Shepherds round up the prizes at sheepdog trial
Wet weather failed to dampen the spirits of the 46 competitors who entered Kintyre Sheepdog Trials Association’s latest competition.
The annual trial was held at Clochkeil Farm last Friday and the judge was Duncan Robertson.
Due to the weather the start of the competition was delayed until 10am but after a good day’s trialing, all the competitors had taken to the field.
Kintyre Sheepdog Trials Association would like to thank its main sponsors for this event, P McKerral and Co, D McNair and Son, and Westwards Veterinary Practice, as well as all businesses and individuals who provided raffle prizes.
A spokesperson said: ‘We would also like to thank the ladies of the local branch of Cancer Research UK who ran the catering for us on the day and we are pleased to donate the sum of £151.22 to them for their worthwhile charity.’ Results: Trophies: Ian McDougall Trophy for best performance on field: P Martin with Jill; J and K Martin Confined Cup: A Ronald with Robbie; MacAllister-Hall Cup for best performance by a Kintyre shepherd: K Grieve with Dan; Wilson Dogmeal Trophy, confined to Kintyre: A Ronald with Robbie; Duncan McGougan Memorial Cup for youngest Kintyre Shepherd: N/A; Alexander Helm Memorial Cup for best outrun, lift and fetch, confined to Kintyre: K Grieve with Dan; Neil Stewart Memorial Cup for best pen on the field: C Dickson with Stuart; Andrew Dickson Memorial Challenge Cup for best two dog aggregate: P Martin with Jill and Daisy; Richard Semple Trophy for best shed on the field, confined to Kintyre: A Ronald with Robbie; Merck Sharp and Dhrome Shield for best drive on the field: P Martin with Jill; Honda ATV Cup for the best dog from Argyll: S Davidson with Maid. Prizes: Open: 1 P Martin, 91, Jill; 2 S Davidson, 87, Maid; 3 S McCrindle, 87, Kate; 4 A Carnegie, 86, Rook; 5 A Carnegie, 85, Jess; 6 P Martin, 84, Daisy; 7 C Dickson, 80, Stuart; 8 C Davidson, 79, Craig. Confined: 1 A Ronald, 55, Robbie; 2 K Grieve, 55, Dan.