Photos by Simon Wallace
Sheep dog trialling returned to Margaret River on November 5th and 6th 2021 after a forced break due to the Covid-19 lock-downs of 2020.
The event was held on the cricket oval in conjunction with the Margaret River Agricultural Show. We were a little away from the show but, the spectators managed to find their way and showed their support.
The event was an unofficial event which meant the committee allowed some modifications to the rules of the Novice event. New Handlers and handlers with inexperienced dogs were encouraged to assist their dogs when casting and were given some leeway if a cross occurred.
New judges Des Davies and Stephen Wallace were given the opportunity to gain trial experience under the watchful eye of Chief Judge Frank Sutherland.
Six handlers entered the Encourage event. Daniel Beard, Anna Jennings and Benji Leggate made their debut runs all working Kelpies.
The weather was typical cape weather for this time of year, a little drizzle, a little wind and some sunshine.
The sheep proved to be a good test for the dogs. The more settled dogs got the results.
There were 39 Novice runs with 10 scores and the Open had 59 runs with 21 scores.
The Novice event was won by Per Ostberg with My Nr One Favvo with a score of 83.
The Open finished in a tie between Tony Boyle with Boylee Cournel and Dave Lacey with Summerville Kate on 97 points.
Both dogs had great runs in the run-off until they got to the pen. The sheep broke away from each dog, but they both managed to regain control.
Tony and Cournel won the day with 79 points against Dave and Kate who managed 74 points.
Nicole Ford was the recipient of the Carolyn Bell Novice Handler award with her dog Dryandra Thunderstruck.
Encourage | Judged by Corey Rose | ||
1 | Sarah DeBueger | Marionvale Possum (K) | 74 |
2 | Nicole Ford | Dryandra Thunderstruck | 70 |
3 | Daniel Beard | Boonining Digit (K) | 50 |
4 | Petra Guise | Mouse | 46 |
=5 | Anna Jennings | Pilbara Sam (K) | Rtd |
=6 | Benji Leggate | Anubis Bentley Dennis | Rtd |
Novice | Judged by Des Davies & Steve Wallace | ||
1 | Per Ostberg | MyNr One Favvo | 83 |
2 | Karyn Buller | Boonining Maisey (K) | 81 |
=3 | Rick Janz | Ramulam Bee (K) | 79 |
=3 | Tara Herbert | Marionvale Tess (K) | 79 |
=5 | Petra Guise | Mouse | 71 |
=5 | Jan Cornish | Bellview Ted | 71 |
7 | Per Ostberg | Karridowns Zoftie | 66 |
8 | Des Davies | Marionvale Bella | 62 |
9 | Jenny Whitelock | Boylee Talent | 55 |
10 | Brad Rose | Bellview Anna | 43 |
Open | Judged by Rick Janitz, Doreen Hansen & Carolyn Bell | ||||
1 | Tony Boyle | Boylee Cournel | 97 | 79 | 176 |
2 | Dave Lacey | Summerville Kate | 97 | 74 | 171 |
3 | Dave Lacey | Akoonah Blondie | 94 | – | 94 |
4 | Dave Lacey | Akoonah Lady | 92 | – | 92 |
5 | Tony Boyle | Boylee Midget | 91 | – | 91 |
6 | Dave Lacey | Brands Hatch Tusker | 86 | – | 86 |
=7 | Karyn Buller | Boco Louie (K) | 85 | – | 85 |
=7 | Simon Leaning | Marionvale Lad | 85 | – | 85 |
9 | Tony Boyle | Boylee Gus | 83 | – | 83 |
10 | Simon Leaning | Marionvale Andy | 80 | – | 80 |
=11 | Tony Boyle | Boylee Sugar | 79 | – | 79 |
=11 | Carolyn Bell | Bellview Ben | 79 | – | 79 |