AWAMANGU DOG TRIALS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 26040, 2 January 1946, Page 9

AWAMANGU DOG TRIALS

SUCCESSFUL GATHERING The twelfth annual trials arranged under the auspices of the Awamangu-Hillend Collie Club were held on Mr D. Cochrane’s property, Awamangu, on Friday, and were very successful in every way. The weather, though threatening, remained fine, but a cold wind prevailed. There was a large attendance of local and district residents and the entries were in excess of those of last year. The heading events were of a fairly good standard, the work of the winning dogs being very commendable, and in ' the huntaway events the work was probably the best ever seen in the district, some particularly fine runs being witnessed. A new event, driving and yarding, was introduced this year, and this brought forth good competition and some very interesting work. The trials were well conducted, reflecting credit on the committee, of which Mr R. Steel was president and Mr M. Holgate secretary. Mr W. Bulfin (Tuapeka West) was the judge. Results: Local Head, Pull and Hold in Ring (total points, 60). —A. King's (Pukeawa) Scott, 52 points, 1; J. James’s (Hillend) Bob, 51 points, 2; P. Roulston's (Hillend) Mick, 40 points, 3; J. James's Joe. 36 points 4. Thirteen competed. Open Head, Pull and Hold in Ring (total points, 60).—J. Lory’s (Hampden) Fan, 55 points, 1; A. King’s Scott. 52 points, 2; J. King's (Owaka Valley) Fly and J. James's Bob, 51 points, equal 3. Twenty competed. Local Huntawav and Slew (total points, 60).—J. McMillan’s iHillend) Stump, 49 points, 1; J. James’s Meg, 46 points, 2: I. Clearwater's (Stony Creek) Watt. 43 points, 3; C. Roulston’s (Hillend) Spider. 22 points, 4. Seven competed. Open Huntaway and Slew (total points. 60).—J. D. Mcßae's (Pukcti) .Romp, 53 points, 1; H. Cuttance’s (Table Hill) Roy, 51 points. 2; W. S. Wilson’s (Waitahuna) Stump. 50J points, 3: H. Cuttance’s Phone, 50 points, 4. Sixteen competed. Driving and Yarding Competition (total points. 45).—J. King's (Owaka Valley) ——, 38 points, 1; J. James’s (Hillend) Bob, 37 points, 2; A. King's (Pukeawa) Scott. 36 points. 3. Twelve competed. Special Awards Challenge cup to winner of local huntawav, J. McMillan (Hillend): trophy, value £2, to winner of local heading event, A. King (Pukeawa): challenge cup to voungest' competitor (local) gaining 20 p'oints, J. Ramsay (Awamangu); challenge cup to maiden dog gaining most points in local heading event, A. King; memorial cup for maiden dog gaining most points in local huntaway, J. McMillan; cup to winner of open heading event, J. Lory (Hampden); cup to winner of open huntaway event, J. D. Mcßae (Fuketi); special prize to dog gaming fastest time in local huntaway, J. McMillan; youngest competitor in driving and yarding event, C. Roulston (Hillend); competitor coming longest distance and not winning a prize, E. A. Cuttance (Otokia); most points in open heading and not winning a prize, E. A. Cuttance (49 points); most points in open huntaway and not winning a prize, J. King (Owaka Valley), 44 points; most points at trials, J. King (Owaka Valley), 215 points; best mustering pack (two huntaways and one header), W. S. Wilson (Waitahuna), 1491 points; most points for heading. J. Lory (Hampden), 19 points; dog making fastest head, C. Roulston (Hillend); most points at ring—J. James. J. King, J. Lory, A. King and W. S. Wilson all tied with five points each and decided to hand the prize back to the club. Competitions A number of competitions were conducted and attracted much interest. These resulted:— Guessing weight of three live sheep: Messrs D. Fletcher and T. Kennedy, of Balclutha. both guessed the correct weight (2691 b) and divided the prizes. Distance stepping: Miss Gwen Roulston (Hillend), 22yds 2ft lOin. 1; A. Hyslop (Greenfield), 22yds 2ft llin, 2; correct distance, 22vds 2ft Bin. Christmas cake (length of wool in bottle): Miss N. L. Roulston (Hillend), 7yds 6in, was the winner; correct length, 7yds 6jin.