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TRIAL RESULTS:
Fryeburg Fair Trial October 3, 2004 Here we are again at the annual Fryeburg Fair trial. Much anticipated by many of the spectators. What a great response we have; so many look forward to this event each year. We had a nice flock of Horned Dorsets
from Nearfield Farm. Some of the sheep had a mind of their of own
not ready to flock with the others at times, but that made things
interesting for some, but not for some of us that had to keep them
together on the runs BUT that’s the way things can go. Roger had a score of 107 with Trim out of a possible 115 early in the day for all to try to better, but we never did catch him, not that we all did not try!!!!! I want to thank all that helped set up the panels as the judge wanted and all that helped throughout the day. Lynn did a good job of announcing throughout the day, as well as a few that took over when she ran her dogs. Betty Murray did a great job of keeping scores straight as she usually does; I hope I didn’t miss anyone. Thanks to Fryeburg Fair for having us, we enjoy the great crowds we get here. gabe Results Judge Mike Canaday 53 dogs entered
New Hampshire Championship October 2, 2004 Trial hosts: Roger and Kris Deschambeault Fall is arriving in the northeast area again, as N.H. championship is a fall trial we never know what the weather will bring. This year brought in foggy weather in the early morning and as the day progressed it was overcast and then the misty weather came in, but not bad, so it was easy to put up with. The sheep were very even, throughout the day, a nice herd of horned Dorset’s owned by Roger were the sheep that was run all day. We had many handlers that helped set out, and scribed for the judge. Thank you all. And Betty Murray was here to help keep the scores posted. Thanks go out to her for all the help throughout the year. Kris and Roger had a great dinner with lamb and roast pork from the grill, and pot luck from the handlers. What a great meal, Roger and Kris always do a great job preparing a nice meal for trialing night.
Results Judge Mike Canaday 49 dogs entered
NH Scottish Festival, Hopkinton, NH
September 24, 2004 We were fortunate this year to have perfect weather for the NHHG trial held
at the Hopkinton Fairgrounds. The trial was a
points trial judged by
Carroll Goodwin, secretary was Pollie Goodwin
and announcer was Fran
Wheeler. Thanks go out to Clint Brake who did
the fencing and helped
Katelyn work in the sheep pen. Roger
Deschambeault supplied his horned
Dorset sheep . I would like to thank all the
handlers who came and made
this trial a success.
Results
The family of Joe Kennedy generously has taken over the Joe Kennedy
memorial award this year, this year it was
awarded to the Long Road winner
who was Ed Hobart and his home trained Joy.
Lynn Deschambeault
Tunbridge Fair Demonstration Trial, Tunbridge,
VT
September 16, 2004
It was a great late summer evening to be at the
Tunbridge Fair. The demonstration trial was held on the race track in front
of the grand stand. Handlers from the area were asked to participate in
putting on a good show for the fair public. Handlers ran a points style
course on the short and narrow track. The top four finishers competed in a
run off and were then given ribbons for their final placing. Thanks to all
the handlers who helped setup, takedown, transport sheep and equipment for
the demonstration.
Results
Mad River Sheepdog Trial August 21 & 22, 2004 (submitted by Molly King) For those of us arriving on Friday to set up and get ready for the first ever Mad River SDT, an incredible sense of nature's bounty struck. A beautiful mowed field, flat with green grass, 400 yards long, completely fenced by enthusiastic residents of Waitsfield, Vermont. Mountains surrounding the south and west, with views of the now green runs of Sugarbush Ski Resort. Adjacent to the parking area the Mad River invited the dogs to swim and the people to sleep to its music. The fence posts were adorned with little American and Canadian flags and other nice touches were in evidence everywhere.
David Sykes came from England to
judge the trial (not to be overlooked, a Union Jack was hanging
in the handler's tent). His dry wit and pointed comments
contributed to the overall good mood. What could be more perfect
for a sheepdog trial?
...then the rains came. At 1:00 A.M. Saturday, it started. By 3 A.M. it was a torrential downpour with accompanying wind. EVERYTHING got wet; the rain refused to stop. The N/N handler's meeting at 7:30 was under a pop-up, but that didn't allow other handlers stay dry and warm in their campers. Almost everyone volunteered for something, and work assignments were closely adhered to. The rains got heavier. Foul weather gear kept everyone unrecognizable. Although it was 62 degrees, it was bone chilling. Could it get worse? YES! As the morning wore on, the rain pelted on and on, steady and without pause.
Shall I talk about the sheep? I
don't think so. Suffice it to say that the rain was bad, the
sheep were even more of a challenge. As time moved on, the
pressure multiplied exponentially. The sheep were very
uncooperative, and there were a number of retires and DQs.
Finally, at 2:00 on Saturday
afternoon, the rain stopped. (The sheep didn't get any better,
however.) The day wore on, Open finished at dusk to a radiant
sunset and a splendid dinner hosted by the Mad River Lions Club
of ribs, sweet corn, potato salad, cole slaw and homemade pie.
Adding to the fun, Nancy had arranged for entertainment: a
singer named Elizabeth vonTrapp with a lovely voice, a fine
guitar, accompanied by a cellist. They both played beautifully,
and we all went to sleep full and happy.
Sunday was a perfect Vermont late summer day, an ideal trial day: a brisk 50 degrees in the morning, clear and sunny all day with a temperature of about 70. The dogs were cool, the handlers happy. The spectators who lined the berm cheered the handler at the post as the sheep were maneuvered through the course by the dog. But the sheep were really tired of this gig. They bolted, they split, they were in general tough to deal with. But who cared? Trialing doesn't get better than that day. Many thanks to all the volunteers who set up the field, served food, scribed, announced, exhausted sheep, worked the set out pen, held out sheep, and helped take down the set up after the trial . A special thanks to the owners of the field, Doug and Donna Kenyon and Howard and Katrina Kenyon for providing such an idyllic location for the trial. Thank you to Joyce Westcott for coordinating the delicious breakfast and lunch. A big pat on the back to Kim Kathan for all the behind the scenes work she did. Another thank you for Bud and Mary Ames, Steve Wetmore, Carlene Eitapence, Bill Luth and Paul Garwood for providing their expertise, time, and/or handling equipment to support the trial. Betty Murray made sure all the scores were correct and posted promptly. She also always had the towel, radio or tape that someone needs. And a special hats off to trial manager Nancy Phillips and her husband, Stephen Doherty. One would never imagine that this was the first trial they ever put on. The planning and preparation was awesome, with attention paid to every detail. The awards were beautiful plates and bowls made by a local potter, dog food and treats donated by Eagle, Wellness, Old Mother Hubbard, Science Diet and Vermont Animal Cookies.
SCORES:
Saturday, August 21, 2004
* = Long Road Award
Novice/Novice (18 dogs)
Pro/Novice (19 dogs)
Ranch (12 dogs)
Open (38 dogs)
Sunday, August 22, 2004
Novice/Novice (18 dogs)
Champion - Sue Hobart -
Picasso 128
Reserve Champion - Shona Talbot - Quinn 119
Pro/Novice (19dogs)
Champion - Ian Talbot - Maeve 139 Reserve Champion - Tom Leigh - Jo 135
Ranch (10 dogs)
Champion - Denise Leonard -
Jessie 114
Reserve Champion - Molly King - Storm 104
Open (34 dogs)
Champion - Roger Deschambeault - Ken 167 Reserve Champion - Linda Tesdahl - Jaffe 150
June 12 & 13 NESDC Fun Trials Ames’ Mountain Meadow Farm, Lebanon, NH Warren Mick - Judge extraordinaire! It was a perfect weekend for dog trials in the mountains of New Hampshire. Each day started with open followed by novice. The course was laid out on the side of a hill interspersed with tall trees and ever changing light and shadow. The field lent itself to an away outrun and wide running dogs could pass on the back side of a small pond. The fetch was uphill followed a long cross drive across the face of the hill into deep grass and shadows in the pines. Back in the bright sunlight there was a chute before the pen. Saturday the handlers and dogs took on groups of Romneys which brought out the best or worst in each team. They would challenge the strong and intimidate the weak keeping both the dog and handler on their toes. Saturday evening handlers gathers in the Ames’ home for a potluck dinner. Sunday’s handlers and dogs took on groups of Katahdins bringing a whole new set of challenges to each team. Lines were difficult to hold and the chute or pen was the undoing of many. Despite the challenges of each day everyone was glad they came. Sunday afternoon Warren offered extra novice runs where he gave pointers to the handlers and worked with them on different aspects of their run. We would like to thank Sarah Ames, Dan Madison, Bill Luth, Betty Murray, Carlene Eitapence, Warren Mick and everyone else for all their work helping to make this a great weekend. Bud & Mary Ames - Hosts and trial managers Saturday’s top 5 handlers - Open: Carlene Eitapence and Lass (Long Road), Steve Wetmore and Gyp, Roger Deschambeault and Joe, Dave Young and Streak, Sally Lacy and Jean Ranch: Carlene Eitapence and Floss (Long Road), Jim Allen and Zip, Millie Curtis and Rudy, Molly King and Storm Pro-Novice: Dave Young and Patch (Long Road), Sarah Ames and Star, Carlene Eitapence and Kodi, Gabe Merrill and Kate, Molly King and Nell Sunday’s top 5 handlers - Open: Bud Ames and Luke (Long Road), Roger Deschambeault and Joe, Sally Lacy and Jean, Ed Hobart and Bonnie, Ed Hobart and Joy Novice: Sue Hobart and Picasso, Deb Donahue and Ross (Long Road), Gail Puzas and Zoey, Bill Luth and Roy June 19 Fun Trial and June 20 NEBCA Sanctioned Novice Farm Trial
Dave Young - Instructor and Judge, Mary Ellen Young - Instructor The weekend started humid, damp and foggy and cleared to a sunny and breezy afternoon. Saturday handlers were given one-on-one with Dave during their 10 minute time slot where he helped them to work on various aspects on handling their dog and sheep. Dave would take time to point out to the watching handlers what he was having the handler do and why. Mary Ellen took groups of handlers and instructed them on how to best use their dogs to set out sheep. Everyone felt the day was well spent. In the evening handlers gathered for a pot luck at the Ames’ home. Sunday was filled with bright sun and a cool breeze energizing both dogs and sheep. Handlers found the pen the undoing of their run. Positioning and body language at the pen were crucial to a successful pen. The set out pen was well staffed (and bored?) and the result was that some handlers were given “Carmen Miranda” sheep. Katahdin sheep that have not finished shedding do lend themselves to creative decorating! We would like to thank the set out crew - Sarah, Bill, Dan, Kyle, Carlene, Mike, Stephen; Set-out volunteers - Carlene, Sarah, Ed, Jim, Mary Ellen and her trainees; Scribes and timekeepers - Jim, Claire, Martha, Wendy, Sue, Gail; and Millie Curtis for tallying and posting scores. And if there is anyone we forgot to mention - THANK YOU! Bud and Mary Ames - Hosts and trial managers Sunday’s Results, Prizes to 3rd and Ribbons to 6th - Novice-novice: 1- Mary Anne Fallon and Jade 65 3 points; 2- Sue Hobart and Picasso 59 2 points; 3- Gail Puzas and Zoey 58 and Long Road 2 points; 4- Wendy Warner and Jayne 56 1 point; 5- Chris Bowen and Jake 56 1 point 6- Joyce Westcott and Mibbs 50 1point Pro-novice: No handlers scored high enough to earn points- 1- Carlene Eitapence and Kodi Long Road; 2- Bud Ames and Dirk ; 3- Sarah Ames and Star; 4- Ginny Prince and Martha; Ranch: 1- Mike Nunan and Fly 70 and Long Road 2 points; 2- Jim Allen and Zip 54 1 point; 3- Sarah Stewart and Raine 50 1point; 4- Barb Black and Blazer (did not score high enough to earn points) |
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