HPR TRIALS
Entries for HPR Field Trials will be accepted by Email: Simonkirby230970@gmail.com
or by post to Mr Simon Kirby, 15 Park Street, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff CF39 0DH
HPR FIELD TRIAL SECRETARY Mr Simon Kirby
Tel: 07792 201874 E-mail: simonkirby2309@gmail.com
Open (AV) HPR Field Trial
A stake in which dogs have the opportunity of gaining a qualification towards the title of Field Trial Champion (K Regulations refer) and towards entry in the Championship or Champion stake for its breed; in which entry is open to all dogs of a specified breed or breeds except that such Stakes may not be confined to Any Variety Spaniel [except Spaniel (Cocker) and Spaniel (English Springer)]. It will be limited to a prescribed number of runners, in which case these shall be decided by a draw conducted in accordance with Regulation J6.i. and J6.j. so that preference is given to previous performance.
Date: Saturday 31 October 2025
Venue: Little Pixhall Farm, Hawkhurst, Kent TN18 4XT
Stake: 12 Dog Open AV HPR Field Trial
Judges: Mr Allan Hender (A2887) and Mr Peter Szalai (B3753)
Prizes: First: £30.00 Second: £20.00 Third: £15.00
Entry Fee: Members £45 per dog, Non-Members £70 per dog
Entries: To be emailed to simonkirby230970@gmail.com or by post to Mr Simon Kirby, 15 Park Street, Porth, Rhonnda Cynon Taff CF39 0DH
Closing Date: First Post 16 October 2025. in hand, not postmark)
The result of the draw will be communicated to all entrants by email and to those who have enclosed an A5 stamped self-addressed envelope (SAE) for the purpose.
Field Trial entry fees must be paid either by BACS or by Cheque to be with the FT Secretary by the 24 October 2025. (Cheques made payable to Usk Valley Working Gundog Club).
Draw: The draw will take place at the FT Home at 6pm on the 17 October 2025.
Open (AV) HPR Field Trial
Retrievers, Spaniels, and breeds which hunt, point and retrieve: A stake which is confined to dogs which have not gained a place, or places, which would qualify them for first preference in the draw for Open stakes.
Date: Saturday 1 November 2025
Venue: Rosemary Lane, Goudhurst, Kent TN5 7QA
Stake: 12 Dog Open AV HPR Field Trial
Judges: Helen Evans (A2852) and Austin Lindley (NP)
Prizes: First: £30.00 Second: £20.00 Third: £15.00
Entry Fee: Members £45 per dog, Non-Members £70 per dog
Entries: To be emailed to simonkirby230970@gmail.com or by post to Mr Simon Kirby, 15 Park Street, Porth, Rhonnda Cynon Taff CF39 0DH
Closing Date: First Post 16 October 2025 in hand, not postmark.
The result of the draw will be communicated to all entrants by email and to those who have enclosed an A5 stamped self-addressed envelope (SAE) for the purpose.
Field Trial entry fees must be paid either by BACS or by Cheque to be with the FT Secretary by the 25 October 2025. (Cheques made payable to Usk Valley Working Gundog Club).
Draw: The draw will take place at the FT Home at 6pm on the 17 October 2025
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY - FIELD TRIAL "J" REGS
All Competitors must note when Owners accept a run it is understood that:
- They have NOT committed the entered dog to any other Stake on the same date.
- They are NOT in contravention of The Kennel Club J Regulations governing Field Trials.
- They are
NOT depriving someone of a run by entering a dog with an eliminating fault.
Our conditions of entry state that: After an applicant has been successful in the draw for a place in the Stake, or as a reserve has accepted an offer of a run, if the run is not taken up, the applicant may become liable for the full entry fee if his or her place is not taken up by another competitor except;
- Where the applicant has qualified out of Novice Stakes (where applicable) or
- Where the dog drawn to run has qualified for the championship after entries have closed or
- On the production of a veterinary certificate confirming that the dog entered for the stake is unfit to compete
- On production of a medical certificate that the applicant or the applicants nominated handler is unable to compete (J7f).
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