The 2023 KC HPR Championship at Emblehope, Northumberland UK took place this weekend. A fantastic opportunity to view top class HPR dogs hunting rough open upland pasture. Conditions for 2023 were challenging, but the poor scent in the fog and the rain didnt stop a German Longhaired Pointer, with handler Steve Kimberley, beating 27 other runners into 1st Place in a fantastic competition featuring GSP's, GWP's, Bracco Italiano, HV, HWV and Large Munsterlander. For any aspiring Field Triallers, viewing at least one competition beforehand is a must and guaranteed it will be informative, exciting and inspirational. Only competing dogs are allowed and permission must be sought but I wholeheartedly recommend the experience. 2nd Place at Emblehope went to a member of our pages Jo Gosling. Many congratulations to Jo, her GSP bitch Bindi and Bindi's handler Rory Major. Finally I was joined at Emblehope for the weekend by Alida Bevk who flew in from Slovenia to watch the champs and took these photographs Great to spend a few days with you Alida and I hope you were inspired to do similar with Efi when you get home !
