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Live Webinar
An Evening with Ian Openshaw – Rytex Gundogs
We’re thrilled to announce the next guest in our Hall of Fame Webinar Series: Ian Openshaw of Rytex Gundogs.
Few names carry the weight and respect that Ian’s does. With a record number of championship wins to his name and over 133 Field Trial Champions produced alongside his wife, Wendy Openshaw, Ian is without question one of the most successful gundog trainers in history.
This exclusive online evening is a chance to hear directly from Ian about his journey, training philosophy, championship campaigns, and the dogs that helped shape his legacy. Whether you’re an active competitor, a passionate trainer, or simply a fan of gundog excellence, this is a rare opportunity to learn from the very best.
📅 Date: Friday 18th July
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
💻 Location: Online via Zoom
Includes Q&A with pre-submitted questions.
LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING
An Evening with Jeremy Organ
This event is nearing capacity so please book now to avoid missing out! For those of you joining us, we’ll be in touch with access details.
📅 Date: Friday 20th June
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
💻 Location: Online via Zoom
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An Evening with David Lisett
This event is now sold out. For those of you joining us, we’ll be in touch with access details.
📅 Date: Wednesday 29th May
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
💻 Location: Online via Zoom
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Working Spaniel News
Damian Kelly – Anahoe Spaniels
David Lisett: Building Champions from the Ground Up
FTCh Argyll Warrior: More Than a Champion
Richard Preest, FT Ch Centrewalk Sweep and the championship
An interview with Will Clulee – Part 2: Breeding & Training
An interview with Will Clulee – Part 1: Judging
Field Trial Etiquette
A Proud Fathers story
The Changing Face of the Cocker Spaniel
Competing With Spaniels – 15th April
Who are we?
Introducing the founders of the ‘Working Spaniel’ platform.
Jemma Clifford
Founder
Jemma has had a lifetime of involvement in Working Spaniels. She is the current Chairman of The Spaniel Club the “Parent’ Spaniel Club of the UK, organising up to four Field Trials every year.
At home Jemma runs her dogs in the beating and picking up lines on a regular basis, alongside her partner gamekeeper.
Professionally she is the Owner Director of Brindley Rural, a Marketing and Communications business (link). She brings a wealth of experience in membership organisations, partnerships and sponsorships but also in the field of conservation management having worked closely with The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust for over 6 years and counting.
Liam Mulcrow
Founder
Liam is the founder of some active Facebook Groups that he has managed for over ten years: Spaniel Trialling Results and Stats, Spaniel Trials and Updates to name a couple.
He has been responsible for charity fundraising within the Gundog community to date raising over £60,000.
Liam along with his army of helpers have provided a dedicated service to spaniel trialing in the UK just for the love of it! He is a keen statistician, holder of data and has a passion for spaniels’ that shines through. A cornerstone of this new collaboration he is excited for what the future holds for the platform.
Core Aims and Principles
Conservation First
Whilst ‘Field Sport’ and all other associated names and variations of the phrase are fiercely protected by all of us Approaching what we do from a ‘Conservation’ standpoint will help to protect us into the future. We all need to be willing to educate ourselves and talk about working with dogs differently. We have nothing to hide – there is not a more sustainable way of putting food on the table than someone working their dog
True Community
We all carry responsibility and as a group we can create a shared voice. To do that we have to respect and guide one another for the future of the Working Spaniel. We will extend a warm welcome to those new to Working Spaniels without judgement.
Natural Ability
We are passionate about the continued promotion of working spaniels in the field, harnessing natural ability. We aim to provide detailed, accurate data on successful working dogs for the purposes of mate or puppy selection.
First in Line
Combining our experience and existing outreach to become the primary resource, news, and database for working spaniels in the UK, promoting activities relevant to their breed, and celebrating their achievements.
