Training in Evesham

Last weekend saw the end of the shooting season and Gary and I are very proud of the fact that even at 11 years of age Bronte managed a whole season never missing a day and without injury.We are also thrilled that Ian accompanied Gary each time, making the hour and a half journey from Stoke on Trent and back again at the end of the day, every Friday/Saturday throughout the season and like Bronte, didn't miss a day. Unlike Bronte, Ian did however have a few injuries arising from a succession of falls but luckily, nothing serious.
I am really looking forward to picking up on the shoot next season with Coco who I am sure will benefit from the experience and although Gary and I don't plan to retire Bronte just yet, we both realise that we need to bring one of the youngsters on, so now Gary has to decide whether to take Flash or Winnie... time will tell.
With the shooting season behind us, this weekend saw the first training session of 2014 but 'sods law' I had working commitments which prevented me attending with Coco, however Gary took Winnie, Ian and Jayne took Louie and Gail took Isla to ground in Evesham for a Hunting and Pointing training day on English Partridge. Luckily despite all the recent rain, the weather was dry but by all accounts very windy. Training went well and all three handlers came away with a better understanding of the weaknesses that they have to work on with their dogs. Trainer Chris Guest was very complimentary of Isla and I feel we are going to see some lovely work from this little girl over the summer months.