SHEEP DOG TRIALS

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22280, 15 March 1947, Page 6

SHEEP DOG TRIALS

TOLAGA BAY CLUB BIG FIELDS ENTERED WINNERS OF TROPHIES . Excellent entries were again received in the huntaway classes at the annual meeting of the Tolaga Bay Sheep Dog Trial Club held at Mangahaia Station during the past week. The two huntaway classes recorded 101 and 100 entries, while the two heading events drew 88 and 03 entries respectively. The judges were Messrs. Rob Shaw, head, and L. Newman, hunt. Lady supporters who conducted the refreshment booth earned the thanks of the club and all in attendance. •' Results: — Head and Hold in Ring, total points, 50; 88 entries. —A. Ross’ Spy, 41£pts., 1; G. Wilson’s Ring, 40pts., 2; Miss K. Gordon’s Blue, 39pts., 3; L. Hansen’s Gyp, 38ipts., 4; A. Johnstone's Ray, 38pts., 4.

Head, Drive and Yard, .total points 60; 63 entries. —W. Ruwliiu's Victory, 53pts., 1; A. Ross’ Spy, 48pts., 2; A. Johnstone's Ray, 444pt5., 3; T. Mitchell's Trim, 404pts.. 4; Toot Lincoln’s Bruce, 364pt5., 5.

Zig-Zag Huntaway, total points 45; 101 entries. —W. Hall’s Bell, 41pts., 1; T. Mitchell’s Trix, 40ipts.,_ 2; R. O'Connor's Don, 39£p.ts., 3; Allan Dever's Mate, 39pts., 4; W. O'Connor’s Chum, 38jpts., 5.

Straight Huntaway, total points 45; 100 entries. —M. Lincoln’s Gyp, 42pts., 1; Toot Lincoln’s Bruce, 41pts., 2; K. Toinbleson's Skipper and J. Semple’s Fay, equal, 3; C. O'Connor's Bounce, 5. CUPS AND SPECIAL PRIZES ..Loisel Cup. champion dog: Toot Lincolns Bruce, lODtpts. Reynolds’ Memorial Cup, team of three dogs: Allan Dever's Bruce, Speed, and Mate. N. G. Vicker's Cup, champion heading dog: A. Ross’ Spy, 891pts. R. McNeil Junior Cup competitor 23 years and under scoring most points: Allan Dever, 281£ points. Larsen Cup. runner-up to champion dog: G. Wilson’s Ring, 105 J pts. Stoneham Cup, most points at trials: Allan Dever, 2814pts. De Costa Huntaway Cup, most points in classes 2 and 3: Toot Lincoln's Bruce, 78pts. T. Utting Challenge Cup, shepherd in Uawa County scoring most points; D. McNeil, 134|pts. Club Cup, team of two dogs scoring most .points classes 1. 2 and 3: D. McNeil, 134£pts. T. Utting’s Special, competitor 21yrs. and under scoring most points: Allan Dever, 2811pts. G. Utting’s Special, returned soldier scoring most points, classes I—4:1 —4: Toot Lincoln, 67pts. Mrs. A. Johnstone’s Special, returned soldier scoring most points, classes 2 and 3: Toot Lincoln, 143£pts. A. C. Warburlon's Special, sixth prize in class 4: George Thatcher and R. Scragg equal. R. Berry's Special, dog requiring least direction class .1: Allan Dever's Speed. R. Berry’s Special, dog requiring least direction, class 4: J. Finan. D.~ Sherri ff’s Special, points classes 2 and 3; D. Sherriff, 222pts. Mrs. D. Sherriff's Special, second highest points in classes 2 and 3: Allan Dever's 159£pts. P. Toinbleson’s Special, points 20 years and under, classes I—3:1 —3: Allan Dever. Crowley Bros.’ Special, local shepherd scoring most points: Allan Dever. Gisborne Transport's Special, local competitor scoring most points. Allan Dever. Gisborne Transport's Special, youth 18 years and under scoring most poin ; classes 2 and 3: R. O'Connor. A. Gilbert’s Special, competitor 60yrs. and over scoring most points: F. O. Bruce. Mrs. J. Crarer’s Special, dog scoring most points at the trials: Toot Lincoln's Bruce. T. Burgess’ Special, lady competitor scoring most points: Miss K. Gordon. G. Smyth’s Special, lady competitor scoring 2nd highest points: Miss K. Gordon. A. .Ross’ Special, points won by Maori competitor: S. Haig. W. Kingsford’s Special, youth showing most promise in heading events: Miss K. Gordon. W. A. Overy's Special, returned soldier scoring most points: Toot Lincoln. A. Donald’s Special, fastest time class 1: D. Jobson 1.23. A. Donald’s Special, fastest time class 4: G. Willson, 1.21. R. Craill’s Special, points scored by youth, 17 years and under: R. O'Connor. F. Bullen's Special, noisiest unplaced dog class 2: E. Lincoln. O. G. James jun.'s Special, youth showing most promise in huntaway events: George Gordon. James Holme's Special, returned soldier. points for noise in huntaway: E. Lincoln. James Holmes' Special, returnee! soldier, points for style in huntaway: Toot Lincoln. James Holmes’ Special, returned soldier, points for hunting: Toot Lincoln.