Spring Assessment Test

12th April 2025
Held at Bottom Farm House, Oxon.
By kind permission of Mrs. C. Madeley

Our Spring Assessment Test for any variety spaniel (excluding ESS and Cockers) took place on Saturday 12th April 2025 at Bottom Farm House, Oxon. By kind permission of Mrs. C. Madeley.

Results of the WSSC Spring Working Assessment held Saturday 12th April at Checkendon, Oxon, by kind permission of Mrs. C. Madeley. With sincere thanks to our sponsors on the day Chudleys and Platunum Pet Food UK and to all competitors.

Weather was dry, warm and sunny, with a slight breeze for Judges Maaike Groot & Kevan Hawkes who drew an entry of 31 with 2 absentees. Ground conditions dry.

The results are as follows:

Our sincere thanks to our sponsors for the day for providing gifts and prizes for the participants. 

Images from the day – click to enlarge.

Autumn Assessment Test

29th September 2024
Held at Rickneys Training Ground.

Our Autumn Assessment Test for any variety spaniel (excluding ESS and Cockers) took place on Sunday 29th September 2024 at Rickneys Training Ground.

The Welsh Springer Spaniel Club held a Working Assessment Test on 29^th September 2024 at Rickney’s Training Ground.  The weather held for us during the day with spells of sunshine and no rain.  The ground conditions were good with plenty of variety of cover to test the dogs.

There was a good entry of Minority Breeds for our judges, Chris and Carol Page to judge.

The results are as follows:

Our sincere thanks to our sponsors for the day for providing gifts and prizes for the participants. 

Images from the day – click to enlarge.

Spring Assessment Test

20th April 2024
Held at Racomitrium Gundogs Training Ground, Peterborough.
By kind permission of Paul Gripton, Racomitrium Gundogs

Our Spring Assessment Test for any variety spaniel (excluding ESS and Cockers) took place on Saturday 20th April 2024 at Racomitrium Gundogs Training Ground, Peterborough, by kind permission of Paul Gripton, Racomitrium Gundogs.

We had a great day with 20 running overall. A lot of good dog work was observed with the Open Dogs put under demanding test conditions with a blind retrieve over a ditch.

The weather stayed dry with a biting, cold wind that swirled across the flat fenland.

Our grateful thanks to our hosts for allowing us to use their ground and to our judges Claire Knowles and Fiona Stevenson. Also, thank you to the generosity of our sponsors AK Gundog Accessories and Sneyds Wonderfeeds for providing prizes to the winners.

Finally thank you to the Working Sub-Committee and others who helped throughout the day, assembling tables and gazebos, topping up refreshments,  throwing dummies, selling raffle tickets and taking photographs of the day.

Congratulations to everyone who were placed and thank you to everyone for entering and having a go, particularly those who are new to gundog tests. 

We look forward to seeing you again at our Autumn Assessment Test in September.  Further details will be available soon.

Videos from the day – courtesy of Julie Frost

Main Winner Images – courtesy of Julie Frost

Candid Images – courtesy of Julie Frost

2023

Autumn Assessment Test

24th September 2023
Held at Rickney’s Training Ground

Our Spring Assessment Test for any variety spaniel (excluding ESS and Cockers) took place on Saturday 24^th September 2023 at Rickney’s Training Ground.

Finally thank you to the Working Sub-Committee and others who helped throughout the day, assembling tables and gazebos, topping up refreshments,  throwing dummies, selling raffle tickets and taking photographs of the day.

Congratulations to everyone who were placed and thank you to everyone for entering and having a go, particularly those who are new to gundog tests. 

We look forward to seeing you again 2024. Further details will be available soon.

April Assessment Test

22nd April 2023
Held at Bottom House Farm, Oxon.
By kind permission of Richard and Carol Madeley

Our Spring Assessment Test for any variety spaniel (excluding ESS and Cockers) took place on Saturday 22^ndApril 2023 at Bottom Farm House, Oxon, by kind permission of Richard and Carol Madeley.

We had a very good entry of 24 runners in tests ranging from Special Beginner to Open.  There was a good mix of spaniel breeds entered, which included Welsh Springers, Clumber Spaniels, Sussex Spaniels and Spanish Water Dogs.

The weather was kind to us with light cloud, no rain and a light breeze.

Our grateful thanks to our hosts for allowing us to use their grounds and adjacent land, and for providing refreshments throughout the day.  Thank you to our judges Rachel Griffin and Kat Edge who judged all of the tests.  Thank you to the generosity of our sponsor Gilbertson and Page for providing prizes to the winners.

Finally thank you to the Working Sub-Committee and others who helped throughout the day, assembling tables and gazebos, topping up refreshments,  throwing dummies, selling raffle tickets and taking photographs of the day.

Congratulations to everyone who were placed and thank you to everyone for entering and having a go, particularly those who are new to gundog tests. 

We look forward to seeing you again at our Autumn Assessment Test in September.  Further details will be available soon.

2022

No events held this year.

2021

No events held this year.

2020

No events held this year.

2013

WSSC Autumn Assessment Test 

Sunday 22nd September 2013

for show, show-bred, and minor breed spaniels (excluding Irish Water Spaniels). Held at Brookwood, Surrey, by the kind permission of Richard & Bridget Reeder.

Judges: Ms Heather Mayes (Puppy/Open) and Mrs Alison Evans (Novice)

In the results below all dogs are WSS unless otherwise specified.

Puppy (4 runners)

1. Etheridge Iwan – M Hughes (Clumber)
2. Macgiriaght Vindicator – G Constable (Clumber)
3. Thandiwe Lady of the Knight – J Harris (Field)

Novice (7 runners)

1. Chervood’s Snow Charon of Knot – M Hughes (Clumber)
2. Isfryn Lickety Split – T Smith
3. Fiergen City Limits – G Cooper
4. Fiergen Steamy Windows – S White

Open (6 runners)

1. Menstonia Misty Dreams – J Shawyer
2. Fiergen Private Dancer – S White
3. Fiergen Silver Spirit – P Shawyer
4. Stedigan One In Ten JW – Paul Steadman

Best Hunters:

• Puppy: Catjack Dearieme
• Novice: Chervood’s Snow Charon of Knot
• Open: Menstonia Misty Dreams

WSSC Spring Assessment Test

Saturday 21st April 2013

for show, show-bred, and minor breed spaniels (excluding Irish Water Spaniels). Held at Brookwood, Surrey, by the kind permission of Richard & Bridget Reeder.

Judges: Mrs Ann Moon (Puppy/Open), Miss Louise Judge (Novice)

In the results below all dogs are WSS unless otherwise specified.

Puppy (3 runners)

1. Sedgehurst Paddy – Mark Gary (Clumber)
2. Macgiriaght Vindicator – Graham Constable (Clumber)
3. Thandiwe Lady of the Night – Judith Harris (Field)

Novice (8 runners)

1. Bodlon Star Attraction by Bushwacker – Ian Dixon
2. Abbyford Snow Queen – Mark Gray (Clumber)
3. Isfryn Lickety Split – Tina Smith
4. Isfryn Park End JW – Tina Smith

Open (9 runners)

1. Sedgehurst Alma – Graham Constable (Clumber)
2. Bodlon Star Attraction by Bushwacker – Ian Dixon
3. Abbyford Snow Queen – Mark Gray (Clumber)
4. Fiergen Silver Spirit – Paul Shawyer

Best Hunters:

• Puppy: Sedgehurst Paddy
• Novice: Bodlon Star Attraction by Bushwacker
• Open: Sedgehurst Alma

2012

WSSC Autumn Assessment Test
Sunday 23rd September 2012

(For show, show-bred, and minor breed spaniels, excluding Irish Water Spaniels). Held at Martley, Worcestershire by kind permission of Mr John Pew.

Judges:

• Mrs Sue Millward
• Mrs Alison Spiers

In the results below all dogs are WSS unless otherwise specified.

Puppy (3 runners)

1. Isfryn Lickety Split – Tina Smith
2. Hillpark Summer Dream – Laura Gerlach
3. Stedigan Putley Gold at Bowbrook – Maureen Wilson

Novice (11 runners)

1. Sedgehurst Alma – Graham Constable (Clumber)
2. Isfryn Park End JW – Tina Smith
3. Abbyford Snowqueen – Mark Gray (Clumber)
4. Coedybrain Ryan ar Nantlle – Alison Evans

Open (10 runners)

1. Menstonia Misty Dreams – Julie Shawyer
2. Tinglestone Sparkler – Mark Gray (Clumber)
3. Stedigan One In Ten JW – Paul Steadman
4. Sycharth Hob Y Deri Dando – Mary Evans

Best Hunters

• Puppy: Isfryn Lickety Split
• Novice: Bodlon Star Attraction by Bushwacker – Ian Dixon
• Open: Menstonia Misty Dreams

WSSC Spring Assessment Test

Saturday 21st April 2012

(For show, show-bred, and minor breed spaniels, excluding Irish Water Spaniels). Held at Brookwood, Surrey, by kind permission of Richard & Bridget Reeder.

Judges:

• Mrs Carol Page [NP3156] (Special Beginners & Novice)
• Mr Chris Page [NP2878] (Puppy & Open)

In the results below all dogs are WSS unless otherwise specified.

Special Beginners (3 runners)

1. Hillpark Summer Dream – Laura Gerlach
2. Bushwacker Hotspot – Ann Lyon
3. Pennylock Thomas – Daren Marler

Puppy (9 runners)

1. Isfryn Lickety Split – Tina Smith
2. Julita Rinatasha JW – Julie Revill
3. Abbyford Snow Queen – Mark Gray (Clumber)
4. Stedigan Pipers Piping – Kim Stone

Novice (15 Runners)

1. Tinglestone Sparkler – Mark Gray (Clumber)
2. Stedigan One in Ten JW – Paul Steadman
3. Julita Rinatasha JW – Julie Revill
4. Bushwacker Hotspot – Ann Lyon

Open (12 Runners)

1. Fiergen Private Dancer – Sandy White
2. Stedigan One in Ten JW – Paul Steadman
3. Fiergen Silver Spirit – Paul Shawyer
4. Tinglestone Sparkler – Mark Gray (Clumber)

Best Hunters

• Puppy: Isfryn Lickety Split
• Novice: Tinglestone Sparkler
• Open: Fiergen Private Dancer

2011

WSSC Autumn Assessment Test
Sunday 18th September 2011

(For show, show-bred, and minor breed spaniels, excluding Irish Water Spaniels). Held at Broxwood Court, by kind permission of Richard Snead-Cox and Mike & Anne Allen.

Judges: Mr Bill Cadwell and Mr Karl Cadwell

In the results below all dogs are WSS unless otherwise specified.

Puppy (4 runners)

1. Abbeyford Snow Queen – Mark Gray (Clumber)
2. Fiergen Steamy Windows – Sandy White
3. Typica Country Maid – Jan Rees
4. Typica Kingfisher – Terry Evans

Novice (11 Runners)

1. Tinglestone Sparkler – Mark Gray (Clumber)
2. Stedigan One in Ten JW – Paul Steadman
3. Isfryn Park End JW – Tina Smith
4. Tannamoor Anrhydedd – Jeanette Crowther

Open (10 Runners)

1. Menstonia Misty Dreams – Julie Shawyer
2. Sycharth Catrin – Mary Evans
3. Highclare Fully Charged at Isfryn – Tina Smith
4. Fiergen Silver Spirit – Paul Shawyer

Best Hunters

• Puppy: Abbeyford Snow Queen
• Novice: Tinglestone Sparkler
• Open: Menstonia Misty Dreams

Highest placed Veteran in Open: Sycharth Catrin

WSSC Spring Assessment Test

Saturday 16th April 2011

(For show, show-bred, and minor breed spaniels, excluding Irish Water Spaniels) held at Brookwood, Surrey, by kind permission of Richard & Bridget Reeder.

Judges: Mrs Sandra Bell (Special Beginners, Puppy, & Open) & Mrs Fiona Stevenson (Novice)

In the results below all dogs are WSS unless otherwise specified.

Special Beginners (2 runners)

1. Spring Carys of Murcot – S Watts
2. Bushwacker Thriller – J Cocking

Puppy (1 runner)

1. Tawnyka Totally Nutmeg – K Edge (Sussex)

Novice (13 runners)

1. Stedigan Just Be Good – P Steadman
2. Cherryheath’s Miss Chief JW – S Barkley
3. Stedigan One In Ten JW – P Steadman
4. Tannamoor Anrhydedd – J Crowther

Open (9 runners)

1. Highclare Fully Charged at Isfryn – T Smith
2. Fiergen Silver Lady – S White
3. Fiergen Silver Spirit – P Shawyer
4. Sycharth Catrin – M Evans

Best Hunters

• Puppy: Tawnyka Totally Nutmeg – K Edge (Sussex)
• Novice: Stedigan Just Be Good – P Steadman
• Open: Fiergen Silver Lady – S White

2010

WSSC Autumn Assessment Test
Sunday 26th September 2010

The WSSC Autumn Assessment Test was held at Broxwood Court, Herefordshire, by kind permission of Richard Snead-Cox and Mike & Anne Allen.

The Judges were Mrs Gill Pearce-Gudger (Puppy/Open) & Mrs Mary Evans (Special Beginners/Novice)

Special Beginners (3 runners)

1. Coedybrain Nelli – Jan Janes (WSS)
2. Blithbrook Sweet Dreamer – Sharon Wong (WSS)
3. Coedybrain Gwenllian – C Randles-Price (WSS)

Puppy (5 runners)

1. Royal Russet of Mervalyn – Valerie Maskell (Clumber)
2. Wooliebourne Voom Voom – Heather Mayes (Clumber)
3. Amiro Madrigal – Anne Morgan (WSS)
4. Blithbrook Sweet Dreamer – Sharon Wong (WSS)

Novice (12 runners)

1. Royal Russet of Mervalyn – Valerie Maskell (Clumber)
2. Bwgan Llwyd – Alison Evans (WSS)
3. Isfryn Park End JW – Tina Smith (WSS)
4. Deepfleet Filly of Wooliebourne – Heather Mayes (Clumber)

Open (13 runners)

1. Fiergen Silver Spirit – Paul Shawyer (WSS)
2. Atalas Jack the Lad at Stedigan – Paul Steadman (WSS)
3. Abbeyford Vattern – Heather Mayes (Clumber)
4. Highclare Fully Charged at Isfryn – Tina Smith (WSS)

Best Hunters:

• Puppy: Royal Russet of Mervalyn – Valerie Maskell (Clumber)
• Novice: Bwgan Llwyd – Alison Evans (WSS)
• Open: Fiergen Silver Spirit – Paul Shawyer (WSS)

WSSC Spring Assessment Test

Saturday 10th April 2010

The WSSC Spring Assessment Test was held at Brookwood, Surrey, by kind permission of Mr & Mrs R Reeder.

The Judges were Mrs E Hazell (Novice/Open) & Ms D Hargreaves (Special Beginners/ Puppy)

In the results below all dogs are WSS unless otherwise specified.

Special Beginners (2 runners)

1. Sycharth Fedwen – Dick Pratt
2. Amiro Oratorio – Sandra Akerman

Puppy (6 runners)

1. Wooliebourne Rodeo – Heather Mayes (Clumber)
2. Wooliebourne Voom Voom – Heather Mayes (Clumber)
3. Stedigan One In Ten – Paul Steadman
4. Stedigan Just Be Good – Paul Steadman

Novice (20 runners)

1. Micklemess Blanchefleur – Chris Page (Clumber)
2. Isfryn Park End JW – Tina Smith
3. Micklemess Belvedere – Carol Page (Clumber)
4. Deepfleet Filly of Wooliebourne – Heather Mayes (Clumber)

Open (11 runners)

1. Menstonia Misty Dreams – Julie Shawyer
2. Highclare Fully Charged at Isfryn – Tina Smith
3. Fiergen Silver Spirit – Paul Shawyer
4. Sycharth Catrin – Mary Evans

Best Hunters:

• Puppy: Stedigan Just Be Good – Paul Steadman
• Novice: Micklemess Blanchefleur – Chris Page (Clumber)
• Open: Menstonia Misty Dreams – Julie Shawyer

2009

WSSC Mock Field Trial
Saturday 10th October 2009

A WSSC Mock Field Trial was held at the Bryn Shoot, Knighton, Powys, by kind permission of Mr Pugh.

The judges were Mr Ron James & Mr Ken Jones. Steward of the Beat was Roger Keenan, & Chief Steward was Anne Morgan. The Guns were Steve Lang, Dave Yates, Paul Steadman, & Derek Dean.

In the results below all dogs are WSS unless otherwise specified.

Results (14 runners)

1. Isfryn Ghost Swift – Tina Smith
2. Jubilwell Phoenix – Bill Cadwell (Sussex)
3. Kazval Country File – Debbie Hargreaves
4. Menstonia Misty Waters – Darran Baker

• Best Hunter: Jubilwell Phoenix – Bill Cadwell (Sussex)
• Gun’s Choice: Hillpark Sunset Gold Over Blythway – Fiona Stevenson

WSSC Autumn Assessment Test

Sunday 27th September 2009

The WSSC Autumn Assessment Test was held at Broxwood Court Estate, Herefordshire by kind permission of Ann & Mike Allen. The judges were Sue Connolly (Special Beginners) & Sandy White (Puppy/Novice/Open)

In the results below all dogs are WSS unless otherwise specified.

Special Beginner (3 runners)

1. Amiro Fiction Writer – George Kaye
2. Trannon Wheelbarrow Megan – Terry Evans
3. Killena Mustang – Carly Sandford

Puppy (5 runners)

1. Stedigan Just Be Good – Paul Steadman
2. Stedigan One In Ten – Paul Steadman
3. Sycharth Hob Y Derri Dando – Mary Evans
4. Coedybrain Ryan – Alison Evans

Novice (8 Runners)

1. Menstonia Mahler at Benmorbry – Sue Connolly
2. Hillpark Sunset Gold Over Blythway – Fiona Stevenson
3. w/h
4. Tannamoor Anrhydedd – Jeanette Crowther

Open (9 runners)

1. Fiergen Silver Spirit – Paul Shawyer
2. Atalas Jack The Lad at Stedigan – Paul Steadman
3. Red of Brock at Stedigan – Paul Steadman
4. Glanhafon Gwennol – Sandra Bell

Best Hunters

• Puppy: Stedigan Just Be Good – Paul Steadman
• Novice: Hillpark Sunset Gold Over Blythway – Fiona Stevenson
• Open: Isfryn Ghost Swift – Tina Smith

WSSCSW Spring Assessment Test 

Sunday 31st May 2009

The WSSCSW Spring Assessment Test (open to all Minor Breed & Show Spaniels, excluding Irish Water Spaniels) was held at Tyn-Y-Coed, Pentyrch, Cardiff, by kind permission of Mr R Board. The judges were Mrs Julie Shawyer (Special Beginners/Puppy) & Mr A Willis (Novice/Intermediate).

In the results below all dogs are WSS unless otherwise specified.

Special Beginner (1 runner)

1. Pennylock Lacey at Tannamoor – Jeanette Crowther

Puppy (3 runners)

1. Coedybrain Ryan – Alison Evans
2. Sycharth Hob Y Derri Dando – Mary Evans
3. Trebettyn Nia at Typica – Jan Rees

Novice (13 runners)

1. Micklemess Blanch Fleur – Chris Page (Clumber)
2. Beaghmor Garfield Ridge – David Holmes
3. Menstonia Misty Dreams – Paul Shawyer
4. Sycharth Hob Y Derri Dando – Mary Evans

Open (10 runners)

1. Menstonia Misty Dreams – Julie Shawyer
2. Highclare Fully Charged at Isfryn – Tina Smith
3. Fiergen Silver Lady – Sandy White
4. Atalas Jack the Lad at Stedigan – Paul Steadman

Best Handlers:

• Special Beginners – Jeanette Crowther
• Puppy – Alison Evans
• Novice – Chris Page
• Open – Paul Steadman

WSSC Spring Assessment Test

Saturday 18th April 2009

The WSSC Spring Assessment Test was held at Brookwood, Surrey, by kind permission of Mr & Mrs R Reeder. The judges were Ms T Smith (Puppy/Novice/Open) & Mr P Shawyer (Special Beginners).

In the results below all dogs are WSS unless otherwise specified.

Special Beginner (4 runners)

1. Saanu Indian Summer – Paul Chandler
2. Hillrobin Hamblet – Adele Summers
3. Pamicks Murphy – Michael Lowney
4. Pamicks Willow – Michael Lowney (handled by Sandra Akerman)

Puppy (5 runners)

1. Coedybrain Ryan – Alison Evans
2. Sycharth Hob Y Derri Dando – Mary Evans
3. Isfryn The Tump – Mr S Hermels
4. Hillrobin Hamblet – Adele Summers

Novice (8 runners)

1. Menstonia Misty Dreams – Julie Shawyer
2. Cherryheath’s Miss Chief JW – Sharon Barkley
3. Torcello Truly Scrumptious – Catherine Jackson
4. Sh Ch Parkmist Mr Frisk – Sharon Barkley

Open (8 runners)

1. Atalas Jack the Lad at Stedigan – Paul Steadman
2. Fiergen Silver Spirit – Paul Shawyer
3. Sycharth Catrin – Mary Evans
4. Menstonia Misty Dreams – Julie Shawyer

Best Hunters:

• Puppy: Coedybrain Ryan – Alison Evans
• Novice: Menstonia Misty Dreams – Julie Shawyer
• Open: Fiergen Silver Lady – Sandy White

2008

WSSC Autumn Working Test
Sunday 28th September 2008

At Broxwood Court, Herefordshire by kind permission of Anne and Mike Allen

Judges:
Open: Mr R Edwards [1966] & Mr P Steadman [np]Novice: Mr R Edwards [1966]Special Beginners & Puppy: Mr P Steadman [np]

In the results below all dogs are WSS unless otherwise specified.

Special Beginner (3 runners)

1. Hillpark Sunset Gold over Blythway – Fiona Stevenson
2. Steelriver Ruadh Sgeir – Dave Yates
3. Cavwelies Windblossom with Madsprings – Sam Madden

Puppy (5 runners)

1. Coedcollen Snow of Mervalyn – Valerie Maskell (Clumber)
2. Hillpark Sunset Gold over Blythway – Fiona Stevenson
3. Isfryn Alpaca Alley – Tina Smith
4. Cavwelies Windblossom with Madsprings – Sam Madden

Novice (9 runners)

1. Pennylock Quinn JW – Ann Jones
2. Kazval Country File – Debbie Hargreaves
3. Menstonia Mist Chance over Pasondela – Derek Dean
4. Menstonia Misty Dreams – Julie Shawyer

Open (10 runners)

1. Fiergen Silver Spirit – Paul Shawyer
2. Glanhafon Gwennol – Sandra Bell
3. Sycharth Catrin – Mary Evans
4. Highclare Fully Charged at Isfryn – Tina Smith

Best Hunters:

• Puppy: Isfryn Park End – Tina Smith
• Novice: Menstonia Misty Dreams – Julie Shawyer
• Open: Isfryn Ghost Swift – Tina Smith

WSSC Spring Assessment Test
Saturday 19th April 2008

The WSSC Spring Assessment Test (open to all minority breed spaniels and show/show-bred ESS and Cockers) was held at Brookwood, Surrey, by kind permission of Mr & Mrs R Reeder. The judges were Mrs J Revill (Novice/Open), Mrs S Connolly (Special Beginner), & Mrs S White (Puppy).

Photos by Dave Yates can be found by following this link to his website: www.daveyatescycles.co.uk/wssc.htm

In the results below all dogs are WSS unless otherwise specified.

Special Beginner (4 runners)

1. Menstonia Fair Chance – Charles Dixon
2. Havelli Bye Baby Bunting at Sonnetend – Mr M Stone (Field)
3. Bwgan Llwyd – Mrs A Evans
4. Isfryn The Tump – Mr S Hermels

Puppy (6 runners)

1. Kazval Country File – Debbie Hargreaves
2. Menstonia Gold Dust for Stedigan – Paul Steadman
3. Windmillwood Bob – Miss T Corbin (Clumber)
4. Menstonia Fair Chance – Charles Dixon

Novice (17 runners)

1. Coedcollen Swift – Charles Green (Clumber)
2. Barhi Hidden Dragon – Finuala Barnes
3. Pennylock Quinn JW – Ann Jones
4. Highclare Darcee Bussell – Richard Reader

Open (16 runners)

1. Red of Brock at Stedigan – Paul Steadman
2. Isfryn Ghost Swift – Tina Smith
3. Pennylock Quinn JW – Ann Jones
4. Coedcollen Swift – Charles Green (Clumber)

Best Hunters:

• Novice: Coedcollen Swift – Charles Green (Clumber)
• Open: Thandiwe Druid – Judith Harris (Field)

2007

WSSCSW Show Gundog Working Certificate Day – Saturday, 3rd November 2007

6 Welsh Springers gained their Show Gundogs Working Certificates at the SGWC day organised by the WSSCSW at the Alvington Shoot, Gloucestershire. The judges were John Carter (1946) and Martyn Ford. The successful Welshies were:

Amiro Baccanal – Anne Morgan

Atalas Jack the Lad at Stedigan – Paul Steadman

Sycharth Catrin – Mary Evans

Sh Ch Typica Goldigger JW ShCM – Jan Rees

Pennylock Quin JW – Ann Jones

Glanhafon Gwennol – Sandra Bell

Notably, this success makes Sh Ch Typica Goldigger (shown below) a full Champion.

Competitors & judges Photos supplied by Sandra Bell

5 of the successful Welshies. From the left: Paul Steadman with Atalas Jack the Lad at Stedigan, Mary Evans with Sycharth Catrin, Jan Rees with Sh Ch Typica Goldigger JW ShCM, Ann Jones with Pennylock Quin JW, & Sandra Bell with Glanhafon Gwennol

Photo by Jan Rees

WSSC Autumn Assessment Test – 30th September 2007

The WSSC Autumn Assessment Test (open to all minority breed spaniels and show/show-bred ESS and Cockers) was held at Prestbury Hill, Gloucestershire by kind permission of Laurina Blankenspoor. The judges were Sue Millward (Puppy/Novice/Open) & Sandy White (Special Beginners)

In the results below all dogs are WSS unless otherwise specified.

Special Beginners (2 runners)

1. NA
2. Beagmhor Garfield Ridge – David Holmes
3. Country File – Debbie Hargreaves

Puppy (6 runners)

1. Menstonia Mist over Pasondela – Derek Dean (& Best Hunter in Puppy)
2. Beagmhor Garfield Ridge – David Holmes
3. Menstonia Against All Odds – Owned by Mrs C Knowles, handled by Tina Smith
4. Pennylock Quin JW – Ann Jones

Novice (6 runners)

1. Menstonia Mahler at Benmorbry – Sue Connolly (& Best Hunter in Novice)
2. Sh Ch Typica Goldigger JW – Jan Rees
3. Pennylock Quin JW – Ann Jones
4. Fiergen Break Dancer – John White

Open (9 runners)

1. Sycharth Catrin – Mary Evans
   Fiergen Silver Spirit – Paul Shawyer
2. Atalas Jack The Lad at Stedigan – Paul Steadman
3. Julita Rustic Ramble – Julie Revill
4. Red of Brock at Stedigan – Paul Steadman

Best Hunter in Open: Isfryn Ghost Swift – Tina Smith

Paul Shawyer with Fiergen Silver Spirit

WSSC Autumn Assessment Test 2007 – The award winners

Judge Sue Millward (centre) with, from left to right: Derek Dean with Menstonia Mist Chance over Pasondela, Mary Evans with Sycharth Catrin and Sue Connolly with Menstonia Mahler at Benmorbry.

WSSC Spring Assessment Test – 21st April 2007

The WSSC Spring Assessment Test (open to all minority breed spaniels and show/show-bred ESS and Cockers) was held at Brookwood, Surrey, by kind permission of Mr & Mrs R Reeder. The judges were Christine McDonald (SB/Puppy/Open) & Derek Dean [588] (Novice)

In the results below all dogs are WSS unless otherwise specified.

Special Beginners (2 runners)

1. Cerysan Alexa – Ann Caldwell
2. Tobermyn Tangle – Heather Michie

Puppy (6 runners)

1. Julita Raskari – Julie Revill
2. Pennylock Quin – Ann Jones
3. Fiergen Private Dancer – Sandy White
4. Micklemess Blanchefleur – Chris Page (Clumber)

Novice (19 runners)

1. Sycharth Catrin – Mary Evans
2. Glanhafon Gwennol – Sandra Bell
3. Micklemess Joie de Vivre – Chris Page (Clumber)
4. Blue Saphire from Kazval – Paul Steadman

Open (13 runners)

1. Fiergen Silver Spirit – Julie Shawyer
2. Isfryn Ghost Swift – Tina Smith
3. Red of Brock at Stedigan – Paul Steadman
4. Micklemess Just George – Chris Page (Clumber)

Best Hunters

• Puppy: Julita Raskari – Julie Revill
• Novice: Sycharth Catrin – Mary Evans
• Open: Fiergen Silver Spirit – Julie Shawyer

2006

WSSC Autumn Assessment Test – 23rd September 2006

The WSSC Autumn Assessment Test (open to all minority breed spaniels and show/show-bred ESS and Cockers) was held at Brookwood, Surrey, by kind permission of Mr R Reeder. The judges were John Rolfe (Novice and Open) & Ann Morgan (SB and Puppy)

In the results below all dogs are WSS unless otherwise specified.

Special Beginners (8 runners)

1. Eventide’s Lady Lovebird – Inger Vang
2. Sh Ch Corrogs Mr De Wynter at Bananadance JW ShCM – Jonathan Daltrey (Am Cocker)
3. Afterglow Mrs Miniver JW ShCM – Jonathan Daltry (Am Cocker)
4. Pamicks Wicked But Gracious of Cormallen – Julia Bateman

Puppy (5 runners)

1. Blue Saphire from Kazval – Paul Steadman
2. Highclare Darcee Bussell – Richard Reeder
3. Menstonia Mahler at Benmorbry – Sue Connolly
4. Pamicks Wicked But Gracious of Cormallen – Julia Bateman

Novice (14 runners)

1. Atalas Jack The Lad at Stedigan – Paul Steadman
2. Antonine Lord of the Ring – Paul Williams (Clumber)
3. Eventide’s Lady Lovebird – Bert Vang
4. Sycharth Catrin – Mary Evans

• COM. Gwenhafon Gwennol – Sandra Bell

Open (13 runners)

1. Isfryn Ghost Swift – Tina Smith (WSS)
2. Fiergen Silver Spirit – Julie Shawyer (WSS)
3. Northey Sun on The Sea – Christine McDonald (WSS)
4. Red of Brock at Stedigan – Paul Steadman (WSS)

Best Hunters

• Puppy: Highclare Darcee Bussell
• Novice: Atalas Jack The Lad at Stedigan
• Open: Isfryn Ghost Swift

2005

WSSC Autumn Assessment Test – 16th October 2005

The WSSC Autumn Assessment Test (open to all minority breed spaniels and show/show-bred ESS and Cockers) was held at Brookwood, Surrey, by kind permission of Mr R Reeder. The judges were Sue Cox and Andrew McDonald.

In the results below all dogs are WSS unless otherwise specified.

Special Beginners (4 Runners)

1. Ambika Justin Time – Sue Lyon
2. Phentina Blue Ette – Sally Aspital
3. Thurbry Florence – Kay Bryant
4. Tannamoor Anrhydedd – Jeanette Crowther

Puppy (8 Runners)

1. Atalas Jack The Lad at Stedigan – Paul Steadman
2. Sycarth Catrin – Mary Evans
3. Isfryn Water Leaper – Tina Smith
4. Mariemead Aron – Mr R Carr

Novice (16 runners)

1. Moorash Titian Lady – Rhian Lewis
2. Fiergen Silver Spirit – Julie Shawyer and Fiergen Silver Trinket at Julita – Julie Revill
3. Ambika Justin Time – Sue Lyon
4. Northey Well Connected to Megwellin – Steve Cooper

• COM: Atalas Jack The Lad at Stedigan – Paul Steadman
• COM: Fiergen Silver Lady – Sandy White

Open (10 runners)

1. Northey Sun On The Sea – Christine McDonald
2. Isfryn Ghost Swift – Tina Smith
3. Fiergen Silver Spirit – Julie Shawyer
4. Fiergen Silver Trinket at Julita – Julie Revill

Best Hunters

• Puppy: Thurbry Hedd A Hope – Kay Bryant
• Novice: Moorash Titian Lady – Rhian Lewis
• Open: Isfryn Ghost Swift – Tina Smith

WSSC Spring Assessment Test – 3rd July 2005

The WSSC Spring Assessment Test (open to all minority Spaniel Breeds) was held at Prestbury Hill, Cheltenham, by kind permission of Ms L Blankenspoor. The judge was Mr S Eyeington.

In the results below all dogs are WSS unless otherwise specified.

Special Beginners (judged by Sue Connolly):

1. Margaret Godel’s Moorash Queen of Telstra (Norlington Night Magic JW – Moorash Memphis Belle, bred by Sue Shenton)
2. Rhiannon Lewis’s Moorash Titian Lady (Sh Ch Coedybrain Daffyd – Moorash Titian Queen, bred by Sue Shenton)
3. Sandra Bell’s homebred Glanhafon Gwennol (Cwrt Afon Elgan von Trannon JW – Sh Ch Glanhafon Lleucu JW)
4. Robert Sanderson’s Moorash Golden Girl ((Norlington Night Magic JW – Moorash Memphis Belle, bred by Sue Shenton)

Puppy :

1. Paul Steadman’s Atalas Jack The Lad at Stedigan (Highclare Fully Charged at Isfryn – Atala’s Grace and Favour, bred by Linda Elliot)
2. Sandie White’s homebred Fiergen Silver Lady (Rivermarsh New Horizon – Fiergen Snowdrop)
3. Julie Shawyer Fiergen Silver Spirit (Rivermarsh New Horizon – Fiergen Snowdrop, bred by Sandie White)
4. Tina Smith’s homebred Isfryn Water Leaper (Typica Fieldsman – Isfryn Ghost Swift)

Novice :

1. Tina Smith’s Coedmawr Rhosyn at Isfryn (Highclare Fully Charged at Isfryn – Pennylock Miss Molly at Coedmawr, bred by Mike Brain)
2. Fiergen Silver Lady, as above
3. Moorash Titian Lady, as above and Best Hunter in test
4. Steve Cooper’s Northey Well Connected at Megwellin (Rivermardsh New Horizon – Northey Surprise Surprise, bred by Christine McDonald)

Open :

1. Paul Steadman’s Red of Brock at Stedigan (Tom Orchard – Helygen Myfanwy, bred by A Weaver)
2. Christine McDonald’s homebred Northey Sun On The Sea (Rivermarsh New Horizon – Northey Surprise Surprise) and Best Hunter in test
3. Elsbeth’s Hazell’s homebred and handled Field Spaniel Vraibleu’s Daisy Cutter (Sh Ch Tayowen Touch of the Night – Ewtor Bellringer at Vraibleu)
4. Derek Dean’s Kazval Castaway to Pasondela (Sh Ch Kazval Bandito – Sh Ch Kazval Cage aux Folles, bred by Frank Whyte)

2004

WSSC Spring Assessment Test – June 2004

The WSSC Spring Assessment Test was held at Brookwood, Surrey, by kind invitation of Bridget & Richard Reeder on Saturday, 21st June. The judge was Mrs Ann Jones

Puppy (1 runner):

1. Northey Sun On The Sea – Christine McDonald (WSS)

Novice (7 runners):

1. Kazval Castaway to Pasondela – Derek Dean (WSS) also best novice hunter
2. Vraibleu’s Daisy Cutter – Elsbeth Hazell (Field Spaniel)
3. Northey Sun On The Sea – Christine McDonald (WSS)
4. Redfrith Aberfeldy – Mrs M Duncan (WSS)

Open (10 runners):

1. Red Of Brock – Paul Steadman (WSS) also best open hunter
2. Highclare Fully Charged at Isfryn – Tina Smith (WSS)
3. Kazval Castaway to Pasondela – Derek Dean (WSS)
4. Julita Rustic Ramble – Julie Revill (WSS)

2003

WSSC Autumn Assessment Test – November 2003

Tina Smith has kindly sent the results of the The Welsh Springer Spaniel Club’s Autumn Assessment Test (open to all minority Spaniel Breeds) held on November 9th at Brookwood, Surrey, by kind permission of Mr R Reeder. The judges were Chris and Carol Page of Clumber Spaniel fame.

Judges’ comments: We should like to thank the Welsh Springer Spaniel Club for inviting us to judge this Assessment Test and also the people that entered, making it a very enjoyable day. A big thanks to Derek Dean for organising the event and to Mr & Mrs Reeder for making such wonderful ground available.

We hope that our comments will be viewed as constructive observations and not as criticism, as the object of an Assessment Test is to note where progress can be made with the dogs.
Chris & Carol Page

Puppy (6 runners):

It was a joy to judge the puppies. The competition was very close with regard to the ability of the dogs, all had the “get up and go” that so many dogs lose when they get older. Most “hunted” rather than performing a pretty pattern. Some showed better retrieving skills, but with patience all achieved the retrieve that they were asked to get. The basic obedience was of a very high standard. One note of caution however please, please, please, don’t train your dogs to be obedient at the expense of natural ability to hunt, natural hunting is not necessarily precision drill work. Also the tendency to over handle was evident, remember “have confidence and trust in your dog and the dog will have confidence and trust in you”. All these puppies should go on to do well if this showing is anything to go by.

1. Coedmawr Fleur – Mike Brain (WSS)
2. Barhi Hidden Dragon – Mrs Finuala Barnes (WSS)
3. Mishules Tora Ziyal – Shula Shipton (Field)
4. Coedmawr Rhosyn at Isfryn – Tina Smith (WSS)

Novice (10 runners):

Judges’ comments: This was held on open ground covered with heather, offering the chance to really hunt the dogs. They proved to be very varied in ability and the dogs that took top honours were significantly above the rest of the field. Handling also varied considerably and some of the dogs were looking for, and not receiving, clear instruction. Clear and confident handling can aid a dog’s performance and practice on this aspect is as important as putting the dogs through their paces. Nevertheless, all gave their best efforts and look set to continue improving towards the Open test

1. Fiergen Snowdrop – Sandy White (WSS)
2. Red of Brock – Paul Steadman (WSS)
3. Sh Ch Parkmist Mr Frisk JW – Sharon Barkley (WSS)
4. Mishules Tora Ziyal – Shula Shipton (Field)

Open (12 runners):

Judges’ comments: This was held was in the woods where there was good cover and by this time it was raining making it suitably more difficult for the dogs. Each of the competitors was given the choice of their own dummies for the retrieve or cold game. In the event there would be no extra bonuses should cold game be used. Most competitors chose cold game. For some this proved to be a brave decision for others no problem but at the end of the day was good experience for the dogs. However some dogs that might well have picked up their own dummies did not pick up the game. Some advice would be take the easy option if offered in any test or assessment if you’re not 100% sure of your dog.

The standard was good with regards the dogs, however when the dogs went out of sight, some handlers went into “hyper-whistle” and lost valuable points, this comes back to “have confidence and trust in your dog and the dog will have confidence and trust in you”. If you over whistle the dog, apart from confusing the dog, it tells the judge that you are not in control of the dog. The one dog allowed to “hunt naturally” found the only game in the Open and had best hunter. The dogs in the Open were good and some certainly good enough to Field Trial however they will find progress difficult unless you give them the freedom to hunt and you control your commands. Overall the Open was a pleasure to judge. Most of the Open dogs I could shoot over with confidence and most would bring the game back a credit to all of the hard work of their handlers.

1. Isfryn Ghost Swift – Tina Smith (WSS)
2. Highclare Fully Charged at Isfryn – Tina Smith (WSS)
3. Amiro Baccanal – Ann Morgan (WSS)
4. Julita Ruella – Julie Revill (WSS)

Special Awards

• Pennylock Shield for Highest Placed WSS over five: Julita Ruella
• Best Hunter (Novice): Fiergen Snowdrop (WSS)
• Best Hunter (Open): Purwick Teasel – Mr R Windebank (WSS)

2002

Assessment Test – Spring 2002

The WSSC Spring Assessment Test was held at Brookwood, Surrey, by kind invitation of Bridget & Richard Reeder on Saturday, 13th April. There was a good entry and an enjoyable day was had by all. It was particularly encouraging to see a puppy test entry of 10 dogs with a number of new handlers some of which were in the awards. It is hoped that this trend will continue and more members will take up the challenge of training and working their dogs in competition.

The tests were run on a mixture of heather and woodland and were judged by Steve Cooper who set a variety of interesting and fair tests. The weather remained fine throughout the day. We are grateful to James Wellbeloved who provided dog food as additional prizes to the award winners.

Puppy:

1. Mrs J Revill’s Julita Rustic Ramble
2. Miss T Smith’s Highclare Fully Charged at Isfryn
3. Mrs P Dean’s Kazval Castaway to Pasondela
4. Mr D Lown’s Darriansar Rhiann

Novice

1. Miss T Smith’s Highclare Internet at Rockstro
2. Mrs J Revill’s Julita Rustic Ramble
3. Miss T Smith’s Highclare Fully Charged at Isfryn
4. Mrs S White’s Fiergen Snowdrop

Open

1. Mr M Brain’s Mynyddmaen Mairwen
2. Mrs J Revill’s Julita Regal Request
3. Mr D Dean’s Pasondela Royal Silk
4. Mrs J Revill’s Julita Ruella

The group of winners Photos by Mrs J Revill

Mrs J Revill’s Julita Rustic Ramble (left), the Puppy Class winner.

Miss T Smith’s Highclare Internet at Rockstro (left), the Novice Class winner.

2001

Assessment Test – Autumn 2001

Held at Brookwood, Surrey, by kind permission of Mr Richard Reeder on Saturday, 29th September. The judge was Mrs Dolly Leach who has had Welsh Springers for nearly 30 years with considerable success in the working field. Dolly also rewards CCs to our breed.

Puppy:

1. Miss T Smith’s Highclare Fully Charged at Isfryn
2. Mrs J Revill’s Julita Rustic Ramble – Best Puppy Hunter
3. Miss G Tully’s Highclare Energizer
4. Mrs G Pankhurst’s Rivermarsh New Horizon

Novice

1. Miss T Smith’s Highclare Internet at Rockstro
2. Mrs J Revill’s Julita Rustic Ramble
3. Miss A Duce’s Highclare Trade Secret – Best Novice Hunter
4. Mr C Anderson’s Cleavehill Guinevere

Open

1. Miss G Tully’s Highclare Royal Applause
2. Mrs J Revill’s Julita Ruella
3. Mr S Cooper’s Megwellin Razzle Dazzle – Best Open Hunter
4. Mrs G Pankhurst’s Rivermarsh Cinnamon

The group of winners Photos by Mrs J Revill

Miss G Tully’s Highclare Royal Applause, the Open Class winner, seen with her trophies – the Cerisan Cup & the Pennylock Shield

2000

Assessment Test – Autumn 2000

Held at Brookwood, Surrey, by kind permission of Mr Richard Reeder on Saturday, 23rd September. The judge was Mr Martyn Ford. The full results were:

Puppy:

1. Miss T Smith’s Highclare Internet at Rockstro
2. Miss G Tully & Miss A Duce’s Highclare Trade Secret
3. Mrs S White’s Fiergen Snowdrop
4. Mr S Cooper’s Pamicks Forever Faithful at Megwellin

Novice

1. Mrs G Pankhurst’s Rivermarsh Cinnamon
2. and Best Hunter, Mr P Boyden’s Highclare Glenfiddich
3. Miss K Duncan’s Highclare Exclusive
4. Mr D Lake’s Hillpark Satan’s Whiskers

Open

1. and Best Hunter, Mr D Dean’s Pasondela Royal Silk
2. Mrs G Pankhurst’s Julita Rulette of Rivermarsh
3. Mrs J Revill’s Julita Ryvanda
4. Mrs J Revill’s Julita Ruella

Assessment Test – Spring 2000

Held on Sunday 7 May 2000. The judge was Mr Mike Brain. The full results were:

Puppy:

1. and Best Hunter, Miss K Duncan’s Highclare Exclusive
2. Miss G Tully’s Highclare Royal Alliance
3. Mr R Carr’s Northey Wendel
4. Mr S Cooper’s Pamicks Forever Faithful at Megwellin

Novice

1. and Best Hunter, Miss G Tully’s Highclare Royal Alliance
2. Mrs J Revill’s Julita Regal Request
3. Miss K Duncan’s Highclare Storm Trooper
4. Miss G Tully’s Highclare Spin Doctor

Open

1. Miss G Tully’s Highclare Royal Applause
2. and Best Hunter, Mr D Dean’s Pasondela Royal Silk
3. Mr G Jeffrey’s Hillpark Gold Trim
4. Mrs J Revill’s Julita Ruella

1999

Assessment Test – Autumn 1999

The Welsh Springer Spaniel Club Autumn Working Test was held on Sunday 18 September 1999 at Manor Farm, Ockenden, Essex by kind permission of Geoff Jeffreys. The judge was John Phillips who has done so much to popularise the working side over the past 25 years.

It was good to see some new faces handling their dogs and indeed the Puppy Test was won by 16 year old Kerry Duncan who was running her youngster for the first time in a WSSC Test. Novice saw a win for Tony Wickenden, who won the award for the most improved handler, and Open saw a first win at this level for Steve Cooper with Megwellin Razzle Dazzle.

The full results were:

Puppy:

1. Highclare Exclusive with Kerry Duncan
2. Moorash Rolex Oyster with Craig Whitehead
3. Trosley Merrydown with Sharon Jones
4. Goldsprings Silent Night with Alan Lempriere.

Novice

1. and Best Hunter Hillpark Million Dollar with Tony Wickenden
2. Pasondela Summer Breeze with Derek Dean
3. Rivermarsh Cinnamon with Gill Pankhurst
4. Highclare Storm Trooper with Kerry Duncan

Open

1. Megwellin Razzle Dazzle with Steve Cooper
2. Hillpark Million Dollar with Tony Wickenden
3. Hillpark Gold Trim with Geoff Jeffreys
4. Julita Roxanne with Julie Revill

Best Hunter: Pasondela Royal Silk with Derek Dean.