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Grouse Pointing Test Near Whitby North Yorkshire
Saturday 1st March 2025
 By kind permission of Westerdale & Rosedale Estates
Judges: B Dymond (BP3806) & J Cavana
GPT: WA @ Nr Whitby, North Yorkshire 01/03/2025
Gradings:
Juniors:
Excellent: Tequesta Happy Valley [GSP] (D Elrington) 
Very Good: Jomeel Pulp Fiction [GSP] (S Webster) 
Very Good: Tequesta Hinterland [GSP] (H Lampart) 

The Pickstone Trophy  St Bertrand des Grandes Maurieres (Imp Fra) [WEI] (A Lindley) 
Adults:
Very Good: St Bertrand des Grandes Maurieres (Imp Fra) [WEI] (A Lindley) 
Good: Ch Sireva Emeyefive JW SGWC [WEI] (G Simpson) 
Good: Trubon Josta Trayle [WEI] (S Burton) 
Good: Lindenwood Gwydion [HV] (R England) 
Good: FT Ch Deepthatch Rocket [GSP] (R Webster) 
Good: Take the Points Perdix (MARKPR) [ODP] (J Madsen) 
Good: Gllynhedyn North Asteria [HV] (J Bennett) ​
The Weimaraner Association ran their Annual Grouse Pointing test at Westerdale Moor, Near Whitby with the kind permission of the Westerdale & Rosedale Estates, at the kind invitation of John Cavana and Bradley Dymond. The day was sponsored by Skinners, and a fundraising raffle was sponsored by The Red Dog Company, (Nick Lambert) with Vizsla owner/handler Rich England picking up the £50 voucher (and whose dog was graded "Good".
The test took place on a most magnificent and well-kept moor, under brilliant sunshine and blue skies. Conditions were ideal for such endeavours, and the judges commended all the dogs who took part, and congratulated those who managed to achieve a grading, of which there were 10. The Association would like to offer their sincere thanks to the hosts, and to our judges and to the helpers on the day. The proceeds of the day and raffle monies were allocated to the chosen charities.
The Pickstone Trophy for the Weimaraner with highest graded achievement on grouse was awarded to St Bertrand des Grandes Maurieres (Imp Fra) [WEI] handled by Austin Lindley. Austin's dog won the award for the second successive year.

Nigel Wroe
WA FT Secretary
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Austin Lindley and Bertie
Successful Weimaraners and their Handlers on the day
Centre: Very Good: St Bertrand des Grandes Maurieres (Imp Fra) [WEI] (A Lindley)
Winner of The Pickstone Trophy
​Left: Good: Trubon Josta Trayle [WEI] (S Burton) 
Inside Left: Judge John Cavana
Inside Right: Judge - B Dymond
Right: Good: Ch Sireva Emeyefive JW SGWC [WEI] (G Simpson) 
2024
Grouse Pointing Test at Westerdale Moor, Near Whitby North Yorkshire
Sunday 3rd March 2024
 By kind permission of Westerdale & Rosedale Estates
Judges: S Burton (AP) & J Cavana
​Results: WA GPT @ Westerdale Moor, NY 03/03/2024
Judges: S Burton (AP) & J Cavana
Chief Steward: N Cole
Co-Steward: B Dymond
Duty First Aider: R Hicks
 
Gradings were as follows:
 Juniors:
Good:
Tequesta Happy Valley [GSP] (D Elrington)
Tequesta Hinterland [GSP] (H Lampart)
Gilleyfield Cosmos of Valkaiser [GWP] (J King)
 
Adults:
Good:                                
St Bertrand des Grandes Maurieres (Imp Fra) [WEI] (A Lindley) *
Quintana Qing Ping [GSP] (M Nixon)
Szarvashegy Standing Bear [HV] (H Folland)
 
Very Good:
Artlan Mojito [GSP] (R Hicks)
Patouche Oriana avec Petillant [Britt] (S Ryan)
 
* The Pickstone Trophy was presented to Austin Lindley for his Weimaraner's Achievement on Grouse.
 
The WA is delighted to announce the results of the Grouse Pointing Test held on 3rd March 2024 on the North Yorkshire Moors by the kind permission of Westerdale & Rosedale Estates, and at the kind invitation of John Cavana of the NYMMO, and facilitator Bradley Dymond. The day was sponsored by the "Friends of Penny Pickstone" who also donated THE PICKSTONE TROPHY, in memory of the late Penny Pickstone, a founder member of the Association and at 15 seasons, its longest serving FT Secretary.
 
Suzi was invited to recount aspects of Penny's life in dogs, and her love for the moors, noting that Penny had been laid to rest recently at Grinton Moor. Recollecting the efforts Penny had made introducing owners to dog work, and the time and energy she had devoted to enabling dogs to progress, and which brought her so much joy. Finishing with an exhortation to all present to enjoy the day, and enjoy their dogs with as much enthusiasm as Penny had brought to such events.

In lieu of a ground fee, the equivalent sum of the aggregate of the entry fees was donated to the worthy cause of the North Yorkshire Moors Moorland Organisation who do such great work promoting all aspects pertaining to grouse moors to young children among many other good works. (Read more about NYMMO at the link).
 
We are indebted to our hosts, and to our judges on the day, Suzi Burton (AP) and J Cavana, and to Nicole Cole (Chief Steward), and to Bradley Dymond as co-steward. Mr R Hicks was the Duty First Aider.
 
The persistent rain of the preceding few days held off, and there was a favourable headwind for all dogs. The test was held under bright skies and amid spectacular scenery. All things combined to make for a very successful and enjoyable day. Everyone was in high spirits and happy to be out with their dogs in such a magnificent setting.
 
The WA thanks everyone for supporting the day and helping to raise funds for such a worthy cause.  

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Presentation of the Pickstone Trophy to A Lindley
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North York Moors Moorland Organisation
Link: https://www.facebook.com/nymmouk/
2023
Grouse Pointing Test at Westerdale Moor, Near Whitby North Yorkshire
Saturday 4th March 2023
 By kind permission of Westerdale & Rosedale Estates
Judges: P Pearson [AP] & J Cavana [NP]
Chief Steward: Mr B Dymond
Orange Flag: N Coe
Results: WA GPT @ Westerdale, NY 04/03/2023
The WA is delighted to announce the results of the Grouse Pointing Test held on 4th March 2023 on the North Yorkshire Moors at the kind invitation of John Cavana of the NYMMO. In lieu of a ground fee, the equivalent sum of the aggregate of the entry fees was donated to the worthy cause of the North Yorkshire Moors Moorland Organisation. (Read more about NYMMO at the link).

We are indebted to our hosts, and to our judges on the day, Phil Pearson (AP) and J Cavana, and to B Dymond (Chief Steward), and to our Orange Flag bearer Nicole Coe.

It tried to snow just as we got under way, and was coming in more seriously as we were sheperded off the moor at the end. But during the test, a stiff headwind and bright skies made for a very successful and enjoyable day. Everyone was in high spirits and happy to be out with their dog(s) in such a magnificent setting.
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The WA thanks everyone for supporting the day and helping to raise funds for such a worthy cause. And especial thanks to Suzanna for boiling up a decent brew at the end!

Congratulations to all those achieving a grading.
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Pre-test training group - click to enlarge...
Results:
Juniors:
Very Good: Heidi Harrington [GSP] (D Greenlaw)
Good: Madog Rockruff [GSP] (D Greenlaw)
Good: Artlan Mojito [GSP] (R Hicks)
Adults:
Excellent: Disglairhill Apache [GSP] (M Rogers)
Very Good: Goosepoint Waddington at Abbanash JW [GSP] (N Coe)
Good: Flade Revdal Saxo [ODP] (K Madsen)
Good: Stockenberge Haganhjerte von Bastillian [WEI] (N Wroe)

Link: https://www.facebook.com/nymmouk/
2020
Grouse Pointing Test at Westerdale Moor, Near Whitby North Yorkshire
Sunday 16th February 2020
 By kind permission of Westerdale & Rosedale Estates

Judges: M Nixon [AP] & P Nixon [NP]
Chief Steward: Mr B Dymond
GPT: WA @ Westerdale, N. Yorkshire (16/02/2020)
By kind permission of Westerdale & Rosedale Estates
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​Judges: M Nixon (AP) & P Nixon (NP)
Chief Steward: B Dymond
Results: Dogs Graded:
Juniors:
Good - Northern Arrow's Merry Maus Von Trubon (Imp Fin) [Wei] (S Burton)
Good - Disglairhill Apache [GSP] (M Rogers)

​Adult:
Good - Trubon Grafyte Treve [WEI] (S Burton)

Congratulations to the two handlers with three dogs achieving grades in today's GPT at Westerdale, N. Yorkshire.
This proved to be a splendid day for all the hardy souls who braved storm and tempest in God's Own County. The WA is indebted to and offers sincere thanks to the hosts, the judges, ​
and the other officials and helpers on the day. Especial thanks to the brave handlers for being so sporting and creating a great atmosphere.
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Suzi Burton
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Mike Rogers - Good - GSP
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Trubon Grafyte Treve - Pic: Raga
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