First Lady of Iceypeak

Published date04 November 2021
Publication titleNorth Canterbury News
Nicola had concussion and was not allowed to drive.

But the Canterbury Gundog Retriever ‘‘mob’’ rallied to ensure Nicola and Fern (First Lady of Iceypeak), got to the start line in Invercargill.

And the North Canterbury pair came home New Zealand champions.

They are believed to be one of the youngest pairs to carry off the top trophy with Nicola just 32, and Fern only two-and-a-half-years-old.

They gained top honours in the Retriever class, and won the Shadow Cup for gaining the highest aggregate score in the New Zealand, North and South Island championships.

The pair were back in the winners circle to be awarded Novice Walkup Dog of the Year and the Levenghyl Pirate Memorial Trophy, which was also based on performance during the year.

‘‘I am so incredibly excited and proud she is a New Zealand champion. I don’t believe it has sunk in yet,’’ says Nicola who had set two goals this year - to win the Levenghyl Pirate Memorial Trophy and gain her first Field Trial challenge point of the...

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