The HWVA held it's inaugural Field Trial at Stiperstones, Shropshire on Tuesday 13th 2009 by kind permission of Mr Neil Wainwright and the Stiperstones Shoot.

A full card of 12 runners consisting of a mixture of HPR breeds including an excellent 5 Wirehaired Vizslas ran under Mrs Irmgard Alcock and Mrs Jean Robertson.

We were blessed with some very warm weather for this time of year which made scenting conditions more challenging in the latter part of the day. Despite this each runner was able to see game on it's beat and several dogs were able to complete their cards.

There were two awards with the top award going to a Wire:

2nd and Guns Award went to Mark Herbert with Ayita Independence Day (Milo) - HWV
4th place went to Ingrid Moyser with Hollutrix Dante - IS
Judges Special Award went to Alan Chadwick with Andsal Lancelot (GSP)

Proceedings were ably overseen by Chief Steward Mr Fred Alcock. The competitors remained in good spirit during the day and made it pleasurable for all involved.

The committee of the HWVA wishes to thank all involved who worked hard to make the day a success. Particular thanks must go to Chris Guest, Fred Alcock and Guns; Ray Davies, Andy Foster and Roger Lewis.