02/02/2024
What a season for Margot. Although I was disappointed not to get many runs I was very pleased with Margot’s performance throughout the season. Her first run was not until 23rd and 24th October at Windsor in the UGS Two Day Open. We were privileged to walk up through the deer park over the two days. The result was a third place and a cup for best marking dog. Our second trial was the URC two day open at Bowhill in Scotland and the result was a second, giving us a B qualification for the Championships. Our next two day open was the KS&S again at Windsor with the result of Fourth. We had a couple of other runs again looking very smart but being unlucky first dog on a runner and on another occasion not finding a bird in a wood because I held her in the wrong area! Margot was a pleasure to run again this year. She is a very special dog that I believe only comes along once in a lifetime. I was so disappointed not to qualify for the IGL this year as I felt she had proved herself sufficiently. This sport of field trialling is a testament to our ability to continue to train, remain calm and persevere because one day the stars do align and our dreams do come true! My thanks once again go to Guy Bennett of Halverholme Gundogs as my coach, without his patience, support and perseverance I wouldn’t be competing at this level, my dear friend Laura Hill who trusted me with Margot and puts up with me on our various trips throughout the year and the rest of the group of friends I train with (you know who you are) who give me moral support and encouragement. As always my dogs are fed on Taste of the Ocean Food which keeps them in excellent condition for working and competing.
