WAIKARI DOG TRIALS

Press, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22082, 3 May 1937, Page 11

WAIKARI DOG TRIALS

FINAL DAY r The Waikari do g trials, which extended over four days, concluded on Saturday, when the remaining 42 runs of Class 111 were completed shortly after 1 o'clock. The fourth class—the "handy event”—was completed by 8 o'clock. Conditions were bright and sunny. The district representation was again very strong, and- district competitors were again well to the fore In the open prize money. First and second prizes m Class 111, and first, second, and third prizes in ‘Class IV all went to district competitors. ■ In Class IV 28 of the 35 entries were from district owners. A very popular win was that of Mr H. Sldey In Class IV. Mr Sidey is the president of the dub for the second year In succession. The issue of running charts Introduced in this year’s trials by the judge was greatly appreciated by both the club and competitors. The charts wore prepared by the judge himself and handed to competitors immediately after their run. The running commentary Included In them was adapted to the circumstances, being terse and pointed for the more experienced men and instructive and encouraging to the novices. Results of the day’s work were:— CLASS 111—Huntaway with Slew (open). O, L. Rutherford’s Dick, 58i points .. 1 R. L. Symonds’s -Top, 57 .. 2 A. Shand’s Toss, 531 ..3 F, Smale’s Clown, 82} .. 4 MAIDEN EVENT C. L. Rutherford’s Dick. 58} .. 1 H. L, Symonds’s Ton, 57 .. ..2 A. Shand’s Toss, 53} .. ... 3 DISTRICT EVENT G, L. Rutherford’s Dick, 58J .. 1 Af L. Symonds’s Top. 57 .. .. 2 J. Milligan’s Tarn 51 .. ..3 B. Flncham’s Toss, 50} .. .. 4 The .winner of all three classes, G. L. Rutherford’s Dick, put up a great performance, gaining full marks for style and noise and losing only half a point for command and one for huntaway. Symonds’s Top was not far behind with full points for noise and half a point from the possible for style. CLASS IV—Huntaway, Head, Bring Back, Hold (open). H, Sldey’s Tip, 57 points .. .. 1 B. Fincnam’s Toss. 55 .. .. 2 M, B, Forresters Scott, 53 .. ..3 R. M. Wilson’s Toss. 52 .. ..4 MAIDEN EVENT > H. Sldey’s Tin. 57 ... .. 1 B. Flncham’s Toss. 55 .. .. 2 M. *B. Forrester’s Scott, 53 .. .. 3 DISTRICT EVENT H. Sldey’s Tip, 57 .. .. 1 B. Flncham’s Toss. 55 .. ..2 M, B. Forrester's Scott, S3 ..3 W. S. Turner’s Bounce. 49} .. .. 4 H-. Sidey’a Tip gave an excellent allround performance and the other placed dogs, also did splendid work. In commenting on the work of Class HI the Judge, Mr C. Hay (of Masterton) said it was a pleasure to see so many good huntaways. The performance of the winner was excellent, and other leading dogs also made splendid runs. The standard shown was equal to any huntaways in’ New Zealand. In the handy event (Class IV) there were some splendid allround dogs. Mr Hay considered this was a very good event, as it gave farmers’ and shepherds’ dogs a chance. Taking the trials right through the work was excellent. At the close of the trials the president (Mr H. Sldey) thanked Mr Hay for his services—the record entry showed the confidence the competitors had in his ability aS 3V?r ,d C?’ W. McKeegan (secretary) said that the competitors had asked him to express their appreciation of Mr Hay’s work, and particularly for the help they had received from his running charts, especially his encouraging hints to the younger competitors. Mr Hay expressed appreciation of the hospitality given him. He had'seen at Waikari as good dogs as anywhere, which would without doubt hold their own anywhere. He thanked “The Press” also for their reports and remarks. He considered everyone had performed well, but some had had bad luck. He particularly appreciated the thanks of the competitors. He was glad to think his method of judging did something to encourage and educate, which was the principal aim and object of the trials.