Bea, Kristi and Darcy enjoying a game of chase in the sunshine.
Kinloch Ace does it Again
Kinloch Ace won her second trial in as many attempts finishing first overall in the Puppy class of the Carmarthenshire trial this weekend. However, she was pipped at the post in the Nursery class where she finished second behind Dai James and Fly.
In the Open trial Nigel Watkins won with Lad, followed by Meirion Jones and Joe, and Kelvin and Blade. Kinloch Sioux finished 6th. Blade and Sioux both made the county team for the Three Counties competition coming up later this month. More photos here.
Ioan Jones' Glen
Kinloch Ace
Kenny should receive the award for the most spectacular tumble (nose first into mud)
Kinloch Sioux
Meirion Jones' Joe
Nigel Watkins' Floss
South African National Championships - RESULTS
The results from the South African National Sheepdog Championships held recently are:
1.
Faansie Basson - Jill
2. Ragni Pretorius - Mick
3. Ragni Pretorius - Thea
4. Andrew Philip - Nap
5. Kathy Ward - Josie
Serge van der Zweep from the Netherlands judged the competition. Conditions - HOT!
Our Swiss friend sent us this photo to show us how nice the weather is in Switzerland! Top of the world!
This is where Kinloch Leo is going to call home...and we are going to have to visit him there! Often!
Farpaisean Chon Chaorach (Sheepdog Trials)
A 10-part television programme on Scottish Sheepdog Trials begins Friday 24th October at 9pm on Sky TV Channel 168, or 110 on Freesat. Click here for more details.
t to be found at the venue.
Supreme Australian Championship 2008
Pip Hudson and his dog Kiwi-Golda won the Australian Championship just half a point ahead of Western Australia's Ivan Solomon. Bernard Arends who recently represented Australia at the World Sheepdog Championships in Wales was 7th overall with his young up-and-comer, Pat.
| Place |
Handler |
Dog Name |
Total Points |
| 1. |
P Hudson |
Kiwi Golda |
265.5 |
| 2. |
I Solomon |
Perangery Jill |
265 |
| 3. |
A Elliott |
Tareeolar Joseph |
257 |
| 4. |
J Perry |
Bashfords Jigsaw |
256.5 |
| 5. |
J Perry |
Wondara Patrick |
254 |
| 6. |
B Dolliver |
Coogee Sue |
250 |
| 7= |
J O'Connell |
Camara Atom |
248.5 |
| 7= |
B Arends |
Pat |
248.5 |
| 9. |
S Miller |
Ned |
237 |
| 10. |
A Dickson |
Kiwi Prince |
235.5 |
Trans-Tasman Test: Australia versus New Zealand
Every year Australia and New Zealand compete in the Trans Tasman test. This year the test was held in Launceston, Tasmania. Australia won the first test while New Zealand took the second test. Overall, Australia took the Trans Tasman Championship by 26 points over New Zealand.
Test 1: Result
| Handler |
Dog Name |
Country |
Total |
| M Taylor |
Somerville Floss |
AUS |
93.25 |
| S Miller |
Ned |
NZ |
85.75 |
| B McGlashan |
McGlashans Murph |
AUS |
83.50 |
| D Davy |
Ike |
NZ |
80.00 |
| S Cross |
Glenview Connie |
AUS |
88.50 |
| N Hore |
Vic 2nd |
NZ |
34.50 |
| J Perry |
Springvale Ghost |
AUS |
52.00 |
| M Copland |
Mary |
NZ |
86.75 |
Test 2: Results
| Handler |
Dog Name |
Country |
Total |
| D Davy |
Ike |
NZ |
94.00 |
| M Taylor |
Somerville Floss |
AUS |
68.50 |
| N Hore |
Vic 2nd |
NZ |
78.75 |
| B McGlashan |
McGlashans Murph |
AUS |
81.00 |
| S Miller |
Ned |
NZ |
55.50 |
| S Cross |
Glenview Connie |
AUS |
83.50 |
| M Copland |
Mary |
NZ |
91.25 |
| J Perry |
Springvale Ghost |
AUS |
82.25 |
Final Results
| Country |
Test 1 Score |
Test 2 Score |
Total Score |
Placing |
| Australia |
317.25 |
315.25 |
632.50 |
1 |
| New Zealand |
287.00 |
319.50 |
606.50 |
2 |
In the News
An article about Kelvin and Angie appeared on the Ffermio.tv website. Click here to view this article.
Kinloch Ace Wins her First Nursery
Kinloch Ace and Angie took home top placings in both the puppy and nursery classes in the Carmarthenshire Nursery held at Mike Hemmings' farm, Brynberllan, in South Wales. This was 17-month-old Ace's first trial.
Results
Nursery Class
1. Angie Driscoll and Kinloch Ace (-24 points)
2. Patrick Dobbs and Shan (-32)
3. Sandra Gibson and Tammy (-33)
4. Sheila Lewis and Ana (-40)
5. Tony Draycott and Fly (-45)
6. Mike Hemmings and Chip (-46)
Puppy Class
1. Angie Driscoll and Kinloch Ace (-24 points)
2. Sandra Gibson and Tammy (-33)
3. Sheila Lewis and Ana (-40)
4. Tony Draycott and Fly (-45)
5. Mike Hemmings and Chip (-46)
6. Wynford Japp and Floss (-51)
Kinloch Ace on the cross drive in her first nursery trial
Kinloch Ace around the drive gate
Sandra Gibson's Tammy
Sheila Lewis's Ana
And just to show you how wet it has been, this little one was spotted on the way up to the
trial field this morning.
Swedish National - Double Fetch Final
Winner of the Swedish National was Sven Sognevik and McRoywith 260 points. Carina Johansson and Zippo were send on 254, followed by John Einarsson and Zoe on 245. Lisa Hansson and Tess were 12th in the final. Well done Lisa!
Puppy Pics Click here.
