So let's recap on our 19/20 prize winners...
Goodbye and thankyou, nursery season! We had fun, and seasons in the sun are still to come. Open season, here we be!
Or Not, as it happened.
No more winter!
2020
A Wilkinson and Pip
Northern hosting Inter-Club with Ryedale, 9.30 start, Downholme, running order subject to possible minor changes.
8.3.20
1 N Helena Svobodova Winnie
2 R Roy Cole Tweeddale Stella
3 N Phil Schelhorne Westroughly Rob
4 R Jackie Cook Max
5 N Jean Howes Katie
6 R Derek Bowmer Shep
7 N Brian Bell Lad (A Baines and Tanhill Joe ran)
8 R P Law Gwen (J Atkinson and Yola ran)
9 N Stephen Ledger Tilly
10 R Raylier Dugmore Burndale Wren
11 N Frank Noble Nyah
12 R John Atkinson Vic
13 N Andrew Hunter Sid
14 R Alex Wilkinson Pip
15 N Alec Baines Wattie
16 R Colin Townson Cherousker Cap
17 N Richard Fawcett Carly
18 R Alec Mosey Buff
19 N Helena Svobodova Wikky
20 R Charles Cutler Sam
21 N Frank Satterthwaite Tweed
22 R J Goulder Valmis Kismet
23 N Adam Ripley Ben
24 R Jane Simpson Harry
25 N Andy Grant Meg
26 R Ian Murdoch Hilston Sport
27 N Shaun Proctor Nan
28 R Phil Exelby Jess
29 N Malcom Metcalfe Tommy
30 R Steve Aconley Cindy
(Ryedale Reserve J Goulder Valmis Jasmi)
Jane and Henry, a brilliant 4th
When the sheep are let out under a red flag...
R Dugmore and Burndale Wren
We came 2nd.
07.03.20 Final Nursery for this year, at Nova Lane. 17 dogs ran judged by M Ward of Glaisdale.
P Exelby's Jess
1. Phil Exelby Jess 64/90
2. Stuart Wilkinson Laddie 61
3. Alex Wilkinson Pip 56
4. Ian Murdoch Hilston Sport 55
5. Steve Aconley Cindy 52
6. Jane Simpson Henry 48
7. Colin Townson Cherusker Cap 46
8. Jackie Goulder Valmis Kismet 40
Championship -
P Mellin and Jen
1. Philip Mellin Jen 68/100
2. Alex Wilkinson Pip 65
3. Phil Exelby Jess 62
4. Steve Aconley Cindy 58
A lovely end to our Nursery trial season, just the Inter-Club at Downholme to go, Nova Lane have some very fit mule gimmer hoggs and they gave us plenty to do. We thank all season's sheep owners, the turning out teams, the judges, the helpers and, in Nova Lanes' case the Lord of the (gas) Rings. Roy Cole for his delicious catering!
The chuck waggon
It's good bye from us to this Roxby field,scene of good trials for many years. Our grateful thanks to the hosts!
29.2.20 M Ward judged 21 dogs at Roxby
A Wilkinson's Pip
1 A Wilkinson Pip 80
2 J Simpson Henry 76
3 P Exelby Jess 74
4 S Aconley Cindy 71
5 P Schelhorne Westruffley Rob 70
6 J Atkinson Vic 69
7 A Mosey Buffy 66
8 J Goulder V Kismet 63
First before 11.00J Simpson and Henry, P Schelhorne and W.Rob
Our next is on 7.3.20, at Nova Lane, turn up the lane past Middleton church and follow signs to 'Cottage Lea's Hotel' (YO18 8PN) about a mile you'll see the trial on your left. Parking outside the field please. Morning Nursery enter on the field.9.00 start, followed by Championship 1.30 start
8.2.20 S Cornforth judged 18 dogs at Roxby
Fit mule hoggs in 3s good on course if handled thoughtfuly by the dogs
1 S Aconley and Cindy 75
2 A Wilkison Pip 71
3 J Simpson Henry 70
4 C Cutler Sam 69
5 J Cook Max 68 olf
6 J Atkinson Ballyglass Vic 68
7. P Exelby Jess 67 olf
8 J B Murdoch Hilston Sport 67
Best before 11.00 J Simpson Henry. C Cutler Sam
Our next is on 15.2.20, CANCELLED again at Roxby, the field by the The Fox pub, 2 Cliff Brow, Roxby, Saltburn-by-the-Sea TS13 5EB 10.30 start more than one dog first to be entered before 12.00 last entries by 1.00
02.02.2020 G Blyth judged 16 dogs at Kildale
P Exelby's Jess
1 P Exelby Jess 79
2 A Wilkinson Pip 72
3 P Law Gwen 71
4 S Aconley Cindy 70
5 J Simpson Henry 70
6 P Schelhorne West Ruffley Rob 70
7 A Grant Meg 70
8 J Cook Max 58
Best before 11.00 J Simpson and Henry, P Schelhorne and W R Rob
Our next is on 8.2.20, at Roxby, the field by the The Fox pub, 2 Cliff Brow, Roxby, Saltburn-by-the-Sea TS13 5EB 10.30 start more than one dog first to be entered before 12.00 last entries by 1.00
25.1.19 G R Harland judged 17 dogs at Cawton strong mule hoggs on a good course.
C Cutler's Sam
1 C Cutler Sam 84
2 S Aconley Cindy 84
3 J B Murdoch Hilston Sport 83
4 J Goulder Valmis Kismet 76
5 P Exelby Jess 65
6 J Simpson Henry 64
7 R Dugmore Burndale Wren 63
8 A Grant Meg 50
best new handler R Cole with Tweeddale Stella
best before 11.00 J B Murdoch and H.Sport, R Cole and T Stella
Our next is on sunday 2.2.20 at Kildale again, followed by RSDS meeting. More than one dog first to be entered before 12.00, final entry 1.00
11.1.20 Ryedale hosted its Nursery Trial at Kildale (a beautiful part of the world) and was judged by Bob Harland. 23 dogs.
Results:-
H. Sport, aka Spot, his 3rd Victory this season
1. Ian Murdoch Hilston Sport 61/100
2. John Atkinson Vic 55
3. Jackie Goulder Valmis Kis 53
4. John Atkinson Yola 50
5. Jackie Cook Max 47
6. Steve Aconly Cindy 46
7. Phil Exelby Jess 45
8. Colin Townson Cherusker Cap 43
before 11.00 C Cutler Sam Valmis Jasmi.
The Nursery Finals team selected are J Goulder and Valmis Kismet
J B Murdoch Hilston Sport
C Cutler Sam
Reserve J Simpson Henry ROM (stISDSc)
Next week 18 and 19th of Feb it's
18.2.19 Open trial Charity Trial for Marie Curie Nurses at Hall farm N Reston Louth
L N 118JD 9.00 start enter on the field, all welcome.
19.1.20 Open Charity Trial for Marie Curie Nurses at Hall farm N Reston Louth
L N 118JD 9.00 start enter on the field, all welcome.
25.1.20 Cawton Nursery trial near Helmsley 10.30 start, more than one dog first to be entered before 12.00, final entry 1.00
4.1.20 J Bell judged 26 dogs at Escrick on lively little hebridean lambs
K Cropper's Kim
1 K Cropper Kim 86 OLF
2 S Wilkinson Poppy 86
3 A Grant Meg 86
4 J Atkinson Yola 84
5 J Atkinson Vic 81
6 C Cutler Sam 79
7 JB Murdoch Hilston Sport 78
8 P Exelby Jess 77
Ralph and Mist,the start of the the journey!
Best New Handler R Ewerdine and Mist, with good lines, a great shute and a score of 63
Best before 11.00 J Simpson and Henry.
Congratulations on earning (subject to ISDS confirmation) Registration on Merit!
Our next is at Kildale, on 11.1.20, 10.30 start more than one dog first before 12.00 last entry by 1.00
4.1.20 Nursery Escrick
5.1.20 Open Escrick
11.1.20 Kildale Nursery Postcode YO21 2SE, Opposite West House farm, behind farm sheds . 10.30 start more than one dog first to be entered before 12.00 last entries by 1.00
12.1.20 V ( Last chance to qualify for the Ryedale Nursery finals team )
18.1.19 Open trial Charity Trial for Marie Curie Nurses at Hall farm N Reston Louth
L N 118JD 9.00 start enter on the field, all welcome.
19.1.20 Open Charity Trial for Marie Curie Nurses at Hall farm N Reston Louth
L N 118JD 9.00 start enter on the field, all welcome.
25.1.20 Cawton near Helmsley 10.30 start, more than one dog first to be entered before 12.00, final entry 1.00
26.1.20 V
31.1.20 Closing Date Entry to Meg team for N Nursery Trials
02.2.20 (sunday) Kildale and RSDS meeting,
02.2.20 V
8.2.20 Roxby, Field by the pub
15.2.19 Roxby, field by the pub
23.2.20. English Nursery Championship.
29.2.20 V
01.3.20 V
30.11.19 Dacre G Redpath Charity Memorial Open
1.12.19 V
7.12.19 A Mosey's Cawton, Off the Malton to Helmsley road at Stonegrove
8.12.19 V
14.12.19 P Broughton Brandsdale 07773144915
15.12.19 V
it almost snowed...
D Purtill judged 13 dogs at Bransdale, 14.12.19, on fit,naughty texels ... Course involved popping through a gate on the left into the field below, which puzzled some but all made it with some whistles of guidance. The points reflect the resolute lack of co-operation from the hoggs...
1 A Mosey Buff 58 olf
2 A Mosey Meg 58
3 J Goulder Valmis Kismet 56
4 S Aconley Cindy 32
5 J Simpson Henry 26
6 R Cole Tweeddale Stella 25
Jane and Henry
Best before 11 J Simpson and Henry, R Cole and Tweeddale Stella
Christmas break ends in 2020 on 4.1.20 Nursery Escrick at The Menagerie, Skipwith Road, Escrick, York, YO19 6ET,
5.1.20 Open Escrick at The Menagerie, Skipwith Road, Escrick, York, YO19 6ET,
7.12.19 P Turnbull judged 20 dogs at Cawton, near Helmsley
Mild grey morning on a perfect field with 4 strong, lively and opinionated mule gimmer hoggs.
J B Murdoch's Hilston Sport
1 J B Murdoch Hilston Sport 82
2 J Goulder Valmis Kismet 78 OLF
3 A Mosey Buff 78
4 S Aconley Cindy 68
5 C Towson Cherouska Cap 65
6 P Law Gwen 63
7 R Dugmore Burndale Wren 60
8 B Galloway Nemo 53
Valmis Kismet
Before 11.00 J Goulder and Valmis Kismet, C Towson Cherouska Cap
Our next is sat 14th Dec at South House Farm, Bransdale YO627JW up above Fadmore. The post code just gets you to the dale. More than one dog, first before 12.00; last entries by 1.00.
22.11.19 R Murdoch judged 19 dogs at Fridlington farms
A Grant's Meg
1 A Grant Meg 75
2 P Exelby Jess 70
3 S Walton Zac 69
4 J Goulder Valmis Kismet 68
5 S Aconly Cindy 65 OLF
6 A Mosey Buff 65
7 JB Murdoch Hilston Sport 65
8 J Simpson Henry 63
Before 11.00 J Goulder Valmis Kismet J Simpson's Henry
Misty, wet weather on a flat field, sheep mainly good at the obstacles but sometime took the scenic route on the way...
Sat 30.11.19 is The George Redpath Open Memorial Trial at Low Hall Farm, Dacre, HG3 4 AA. Enter on the field, 9 am start, more than one dog first must be booked in by 12.00.
Some fine scenary, surprising so close to Knaresborough and Wetherby
B Swinbank judged 25 dogs at Crosper farm between Wetherby and Harrogate, running 3 texel cross lambs each, which could be testing at times. Light persistent rain cleared by mid morning, and viewing, looking down on the course, was very good.
A Grant and Meg
1 A Grant Meg 78
2 A Hunter Malta Sid 75
3 S Aconly Cindy 72
4 R Cole Tweeddale Stella 53 OLF and new handler place
5 J Goulder Valmis Kismet 53
6 J Atkinson Vic 53
7 J Goulder Tweeddale Kep 45
8 C Mellin Midge 38
Tweedaale Stella
Best before 11.00 R Cole and Tweeddale Stella, 2nd J Goulder, Valmis Kismet
Our next is on 23.11.19, at Fridlington farms, Sheriff Hutton YO61 1EE, more than one dog first must be entered before 12, last entries by 1.00
10.11.19 G Blyth judged 21 dogs at Windy Hill Farm, Hutton Rudby, a fine, still and sunny morning in a lovely setting on the most manageable of sheep, mule ewes in packets of 3
P Exelby and Jess
1 P Exelby Jess 86
2 C Townson Cherouska Cap 83
3 S Aconley Cindy 82
4 A Mosey Meg 81 OLF
5 J Simpson Henry 81
6 D Bowmer Shep 80
7 JB Murdoch Hilston Sport 80
8 R Dugmore Burndale Wren 79
Congratulations to Phil and Jess on their second win.
A Mosey's Meg
Best before 11.00 A Mosey and Meg, 2nd J Goulder and V.Kismet
Our next is at Crosper farm on the A661 between Knaredborough and Wetherby, at the top of the hill, HG3 1 AA on sat 16th November. More than one dog first to entered by 12.00 last entries by 1.00
9.11.19 E Gautier judged 17 dogs at Mt Ash farm, Glaisdale
Arguably the most picturesque trial on our Ryedale calender
1 J Goulder Valmis Kismet 81
2 S Aconley Cindy 80
3 J Simpson Henry 79 OLF
4 A Mosey Meg 79
5 J Atkinson Yola 77
6 A Mosey Buff 76
7 P Exelby Jess 71 OLF
8 JB Murdoch Hilston Sport 71
1st before 11.00 J Goulder and Valmis Kismet, 2nd J Simpson and Henry
3.11.19 S Cornforth Judged 12 dogs Winteringham trial
R Dugmore and Burndale Wren 1st (Thanks Jane for the pic)
The sheep were a little tricky (thanks Phil for the picture)
Our next is back to Mt Ash 9.!!.!9... 10.30 Start, more than one dog first must be entered by 12, last entries by 1.00
Directions to Mountain Ash Farm, Nursery sat 26th Oct.
From Pickering. A170 to Wrelton turn right to Cropton, aiming at Rosedale, but turn right at Hartoft pub, left following road past the dead end road, over cattle grid and out on to moors, T junct turn right, away from Rosedale, left after the little bridge over beck and before you get to Lealholm you will take the unsigned little road down hill into the dale, you can see the trial on other side of the valley... at the bottom there is a final right turn up towards the trial.
10.11.19 J and T Simpson have a Nursery at Windy Hill, TS15 0JS Hutton Rudby 10.30 Start, more than one dog first must be entered by 12, last entries by 1.00
2.11.19 J Turnbull judged 18 dogs at Kirby Misperton
Our sheep attending the judge's briefing
P Exelby's Jess
1 P Exelby Jess 79
2 A Mosey Buff 73 olf
3 J Goulder Valmis Kismet 73
4 C Cutler Sam 71
5 J Atkinson Yola 67
6 J Simpson Henry 63
7 JB Murdoch Hilston Sport 60
8 J Goulder Valmis Jasmi 57
New Handler C Nicholson Whiterose Dot
Jane Simpson and Henry
Best before 11.00 Jane Simpson and Henry, J Goulder's Valmis Jasmi
Mountain Ash farm 26.10.19 J Goulder judged 23 dogs, good but a little cheeky mule hoggs on a slightly uphill fetch, very chilly rain and general gloom, except for those in the list below!
1 C. Townson Cherouska Cap 78
2 P. Law Gwen 74
3 S. Aconley Cindy 73
4 I Murdoch Hilston Sport 72
5 K. Cropper Roy 70
6 C. Cutler Sam 67
7 R. Dugmore Burndale Wren 65
8 S Aconly Hilston Lad 60
P Law's Gwen
Best before 11.00 P Law and Gwen, S Aconly and Cindy.
Our next Nursery is on saturday 2.11.19 at The Field, on the road out of Kirby Misperton towards Little Barugh. 10.30 start, more than one dog, first must be booked in by 12.00
Followed on the sunday. 3.11.19, by a Nursery, parking in the farmyard on Winteringham high street, off the A64 through Rillington heading towards Scarborough. 10.30 start, more than one dog, first must be booked in by 12.00
People have been known to blame the secretary when they get lost. The secretary is frequently lost and has no sympathy to spare. But here are the ...
Directions to Mountain Ash Farm, Nursery sat 26th Oct.
From Pickering. A170 to Wrelton turn right to Cropton, aiming at Rosedale, but turn right at Hartoft End, where there is the Blacksmiths Arms pub, (Closed) left following road past the dead end road, over cattle grid and out on to moors, T junct turn right, away from Rosedale, left after the little bridge over beck and before you get to Lealholm you will take the unsigned little road down hill into the dale, you can see the trial on other side of the valley... at the bottom there is a final right turn up towards the trial. Listen carefully I will say this only wunce. And I only know it from Pickering. And phone signal is poor.
19.10.19 J Rangely judged 25 dogs at Plough Farm Egton
JB MUrdoch and Hilston Sport
1 J B Murdoch Hilston Sport 75
2 B Bell Lad 73
3 C Cutler Sam 68
4 J Simpson Henry 67
5 P Exelby Jess 66 olf
6 S Aconley Hilston Lad 66
7 J Goulder Valmis Kismet 65
8 R Dugmore Burndale Wren 62
1st before 11.00 V. Kismet, 2nd before 11.00, V Jasmi
Our next Nursery is at Mt. Ash farm Glaisdale 10.30 start more than one dog first before 12.00
Our New handler prize went to R Cole, Selby, and Jess.
13.10.19 P Turnbull judged 19 dogs at Windy Hill, Hutton Rudby, on 3 mule ewes
D Bowmer and Shep
1 D Bowmer Shep 85
2 J Simpson Henry 84
3 P Exelby Jess 83
4 R Fawcett Carly 82
5 C Cutler Sam 78
6 S Aconley Hilston Lad 70
7 S Beaton Ballyglass Vic 73
8 S Aconley Cindy 70
Best New Handler Claire Nicholson with Whiterose Dot, 66
Best before 11.00 R Fawcett Carly, 2nd S Aconley Hilston Lad
19.10.19 Nursery.S Cornforth's, Plough farm Egton YO21 1TZ More than one dog enter first by 12.00, last entries by 1.00 Take the Egton lane towards Glaisdale just opposite the Wheatsheaf pub there is a gateway into a field on your right, go into to the field and follow the wheelmarks through the second gate where you will find the trial. if you miss it, you will pass the church and cemetery you have gone to far.
20.10.19 Open Trial Fridlington farms, Sheriff Hutton, enter on the field, 9.00 start more than one dog first must be booked in by 12.00.
A Mosey's Buff... a real trooper!
12.10.19 A Bainbridge judged 32 dogs at Easby on four mule ewes
1 A Mosey Buff 80
2 C Cutler Sam 77
3 P Exelby Jess 76
4 P Mellin Jen 75
5 C Townson Cherouska Cap 73
6 J Goulder Valmis Kismet 72
7 B Simpson Gem 70
8 J Simpson Henry 68
1st before 11.00 A Mosey Buff, 2nd J Simpson Henry
B Gullen Egton Banks judged 19 dogs at Greenend, Beck Hole. 5.10.19.
Congratulations to Phillip and Jen
1 P Mellin Jen 81 and the Dick Hollins Memorial Trophy
2 C Cutler Sam 79
and a near miss for Charles and Sam, the second and last to get penned
3 S Aconly Cindy 75
4 G Blyth Hilston Gin 71
5 S Aconly Hilston Lad 67
6 J Goulder Valmis Jasmi 63
7 R Dugmore Burndale Wren 62
8 P Exelby Jess 60
best before 11.00 Valmis Jasmi, no second.
Lovely quite mild day for our first Nursery trial, on cheeky lambs, hard to pen, mainly good on the course but could be quite determined to leave it!
Our next is at C Cutler's, Pilly Hall, Easby. 10.30 start, more than one dog enter before 12.00, final entries by 1.00. on the 12.10.19, followed on Sunday 13.10.20 by one at T and J Simpson's, Windy Hill Hutton Rudby; same rules apply.
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English Nursery Final
10 hrs
***English Nursery Final 2019/2020***
Date - Sunday 23rd February 2020.
Entries are now being taken for this year in exactly the same format as last year. Each team to enter with payment of £50 before 31st October.
Final handler and dog details need to be entered before 31st January.
Please ensure you follow our page for further exciting updates to follow.
(Can all teams please be aware that if either of those two deadlines are not met on time you may be removed from the list and one of our reserve teams will be offered your place.)
Any questions to the secretary Meg Hutchinson.
Nurseries 19/20
Members own responsibility to check if trials are on, where possible postcode and host's phone numbers will be visible. Post codes will not necessarily take you right to the field...
5.10.19 Andrew Hollins, Green End Egton YO22 5LQ 01751470172
6.10.1 9 V
12.10.19 C Cutler Pilly Hall farm Easby TS9 6JQ 01642722377
13.10.19 J and T Simpson's Windy Hill Hutton Rudby
19.10.19 S Cornforth's, Plough farm Egton YO21 1TZ 01947895216
20.10.19 Open Fridlington farms
26.10.19 J B Thompson's, Mt Ash farm, 01947897397
27.10.19 V
2.11.19 Bob Harland's Kirby Misperton 01751470172
3.11.19 S Aconley Winteringham
9.11.19 J B Thompson's Mt Ash farm Glaisdale 01947897397
10.11.19 J and T Simpson Windy Hill Hutton Rudby
16.11.19 R Murdoch Crosper farm Spofforth Harrogate HG3 1 AA
17.11.19 V
23.11.19 J B Murdoch Fridlington farms
24.11.19 V
30.11.19 Dacre G Redpath Charity Memorial Open
1.12.19 V
7.12.19 A Mosey's Cawton, Off the Malton to Helmsley road at Stonegrove
8.12.19 V
14.12.19 P Broughton Brandsdale 07773144915
15.12.19 V
2020
4.1.20 Nursery Escrick
5.1.20 Open Escrick
11.1.20 V
12.1.20 V ( Last chance to qualify for the Nursery finals )
8.2.20 Roxby, Field by the pub
15.2.19 Roxby, field by the pub
23.2.20. English Nursery Championship.