Binnaburra 2021
Author Nan Lloyd
Images by Nan Lloyd
Covid has made trialing a little uncertain and the first Binnaburra trial had to be cancelled, so it was great to be able to run the state event, although it was run at a later time than usual.
Because of this the sheep had almost 12 months wool on them, and were challenging in the yard. The truck caused a lot of headaches, some sheep didn’t want to go in , some didn’t want to come out. Lots of points were lost here. Also the first gather was a little tricky and the occasional sheep just jumped over the fence, for no good reason.
Outside they were quite good, generally happy to go in the obstacles, but when the wind sprung up they became a little more flighty. Some of them were not keen to enter the yards either.
The weather was fairly typical for this time of year. The first day was wet cold and windy, there was a crunching frost on Saturday, then it warmed up a little for the last two days.
There were a few difficulties behind the scenes at this trial, so it was great that everyone pitched in to help.
We are only a relatively small group and there is always a lot to do at a Utility trial.
It was an enjoyable event, and the evenings in the shed around the diesel “Woofer” at the BBQ, were as always, a highlight.
There was a patrons prize for each event, which was chosen by the judge for good work.
Novice Yard winner, Gordon Curtis and Kumbark Tina.
Novice utility winner, Nan Lloyd and Kumbark Lexie.
Improver yard Winner, Allan Dunn and Gogetta Thor.
Open Yard winner, Tony Boyle and Boylee Sugar.
Open utility winner, Neil White and Barkervale Cobber.
As this was the final utility trial for the year, the Utility DOY was decided.
The winner was Nigel Armstrong with Yarralonga Scope,
Runner up was Nan Lloyd and Kumbark Ace.
Novice Yard L-R Rod Forsyth 3rd, Simon Leaning 2nd & =4th, Ken Atherton =4th, Gordon Curtis 1st 
Novice Utility L-R Rod Forsyth 4th, Ken Atherton 2nd, Tony Boyle 3rd, Gordon Curtis 1st. 
Improver Yard L-R Simon Leaning 3rd, Rod Forsyth 4th, Allan Dunn 1st & 2nd, Grant Cooke 5th 
Open Yard L-R Ken Atherton 3rd, Nigel Armstrong 1st & 4th, Allan Dunn 2nd, Tony Boyle 5th 
Open Utility L-R Nigel Armstrong 3rd, Rod Forsyth 2nd & =4th, Ken Atherton 1st, Nan Lloyd =4th.
Encourage
| 1 | Tara Herbert | Marionvale Tess (K) |
| 2 | Karen Smith | Delamak Heidi (K) |
Novice Utility Final
Judged by Rod Forsyth.
Rod was judged by Ken Atherton and Simon Leaning.
Scores out of 115.
There was a tie for first and a run off.
| 1 | Gordon Curtis | Kumbark Scotty (K) | 92 | 80 | 172 | 99 | 271 |
| 2 | Ken Atherton | Ramulam Fella (K) | 77 | 95 | 172 | 75 | 247 |
| 3 | Tony Boyle | Boylee Gus (BC) | 74 | 66 | 140 | ||
| 4 | Rod Forsyth | Grassvalley Hazel (BC) | 73 | 58.5 | 131.5 | ||
| 5 | Jim Harradine | Dryandra Bridie (BC) | 80 | Ret | 80 | ||
| 6 | Simon Leaning | Marionvale Andy (BC) | 70 | ||||
| 7 | Tony Boyle | Boylee Pickles (BC) | 69 | ||||
| 8 | Phil Barker | Barkervale Ringo (K) | 62 | ||||
| =9 | Allan Dunn | Gogetter Thor (K) | 60 | ||||
| =9 | Tony Boyle | Boylee Squirt (BC) | 60 |
Open Utility Final
Judged by Nigel Armstrong.
Nigel was judged by Nan Lloyd and Simon Leaning.
Scores out of 115.
| 1 | Ken Atherton | Ramulam Punch (K) | 79 | 85 | 164 |
| 2 | Rod Forsyth | Kumbark Tod (K) | 87 | 76 | 163 |
| 3 | Nigel Armstrong | Yarralonga Scope (K) | 75 | 80.5 | 155.5 |
| =4 | Nan Lloyd | Kumbark Ace (K) | 81 | 72 | 153 |
| =4 | Rod Forsyth | Grassvalley Hazel (K) | 64 | 89 | 153 |
| 6 | Nigel Armstrong | Tumutvalley Roy (K) | 74 | 77.5 | 151.5 |
| 7 | Gordon Curtis | Kumbark Indi (K) | 68 | 78 | 146 |
| 8 | Simon Leaning | Marionvale Lad (BC) | 71 | 74 | 145 |
| 9 | Grant Cooke | Grassvalley Bluey (BC) | 62 | 82 | 144 |
| 10 | Gordon Curtis | Kumbark Tina (K) | 72 | 61 | 133 |
| 11 | Neil Whyte | Parkerville Cobber (K) | 64 | 49 | 113 |
| 12 | Nan Lloyd | Barkervale Oswin (K) | 65 | Ret | 65 |
Novice Yard Final
Judged by Allan Dunn.
Final judged by Nan Lloyd.
Scores out of 65.
| 1 | Gordon Curtis | Kumbark Tina (K) | 65 | 59 | 124 |
| 2 | Simon Leaning | Marionvale Lad (BC) | 64 | 59 | 123 |
| 3 | Rod Forsyth | Kumbark Tod (K) | 62 | 54 | 116 |
| =4 | Ken Atherton | Ramulam Charlie (K) | 59 | 55 | 114 |
| =4 | Simon Leaning | Marionvale Chip (K) | 60 | 54 | 114 |
| 6 | Neil Whyte | Parkerville Cobber (K) | 59 | 50 | 109 |
| 7 | Simon Leaning | Marionvale Di (BC) | 59 | 31 | 90 |
| =8 | Nan Lloyd | Kumbark Lexie (K) | 58 | ||
| =8 | Tony Boyle | Boylee Guss (BC) | 58 | ||
| =8 | Tony Boyle | Boylee Major (BC) | 58 |
Improver Yard Final
Judged by Ken Atherton.
Scores out of 100.
| 1 | Allan Dunn | Gogetta Thor (K) | 88 | 96 | 184 |
| 2 | Allan Dunn | Dunns Smallchange (K) | 84 | 85 | 169 |
| 3 | Simon Leaning | Marionvale Chip (K) | 76 | 83 | 159 |
| 4 | Rod Forsyth | Kumbark Tod (K) | 70 | 85 | 155 |
| 5 | Grany Cooke | Grassvalley Bluey (BC) | 66 | 78 | 144 |
| 6 | Jim Harradine | Dryandra Cooch (BC) | 66 | 67 | 133 |
| =7 | Neil Whyte | Barkervale Cobber (K) | 65 | ||
| =7 | Karyn Buller | Boco Louie (Mork) (K) | 65 | ||
| 9 | Tony Boyle | Boylee Midget (BC) | 38 | ||
| 10 | Phil Barker | Barkervale Ringo (K) | 32 |
Open Yard Final
Judged by Simon Leaning.
Scores out of 100.
There was a tie for first and a run off.
| 1 | Nigel Armstrong | Tumutvalley Roy (K) | 85 | 96 | 181 | 93 | 274 |
| 2 | Allan Dunn | Gogetta Thor (K) | 89 | 92 | 181 | 85 | 266 |
| 3 | Ken Atherton | Ramulam Punch (K) | 79 | 80 | 169 | ||
| 4 | Nigel Armstrong | Yarralonga Scope (K) | 76 | 88 | 166 | ||
| 5 | Tony Boyle | Boylee Midget (BC) | 76 | 84 | 160 | ||
| 6 | Jim Harradine | Dryandra Bridie (BC) | 83 | 75 | 158 | ||
| 7 | Nan Lloyd | Kumbark Ace (K) | 80 | 70 | 150 | ||
| 8 | Tony Boyle | Boylee Sugar (BC) | 52 | 92 | 144 |
