Mayanup Arena August 17th to 19th.

Yallambee, a property owned by Ken and Jenny Atherton was host for the first three sheep trial since June 21st.  Yallambee is on the Albany Highway approximately 140 Kms south of Perth

There were a number of yard and utility trials filling the gap in-between.

The weather was good in contrast to recent years although the mornings were cold and frosty. It warmed up on Sunday to become almost uncomfortable for some dogs and handlers.

Also in contrast to recent years the sheep were a little more workable, although they quickly took advantage of  any opportunities to head for the hills or over the fence. They were Dohne crosses and they were fast, and they did not like the first obstacle, or any obstacle for that matter. They did seem to settle as the weekend wore on though, and the more experienced dogs handled them a little better.

The 40 point ring off was used so a fair few competitors were rung off, as the sheep dashed off course or raced around the obstacles instead of through them. This kept scores to a minimum, so there were only 9 scores in the novice from 52 runs, 18 scores in the improver from 49 runs and in the open there were 39 scores from 66 runs.

The open and improver events were run as one to save on time and keep the event to a three day trial.

However it made it a long haul for Judge Nick Webb.

Results.

Novice, judged by Gibb Mcdonald.

1st. Peter Gorman and Grassvalley Nell. 79.

2nd. Tony Boyle and Boylee Tobie. 71.

3rd. Peter Gorman and Grassvalley Gem. 70.

4th Jenny Palm and Badgingarra Lisa. 68.

5th. Hayden Harries and Olboa Ben. 67

6th. Tony Boyle and Boylee Stephnie. 55.

7th. Gordon Curtis and Binnaburra Johnny. 52. (Kelpie)

8th. Colin Cosh and Avalon Icy. 49.

9th Andrew Gorton and Just Sam. 43 (Kelpie X Collie)

Improver, judged by Nick Webb.

1st. Dave Lacey and Akoonah Lady. 81.

=2nd. Gordon Curtis and Binnaburra Johnny. (Kelpie) 79.

=2nd. Hayden Harries and Ramulam Woofy. 79.

4th. Glenice Webb and Morillo Tobie. 77.

5th. Jenny Atherton and Binnaburra Tammy. 75. (Kelpie).

6th. Tony Boyle and Boylee Tobie. 71.

7th. Peter Gorman and Grassvally Polar. 66.

=8th. Jenny Palm and Badgingarra Lisa. 65

=8th. Bernie Jones and Bellview Teddy. 65.

10. Jane Dorrell and Rocky Dusty. 63.

Open, judged by Nick Webb. 

1st. Ivan Solomon and Perengary Jill. 83+89=172.

2nd. Ken Atherton and Ramulam Merle. 81+83=164.

3rd. Ken Atherton and Ramulam Lad. 83+80=163. (Kelpie)

4th . Grant Cook and Grassvalley Skye. 72+90=162.

5th. Peter Gorman and Princes Sally. 74+84=158.

6th. Hayden Harries and Ramulam Woofy. 79+78=157.

7th. Tony Boyle and Boylee Tobie. 71+78=149.

8th. Dave Lacey and Akoonah Del. 77+71=148.

9th. Andrew Gorton and Boylee Ella. 82+51=133.

10th. Gordon Curtis and Binnaburra Johnny. 79+35=114. (Kelpie)

11th. Glenice Webb and Morillo Toby. 77+24=101.

12th. Peter Gorman and Grassvalley Milo. 90+Ret.=90.

Nick Webb's Euroa Digby.

Phill Dorrell and Dougie.

Andrew Gortons Ramulam Ripper.

Peter Gorman's Grassvalley Polar.

Tony Boyle's Boyle Tobie.

Rick Jantz and Jandoree Dot Com.

Photos and article by Nan Lloyd

Thanks to Sam Weaver who commandeered my camera while I was having a run and took the shots below.

Nan Lloyd's Rocky Balto.

Frank Sutherlands Rocky Roxy.

Ivan Solomon's Perengary Jill, winner of the open, looking a picture at 11 years of age.

Jenny Athertons Binnaburra Tammy.

Colin Cosh and Paton's Sarge.

Nan Lloyd's Rocky Balto.