We are delighted to announce that CSJ Specialist Canine Feeds are our new sponsors and the Brace Test held at the Drovers Estate by kind permission of Peter Benson on 20^th June 2009 was the first event they supported. The brace test involves testing the handler’s ability to run two dogs in a competitive setting, the aim being to have both dogs out working at the same time. Our judges were Roger and Sheila Wade who are very experienced in this field.

It was a closely fought contest with long marks, blinds and a difficult pick up. The marks for the top three handlers were very close scoring 94, 93 and 92 out of 100! It was interesting that the top four teams consisted of three sets of Labradors and one of Cockers Spaniels. This was a fun working test and as always we owe a debt of gratitude to all landowners, keepers, judges and helpers.

The results were as follows: