Atrocious weather still couldn’t stop competitors in the CSJ-sponsored English Nursery Final from enjoying a thrilling trial.
Fifteen teams with three dogs each competed at the annual event and staged this year near Northleach in Gloucestershire.
Ultimately, Megan Hutchinson with her bitch Shadwell Sophie became the English Nursery Final 2019/20 Champions with Sergio Perello and his dog Shadwell Jey running out Reserve Champions.
Sergio also helped his ‘Fylde’ team (Tom Huddleston running two dogs) to win the Team Shield by just one point!
Awards went to: A G Bonsall Trophy - Meg Hutchinson with Shadwell Sophie,
Crystal Feeds Breeders Cup - Meg Hutchinson with Shadwell Sophie, Logan Whistle - Meg Hutchinson with Shadwell Sophie, Can-Am OLF shield - Richard Saxon with Nell, Team shield - Fylde.
The focus is now on the 4 Nationals Nursery Championship in March with these top ten handlers and dogs from Sunday’s event now having the chance to run for England:
- Meg Hutchinson with Shadwell Sophie - 177
- Sergio Perello with Shadwell Jey - 165
- Richard Saxon with Nell - 161 olf
- Phillip Mellin with Jen - 161
- Adam Ledgar with Luna - 159
- Frank Richards with Lloyd Bee - 151
- Shaun Procter with Bronallt Nan - 147
- Adam Smart with Flo - 145
- Joanne Bentham with Kym - 143 olf
- Jed Watson with Gary - 143
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