Paul Gripton: 07850586096
LATEST NEWS
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15/01/2025 !! February Training Dates !!
Sunday 2nd February:
0900-1030hrs: Puppy Group. Spaniels & Retrievers.
12 weeks to 6 months, includes socialisation and basics, eye contact, sit, stay, introduction to whistle commands, recall to name & whistle, lead work – the heel position, introduction to retrieving – tennis balls & dummies for fun, hunting – getting their nose on the ground. Using place boards.
(Max 6 handlers) £25.00
1030-1230hrs: AV Spaniel Novice Group.
Moving on from Beginner – Sit, stay, heel work on lead, recall, delivery, marked retrieve, direction handling, stop whistle, wind direction, scent. Introduction to gunshot.
(Max 6 handlers) £30.00
***PM 1:2:1’s***
Sunday 9th February:
0900-1200hrs: AV Spaniel Working Test Workshop.
Suitable for young & Novice dogs, Open dogs welcome, wanting to practise in a group setting. Ideally heard & steady to shot, but not essential. We will cover the running of a Working Test for newcomers, what to expect and answer any questions.
We will then run a Working Test format, two handlers running together, with a seen and blind retrieve over gunshot, plus more difficult retrieves for Open standard dogs (starter pistol will be used)
Grass, bramble, light cover, ditches and banks.
£50.00 per handler. Full payment required at time of booking.
Tea, coffee, water, biscuits, and cake included, stop for a break and swap dogs.
N.B Happy to accommodate a group of friends, club, society etc & tailor to your needs.
1200-1400hrs: Novice Retriever Group.
Sit, stay, heel work on lead, recall, delivery, marked retrieve, direction handling, stop whistle, wind direction, scent.
(Max 6 handlers) £30.00
***PM 1:2:1’s***
Sunday 16th February:
0900-1100hrs: AV Spaniel Beginner Group.
6/8 months plus, includes socialisation and improving basics, sit, stay, recall, whistle commands, heel work, introduction to retrieving – tennis balls & dummies for fun, hunting – getting their nose on the ground and engagement with the handler. Using place boards.
(Max 6 handlers) £30.00
1100-1300hrs: AV Spaniel Intermediate Group.
Moving on from Novice – Heel work off lead, steadiness, quartering -face/head/side wind, turn whistle, marked retrieve, memory retrieve, directional retrieve, blind retrieve, pistol & launcher use.
(Max 6 handlers) £30.00
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Sunday 23rd February:
0900-1200hrs: Obstacle/Jumping Workshop. Spaniels & Retrievers.
Suitable for novice dogs & open dogs. Larger breeds I would suggest a minimum of twelve months due to skeletal growth etc. Will benefit all handlers, from newcomers to experienced handlers who want a refresh or knowledge on a subject that is overlooked by many.
Pens, fences, gates, ditches, tracks, banks, field to field etc
(Max 6 handlers) £50.00
Tea, coffee, water, biscuits, and cake included, stop for a break and swap dogs.
N.B Happy to accommodate a group of friends, club, society etc & tailor to your needs.
1200-1400hrs: Intermediate Retriever Group.
Moving on from Novice – Heel work, off lead, steadiness,marked retrieve, memory retrieve, directional retrieve, blind retrieve, stop & redirect retrieve, pistol & launcher use.
(Max 6 handlers) £30.00
***PM 1:2:1’s***
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06/01/2025: January Training Dates
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Sunday January 12th
0900-1200: Retrieving Workshop. Spaniels & Retrievers.
Suitable for novice dogs & open dogs. Will benefit all handlers, from newcomers to experienced handlers. Covering messy delivery and how to fix it, parading with the retrieve, dropping on the return, failing to drop the retrieve, failing to retrieve, straight line running, directional retrieves in our retrieving lanes.
(Max 6 handlers) £50.00 per person.
Tea, coffee, water, biscuits, and cake included, stop for a break and swap dogs.
N.B Happy to accommodate a group of friends, club, society etc & tailor to your needs.
1200-1330hrs: Intermediate Group. Spaniels & Retrievers.
Moving on from Novice – Heel work, off lead, steadiness, quartering -face/head wind, turn whistle, marked retrieve, memory retrieve, directional retrieve, blind retrieve, introduction to gunshot. (Max 6 handlers) £25.00
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Sunday January 19th
0900-1030hrs: Beginner Group. Spaniels & Retrievers.
6/8 months plus, includes socialisation and basics, eye contact, sit, stay, introduction to whistle commands, recall to name & whistle, lead work – the heel position, introduction to retrieving – tennis & dummies for fun & hunting – getting their nose on the ground. Using place boards. (Max 6 handlers) £25.00
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1030-1200hrs: Novice Group. Spaniels & Retrievers.
Moving on from Puppy/Beginner – Sit, stay, heel work on lead, recall, delivery, marked retrieve, direction handling, stop whistle, wind direction, scent. (Max 6 handlers) £25.00
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Sunday January 26th
0900-1300 Cold Game Workshop. Spaniels & Retrievers.
Ideally heard shot, steady to thrown dummies, can take a line & direction, but not essential. (Max 6 handlers) rabbit, partridge, pheasant, pigeon.
£50.00 per person.
Tea, coffee, water, biscuits, and cake included, stop for a break and swap dogs.
N.B Happy to accommodate a group of friends, club, society etc & tailor to your needs.
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02/12/2024:
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Training Date’s: December 2024
Sunday December 1st
0900-1030hrs: Puppy Group. Spaniels & Retrievers.
12 weeks to 6 months, includes socialisation and basics, eye contact, sit, stay, introduction to whistle commands, recall to name & whistle, lead work – the heel position, introduction to retrieving – tennis & dummies for fun & hunting – getting their nose on the ground. Using place boards. (Max 6 handlers) £25.00
1030-1200hrs: Novice Group. Spaniels & Retrievers.
Moving on from Puppy/Beginner – Sit, stay, heel work on lead, recall, delivery, marked retrieve, direction handling, stop whistle, wind direction, scent. (Max 6 handlers) £25.00
***PM 1:2:1’s***
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Sunday December 8th
0900-1200: Obstacle/Jumping Workshop. Spaniels & Retrievers.
Suitable for novice dogs & open dogs. Larger breeds I would suggest a minimum of twelve months due to skeletal growth etc. Will benefit all handlers, from newcomers to experienced handlers who want a refresh or knowledge on a subject that is overlooked by many trainers.
Pens, fences, gates, ditches, tracks, banks, field to field etc
(Max 6 handlers) £50.00 per person. Tea, coffee, water, biscuits, and cake included, stop for a break and swap dogs.
N.B Happy to accommodate a group of friends, club, society etc & tailor to your needs.
1200-1330hrs: Intermediate Group. Spaniels & Retrievers.
Moving on from Novice – Heel work, off lead, steadiness, quartering -face/head wind, turn whistle, marked retrieve, memory retrieve, directional retrieve, blind retrieve, introduction to gunshot. (Max 6 handlers) £25.00
***PM 1:2:1’s***
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Sunday December 15th
0900-1030hrs: Beginner Group. Spaniels & Retrievers. 6-8 months upwards, includes socialisation and basics, eye contact, sit, stay, introduction to whistle commands, recall to name & whistle, lead work – the heel position, introduction to retrieving – tennis & dummies for fun & hunting – getting their nose on the ground. Using place boards. (Max 6 handlers) £25.00
1030-1200hrs: Novice Group. Spaniels & Retrievers.
Moving on from Puppy/Beginner – Sit, stay, heel work on lead, recall, delivery, marked retrieve, direction handling, stop whistle, wind direction, scent. (Max 6 handlers) £25.00
***PM 1:2:1’s***
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Sunday December 22nd
Our inaugural CHRISTMAS MEAL & SOCIAL EVENING………...I might even put my hand in my pocket, to say thank you! (Glad nobody ever reads the small print!!!!!!)
Sunday December 22nd
CLOSED - MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR! to you all, & thank you from us all for your support this year, hoping to see you all again next year & new faces too.
More things planned for 2025!!!!!!!!!
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15/09/24
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Walked up spaniel training days on partridge, in grass, bramble, & sugar beet
8 handlers with multiple dogs welcome, £100.00 per handler.
4 guns, must have experience of shooting over dogs and their own insurance. £50.00 per gun. (fibre wad only)
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Saturday 5th October: Handlers *FULL* & Guns *FULL*​
Saturday 12th October: Handlers *FULL* & Guns *FULL*
Saturday 19th October: Handlers *FULL* & Guns *FULL*
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04/09/24
October Training Dates:
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Sunday October 6th:
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0900-1030hrs: Puppy/Beginner Group. Spaniels & Retrievers.
12 weeks to 6 months, includes socialisation and basics, eye contact, sit, stay, introduction to whistle commands, recall to name & whistle, lead work – the heel position, introduction to retrieving – tennis & dummies for fun & hunting – getting their nose on the ground. Using place boards. (Max 6 handlers) £25.00
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1030-1200hrs: Novice Group. Spaniels & Retrievers.
Moving on from Puppy/Beginner – Sit, stay, heel work on lead, recall, delivery, marked retrieve, direction handling, stop whistle, wind direction, scent. (Max 6 handlers) £25.00
Sunday October 13th:
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0900-1200hrs: Cold Game Workshop. Spaniels & Retrievers.
Ideally heard shot, steady to thrown dummies, can take a line & direction, but not essential. Rabbit, partridge, pheasant, pigeon. (Max 6 handlers) £50.00 per person. Tea, coffee, water, biscuits, and cake included, stop for a break and swap dogs.
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1200-1330hrs: Intermediate Group. Spaniels & Retrievers.
Moving on from Novice – Heel work, off lead, steadiness, quartering -face/head wind, turn whistle, marked retrieve, memory retrieve, directional retrieve, blind retrieve, introduction to gunshot. (Max 6 handlers) £25.00
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Sunday October 20th:
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0900-1030hrs: Puppy/Beginner Group. Spaniels & Retrievers.
12 weeks to 6 months, includes socialisation and basics, eye contact, sit, stay, introduction to whistle commands, recall to name & whistle, lead work – the heel position, introduction to retrieving – tennis & dummies for fun & hunting – getting their nose on the ground. Using place boards. (Max 6 handlers) £25.00
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1030-1200hrs: Novice Group. Spaniels & Retrievers.
Moving on from Puppy/Beginner – Sit, stay, heel work on lead, recall, delivery, marked retrieve, direction handling, stop whistle, wind direction, scent. (Max 6 handlers) £25.00
Sunday October 27th:
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0900-1200hrs: Spaniel Hunting Workshop. *Spaniels ONLY*
Looking at different hunting styles, keeping a dog close, using body language, not just the whistle, letting the dog to learn to hunt naturally, turn whistle, hunt whistle. (Max 6 handlers) £50.00 per person. Tea, coffee, water, biscuits, and cake included, stop for a break and swap dogs.
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Also, The option of 1:2:1 or a group of friends etc. midweek daytime or evenings
***1:2:1 lesson’s available midweek from 0700-1900hrs at our three Training Ground's in Eye, Camb's & Stamford, Linc's. The latter ground is on an established shoot, bramble, grasses, woodland, cover crop, root crop and a 3 acre lake***
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50% deposit payable at time of booking to secure place.
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WhatsApp: 07850 586096
Email: racomitriumgundogs@outlook.com to book or find out more.
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19/08/24
September Training Dates:
Sunday 1st September:​
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0900-1030hrs: Puppy/Beginner Group. Spaniels & Retrievers.
12 weeks to 6 months, includes socialisation and basics, eye contact, sit, stay, introduction to whistle commands, recall to name & whistle, lead work – the heel position, introduction to retrieving – tennis & dummies for fun & hunting – getting their nose on the ground. Using place boards. £25.00 (Max 6 handlers)
1030-1200hrs: Novice Group. Spaniels & Retrievers.
(Moving on from Puppy/Beginner – Sit, stay, heel work on lead, recall, delivery, marked retrieve, direction handling, stop whistle, wind direction, scent. £25.00 (Max 6 handlers)
Wednesday 4th September:
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1800-1930: Intermediate Group. Spaniels & Retrievers.
Moving on from Novice – Heel work, off lead, steadiness, quartering -face/head wind, turn whistle, marked retrieve, memory retrieve, directional retrieve, blind retrieve, introduction to gunshot. £25.00 (Max 6 handlers)
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Sunday 8th September:
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SUGAR BEET WORKSHOP
AM: 0900-1200hrs. Spaniels x6 handlers
PM: 1200-1500hrs. Retrievers x6 handlers
This will be breed specific scenarios.
Ideally steady to shot. Ideal for Novice and Open dogs. Pistol, dummies & launchers will be used.
Happy if a few of you want cold game to bring some.
£50.00 per person. 2nd dog welcome. At our Training Ground in Eye, Peterborough, Cambs, PE6
Also, THE option of 1:2:1 or a group of friends etc. midweek daytime or evenings
Wednesday 11th September:
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1800-1930hrs: Novice Group. Spaniels & Retrievers.
Moving on from Puppy/Beginner – Sit, stay, heel work on lead, recall, delivery, marked retrieve, direction handling, stop whistle, wind direction, scent. £25.00 (Max 6 handlers)
Sunday 15th September:
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0900-1030hrs: Novice Group. Spaniels & Retrievers.
Moving on from Puppy/Beginner – Sit, stay, heel work on lead, recall, delivery, marked retrieve, direction handling, stop whistle, wind direction, scent. £25.00 (Max 6 handlers)
1030-1200hrs: Intermediate Group. Spaniels & Retrievers.
Moving on from Novice – Heel work, off lead, steadiness, quartering -face/head wind, turn whistle, marked retrieve, memory retrieve, directional retrieve, blind retrieve, introducti £25.00 (Max 6 handlers)
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Monday 16th September:
SUGAR BEET WORKSHOP
1830-2000hrs Max 6 handlers, spaniel’s and retriever’s
Ideally steady to shot. Ideal for Novice and Open dogs. Pistol, dummies & launchers will be used.
Happy if a few of you want cold game to bring some.
£30.00 per person. 2nd dog welcome. At our Training Ground in Eye, Peterborough, Cambs, PE6
Also, The option of 1:2:1 or a group of friends etc. midweek daytime or evenings
Wednesday 18th September:
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1800-1930hrs: Puppy/Beginner Group. Spaniels & Retrievers.
12 weeks to 6 months, includes socialisation and basics, eye contact, sit, stay, introduction to whistle commands, recall to name & whistle, lead work – the heel position, introduction to retrieving – tennis & dummies for fun & hunting – getting their nose on the ground. Using place boards. £25.00 (Max 6 handlers)
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Sunday 22nd September:
SUGAR BEET WORKSHOP
AM: 0900-1200hrs. Spaniels x3 Retriever’s x3
PM: 1200-1500hrs. Spaniels x3 Retriever’s x3
This will be walked up scenarios.
Ideally steady to shot. Ideal for Novice and Open dogs. Pistol, dummies & launchers will be used.
Happy if a few of you want cold game to bring some.
£50.00 per person. 2nd dog welcome. At our Training Ground in Eye, Peterborough, Cambs, PE6
Also, THE option of 1:2:1 or a group of friends etc. midweek daytime or evenings
Wednesday 25th September:
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1800-1930hrs: Novice Group. Spaniels & Retrievers.
Moving on from Puppy/Beginner – Sit, stay, heel work on lead, recall, delivery, marked retrieve, direction handling, stop whistle, wind direction, scent. £25.00 (Max 6 handlers)
Sunday 29th September:
SUGAR BEET WORKSHOP
AM: 0900-1200hrs. Spaniels x6
PM: 1200-1500hrs. Retrievers x6
This will be breed specific scenarios.
Ideally steady to shot. Ideal for Novice and Open dogs. Pistol, dummies & launchers will be used.
Happy if a few of you want cold game to bring some.
£50.00 per person. 2nd dog welcome. At our Training Ground in Eye, Peterborough, Cambs, PE6
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Also, The option of 1:2:1 or a group of friends etc. midweek daytime or evenings
***1:2:1 lesson’s available midweek from 0700-1900hrs at our three Training Ground's in Eye & Barnack, Camb's & Stamford, Linc's. The latter ground is on an established shoot, bramble, grasses, woodland, cover crop, root crop and a 3 acre lake***
50% deposit payable at time of booking to secure place.
WhatsApp: 07850 586096
Email: racomitriumgundogs@outlook.com to book or find out more.
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21/07/24
August Training Dates:
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Wednesday 21/08/24:
1800-1930: Intermediate Group. Spaniels & Retrievers.
Moving on from Novice – Heel work, off lead, steadiness, quartering -face/head wind, turn whistle, marked retrieve, memory retrieve, directional retrieve, blind retrieve, introduction to gunshot. £25.00 (Max 6 handlers)
Sunday 25/08/24:
0900-1300: Beating/Picking up Workshop (dummies, launchers & cold game). Spaniels & Retrievers.
Explaining the role of the beater and picker-uppers on a traditional walked up shoot day, etiquette, shoot day attire, what to expect, what to take on the day, shoot captain, gamekeeper, stoppers, flags, sticks, noise or no noise, small family/farm shoots to commercial shoots with loaders and double guns, etc. Q&A’s
Moving onto scenarios with spaniels hunting a beat in a ‘straight’ line, flushes simulated and dummies or launcher to mimic fallen game.
Retrievers will be used primarily to retrieve, however, blind cold game will be used to sweep the drive after, and runners sent for with the launchers etc.
Suitable for novice dogs & open dogs, novice handlers who may just about to enter their first season in the field. Ideally dogs will be steady to the flush and have heard gunshot, but not essential.
Grass, bramble, light cover, ditches, and banks.
£50.00 per person, (Max 6 handlers) Tea, coffee, water, biscuits, and cake included, stop for a break and swap dogs.
N.B Happy to accommodate a group of friends, shoots, club, society etc & tailor to your needs.
***1:2:1 lesson’s available midweek from 0900-1700hrs at our three Training Ground's in Eye & Barnack, Camb's & Stamford, Linc's. The latter ground is on an established shoot, bramble, grasses, woodland, cover crop, root crop and a 3 acre lake***
50% deposit payable at time of booking to secure place.
WhatsApp: 07850 586096
Email: racomitriumgundogs@outlook.com to book or find out more.
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AV Spaniel Working Test results
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Congratulations to all the award winners at our inaugural AV Spaniel Working Test on Saturday 1st June, held at our Training Ground in Eye, Peterborough, Cambs. The weather was kind, if a little chilly for June, but it didn’t rain, scenting conditions were great, with a mild breeze. Our judges were Paul Seaman and John Robertson. Again, thank you to all our helpers and all handlers for supporting the event. Results below for all Stakes and both KC and Non-KC classes in the Novice and Open who were awarded separate awards.
Young Handler:
1st Spiriteddawn Acer of Racomitrium. Handled by Summer Gripton (age 10) Owner Paul Gripton
2nd Racomitrium Coral. Handled by Ben Hood (age Owner Gary Hinde
Puppy:
1st Marketgate Valley of Valaraukar. Owned and Handled by Lewis Cozens
2nd Little Tornado (non-KC) Owned and Handled by Stephanie Ravn-Aagaard
3rd Racomitrium Ivy. Owned and Handled by Alison Cook
4th Johns Famous Warrior. Owned and Handled by Maria Burnett
Novice KC
1st Cheweky Trixy. Owned and Handled by Julie Cracknell
2nd Shadyacres Fast Forward. Owned and Handled by Emma White
3rd Takooa Dixie Chick. Owned and Handled by Wendy Holland
4th Bladesdale Cadence. Owned and Handled by Andrew Lasham
CoM:
Jackpot Stud Lucky Sixpence. Owned and Handled by Clare Knowles
Gunbarrel Goose. Owned and Handled by Mark Longdon
Lytracaney Cai. Owned and Handled by Stephanie Ravn-Aagaard
Harvest Good Thyme. Owned and Handled by Helen Clare
Novice Non-KC
1st Ruby. Owned and Handled by Emma White
2nd Original Pippa of Thorpecreek. Owned and Handled by Sunny Thorpe
3rd Tia. Owned and Handled by Stephen Collins
4th Bug. Owned and Handled by Stefanie Leyshon
CoM:
Firelord Zuko. Owned and Handled by Lewis Cozens
Fern. Owned and Handled by Michael Davies
Sam. Owned and Handled Emily Cobbald
Novice Combined Best Hunter:
Shadyacres Fast Forward. Owned and Handled by Emma White
Open KC
1st Macgiriaght Boa. Owned by Suzanne Viscariello and Handled by Julie Cracknell
2nd Heathcroft Candy. Owned and Handled by Emma White
3rd Burchfield Honeysuckle. Owned and Handled by Wendy Holland
4th Julzcrackers Little Sprout. Owned and Handled Julie Cracknell
CoM:
Lytracaney Cai. Owned and Handled by Stephanie Ravn-Aagaard
Ivyhatch Rory. Owned and Handled by Helen Alderson
Riverbank Bremner. Owned and Handled by Robert Lawson
Open Non-KC
1st Ruby. Owned and Handled by Emma White
2nd Bug. Owned and Handled by Stefanie Leyshon
3rd Tia. Owned and Handled by Stephen Collins
4th Firelord Zuko. Owned and Handled by Lewis Cozens
Open Combined Best Hunter:
Heathcroft Candy. Owned and Handled by Emma White
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The link for the pictures, below. Please see Donna Jarvis Pet Photography for prices etc.
https://donnajarvispetphotography.pixieset.com/racomitri.../
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23/04/24 -
***PUPPIES*** SOLD SOLD SOLD
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FTCh x FTAW 1 Boy still available, 12 weeks 07/06/24, L&W, docked and KC reg, both jabs done.​​​
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19/03/24-
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*IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT*
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Due to increased costs of land rent, business rates, insurance & products, we will be making an increase in lesson prices as of 1st April 2024, a decision we have not taken lightly. We hope to still remain competitive and my clients will continue to support us. In part, you do keep telling me I'm not charging enough!!
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We will also be taking a 50% deposit to secure any booking via BACS due to the amount of less than 24 hour notice cancellations we have had in the past six months, then had insufficient time to fill the space from our reserve list. Our T&C's have been amended to reflect this.
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Lesson Price from 01/04/24:
1:2:1 - £30
Group - 1 hour - £20. Still a maximum of 6x handlers.
Group - 1.5 hours - £25. Still a maximum of 6x handlers.
Residential - POA
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Thank you for your continued support & understanding. Paul & Jo.
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16/03/24-
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Pleased to announce FTAW Spiriteddawn Acer of Racomitrium gave birth to 10 healthy liver and white, heavily marked puppies last night. 6 girls, 4 boys. Mum and pups doing well!
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Due to the size of the litter we may have a couple of pups looking for homes, ready to leave 10th May 2024.
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Docked, with certificate, vet checked, KC registered, microchipped, 5 weeks free insurance, puppy pack, 2.5 kg bag of Sneyd's Premium Puppy food, contract of sale and ongoing help, support and training if required.
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£1000.00 fixed price.
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Email: racomitriumgundogs@outlook.com
WhatsApp: 07850 586096
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12/03/24-
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Summers coming!.........
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Mid-week Puppy, Novice and Intermediate Gundog classes (spaniels and retrievers) starting April 3rd 2024, 1800-1900hrs. 6x 1 hour lessons, two weeks apart. Booking and 50% deposit required to secure a place. Eye, Peterborough, PE6.
£20 per lesson, £120 for the full block of 6. Limited to a maximum of 6 handlers.
Puppy/Beginner: April 3rd, April 17th, May 3rd, May 15th, May 29th, June 12th. 1800-1900hrs.
Novice: April 10th, April 24th, May 8th, May 22nd, June 5th, June 19th. 1800-1900hrs.
Intermediate: April 24th, May 8th, May 22nd, June 5th, June 19th, July 3rd. 1900-2000hrs
Puppy/Beginner: June 26th, July 10th, July 24th, August 7th, August 21st, September 4th. 1800-1900hrs
Novice: July 3rd, July 17th, July 31st, August 14th, August 28th, September 11th. 1800-1900hrs
*NB. Dates subject to change*
To book or to find out more, please contact us:
Email: racomitriumgundogs@outlook.com
WhatsApp: 07850 586096
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09/03/24-
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AV Spaniel Working Test
Saturday 1st June 2024
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Racomitrium Gundogs are pleased to announce our inaugural AV Spaniel Working Tests at our Training Ground in Eye, Peterborough, Cambs, PE6.
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* Puppy (aged under 18 months on the day of the test) Non KC reg welcome.
* Young Handler (aged 16 and under on the day of the test) Non KC reg welcome.
* Novice Test Non KC reg welcome (separate awards)
* Open Test Non KC reg welcome (separate awards)
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The aim of the day is to encourage our next generation of young handlers, newcomers, ladies, gentlemen and those that are a little nervous or apprehensive about taking the plunge into the world of competitive Gundog tests and trials.
It will be a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with plenty of help and encouragement.
The opportunity to speak with two highly respected and successful triallers & judges in Paul Seaman (Pixifen Spaniels) and John Robertson (Hawcroft Gundogs)
For those new to the sport, they have both competed at the highest levels including the prestigious KC Cocker Spaniel Championships and have had numerous winners between them.
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That said I would like to encourage seasoned handlers and triallers who can showcase their dogs to a new audience. Plus it's the last chance to run under a judge in competition prior to the KC Working Tests the following weekend.
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To be run along the same lines as a club test, although illuminating faults will not affect completing your 1st run or inclusion in your 2nd run.
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Entries limited to 16 dogs per stake.
Judges: Paul Seaman B Panel and John Robertson NP.
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Trophy for winner in each class, Rosettes & Certificates for 2nd, 3rd, 4th & Certificates for CoM.
Prizes for 1st in each class sponsored by AK Gundog Accessories
Prizes for 2nd, 3rd & 4th sponsored by Sneyd's Wonderdog.
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ENTRY FEE £10 (Puppy, Novice, Open), £5 Young Handler.
Photographer on site all day.
Schedule & entry form available to download below
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Entries open now and will close on 25th May 2024.