Ongerup three sheep trials. Feb 25th, 26th, 27th.
Ongerup trials are held on the property of Tim Foster just outside the town of Ongerup.
Ongerup is well known for its preservation of the near extinct Mallee Fowl.
The sheep at Ongerup have been fairly difficult to work in previous years and this year was no exception.
From over 180 entries only Ray Sutherland managed to pen the sheep, winning the improver event with the young dog Ramulan Penny. (Ramulan Gus X Ramulan Merle.)
The sheep did not want to enter the obstacles, did not like being headed and if given opportunity made a dash for freedom. Many top handlers didn't even manage to get an obstacle. The hot conditions really excerbated the problem and there were a lot of retirements throughout the weekend. The sheep were the same for everyone though and it did provide entertainment for the observers and experience for dogs and handlers.
Placings were.
Novice.
Judged by Nan LLoyd.
1) Ken Atherton Binnaburra Tammy Kelpie 64
=2) Jenny Atherton Badgingarra Tony Kelpie 61
=2) Karyn Buller Badgingarra Barney Kelpie 61
4) Tony Boyle Boylee Stephnie Collie 60
5) Scott Welke Badgingarra Doug Collie 58
Improver.
Judged by Jenny Atherton
1) Ray Sutherland Ramulam Penny Collie 71
2) Peter Doherty Ramulam Jen NZHD/collie 66
3)Peter Gorman Grassvalley Milo Collie 63
4) Phil Dorrell Ramulam Patch NZHD/collie 57
=5) Malcolm Seymour Olboa Jess NZHD/collie 55
=5) Tony Boyle Boylee Mustard Collie 55
Open.
Judged by Nick Webb.
1) Wayne Hall Hudsons Tasha Collie 72 + 69 = 137
2) Ivan Solomon Perangery Sasha Collie 47 + 61 = 108
3) Ivan Solomon Perangery Jill Collie 47 + 59 = 106
4) Ray Sutherland Swagman Cyndy Collie 61 + 39 = 100
5) Ken Atherton Ramulam Merle Collie 54 + 44 = 98
6) Peter Gorman El Shamah Ellie Collie 59 + 34 = 93
7) Sam Weaver Boylee Bill Collie 45 + 41 = 83
8) Tony Boyle Bellview Dale Collie 46 + 34 = 80
9) Karyn Buller Kumbark Monty Collie 45 + 22 = 67
10) Grant Cooke Grassvalley Moss Collie 63 + X = 63
11) Ivan Solomon Somerville Tully Collie 60 + R = 60
12) Ivan Solomon Perangery Beck Collie 55 + R = 55
Richard Mcguire and Pendalup Tess.
Rod Forsyth's Binnaburra Milo.
Wild sheep.
Gordon Curtis and Binnaburra Tuff.
Frank Sutherland's Rocky Nikki.
Jenny Palm's Badgingarra Jem.
Ivan Solomon's Perengary Jill.
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