English Springer Spaniel Club Field Trials 2008
The 16 dog 'Open' Stake was held on 8th December 2008 judged by Mr B A Jones & Mr R Rutherford.
The 16 dog 'Novice' Stake was held on 15th December 2008 judged by Mr G G Williams & Mr K Onions.
Both Stakes were held at the Nethersethey Shoot
The trials were held in woodland with bramble and bracken providing good cover for the dogs to work. Game came to hand very well. The Judges for both stakes commented on the excellent standard of dog work for those dogs in the awards.
'The Late Joe Robinson Memorial Award' for the Guns Choice
A very special award was made for the 'Guns Choice' in each of the Stakes. This being an engraved whisky glass in memory of our past ESSC President Joe Robinson.

Results:
OPEN STAKE
First. Mr I English's bitch - Helmsway Holly (this win makes Holly a Field Trial Champion. She had previously won one First & 6 Seconds)
Second. Mr G Meehan's dog - Morfudd Mungo
Third. Mr G Wilson's dog - Hazyview of Witchwillows.
Fourth & 'Guns Choice' Mr D Anderson's bitch - Edwardiana Rainbow.
Certificate of Merit awarded to
Mr R Roberts's dog - Maesyronew Sprit
NOVICE STAKE
First. Mr N Wright's dog - Sellsur Bos
Second. Mr J D Pope's dog - Edwardiana Gigolo
Third & Guns Choice Mr R Amson's bitch - Actonhill Hatty.
Fourth Mr R Amson's bitch - Kilpunt Yasmin
Certificate of Merit awarded to:
Mrs L Shipley's dog - Whitehope Aspin.

Guns and Picking Up team at the Novice Stake

Winner of the Novice Stake
Guns Choice and winner of the Joe Robinson engraved Whisky Glass
English Springer Spaniel Club Field Trials 2007