THE NOB'S GUIDE TO BEATING AND PICKING UP. By Veronica Heath. 2nd edition in association with the National Organisation of Beaters and Pickers Up.

(1999) 2009 2nd edition. 8vo paperback (156 x 235mm). Pp96. Colour and b/w photographs, b/w line illustrations, recommended reading.

Veronica Heath is the pen-name of Veronica Blackett, the daughter of Henry Tegner. This is the revised second edition of "The Gundog Handler's Guide to Picking Up." "A totally revised and updated guide to the initiation and management of successful picking up in the field. It gives advice on choosing a suitable dog, the options available for training and the different environments the dog may have to work in, such as grouse moors, pheasant shoots and rough shoots. It also gives a useful insight into what shoot managers actually expect from their pickers up." Chapters include: What is picking up?; The right dog; In the dog house; First lessons for the picking up dog; Training courses for pickers up; Etiquette in the field; Covert days; A grouse in the hand; Picking up, rough shooting and beating; Guidelines, grouse; Guidelines, pheasant and partridge. Essential reading.