Kendenup Trials 25th-27th March 2011
Kendenup trials are always popular and well attended.
It’s a great venue, lovely grounds, good food and lots of shade.
Which was handy as it was once again quite hot, so anyone who had runs in the middle of the day had a difficult time.
The sheep were older ewes and quite good trial sheep mostly but the heat bought the worst out in them, they didn't want to be run around and would rather stand in the shade.
The shade was right on the fence near the letouts so some of the sheep ran out of the letouts and back onto the fence. A number of dogs crossed on the pickup, as it was quite difficult to get them off the fence.
And as the competitors came around the winding pegs the sheep would once again head for the shade on the fence. It then became difficult to get them back on course.
They were a little tricky to get through the first obstacle, but raced keenly up the bridge. It proved difficult however to keep in the pen and a number of competitors penned them only to have them blast out again, usually over the top of the dog.
Due to time constraints, runs were limited and as soon as enough scores were on the board competitors where then ‘rung off’ as soon as a certain number of points were gone. This was necessary to complete the trial in time. The problem of too many entries is becoming an issue and clubs are trying different methods to try to make if fair to everyone.
Novice
Judge: Sarah Somers
1) Andrew Gorton Just Martha (collie) 81
2) Neil Kristiansen Badgingarra Toppie (collie) 70
3) Ivan Solomon Somerville Tully (collie) 67
=4) Jenny Palm Badgingarra Lisa (collie) 60
=4) Frank Sutherland Rocky Judy (collie) 60
Andrew Gorton and Just Martha, novice winners.
Improver
judge: Yvonne Haynes
1) Tony Boyle Belview Dale (collie) 88
2) Bernie Jones Bellview Teddy (collie) 79
3) Andrew Gorton Just Martha (collie) 69
=4) Marianne Rogers Bellview Obie "Bernie" (collie) 68
=4) Sam Weaver Boylee Bill (collie) 68
Gordon Curtis and Binnaburra Sasha.
Open
judge: Gordon Curtis
1) Ray Sutherland Swagman Cyndy (collie) 89 + 86 = 175
2) Ivan Solomon Perangery Jill (collie) 81 + 88 = 169
3) Ken Atherton Ramulam Gus (collie) 82 + 77 = 159
4) Jenny Palm Badgingarra Lisa (collie) 87 + 69 = 156
5) Peter Gorman Grassvalley Milo (collie) 80 + 75 = 155
6) Peter Gorman Princes Casper (collie) 84 + 70 = 154
7) Grant Cooke Penadlup Candy (collie) 75 + 72 = 147
8) Grant Cooke Grassvalley Moss (collie) 89 + 51 = 140
9) Jenny Nolan Nolans Jackie (collie) 86 + 52 = 138
10) Peter Gorman El Shamah Ellie (collie) 77 + 60 = 137
11) Malcolm Seymour Olboa Jess (NZHD x collie) 74 + 38 = 112
12) Nick Webb Morillo Bailey (collie) 80 + X = 80
Ray Sutherland and Swagman Cyndy, open winners.
Greg Dorrell's Ramulam Emma.
NIck Webb's Morillo Cinder.
Jenny Nolan's Ryans Malley.
Rick Janitz Jandoree Dotcom.
Tony Boyles Boylee Black. A semi-retired hunterway, who did a great job picking
up the used sheep, with much enthusiasm.
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