GLP] - A Jones The Weimaraner Association is pleased to announce the result of our Novice trial held today at the kind invitation of the Danby Estate, North Yorkshire. Judges: R Cullen (AP) & J Hudson (NP) Chief Steward/CSO: N Wroe Picking Up: A Wright Red Flag: G Simpson The WA expresses our sincere thanks and appreciation to our hosts, the Danby Estate, the Gamekeepers, our judges, guns and helpers and to the handlers who supported our trial and accepted the judges decisions in such a sporting manner. This was a wonderful experience for Novice dogs to trial on one of the top and most glorious grouse moors in the country, |
Weather conditions were ideal and with blue skies above and dry conditions underfoot. The birds were plentiful and in great shape, and there were also hares and rabbits to test the mettle of every dog.
Congratulations to Nick and to Annie. |
2020/21
FIELD TRIALS 2020/21: Enquiries To: Field Trial Secretary
The Association was determined to host its usual complement of field trials in the 2020/21 season, albeit against a background of the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic, and ran two covid-secure field trials which were subject to the KC Operational Guide for the Resumption of Field Trials, Government and Public Health Authority guidelines and regulations.
The initial WA 2020/21 FT Schedule announced three field trials for the 2020/21 season, and a further Novice field trial was later listed for Cropton Forest, which was cancelled by the request of the Kennel Club with just two days to go.
Results:
FT: WA (Open) @ Great Wakering - Essex 15/10/2020
By kind invitation of Eddie Hales & Friends
2nd: Hunterstone Uno [HV] (T Mattravers) & Guns' Award
Judges: E Hales (AP) & L Brown (BP)
Chief Steward & CSO: N Wroe
Red Flag: S Parr
Picking Up: A Parr
Congratulations to Mac Mattravers on his 2nd place and GA today on this new ground in Essex. A bright but bracing day with a plentiful variety of game to test the dogs. Thanks go to our judges, with special appreciation for the late substitute, Liza, The hosts were very welcoming and extremely helpful and we hope there will be more to come at this venue. A big thank you to the helpers, Alan and Sue, and those associated with the local shoot who turned out as well. To the judges and to the handlers, sporting and friendly.
FT: WA (Novice) @ Flimwell - E. Sussex 19/12/2020
By Kind Permission F Briley & Rosemary Lane Shoot
1st: Zoltarous Lupin [HWV] (Z Dicker) *
4th: Ch Yockletts Cordiale JW [GSP] (J Izard)
CoM: Hunterstone Tyrion [HV] (T Mattravers)
* And Guns Award
Judges: R Dockwray (AP) & A Jones (AP)
Chief Steward & CSO: N Wroe
Picking Up: S Mattravers
Red Flag: G Vallins
A very enjoyable day all round, lucky with the weather till the long walk back, held in a fully compliant covid secure manner.
Congratulations to the winner and the other awardees. Thanks to the judges and the host and guns, and the helpers who made this day run smoothly and to the handlers for their kind observances and sporting contribution which by their exemplary behaviour, made this such an uncomplicated day.
Planned (but cancelled):
17/12/2020 All Aged @ Wick Farm, Great Wakering, Essex (cancelled - covid)
23/12/2020 Novice @ Cropton Forest, PIckering, N. Yorks (cancelled - covid)
Covid-19 Security:
The Government and Public Health Authorities have introduced social distancing and issued guidance as well as legally enforceable regulations to control the virus. These can and do change at short notice and all those who wish to participate in our sporting and team endeavours with our dogs must make themselves aware of the latest regulations, and must take personal responsibility for their own safety and well being while at our sporting events. It may be possible to add further trials during the course of the season.
In following the KC Operational Guidance for the Resumption of Field Trials, and having undertaken a C-19 risk analysis and formulated measures in accordance with this guidance and analysis, we strive to be "covid secure" in order to comply with the latest regulations and exemptions therefrom.
You will find links below to all necessary documents to enable you to participate in our trials and ensure you are compliant with the measures we have set out to minimise the risk of contamination and transmission.
The WA FT Secretary will be the designated Covid Safety Officer at all trials , or it will be the person named as such in a specific FT running order.
It should be understood that each individual is personally responsible for their own safety and for provision of masks, gloves, and sanitation products. It is stipulated in the WA protocol that you must bring a zip-lock freezer bag to contain your used sanitation materials during the trial. Please take this and its contents home with you and dispose of safely.
SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL APPLY AT ALL TIMES AT THE TRIAL.
YOU MUST READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND WHAT IS REQUIRED OF YOU AS SPECIFIED IN THE LINKED DOCUMENTS BELOW. THESE FORM THE BASIS OF YOUR PARTICIPATION IN A WA TRIAL AND ARE ESSENTIAL TO OUR TRIALS BEING COVID SECURE.
Links to files:
2019/20
Weimaraners In The Field 2019/20:
Season 2019/20 was a remarkable year of success for Weimaraners in the field. With the frequency of updates to specialist FB trialling group pages over the course of the season, handlers and breeders in the know began to feel that season 2019/20 was going to be like no other, and was shaping up to be an extraordinary season. Infrequent observers of the results pages would miss the building momentum of Team Weimaraner 2019/20 amassing an unparalleled 25 awards. The most awards (including COMs) awarded to Weimaraners in the UK since records began, and they began in 1955/56 with the first awards to Weimaraners in UK field trials.
Let us just pause to reflect on those two dogs in 1955/56. A Glucksmann’s Ann Of Monksway (b) (dob 25/04/1954), and Maj. RM MacGibbon’s Strawbridge Baron (d) (dob 22/12/1952).
In 2015/16 just two Weimaraners picked up 6 awards.
In 2016/17 5 Weimaraners picked up 17 awards.
In 2017/18 4 Weimaraners picked up 11 awards.
In 2018/19 5 Weimaraners picked up 11 awards.
And in 2019/20 8 Weimaraners picked up 25 awards, including a 1st in a Novice FT for Wroe’s Bastillian Lady Kasshilde (b), and Burton’s Trubon Graf Treve (d) a 1st in Open. There was a total of 8 awards in Novice, 7 in All Aged, and 10 in Open.
Field Trial Results 2019/20:
All Aged Stake Little Leighs , Essex
25th October 2019 By kind permission and invitation of Eddie Hales and Friends. Judges: R Dockwray [AP 2245] & N Wroe [NP 3727] Chief Steward: Mrs A Jones Results: 2nd: Trubon Grafyte Treve [WEI] (S Burton) 4th: Bonario Chatelaine [BI] (A Parr) CoM: Trubon Harleigh Trojan [WEI] (A Lindley) |
L-R: S Burton, R Dockwray. N Wroe, A Parr, A Lindley
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Novice Stake at Hawkhurst, Kent
29th October 2019 By kind permission and invitation of Eddie Hales and Friends. Judges: M Firmin [AP 2788] & Jo Izard [NP 3888] Chief Steward: Nigel Wroe Results: 3rd: Parhelis Mentat Master [Weim] (A Morgan) 4th: Woksebs Tendresse Stockenberge (Imp Swe) [Weim] (C Spree) CoM: Zoldmali Jodli At Canal Games* [HWV] (F Briley) * And Guns’ Award |
L-R: A Morgan, M Firmin, C Spree, F Briley, J Izard
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Open Stake At Hawkhurst, Kent
28th November 2019 Judges: Maureen Nixon [AP 2158] & Liza Brown [BP 2215] Chief Steward: Nigel Wroe Results: 1st: Hunterstone Uno* [HV] (T Mattravers) 3rd: Zanda Zoldmali Canal Games [HWV] (F Briley) 4th: Trubon Grafyte Treve [Weim] (S Burton) * And Guns’ Award |
L-R: L Brown, F Briley. M Nixon, S Burton, T Mattravers
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2018/19
Field Trial Results 2018:

Novice Stake Hawkhurst, Kent
30th October 2018
By kind permission and invitation of Eddie Hales and Friends.
Judges: Eddie Hales (AP) & Jo Izard (NP)
Results: No Awards Given
Guns Award: Finn of Time [GSP] (D) P Head
30th October 2018
By kind permission and invitation of Eddie Hales and Friends.
Judges: Eddie Hales (AP) & Jo Izard (NP)
Results: No Awards Given
Guns Award: Finn of Time [GSP] (D) P Head
Open Stake Plumpton College, Lewes
29th November 2018
By kind permission of Eddie Hales and Friends
Judges: L Wilks (AP) & A Johnson (BP)
Chief Steward: James Reavil Guns Eddie Hales and Friends Results Awards: 3rd: Everswell Quince [GSP] (B) M Firmin 4th: Hunterstone Uno [HV] (B) T Mattravers COM: Bonario Chatelaine BI (B) A Parr COM: Ch Kimmax Koming Home At Gertsenfeld [GWP] B S Jenkins* COM: Vanda Zoldmali Canal Games [HWV] B F Briley * And Guns Award |
2017/18
FIELD TRIAL RESULTS 2017/18:
24th November 2017 Open at Hawkhurst, Kent
Judges: P Pearson & R Chellumbrun
Chief Steward: N Wroe
RESULTS:
1st: Jaudas Heart Beat [LM] (Handler: R Major)
2nd: Quintana Quixotic [GSP] (M Nixon)
3rd: FT Ch Aytee Isadora [GSP] (L Hustler)
4th: Witham Friary Tallahassee [GSP] (G Pillinger)
CoM: Hunterstone Uno [HV] (T Mattravers)
Judges: P Pearson & R Chellumbrun
Chief Steward: N Wroe
RESULTS:
1st: Jaudas Heart Beat [LM] (Handler: R Major)
2nd: Quintana Quixotic [GSP] (M Nixon)
3rd: FT Ch Aytee Isadora [GSP] (L Hustler)
4th: Witham Friary Tallahassee [GSP] (G Pillinger)
CoM: Hunterstone Uno [HV] (T Mattravers)
16th November 2017 All Age
held at Woodbridge, Suffolk Judges: S Kimberley (AP) & B Dymond (NP) Chief Steward: N Wroe Results: 1st: Witham Friary Maddison [GSP] (G Pillinger) 2nd: Ch Kimmax Koming Home At Gerstenfeld [GWP] (S Jenkins) 3rd: Witham Friary Tallahassee [GSP] (G Pillinger) |
17th October 2017 Novice Stake
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2016/17
FIELD TRIAL RESULTS 2016/17:
31st August 2016 WA Open Stake, Kirkhaugh 1st J. Hay GWP Monkey Business at Moorrunner
2nd G. Saint WHV Hourra Du Domain Saint Hubert
C/M P. Sutton GSP. Tyspylaird Glen Ogle
2015/16
FIELD TRIAL RESULTS 2015/16:
1st September 2015: Open Stake Kirkhaugh N'berland Judges: T Rigby and R Cullen
(on Grouse)
5th October 2015: All Aged Coates Marsh E. Yorkshire Judges: S Cox and Dr J Hay
Result: 1st Saynor's Ekkolander Tullibard LM
3rd Mattraver's Hunterstone Uno HV
25th January 2016: Novice Colverston, Norfolk Judges: R Howard and T Russell
Result: No Awards
Guns Choice: Tom Warner's Italian Spinone Sanjika Beretta
(on Grouse)
5th October 2015: All Aged Coates Marsh E. Yorkshire Judges: S Cox and Dr J Hay
Result: 1st Saynor's Ekkolander Tullibard LM
3rd Mattraver's Hunterstone Uno HV
25th January 2016: Novice Colverston, Norfolk Judges: R Howard and T Russell
Result: No Awards
Guns Choice: Tom Warner's Italian Spinone Sanjika Beretta
Other Field Trial Results:
Weimaraner Clean Sweep!