THE ever popular trials and family dog show, which is organised by a committee of farmers and parishioners, was once again a great success at the Whitchurch and Sampford Spiney Sheepdog Trials and Family dog Show on Saturday August 29, drawing in trialists and families from far and wide.
A large attendance along with some welcome sunshine made for a most enjoyable day raising approximately £2,500 for the Parish churches of Whitchurch and Sampford Spiney.
Tom Cox, a keen trialist, who was always instrumental in arranging this event, sadly died in May. He is greatly missed by all, and grateful thanks must go to Mrs Joan Cox and family for allowing the use of the field and for all their hard work.
The judge for the trials was Brian Duke.
RESULTS: Novice Maltese Cross — possible points 70 — 1, N Dalgarno (Mirk), 47 points; 2, I Bickle (Paddy) 45 pts; 3, A R Griffiths (Tan) 43 pts.
Open Maltese Cross — possible points 90 — 1, A R Griffiths (Kerry) 81 pts; 2, K J Watson (Wag) 74 pts; 3, N Dalgarno (Esk) 64 pts.
Open Driving — possible points 100 — 1, J Carter (Jen) 88 pts; 2, A R Griffiths (Sam) 83 pts; 3, W Evans (Fay) 83 pts.
The family dog show, organised by Doreen Fell was a great success again this year. It was well supported with 20 entries in some classes made popular by longstanding judge Chris Warren.
Alongside the dog show, Megan Fell ran an agility class, which added even more fun to the occasion and proved popular among children as well as canines!
Entries came from as far a field as the Isle of Wight and the champion of the show went to Sammy, a Golden Retriever belonging to Hannah Wilson from Delabole.
Best cross bred, Joyce Bradman and Flynn; dog most like its owner, Jenny Symons and Coco; best child handler, Cara Whitfield-Smith and Cahsmere; best pedigree, Henrietta Collie and Heidi; the dog with the floppiest ears, Amie Shepherd and Rocksie; best pair of opposites, Judith Green with Spindle and Lilly; non sporting, Jenny Symons and Charlie; dog the judge would most like to take home, Chantelle Park and Milli; best puppy, Ally Annear and Deefa; dog with the waggiest tail, Ellie Harding and Fred; best veteran, Clair Pitcher and Bracken; sporting, Hannah Wilson and Sammy; dog with the most appealing eyes, Sam Donnelly and Ruby; the best rescue case, Frances Warhurst and Dillon; best condition, Judith Green and Spindle; champion of the show, Hannah Wilson and Sammy; reserve champion, Judith Green and Spindle.