Field Trials – Skinner's

Our guide to working your dog

Clayton Grimes — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:03:46 +0000

Working your dog could be the key to unlocking a stronger bond with your dog. Have you ever watched a sleek muscular Labrador gracefully retrieve a pheasant, or seen a Pointer freeze with laser-like focus and its unique stance on a hidden covey of partridges? It’s really a sight to behold, and the best part is, you and your working dog can be part of that action in 2024.

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The Skinner’s world cup 2024

Anna Erlerova — Wed, 22 May 2024 08:42:00 +0000

The Skinner’s World Cup, a premier event for national teams, saw 12 countries, including France, Austria, Switzerland and Norway, gather to compete in a prestigious 2-day competition held on the weekend 11-12th May. The event took place in the scenic West Berkshire countryside at Hamstead Park, hosted by Rollo Gwyn Jones, celebrating its 20th year. This year, Italy emerged victorious…

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What is the IGL and what does it involve?

Georgie Skinner — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 19:12:09 +0000

Skinner’s are delighted to have sponsored the International Gundog League (IGL) Retriever Championship for more than 20 years as gundogs truly represent where our Field & Trial range first began. This year the International Gundog League Retriever Championship is taking place at Amtpon Hall, in Suffolk and runs over three days, from the 29th November to 1st December.

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Skinner’s support AV Spaniel Championship

Hannah Aldridge — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 11:53:25 +0000

We are proud to have sponsored the Any Variety Spaniel Championship (except Cocker) which ran from 15th – 17th January 2020. The Spaniel Championship run by the Kennel Club was a fantastic event, with outstanding work from all dogs involved. Held at Blenheim Palace with kind permission from the Duke of Marlborough, it was an excellent venue; with perfect conditions for dogs and handlers to…

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Field & Trial fed Large Munsterlander “Peggy” makes breed history

Hiedi Hutchinson — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 00:00:00 +0000

Jaudas Heartbeat (Peggy), was crowned the first Dual Champion Large Munsterlander at the East of England Championship Show on Sunday 7th July 2019.Peggy the six-year-old bitch was bred and is owned by Lynn and Terry O’Connell. Having won her fist Novice Field Trial at 20 months handled by Rory Major, her first Open win was at the Weimaraner Association Open HPR Field Trial 2017.

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Skinner’s World Cup 2019

Hiedi Hutchinson — Tue, 14 May 2019 00:00:00 +0000

This year, the Skinner’s World Cup Retriever Event took place from Saturday 11th – Sunday 12th May 2019, at Glanusk Estate, Wales. This was our 18th year of the event, and we had 15 teams from all over Europe participate. The event was a great success, and enjoyed by all. Glanusk Estate was a stunning venue for it to be held at, and we are immensely grateful to Mr Harry Legge-Bourke and The Duke…

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Skinner’s Announce Sponsorship of Gundog Awards

Hiedi Hutchinson — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000

Skinner’s Pet Foods are delighted to be sponsoring The Field magazine’s first ever Gundog Awards. The name Skinner’s has long been associated with working dogs, particularly gundogs, and our Field & Trial range has been the number one working dog food for around 25 years. William Delamore, Skinner’s Sales and Marketing Director says, ‘Skinner’s are already renowned throughout the gundog sector…

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Skinner’s Retriever World Cup 2017

Hiedi Hutchinson — Sun, 04 Jun 2017 00:00:00 +0000

The Skinner’s World Cup Retriever Event took place on Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th May 2017 at Cawdor Estate, Scotland. This was the sixteenth year of our Event and we are proud to hold what is recognised as the most prestigious gundog working test in the world. This year we were pleased to have welcomed the most amounts of teams ever at fifteen. They came from all around the world to represent…

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Bristol & West Working Gundog Society – Novice Cocker Spaniel Trial results

Hiedi Hutchinson — Tue, 13 Oct 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Bristol & West Working Gundog Society sent us the following report and photo from their Novice Cocker Spaniel Trial held on Saturday 10th October: Novice Cocker Spaniel Trial – Stake 1, held at Alford Shoot, Castle Cary By kind permission of Mr Edward Thring of Alford Shoot & Paul Smith the Keeper Judges: Peter Jones & Gareth Davis Guns: Andy Fisher, Simon Jones, Tom Shepherd &

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Skinner’s World Cup Retriever Event 2015

Hiedi Hutchinson — Tue, 12 May 2015 00:00:00 +0000

The Skinner’s World Cup Retriever Event takes place on Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th May 2015 at Mayridge Farm, Englefield Estate. This is the fourteenth year of our Event and we are proud to sponsor what is recognised as the most prestigious gundog working test in the world. This year we are pleased to welcome thirteen teams representing their countries to compete for the coveted title.

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