Report by Marianne Rogers
Images by Simon Wallace

The 2022 Dogpro plus three sheep Supreme trial was held at the Kendenup Community Grounds, June 17th to 19th.

148 runs were scheduled for the weekend. Each run was set for fifteen minutes with a 30 point ring-off. The ring off made scoring a bit tough for the Novice and Improver dogs.

The mainly ewe hoggits, New Zealand composite Greline, were great trial sheep. They stayed together well but sometimes required a strong dog to move them. This was particularly noticeable on the last day when the bridge was wet and the sheep were reluctant to go over it.

It was a rather wet weekend for the trial but luckily much of the rain fell at night leaving those with caravans warm and cosy inside. Sunny spells between showers were eagerly enjoyed.

Stirling club supplied BBQ packs and salads each evening so triallers could gather together on the verandah to socialise.

The Open event was hotley contested over Saturday and Sunday with some great examples of stockmanship on Display.

Dave Lacey with Farnham Will prevailed over Grant Cooke with Grassvalley Blue and Ken Atherton with Ramulam Punch taking out third place.

Novice – L-R Per Ostberg (Karridowns Zoftie 2nd), Dave Lacey (Akoonah Roxie 3rd), Ivan Soloman (Nolans Bart 1st), Rod Forsyth (Barkervale Clark =4th), absent Karyn Buller (Boco Louie =4th)

Encourage Results

1	Terry Martino	Marionvale Bo (K)
=2	Tash Hull	Island Faith (K)
=2	Petra Guse	Mouse

Novice Results
Judged by Len Morton

1	Ivan Soloman	Nolans Bart	76	52	128
2	Per Ostberg	Karridowns Zoftie	76	36	112
3	Dave Lacey	Akoonah Roxie	73		73
=4	Rod Forsyth	Barkervale Clark (K)	71		71
=4	Karyn Buller	Boco Louie (K)	71		71
6	Neil Kristiansen	Badginbarra Oscar	52		52
7	Blake Robinson	Ramulam Kick (K)	32		32

Improver Results
Judged by Karyn Buller

1	Blake Robinson	Ramulam Kick (K)	79
2	Tara Herbert	Marionvale Tess (K)	72
3	Rod Forsyth	Barkervale Clarke (K)	71
4	Caroline Bell	Bellvue Tag	68
5	Jane Dorrell	Cloverlea Dot	67
6	Rod Forsyth	Kumbark Todd (K)	59
7	Nigel Armstrong	Tumutvalley Roy (K)	54
8	Neil Kristiansen	Badgingarra Maggie	47
9	Rod Forsyth	Grassvalley Hazel	43
10	Per Ostberg	Karridowns Zoftie	36

Open Results
Judged by Rod Forsyth

1	Dave Lacey	Farnham Will	92	82	174
2	Grant Cooke	Grassvalley Bluey	89	82	171
3	Ken Atherton	Ramulam Punch (K)	89	78	167
4	Simon Leaning	Marionvale Lad	84	82	166
5	Ivan Solomon	Perangery Trish	86	64	150
6	Dave Lacey	Brands Hatch Tusker	82	53	135
7	Peter Gorman	Pendalup Cloudy	86	45	131
8	Frank Maynard	MGH Jack	82	39	121
9	Ivan Solomon	Nolans Bart	88	28	116
10	Nigel Armstrong	Tumutvalley Jude (K)	89	26	115
11	Frank Maynard	Coshies Buddy	83	20	103
12	Neil Kristiansen	Badgingarra Magpie	86	DQ	86