PROUDLY REPRESENTING ENGLAND AND GREAT BRITAIN
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Bob (FT Ch Lowforge Aragon of Leacaz),
Glen (FTW Lowforge Glenaveigh of Leacaz), and Flint (FT Ch Troddenmills Beck And Call Of Leacaz) have done me proud in representing our country. |
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england selection day april 2019
Selection day took place in Cheshire April 2019, where challenging tests were set.
There was a very good attendance of top quality competitors and dogs which made
for an impressive day.
I am proud that Flint (FTCH Troddenmills Beck and Call of Leacaz) was chosen to represent England in the prestigious Skinner's World Cup and also the C.L.A. Game Fair along with other excellent handlers and dogs.
I was also very pleased with our young OFTAW Todd, who gave a very good account of himself.
I am honoured to have been selected for the English Retriever Team over many years with three excellent Leacaz dogs.
There was a very good attendance of top quality competitors and dogs which made
for an impressive day.
I am proud that Flint (FTCH Troddenmills Beck and Call of Leacaz) was chosen to represent England in the prestigious Skinner's World Cup and also the C.L.A. Game Fair along with other excellent handlers and dogs.
I was also very pleased with our young OFTAW Todd, who gave a very good account of himself.
I am honoured to have been selected for the English Retriever Team over many years with three excellent Leacaz dogs.
SKINNER'S WORLD CUP, 2019
Held at Glanusk Park and Estate, Wales - the day provided the Teams competing with
some challenging tests.
Many thanks to Skinner's for organising the event and sponsoring the England Team. Also a massive thank you to GUNDOG GEAR for sponsoring the Team yet again.
England were 2nd overall (only 5 points - out of 800) behind the winners Scotland.
A very good event and Flint put in a confident and very polished performance.
We now look forward to the Game Fair in August.
some challenging tests.
Many thanks to Skinner's for organising the event and sponsoring the England Team. Also a massive thank you to GUNDOG GEAR for sponsoring the Team yet again.
England were 2nd overall (only 5 points - out of 800) behind the winners Scotland.
A very good event and Flint put in a confident and very polished performance.
We now look forward to the Game Fair in August.
THE game fair, 2019
The Game Fair Team
Annette Clarke, Sarah Miles, Lee Hartis (with Flint), David Latham, Steve Richardson and Nicola Reynolds (Reserve)
England Win overall after Being Top Retriever Team and 2nd Top Spaniel Team.
Well done to all my team mates on an excellent competition and Dave Latham for Top Retriever of the event.
Annette Clarke, Sarah Miles, Lee Hartis (with Flint), David Latham, Steve Richardson and Nicola Reynolds (Reserve)
England Win overall after Being Top Retriever Team and 2nd Top Spaniel Team.
Well done to all my team mates on an excellent competition and Dave Latham for Top Retriever of the event.
england selection day april 15TH 2018
I am very proud that Flint has been chosen as a member of the England Retriever Team for the Skinner's World Cup and also the C.L.A. Gamefair in 2018
Selection day took place in Cheshire 15th April 2018, where five challenging tests were set by judges Gilly Nickols, Mark Demaine and Andrew Latham.
There was a very good attendance of top quality competitors and dogs which made for an exciting day.
I am proud to state that Flint (FTCH Troddenmills Beck and Call of Leacaz) was chosen to represent England in the prestigious Skinner's World Cup and also the C.L.A. Game Fair with other excellent handlers and dogs.
I was also very pleased with our young FTW Todd, who at not even two years old, gave a very good account of himself and is certainly one to watch for in future years.
I am very honoured to have been selected for the English Retriever Team for the past eight years with three excellent Leacaz dogs.
There was a very good attendance of top quality competitors and dogs which made for an exciting day.
I am proud to state that Flint (FTCH Troddenmills Beck and Call of Leacaz) was chosen to represent England in the prestigious Skinner's World Cup and also the C.L.A. Game Fair with other excellent handlers and dogs.
I was also very pleased with our young FTW Todd, who at not even two years old, gave a very good account of himself and is certainly one to watch for in future years.
I am very honoured to have been selected for the English Retriever Team for the past eight years with three excellent Leacaz dogs.
SKINNER'S WORLD CUP, 2018
Held at Hampstead Park, it provided the Teams competing with some challenging tests.
Many thanks to Skinner's for organising the event and sponsoring England Team. Also a massive thank you to GUNDOG GEAR for sponsoring the Team yet again. Also Linky Leads for supplying the whole team with a quality slip lead.
England were 3rd overall and Congratulations to the winners Scotland and 2nd placed Ireland.
I was very proud that Flint ran brilliantly and was TOP SCORING ENGLAND RETRIEVER over the two days.
A very good event and we are now looking forward to the CLA Game Fair in August.
Many thanks to Skinner's for organising the event and sponsoring England Team. Also a massive thank you to GUNDOG GEAR for sponsoring the Team yet again. Also Linky Leads for supplying the whole team with a quality slip lead.
England were 3rd overall and Congratulations to the winners Scotland and 2nd placed Ireland.
I was very proud that Flint ran brilliantly and was TOP SCORING ENGLAND RETRIEVER over the two days.
A very good event and we are now looking forward to the CLA Game Fair in August.
THE game fair, 2018 - RAGLEY HALL.
I was extremely proud that FT Ch Troddenmills Beck And Call Of Leacaz (Flint) yet again, put in a solid, strong performance to help the England Team to a resounding win;
Not only the Retriever Team but also the Spaniel Team too; meaning England were overall winners
by a clear margin.
Flint was top scoring dog after his runs on the first day showing his strength and consistent reliability.
I am very proud of Flint and also of all my team mates in the England Internationals this year;
whose performances were absolutely outstanding during this event.
A pleasure to be a part of the whole experience.
Many thanks to Team sponsors, SKINNERS, GUNDOG GEAR and LINKY LEADS for their continuing sponsorship for the England teams.
Not only the Retriever Team but also the Spaniel Team too; meaning England were overall winners
by a clear margin.
Flint was top scoring dog after his runs on the first day showing his strength and consistent reliability.
I am very proud of Flint and also of all my team mates in the England Internationals this year;
whose performances were absolutely outstanding during this event.
A pleasure to be a part of the whole experience.
Many thanks to Team sponsors, SKINNERS, GUNDOG GEAR and LINKY LEADS for their continuing sponsorship for the England teams.
england selection day april 2017
I am very proud that Flint was top scoring dog of the England Retriever selection day and has been chosen as a member of the England Team at every event in 2017.
Flint, England Selection Day 9th April 2017
SKINNER'S WORLD CUP, CAWDOR - 13TH AND 14TH MAY 2017
Skinner's World Cup - Cawdor, Nr Inverness - 13th and 14th May
Lee Hartis, Nicola Reynolds, Nathan Laffy, Annette Clarke. Reserve and Team Captain David Latham
Flint performed well at the event; and after an exceptional 2nd day performance which saw us drop only 2 points from 100, he finished Top England Retriever of the event.
The tests were very challenging and the setting of Cawdor was spectacular.
Thanks to Skinner's for putting on this great event each year and Gundog Gear for their sponsorship of the England Team.
1st Denmark with 1028 points
2nd England with 1020 points
3rd Holland with 977 points
Lee Hartis, Nicola Reynolds, Nathan Laffy, Annette Clarke. Reserve and Team Captain David Latham
Flint performed well at the event; and after an exceptional 2nd day performance which saw us drop only 2 points from 100, he finished Top England Retriever of the event.
The tests were very challenging and the setting of Cawdor was spectacular.
Thanks to Skinner's for putting on this great event each year and Gundog Gear for their sponsorship of the England Team.
1st Denmark with 1028 points
2nd England with 1020 points
3rd Holland with 977 points
scottish game fair, scone palace - 1ST JULY 2017
Scottish Game Fair - Scone Palace, Perthshire - 1st July
Mark Demaine, Lee Hartis, Roz Mcilroy. Reserve Nicola Reynolds. Team Captain David Latham
England wins the new FOUR NATION CHALLENGE (England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales) held at Scone Palace.
The England Retriever and Spaniel Teams performed exceptionally well.
I was very proud that Flint was top England Retriever (only one point off top scoring dog of the competition).
I was very pleased with his performance.
The Retriever team was one point behind the winners Ireland but with the England Spaniel team taking first place
England won overall.
A really good event with great atmosphere and extremely well organised.
Sincere thanks to Skinner's Pet Foods, Linky Leads and Tamdhu Whiskey for their sponsorship.
Mark Demaine, Lee Hartis, Roz Mcilroy. Reserve Nicola Reynolds. Team Captain David Latham
England wins the new FOUR NATION CHALLENGE (England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales) held at Scone Palace.
The England Retriever and Spaniel Teams performed exceptionally well.
I was very proud that Flint was top England Retriever (only one point off top scoring dog of the competition).
I was very pleased with his performance.
The Retriever team was one point behind the winners Ireland but with the England Spaniel team taking first place
England won overall.
A really good event with great atmosphere and extremely well organised.
Sincere thanks to Skinner's Pet Foods, Linky Leads and Tamdhu Whiskey for their sponsorship.
THE GAME FAIR, HATFIELD HOUSE - 29th and 30th july 2017
The C.L.A. Game Fair - Hatfield House, Hertfordshire - 29th and 30th July
Annette Clarke, Lee Hartis, Nicola Reynolds, David Latham, Roz McIlroy. Reserve Louie Robertson.
Team Captain David Latham
I was very pleased with Flint's performance at the CLA Game Fair in July as part of the England Team who were third.
Flint scored 107 points from a possible 120 points.
Well done to Ireland who won the home international event overall (Spaniels and Retrievers), to all my team mates
and our sponsors, Gundog Gear.
Annette Clarke, Lee Hartis, Nicola Reynolds, David Latham, Roz McIlroy. Reserve Louie Robertson.
Team Captain David Latham
I was very pleased with Flint's performance at the CLA Game Fair in July as part of the England Team who were third.
Flint scored 107 points from a possible 120 points.
Well done to Ireland who won the home international event overall (Spaniels and Retrievers), to all my team mates
and our sponsors, Gundog Gear.
england selection day - 10th april 2016
ENGLAND RETRIEVER TEAM SELECTION EVENT APRIL 2016
I was exceptionally proud of Flint (FTW Troddenmills Beck And Call of Leacaz) as we were asked to attend the selection event for the The England Gundog Retriever Team on the 10th April at Drakeshead in Lancashire by kind permission of John and Sandra Halstead. Flint did very well in the challenging tests set by the Judges, resulting in him being selected for
BOTH England Retriever Teams for 2016 as follows:
Skinners World Cup - Englefield Estate, Berkshire 14th and 15th May
Team Captain: David Latham, Nathan Laffy, Lee Hartis, Andrew Latham Reserve: Mark Demaine
The Game Fair - Ragley Hall, Warwickshire 29th to 31st July.
Team Captain: David Latham, Mark Demaine, Nathan Laffy, Lee Hartis, Andrew Latham Reserves: Nathan Laffy 2nd dog
and Roz McIlroy, Autumnwillow Scout.
SKINNER'S WORLD CUP ENGLEFIELD - 14TH AND 15TH MAY 2016
SKINNERS WORLD CUP, ENGLEFIELD, 14TH/15TH MAY 2016
The English Retriever Team at the Skinners World Cup would like to thank our very kind sponsors Skinners Pet Foods and Gundog Gear for their generous sponsorship.
Also thanks to Peter Castleman and his team of helpers who did a fantastic job.
The weekend comprised of some very challenging tests and ended with England being 2nd place to winners Holland.
Big thank you to my team mates; Captain David Latham, Nathan Laffy, Andy Latham and Mark Demaine for a great effort.
Also thanks to Peter Castleman and his team of helpers who did a fantastic job.
The weekend comprised of some very challenging tests and ended with England being 2nd place to winners Holland.
Big thank you to my team mates; Captain David Latham, Nathan Laffy, Andy Latham and Mark Demaine for a great effort.
C.L.A. GAME FAIR - JULY 2016
CLA GAME FAIR JULY 2016 - HOME INTERNATIONAL
I was very proud that Flint (FTW Troddenmills Beck and Call Of Leacaz) put in a great effort helping England retain the Winners title at the CLA Home International in July 2016.
Flint was top scoring English Retriever and I was exceptionally pleased with his performance.
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England Retriever Team: Peter Thompson, Roz McIlroy, Captain David Latham, Mark Demaine, Andrew Latham and Lee Hartis
england selection day - april 2015
ENGLAND RETRIEVER TEAM SELECTION EVENT APRIL 2015
The 2015 England Retriever Team Selection at Aske Hall, Richmond, Yorkshire 11th April 2015 took place in very challenging conditions. Both FTCh Lowforge Aragon Of Leacaz (Bob) and FTW Lowforge Glenaveigh of Leacaz (Glen) were invited to take part by new England Captain, David Latham.
Both dogs ran exceptionally well; resulting in Glen being offered a team place for both prestigious events at the C.L.A. and also Highclere. Unfortunately this year Bob narrowly missed out but I was very pleased with both dogs performances.
The 2015 England Team members below: John Yarwood (Reserve) David Latham (Captain) Andrew Latham, Ian Openshaw (Judge) Lee Hartis, John Halsted, Stan Tweedy (Event Co-ordinator) Brendan Kelly (Reserve) Richard King, Phil Parkins (Judge) and Jayne Coley.
SKINNER'S WORLD CUP - MAY 2015
ENGLAND WIN THE SKINNER'S WORLD CUP 2015
FTW Lowforge Glenaveigh Of Leacaz was part of the England winning team during a very challenging two day event at Englefield Estate, Berkshire. The event hosted 13 very talented teams but England were victorious under new Team Captain Dave Latham. The team look forward to the CLA Game Fair when we hope to do it all again!
C.L.A. GAME FAIR - JULY 2015
ENGLAND WIN THE HOME INTERNATIONAL AT THE CLA GAME FAIR 2015
FTW Lowforge Glenaveigh Of Leacaz ran exceptionally well as part of the England winning team during the two day event at the CLA Game Fair, Harewood House in August 2015. The event saw England Retrievers win by 38 points which helped secure a home victory for the joint Retriever and Spaniel Teams! It was an honour to yet again represent my country.
On the left Reserve: Brendan Kelly with Broadbog Billy, Lee Hartis with Lowforge Glenaveigh Of Leacaz, Captain David Latham with FTCh & Int FTCh Beiley's Aguzannis Of Fendawood. From the right: Andy Latham with FTCh Rimrock Hurricane, John Halsted with Brocklebank Navigator Of Chatsworth (also Top Dog), and Richard King with FTCh Saxaphone Brown Ale Of Lincswolds.
The full England Gundog Team (Retrievers and Spaniels)
Many thanks to Marny Fiona Photography for the pictures
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CLA England Team Members: David Latham, Richard King, Lee Hartis, John Halsted and Andy Latham. Reserve Brendan Kelly
ENGLAND SELECTION - 2014
SKINNER'S WORLD CUP - 2014
The Winning England Team for
The Skinners International at Highclere 25/26 May 2014
Lee Hartis, Jayne Coley, Andy Latham, Richard King, Russell Hodgen (Reserve)
The Skinners International at Highclere 25/26 May 2014
Lee Hartis, Jayne Coley, Andy Latham, Richard King, Russell Hodgen (Reserve)
Winners: England, 2nd Austria and 3rd Germany
C.L.A. GAME FAIR - 2014
The Winning England Team at
The C.L.A. Game Fair, Blenheim Palace, 18-20th July 2014
Jayne Coley, Lee Hartis, Andy Latham, John Halsted, David Latham, Russell Hodgen (Reserve)
The C.L.A. Game Fair, Blenheim Palace, 18-20th July 2014
Jayne Coley, Lee Hartis, Andy Latham, John Halsted, David Latham, Russell Hodgen (Reserve)
England Team selected for the CLA Game Fair 2014 in July:
John Halsted, Lee Hartis, Jayne Coley, Andy Latham, David Latham and Russell Hodgen (Reserve)
John Halsted, Lee Hartis, Jayne Coley, Andy Latham, David Latham and Russell Hodgen (Reserve)
ENGLAND TEAM SLIDESHOW - 2013
ENGLAND TEAM SLIDESHOW - 2012
Skinners World Cup, Highclere Castle 2012
Judges: England-Heather Bradley, Ireland-Nigel Carvill, Wales-Mark Bettinson, Germany-Gereon Ting, England-Tom West
Participating countries: Sweden, Finland, Scotland, Austria, Belgium, Norway, Denmark, Ireland, Germany, England, Wales, Hungary, Holland, France, Italy, Switzerland.
England: Team Captain, John Halstead (Drakeshead); David Latham/FTCh Delfleet Neon of Fendawood; Lee Hartis/FTCH Lowforge Aragon of Leacaz; Nicola Rudgard/Waterford Featherman; Brendan Kelly/Ravenstar Dillon; Mark Demaine/ FTCH Calderhey Adder
Judges: England-Heather Bradley, Ireland-Nigel Carvill, Wales-Mark Bettinson, Germany-Gereon Ting, England-Tom West
Participating countries: Sweden, Finland, Scotland, Austria, Belgium, Norway, Denmark, Ireland, Germany, England, Wales, Hungary, Holland, France, Italy, Switzerland.
England: Team Captain, John Halstead (Drakeshead); David Latham/FTCh Delfleet Neon of Fendawood; Lee Hartis/FTCH Lowforge Aragon of Leacaz; Nicola Rudgard/Waterford Featherman; Brendan Kelly/Ravenstar Dillon; Mark Demaine/ FTCH Calderhey Adder
