2012 international sheep dog trials
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Redland Farm, Bonvilston, Cardiff, WALESFferm Redland, Trê Simwn, Caerdydd, CYMRU
2012The InternationalSheep Dog Trials,Food & Country Festival
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Tesco are proud sponsors of the 2012 International Sheepdog Trial, Food &
Country Festival.
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Defaid Rhyngwladol a Gwyl Fwyd a Chefn Gwlad 2012.
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PATRONHer Royal Highness, The Princess Royal
INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT, 2012Rt. Hon. Carwyn Jones, First Minister of Wales
HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENTS:His Grace the Duke of Abercorn, Her Grace the Duchess of Devonshire,
Her Grace the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire, His Grace the Duke of Northumberland,R J Price Esq, His Grace the Duke of Roxburghe, His Grace the Duke of Westminster
SOCIETY CHAIRMANJim W Easton MBE
SOCIETY TRIALS COMMITTEESociety Chairman - J W Easton
PRA/CEA EYE TESTING VETERINARY SURGEONMr Paul Evans, MA, VetMB, Cert V Ophthal, MRCVS
JUDGESSingles: (E) T Huddleston, (I) F Cashen, (S) J D Robinson, (W) R E Lewis
Doubles: (E) Mrs V Powell, (I) C McNaughton, (S) D Robertson, (W) W M Owen
COURSE DIRECTORS:K Griffiths & S Harden (Assistant)
LOCAL TRIALS COMMITTEEChairman: W. Meirion Owen
Vice Chairman: Mr David HowellsSecretary: Mrs Helen Howells
Treasurer: Miss Rhian Ellis
INTERNATIONAL SHEEP DOG SOCIETYChief Executive - Mrs Judith Sheen
Clifton House, 4a Goldington Rad, Bedford MK40 3NFTelephone: +44 (0) 1234 352 672 email: [email protected]
English National President - T LongtonScottish National President - W C Cook
Irish National President - C McGarryWelsh National President - M Ellis
The International Sheep Dog Trials, Food & Country FestivalTreialon Cwn Defaid Rhyngwladol a Gwyl Fwyd a Chefn Gwlad
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Front Cover photo: Two-time International Brace Champion, R Hutchinson’s Sweep
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Fel Llywydd Rhyngwladol Treialon Cŵn Defaid 2012,hoffwn estyn croeso cynnes iawn i Gymru, ac yn arbennig iFro Morgannwg, i’r holl gystadleuwyr a’r gwylwyr ar gyferTreialon Cŵn Defaid Rhyngwladol 2012.
Mae’r Treialon Cŵn DefaidRhyngwladol yn un o nifer oddigwyddiadau cyffrous sy’ncael eu cynnal ledled Cymrueleni â chymorth ganLywodraeth Cymru. Mae’nddigwyddiad diwylliannol cwblunigryw a gaiff ei gynnal bobblwyddyn. Caiff y treialon eucynnal yng Nghymru bob pedairblynedd a hwy yw uchafbwyntcalendr y treialon cŵn defaid llecaiff y wobr ‘Prif BencampwrRhyngwladol’ ei dyfarnu.
Rwy’n falch iawn fod cymunedym Mro Morgannwg yncroesawu digwyddiad a fydd ynceisio denu miloedd o ymwelwyri’r ardal. Yn ddiamau bydd yrawyrgylch cystadleuol yn caelcryn effaith yn lleol a thu hwnt...
Hoffwn estyn fy nymuniadaugorau i’r trefnwyr, y cystadleuwyrac i bob ymwelydd ar gyferdigwyddiad heb ei ail.
As International President of the Sheep Dog Trials for2012, I would like to extend a very warm Welsh welcometo all competitors and spectators to Wales, and inparticular to the Vale of Glamorgan, for the 2012International Sheep Dog Trials.
The International Sheep DogTrials is one of many compellingevents taking place across Walesthis year supported by the WelshGovernment. It is a uniquecultural event that takes placeannually, but only visits Walesevery four years, and is thepinnacle in the sheep dog triallingcalendar where the title‘International Supreme Champion’is awarded.
I'm delighted that a community inthe Vale of Glamorgan is playinghost to an event that aims toattract thousands of visitors to thearea and the impact of thiscompetitive environment will,without doubt, resonate far andwide...
I would like to extend my bestwishes to the organisers, thecompetitors and to each andevery visitor for what promises to
be a spectacular event.
Message from the International PresidentFirst Minister of Wales, Rt. Hon. Carwyn Jones
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Message from the International ChairmanW. Meirion Owen
Croeso i Gymru, Welcome to Wales and on behalf of thelocal committee welcome to Redland Farm, Bonvilston inthe Vale of Glamorgan for the 2012 International SheepDog Trials.
It has been an honour to be Chairman of the localcommittee who have worked hard to welcome theInternational Sheep Dog Trials back to this area after anumber of years.
Thank you to our hosts, Tudor and Janet Harris, whohave welcomed the International on to their farm.
We have expanded the trials to include a Food andCountry festival to attract a wider audience and thank youto all who have supported.
All this and more would not have been possible withoutthe financial support of many local businesses, friends,companies and to our main sponsors The WelshGovernment, The Vale of Glamorgan Council and Tesco.Thanks to Helen, our local Secretary, for her efficient
manner in organising the trials; Rhian, our Treasurer;Angie, for the website and co-ordinating the programme;Rachel, for organising the Caravan Park; and Hazel, forthe Food and Craft marquee. It has been a privilege towork with this fantastic team. Thanks also to the localcommittee for their hard work.
The Welsh President, Malcom Ellis, has not enjoyed thebest of health during the last few months and we wishhim well and thank him for his term of office which willcome to an end in the autumn.
Good luck to all of our competitors in their quest tobecome the ‘2012 Supreme Sheepdog Champion.’
Diolch yn fawr am yr anrhydedd i fod yn Cadeirydd ypwyllgor lleol, diolch i bawb am eu cefnogaeth i greuGŵyl i bawb fwynhau.
Message from Our National PresidentMalcolm Ellis
I am honoured to have been President for the last four yearsand it is with great pride I welcome you all here to the beautifulVale of Glamorgan for the climax of my term of office at the2012 International Trials.
We held a successful Welsh National Trial here some years agoand are delighted to return to Redland Farm for this year’sInternational. I would like to sincerely thank Mr and Mrs TudorHarris and family for hosting this wonderful event.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the local committeeswho have organised the four previous Welsh Nationals for theirgreat help and support. Thanks too to Meirion Owen and HelenHowells for their work organising and securing funding for thisInternational, and also those who organised events to raisefunds or made donations.
Special thanks to Alun Jones (Selatyn) for his considerablesupport throughout my term of office. I wish him every successas he starts his term as National President for Wales. Manythanks too to E.L Morgan for his support. I also appreciate thehelp and support of the Society Chairman, Mr Jim Easton; ChiefExecutive, Judith Sheen, and the staff at the Bedford office.Last, but by no means least, I thank my wife and family for beingthere through every experience good and not so good.
Finally, good luck to all the competitors.Have a great three days!
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Message from Our Local SecretaryMrs Helen Howells
Welcome to this year’s International.When I was asked to be the localsecretary I happily accepted the role, notrealising quite how much work it entailed!However, with the help of some veryknowledgeable and experienced peoplewe are finally here at The InternationalSheep Dog Trials, Food and CountryFestival 2012. I am especially proud theevent is being held at Redlands; myfamily home. Welcome to my home. Ihope you will Come freely. Go safely; andleave something of the happiness youbring.
Many thanks to the local committee fortheir help, especially to Meirion and Angiewho have supported and guided methrough the last two years. Not forgetting,of course, my very easy-going husband,Dai, also our Vice Chairman, who hasbeen very patient whilst I have beenstressing with the preparations!
Finally, I hope that everyone enjoys thisyear’s International and I wish all thecompetitors the very best of luck!
TV H IGHL IGHTSBydd uchafbwyntiau’r Treialon Rhyngwladol yma i’w gweld ar S4C, nos Lun 10ed o Fedi am 9pmHighlights from these International Trials can be seen on S4C on Monday, 10th of September at 9pm.
YNG NGHYMRU / IN WALES:Freeview 4Freesat 104Sky 104 (or 134)Virgin Media 167
Gwylio ar ‘Clic’ am 35 diwrnod wedi’r darlledu cyntaf: s4c.co.uk/clicView again on ‘Clic’ for 35 days after the first transmission: s4c.co.uk/clic
Is-deitlau Saesneg / English subtitles: 888
The name of the TV programme is DIGWYDDIADAU.
DEYRNAS GYFUNOL / UKFreesat 120Sky 134
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The 2012 Internat ional is being hosted by kindpermission of Tudor and Janet Harris. Tudor Harris was bornand raised in Llantrisant, not far from Redland Farm. Hefarmed with his parents on a rented farm, milking 30 cowsand rearing 150 sheep. Aged 17, Tudor joined LlantrisantYoung Farmers Club and competed in stockjudging andshearing. He won the Royal Welsh shearing competitionat 19 and, to generate extra income, became a contractshearer for 20 years.
In 1974, Tudor married Janet and moved to a small holdingof 32 acres in Welsh-St-Donats. He started a 'pick yourown potatoes' business, The Super Spuds, in the late1970s on two acres of land during a time when potatoprices plummeted. The money raised from this enabled himto buy several pieces of ground. At 47, Tudor purchased the262-acre Redland farm and over the next 10 years, he andhis family (now five strong with the addition of childrenRichard, Sally and Helen) built that up to the current 500acres, a 500 ewe flock of Suffolk cross Welsh Mountainsheep as well as a pedigree Suffolk and Blue FacedLeicester flocks and 50 commercial cows, and they also havetwo holiday cottages. He won the championship with theBluefaced Leicesters at the Royal Welsh Show in 2003 andrecently retired as Chairman of the Wales and WestBluefaced Leicester Society.
For the past 16 years Tudor has hosted point-to-pointcompetitions (a form of amateur horseracing over fences forhunting horses) at Redland Farm. This is one of his hobbies,borne from his days as an amateur jockey. He hosts thePentrych Hunt and the Countryside Alliance point to
points. In 2012, Tudor was awarded his Fellowship of theRoyal Agricultural Societies (FRAgS).
The 2012 International is truly a family affair. Tudor's andJanet's daughter, Helen (Howells), is the Secretary for theevent and their son-in-law, David (Dai) Howells isVice-Chairman (and accomplished sheepdoghandler. Dai’s brother, Lyn, is a member of the 2012 Welshteam).
Dai and Helen tell us that training a sheepdog did not comenaturally to Tudor and he had not been graced with goodworking dogs. Tudor was very happy when Helen met Dai,and it wasn't long before he bought his first well trained dog,Jess, from Dai. Along with Jess came the purchase of a pairof gloves with 'come bye' and 'away' on them, as Tudor couldnot quite master the commmands. Dai is still training Tudor.Sheepdog handling is one skill Tudor is happy to leave to theexperts.
Thank you Tudor and Janet for kindly hosting the 2012International.
OUR HOSTS - Tudor and Janet Harris, Redland Farm, Bonvilston, Cardiff
Janet and Tudor with Chloe, Evie and Jack
Tudor and Gwen
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THE FOUR NATIONAL TEAMSThe sixty (60) competitors in these Qualifying trials comprise teams of 15 from each of the nations of England, Ireland,Scotland and Wales. Each team is led by a captain who was the winner of the National trial. All handlers are seeking to winindividual awards, but there is also a strong desire to see their nation be successful in the team competition. The prestigiousTeam Shield and, now through the generosity of GIlbertson and Page, the Captain’s Trophy are much prized awards. Thewinning team is that which gains the highest number of points in the qualifying trials, being a total of the 12 highest scores fromeach team of 15 members.
Photos courtesy k9tales.co.uk
Captain: Arthur Roberts and Chip
Wales
2012 Welsh Team
Captain: Ben Smith and Meg 2012 English Team
Captain: Toddy Lambe and Sam 2012 Irish Team
Captain: Ian Brownlie and Boredale Gus 2012 Scottish Team
England
Ireland
Scotland
Photos courtesy Suzy Woolston
Photos courtesy Brian Kelly
Photos courtesy Simone Ruckstuhl
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Little Welsh DeliBritish Woodcarvers Association
Slightly SheepishSiramik
Llanfaes Dairy Ice CreamMountain View Ice Cream
Toloja OrchardsThe Goat Company
Tracey Baker CeramicsCowpots Ice Cream and Cheese
Carnedward MeatsPippicraft
Seasons Farm FoodsDavid Bailey PhotographyTeifi Farmhouse Cheese
Foxy's DeliLiqourice Laces
Mushroom GardenKing and Kley
Richard Evans Hand Crafted Shepherd's crooksCothi Valley Cheese
Fudge Factory
THE TESCO FOOD AND CRAFT PAVILION
Hazel ThomasHazel currently works at the National Library of Wales on thePeople's Collection Wales project. She feels that her childhoodliving on a farm in West Wales influenced her choice of careeras a professional chef. She grew up living and working theland with the animals as part of that lifestyle. At seventeenshe embarked on a career in the catering industry by attendinga professionalChef’s course atWestminsterCollege in London.Her first job as aprofessional chefwas at theDorchester Hotelon Park Lane,where she becamethe first femaleChef to beemployed by AntonMosimann.Although she hasexplored manydifferent avenuesin her professionalcareer, food hasalways remaineda passion and shehas worked as anindependent FoodConsultant andEvent Organiser for many years and was involved in both theInternational Sheep Dog Trials at Gelli Aur and the WorldSheep Dog Trials at Llandeilo. Hazel was one of the sixcooks to represent the Welsh Government in Washingtonduring the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in 2009 when Waleswere the guest Nation.
FOOD AND CRAFT EXHIBITORS
Gareth RichardsGareth Richards was born and grew up at his family home inLampeter where hestill lives. Following aperiod studying at alocal catering collegehe worked for thecatering department atthe University inLampeter. In 2003 hedecided to open hisown business at hisfamily home where henow has a custom builtkitchen for cookerydemonstrations and asmall restaurant aswell as a small farm shop. Gareth is a firm favourite with theW.I., Merched y Wawr and the Young Farmers. Gareth is aformer Welsh winner on BBC Masterchef and a well knownface on S4C for Prynhawn Da.
Meet the Team
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Gloria DaviesGloria Davies lives on a farm inAmmanford. She started flowerarranging when she was 16 throughthe YFC movement. She went on tostudy City and Guilds in Flowerarranging and is a member ofSwansea Floral Art Society. Shepassed her demonstrators test forthe 3 Counties and South Walesarea in 1996 and is now a highlyrespected flower arranger and demonstrator. She competedat the Chelsea Flower Show in 2000 and gained a medalunder the title Stained Glass. She was invited by Channel 4'sHoward Jacobson to exhibit at the Tate Gallery in Londonrepresenting Wales where she created an innovative designin the Welsh colours.
Thursday11.00 Gloria Davies - Flower arranging12.30 Gareth Richards - Cookery demonstration2.00 Gloria Davies - Flower arranging3.30 Gareth Richards - Cookery demonstration
Friday11.00 Hazel Thomas - Cookery demonstration12.30 Gloria Davies - Flower arranging2.00 Hazel Thomas - Cookery demonstration3.30 Gloria Davies - Flower arranging
Saturday11.00 Gloria Davies - Flower arranging12.30 Hazel Thomas - Cookery demonstration2.00 Gloria Davies - Flower arranging3.30 Hazel Thomas - Cookery demonstration
The British Wood Carvers Association will be giving carv-ing displays over the three days.
DEMONSTRATION TIMETABLE
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COUNTRYSIDE RING ATTRACTIONS
Gundog DisplayElvin Thomas has been Training, Judging, Teaching and Breeding Gun Dogs forover 40 years. Elvin is now at the top of his field in the world of gun dogs and isrespected and recognized as one of the top handlers in the U.K qualifying to runin the Welsh Gun Dog Team. He is the Field Trial Secretary, Treasurer and aMembership Secretary of the Carmarthenshire Working Gundog Society. Elvin isan A panel judge for Spaniels. His judging appointments have taken him all overthe UK and Ireland, as well as overseas.
Awyriach Gundogs is based at Capel Dewi near the market town of Carmarthenwhere Elvin lives with his wife and family. Awyriach Gundogs is a familybusiness with all members of the family being actively involved with the dogs.Elvin trains retrievers and spaniels, as a hobby he runs his own dogs in field trials. He has won field trials with Labradors andSpaniels. Although his dogs compete in trials, they are used extensively in the shooting field. He demonstrates with his gundogs in Shows and Game Fairs all over the country including the Royal Welsh Show every year.
OUTDOOR TRADE EXHIBITORSGilbertson & Page – Dog FoodGravells Kidwelly – Renault, Subaru, Izuzu, Dacia & KiaHats Off Oxford – Hat retailerRoger Bray – Books, Prints & CollectablesAbbey Clothing Ltd –American/Australian outback waresSiop y Gair (Christian Books)Birch Farm Plastics – Farm plastic recyclingDavid Evans Agricultural Ltd – Agricultural machineryFarmers Union of WalesNational Farmers UnionArwyn George – Stick makerJ.Davies & Son – Agricultural and Plant salesBrodyr Evans Bros – Agricultural machinery
Ball of Madley – Animal rock salt mineralsTed Hopkins Ltd – Agricultural engineersFarmsense – Animal NutraceuticalsLloyd Owens Clothing – Boots and workwearWales Air AmbulanceNorbrook Laboratories – Animal Health PharmaceuticalsMinoli’s of MachenBoswell – Children EntertainmentFarming ConnectMole Valley Farmers LtdBoulders Mobile Climbing Wall
Falconry DisplayCome & watch two of the Country’s most experienced Falconers, andeven join in with flying some of the birds! Roger & June James havebeen professional Falconers for over 30 years, and have appeared atmost of the large shows throughout Wales and England. They havetrained and flown most of the Hawks, Falcons Owls & Eagles available.At their centre in Abergavenny they run various Falconry Coursesincluding Hunting Days and Corporate Entertainment.
Modern Farm MachineryTrade Stand Exhibitors of tractors and farm machinery willhave the opportunity to display to the general public themodern tractors and farm machinery used on the farms inWales and the Vale of Glamorgan.
British Wool Board / Lantra Sheepdog TrainingIntroduction to courses.
Sheepdog & Duck DisplaysWell known sheepdog handlers willentertain the crowds with their IndianRunner Ducks and highly trainedsheepdogs. See the ducks beingherded around the arena and overvarious obstacles. Audienceparticipation makes this a trulyinteractive display.
Wood CarvingThe British Wood Carvers Association (South Wales Region)will be in attendance over the three days. They will beexhibiting their members’ work and demonstrating the art ofwoodcarving - all with a common interest and differing skills.All work with the medium of wood but with different ideasand techniques e.g 3D sculpture, high/low relief work,lovespoons, whittling, chip carving etc.
Countryside ring events may be subject to change*** ***
No points are awarded for any phase of the work thathas not been completed within the prescribed time limit.Time limit = 15 minutes.
PointsPoints are awarded as follows:
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The qualifying course involves the handler and dog workingtogether to move five sheep (three unmarked and two marked withred collars) around a course. There are seven components of thecourse, each of which is scored by the judges.
1. Outrun: In the outrun the dog is sent out either to the left or rightfrom the post while the handler remains at the post. The dog shouldnot stop until it has reached the point of balance behind the sheep,and should be far enough away from the sheep so as not to disturbthem. The point of balance is where the dog will lift the sheep inthe direction of the first set of gates.
2. Lift: At the end of the Outrun, the dog will either come to a fullstop or merely slow down.The dog will then approach the sheepsmoothly, cautiously and steadily, taking control in a firm and quietmanner. The sheep should move in a direct line to the first obstacle(gates).
3. Fetch: The sheep must be brought at a steady pace and in astraight line from the place of lifting to the first gates and thereafterin a straight line to the handler/post. If the sheep deviate from theline they should be brought back to that line as soon as practical. Ifthe sheep fail to go through the gates, no retry of the gates isallowed.
4. Drive: The drive is approximately 450 yards long over atriangular course and consists of two sets of gates throughwhich the dog drives the sheep. The drive startsimmediately the sheep have passed behind the handler/post and ends when the sheep enter the shedding ring.The sheep are required to go in straight lines between theobstacles and reasonable turns at the post and at bothgates are expected. If the sheep fail to go through thegates, a second attempt at either gate is not allowed.
5. Shed: Two unmarked sheep are shed (separated) in theshedding ring and held away from the remaining threesheep. The dog must show control of the two unmarkedsheep, either in or outside the ring. It is not a requirementfor the sheep to be driven away.
6. Pen: On completion of the shedding the dog will reunitethe sheep and the handler must proceed to the pen, leavingthe dog to bring the sheep to the pen.The handler will standat the gate holding the rope and must not let go of the ropewhile the dog works the sheep into the pen. When thesheep are in the pen, the handler must completely closethe gate before releasing the sheep. After releasing thesheep, the handler must close and fasten the gate and goto the shedding ring.
7. Single: The dog brings the sheep from the pen to theshedding ring. One of two marked sheep will be shed(separated) within the shedding ring and held away fromthe remaining four sheep until the judges are satisfied.
QUALIFYING TRIALS COURSE
POINTS / PWYNTIAUOutrun 20
Lift 10
Fetch 20
Drive 30
Shed 10
Pen 10
Single 10
TOTAL (per judge) 110
Qualifying Aggregate 440
The following description is a simple guide to a trial course for spectators and those interested. A detailed set of Rules for Trials,set by the Directors of the ISDS, can be found on the ISDS website (see p27 of this programme for the link) and should bereferred to by handlers. Distances are approximate and will be adjusted for the field in use by the Trials Committee. TheTrials Committee is responsible for the course layout and conducting the trial in accordance with the Rules for Trials.
Qualifying Trials - Thursday 6th September
RUN COMPETITORTown, County
COUNTRY& CLASS
DOG’S NAME STUDBOOK No.
AGE(Y:M)
SIRESire Owner
DAMDam Owner
POINTS(440)
1 R M Millichap W F DEWI TWEED 278783 7 4 Lad 254796 Cammen Gem 271779
The Stable, Hendre-Owen Farm, Dyffryn-Rhondda, Port Talbot, SA13 3HE R M Millichap D A Streeter2 J Cropper E F TOMMEY 307891 2 9 Rick 266138 Gail 251180
Irwell House Farm, Burnley Road, Bacup, Lancs, OL13 8RD A Baines J B Fothergill3 S G Gallagher I F GLEN 272639 8 3 Bill 252806 Gyp 261603
11 Tuftarney Road, Newtowncrommelin, Ballymena, Co Antrim J K Kennedy M Gallagher4 M C Shearer S F JIM 316751 1 9 Cap 265455 Tess 276399
3 Lythmore Cottages, Bridge Of Westfield, By Thurso, Caithness, KW14 7QW M C Shearer J Ogston5 J L Bowen W F BELLE 301419 5 8 Spot N/R Meg N/R
Marsh Farm, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, SA70 8DU D Jennings D Jennings6 Mrs S A M Cropper E F DANNY 292958 4 11 Joe 272330 Bonnie 261614
Irwell House Farm, Burnley Road, Bacup, Lancs, OL13 8RD R Dalziel P Rigby7 W G Gallagher I F LAD 274041 7 11 Roy 216694 Jill 237601
Bavin, Kilcar, Co Donegal I MacKay A Simpson8 S J Grant S F KIM 283766 6 4 Tillymauld Moss 241679 Maid 238608
80 Strathcanaird, Ullapool, Ross-shire, IV26 2TP I Wilkie I Wilkie9 R F M Ellis W F MIRK 284360 6 2 Twm 256553 Kemi Maid 255494
9 Howell Street, Nantymoel, Bridgend, CF32 7RE R F M Ellis R F M Ellis10 D Carlton E F ANN 269833 8 7 Hemp 251354 Peg 244236
Wyndfell Farm, Slaidburn Rd, Newton, Nr Clitheroe, BB7 3DL D Carlton W N Jackson11 J McCaffrey I F BLUE 266634 9 3 Ben 257902 Bess 256763
The Keepers, Tievemore, Pettigo, Co Donegal W J Irwin W Beattie12 C M Magnusson S F MYLLIN DAVEY 292919 5 0 Moss 260050 Lynn 276141
Stockmans House, Ardormie Farm, Alyth, Perthshire, PH11 8HL H J Francis H J Francis13 L M Howells W F MAX 311300 4 0 Mirk 284233 Jen N/R
Gelli Farm, Cymmer, Port Talbot, SA13 3NN D F Connick J Powell14 W J Carter E F BOB 303543 3 2 Roy 266416 Fly 290091
Moons Park Farm, Treligga Downs, Delabole, Cornwall, PL33 9DH A Owen J R Griffith15 S Mosse I F DARK 279582 7 2 Don 264425 Sidney 259165
Dunedin, Bennettsbridge, Co Kilkenny V Hebeler V Hebeler16 AAAitchison S F COLL 285703 6 3 Jack 274245 Lynne 248849
Mossdale Farm, West Linton, Peeblesshire, EH46 7AS P Kinstrey P Kinstrey17 J Hudd W F TYSSWG NELL 283854 6 4 Tysswg Craig 265286 Nan 262029
Wauntysswg Farm, Tredegar, Gwent, NP22 5BQ J Hudd J Hudd18 M T Longton E F RAINOW TODD 295253 4 5 Roy 266416 Rainow Gail 250507
Rooton Brook Cottage, Quernmore, Lancaster, Lancs, LA2 9EQ A Owen C Pickford19 B Ryan I F DAN 269869 8 9 Astra Taff 246308 Jill 249975
Keenogue, Julianstown, Co Meath M Calvey M Calvey20 F W Shennan S F FIZZ 285382 5 11 Murphy 264460 Meg 253683
Knockgerran Farm, Girvan, Ayrshire, KA26 9TH N McEachern R J Shennan21 I B Jones W F TANHILL JOE 295733 4 6 Rick 266138 Jess 248764
Tawelfan, Capelbangor, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, SY23 3NW A Baines A Baines22 A D Scrimgeour E F FLEECE 282282 6 11 Ted 238717 Killiebrae Lyn 246238
Lonscale Farm, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4TB G Byrne G Byrne23 A Lyttle I F ROY 294251 4 7 Spot 270337 Daisy 265975
Rosefield, Pettigo, Co Donegal A Lyttle P McDonnell24 E C Mackinnon S F GYP 288721 5 5 Moss 236803 Jan 251305
Coulags, Strathcarrow, Ross-shire, IV54 8YU E C MacKinnon M Mackay25 D K Evans W F GREG 294366 4 7 Rob 253776 Penllwyn Jan 281258
Penclyn Farm, Modrydd, Libanus, Brecon, LD3 8ND P Thomas P Thomas26 A D Scrimgeour E F MIRK 302408 2 11 Moss 253068 Gwen 281083
Lonscale Farm, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 4TB P Simpson M Watt27 D Lyttle I F PENLLWYN DEL 300048 3 8 Spot 270337 Penllwyn Meg 271380
Rosefield, Pettigo, Co Donegal A Lyttle I B Jones28 J J Templeton MBE S F BEN 297999 4 9 Will 280873 Pax 265892
Beechknowe, Fenwick, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, KA3 6JJ J Penhaligon A C Gould29 E H Lloyd W F KILCREEN JESS 289487 5 4 Spot 253845 Midge 254833
Cefngolau, Trefeglwys, Caersws, Powys, SY17 5QQ N McVicar S Gormley30 P Turnbull E F DOT 277595 7 1 Bill 260323 Jess 237228
Debdon Farm, Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE65 7QA J H Wilson J S Smith31 M Feeney I F JACK 298540 4 1 Mirk 284360 Gwen 274484
Streedagh, Grange, Co Sligo J Watkins D M Howells32 N A MacDonald S F JAKE 294844 4 7 Penllwyn Bill 276098 Calderdale June 259076
Bainloch Cottage, Drumstinchal, Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG5 4PD W F Welsh W F Welsh
International Sheep Dog Trials 2012
OUTRUN LIFT FETCH DRIVE SHED PEN SINGLE TOTAL NOTES
Qualifying Trials - Friday 7th SeptemberRUN COMPETITOR
Town, CountyCOUNTRY& CLASS
DOG’S NAME STUD BOOKNo.
AGE(Y:M)
SIRESire Owner
DAMDam Owner
POINTS(440)
33 A Jones (Selatyn) W F KATE 293459 4 7 Roy 266416 Judy 254576
New House, Ty'n Rhyd, Selatyn, Oswestry, SY10 7NY A Owen M D Bufton34 M Watson E F SHINEHILL MORSE 295988 4 3 Milo 266887 Shinehill Grace 270565
York Road Farm, York Road, Healaugh, Tadcaster, LS24 8DD M Watson J A Atwell35 R Reid I F CHIEF 295079 4 8 Bill 238480 Jan 274526
17 Aghnahoo Road, Killen, Castlederg, Co Tyrone P Byrne P Byrne36 E C Mackinnon S F NAN 267451 9 0 Moss 236803 Mist 221343
Coulags, Strathcarrow, Ross-shire, IV54 8YU E C MacKinnon M MacKay37 J D Jarman W F JAFF 266193 9 2 Ben 252962 Nell 214127
Cildydd, Talyllyn, Tywyn, Gwynedd, LL36 9AJ J D Jarman T A Jarman38 C A Kempson E S NED 292887 4 8 Dan 266797 Nell 255408
Cowpe Bottom Farm, Cowpe, Waterfoot, Rossendale, BB4 7DQ F Cleary J Harvey39 T Lambe I F SAM 285669 6 0 Sweep 235566 Zoe 276874
Kilmacoe, Curracloe, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford T Lambe A Rothwell40 A Welsh S S DAVE 291317 5 3 Dave 266696 Jen 256431
Keirsmill Farm, Patna, Ayrshire, KA6 7LF J L McMillan A McMillan41 M LL Evans W S JAN 294138 4 6 Black 259384 Fly 248836
Boetheuog, Llanfaachreth, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, LL40 2EA T E Howells J C Knell42 R D Roper E F SPOT 281474 6 7 Tom 246801 Cockburn Sly 254166
2 Winterwell Cottage, Northleach, Glos, GL54 3QD R D Roper J Porter43 M Gallagher I F FLO 295953 4 3 Bill 252806 Flo 268581
159 Hillside Road, Armoy, Ballymoney, Co Antrim A P Gallagher G Montgomery44 J A MacKillop S F JOE 304443 3 1 Jim 264685 Sky 276782
Tigh-Na-Coille, Borlum Farm, Fort Augustus, Inverness-shire, PH32 4BZ S L Davidson S L Davidson45 G A Lewis W F SPLASH (Flash) 285383 5 11 Murphy 264460 Meg 253683
Cwmcoy, Gwynfe, Llangadog, Carmarthenshire, SA19 9RW N McEachern R J Shennan46 Miss C Cropper E F ROY 262387 9 8 Mac 244859 Jess 248727
Clough Head Barn, Dean Lane, Bacup, Lancs, OL13 8RG J A S Gilchrist C Pickford47 J J Brennan I F ROSE 306524 3 0 Cap 269842 Rose 273890
Knocka Drom, Templemore, Co Tipperary J J Brennan S Scannell48 J Casey S F BEN 274224 7 9 Eryri Rock 257423 Gwen 248278
High Dunashery Farm, Tayinloan, Argyll, PA29 6XG A I Rofe A I Rofe49 A Owen W F GYPSY 298958 3 9 Rhaiadr Bill 266251 Jet 263006
Penyfed, Ty Nant, Corwen, Clwyd, LL21 0PE K W Owen K W Owen50 E Lawless E F BILL 270765 8 5 Alf 244183 Megan 258709
Littletown Dairy, Wootton Common, Ryde, IOW, PO33 4RS T W Jones T W Jones51 A Kearins I F JOE 284401 6 1 Roy 196967 Cas 273593
Bunnina, Dromard, Co Sligo E I Jones E I Jones52 R Dalziel S F JOE 272330 8 3 Cloverhill Mirk 261549 Meg 249302
Roweburn, Ettrick Valley, Selkirk, Selkirkshire, TD7 5JD D T Evans D T Evans53 A M Driscoll W F MEG 282283 6 11 Ted 238717 Lyn 246238
Ffos Y Fran, Llanllawddog, Carmarthen, SA32 7JG G Byrne G Byrne54 M Elliott E F TIP 296788 4 3 Kemi Mirk 287462 Eve 280274
High Dubwath, Kirklinton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 6EF A Taylor A Taylor55 M Hastings I F KILCREEN BEN 271432 8 5 Tweed 219065 Kilcreen Midge 262307
Derreen, Louisburgh, Co Mayo T Doherty S Gormley56 N McEachern S F CHLOE 299574 3 8 Cloverhill Silver 262891 Molly 264459
13 Lochan Avenue, Kirn, Dunoon, PA23 8HT R Simpson Snr R Simpson Snr57 A Roberts W F CHIP 293558 4 4 Dale 248762 Jan 237153
Hafodty Bach, Pentrefoelas, Betws-y-Coed, Conwy, LL24 0LW P Williams E Griffith58 B J Smith E F MEG 290088 5 4 Llain Delyn Cody 269711 Coed Lyn 241613
Pearl Bank Farm, Marston Montgomery, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE62 2FF J R Griffith J R Griffith59 T Lambe I F SAM 275344 7 9 Sweep 235566 Nell 212261
Kilmacoe, Curracloe, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford T Lambe T Lambe60 I M Brownlie S F BOREDALE GUS 291031 5 2 Spot 253845 Judy 258478
Piperpool, Forestmill, Alloa, Falkirk, FK10 3QG N McVicar C T EnnionR A Owen W F MAC 276484 7 3 Gwyn 248002 Eli 263758
Penyfed, Ty Nant, Corwen, Clwyd, LL21 0PE A Owen B C GwilymR Miss A Blackmore E F CAMMEN BOB 271737 8 4 Rosewood Sam 263346 Peg 262823
2 Lintridge Cottage, Bromsberrow Heath, Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 1PB A J Blackmore H W WatkinsR S Robinson I S SPOT 316255 2 7 Glen 273878 Fly 259315
Goaldrum, Termon, Co Donegal M Cannon K McFaddenR N A MacDonald S F BILL 292021 6 1 Hemp 277482 Rikki 238739
Bainloch Cottage, Drumstinchal, Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG5 4PD P Uhlemann P Uhlemann
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THE BRACE COURSE
RUN COMPETITORTown, County
COUNTRY& CLASS
DOG’S NAME STUD BOOKNo.
AGE(Y:M)
SIRESire Owner
DAMDam Owner
TOTALPOINTS(560)
1 E I JonesUpper Rheol, Erwood, BuilthWells, Powys, LD2 3BX
W F TOM 284308 6 1 Roy 196967E I Jones
Cas 273593E I Jones
JESS 259688 9 5 Roy 196967E I Jones
Lass 232518E I Jones
2 Miss K A CropperHause Farm, Shap, Cumbria,CA10 3RA
E F SCRUM 287731 5 6 Bob 240647J Whaley
Trim 241145J Whaley
TSAVO 301710 3 6 Dan 266797F Cleary
Bonnie 286815T R Lawrenson
3 S LongCarrickmagrath,Ballybofey, Co Donegal
I F MOSS 287399 2 3 Mirk 242715K McFadden
Fly 259315K McFadden
SAM 285360 2 1 Craig 248622S Long
Fly 266566S Long
4 Miss J HillCarcant Farm, Heriot, MidLothian, EH38 5YE
S F MAC 291138 5 3 Bill 249411R B Henderson
Tess 239591J Hill
BAN 298674 4 2 Lad 283632R B Henderson
Socks 290095J Hill
1. GatheringTen (10) sheep will be placed approximately 600 yards from the handler. One dog is sent to the left and one to theright. Crossing at the completion of the outrun is permissible, but dogs should remain on the side to which theyhave crossed and they should not recross. The dogs should bring the sheep in a straight line through the centregate (7 yards wide) 150 yards from the handler. If the sheep fail to go through the gates, no retry of the gates isallowed. Each dog will keep to its own side until the fetch is finished. The handler will remain at the post and at theend of the fetch will pass the sheep behind him/her.
2. DrivingThe handler stands at the post and directs the two dogs to drive the sheep 450 yards over a triangular coursethrough two sets of gates (7 yards wide), back to the handler. No re-try is allowed at either gate. Each dog is tokeep to its own side and the handler must remain at the post until the end of the drive. The drive is finished whenthe sheep enter the shedding ring. In the case of a short course when the fetch is less than 600 yards, the drive willbe lengthened when possible so that the total length of the fetch and drive is 1050 yards or as near to this length asis reasonably practicable.
3. SheddingThe lot of 10 sheep will be divided into two equal groups by either dog inside the shedding ring. One group will thenbe driven off and left in the charge of one dog.
4. PenningThe first lot will be penned in a diamond shaped pen by one dog. Once penned, this dog will be left in charge whilstthe second lot are penned by the other dog in the other pen.
RUN COMPETITORTown, County
COUNTRY& CLASS
DOG’S NAME STUD BOOKNo.
AGE(Y:M)
SIRESire Owner
DAMDam Owner
TOTALPOINTS(560)
1 G L JonesCwm-y-Geifr, Llanarmon DC,Llangollen, LL20 7LH
W F DON 278173 7 0 Roy 255468G L Jones
Bet 244347G S Owen
ZAK 277982 6 5 Tom 246801R D Roper
Maddie 263326E J Lawless
2 J CropperIrwell House Farm, BurnleyRoad, Bacup, Lancs, OL138RD
E F CALDERDALE TESS 285139 2 9 Calderdale Jim 258466J Harrison
Gail 251180J B Fothergill
BLACK 280461 6 8 Sid 244412J Cropper
Gail 251180S Richards
3 D MorrisseyCloran, Cloneen, Clonmel,Co Tipperary
I F DINA 313123 8 10 Don 242379J McConnell
Dot 201736J McConnell
FLASH 274640 4 4 Gem 247482D M Morrissey
Cosy 227035D M Morrissey
4 E C MackinnonCoulags, Strathcarron,Rosshire, IV54 8YU
S F NAN 267451 9 0 Moss 236803E C MacKinnon
Mist 221343M Mackay
ROY 267454 9 0 Moss 236803E C MacKinnon
Mist 221343M Mackay
THE BRACE CHAMPIONSHIP
Brace Championship Trial Thursday 6th September
Brace Championship Trial Friday 7th September
OUTRUN1
OUTRUN2
LIFT1
LIFT2
FETCH DRIVE SHED PEN1
PEN2
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OUTRUN2
LIFT1
LIFT2
FETCH DRIVE SHED PEN1
PEN2
NOTES
No points are awarded for any phase of the work thathas not been completed within the prescribed time limit.Time limit = 25 minutes.
PointsPoints are awarded as follows:
POINTS / PWYNTIAUOutrun 1 20
Outrun 2 20
Lift 1 10
Lift 2 10
Fetch 20
Drive 30
Shed 10
Pen 1 10
Pen 2 10
TOTAL (per judge) 140
Aggregate (4 judges) 560
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RUN COMPETITORTown, County
COUNTRY& CLASS
DOG’S NAME STUDBOOK No.
AGE(Y:M)
SIRESire Owner
DAMDam Owner
PLACING
1 B Owen W F CAEL 295019 4 7 Ben 266642 Moy 272643Bryn Thomas, Penybont, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5SP J P McFadden J P McFadden
2 M A Carter E F LYNWOOD BLUE 272863 8 0 Scot 245084 Rusty 215636Moons Park Farm, Treligga Downs, Delabole, Cornwall, PL33 9DH L Lomas L Lomas
3 J H Hamilton I F JIM 303762 3 1 Craig 280659 Mo 27930910 Aughaboy Road, Glenarm, Co Antrim F McCullough J F Rooney
4 C Duncan S F MEG 309667 2 1 Hope 262301 Tess 258503West Kenknock, Glenlochay, Killin, Perthshire, FK21 8UB W McAllister K Howlett
THE YOUNG HANDLER COMPETITION - SATURDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER
RUN COMPETITORTown, County
COUNTRY& CLASS
DOG’S NAME STUD BOOKNo.
AGE(Y:M)
SIRESire Owner
DAMDam Owner
PLACING
1 J. Hudd W F TYSSWG NELL 283854 6 6 Tysswg Craig 265286 Nan 262029
Wauntysswg Farm, Tredegar, Gwent, NP22 5BQ J Hudd J Hudd2 M Elliott E F TIP 296788 4 3 Kemi Mirk 287462 Eve 280274
Dubwath, Kirklinton, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA6 6EF A Taylor A Taylor3 T Lambe I F SAM 275344 7 9 Sweep 235566 Nell 212261
Kilmacoe, Curracloe, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford T Lambe T Lambe4 J A MacKillop S F JOE 304443 3 1 Jim 264685 Sky 276782
Tigh-Na-Coille, Borlum Farm, Fort Augustus, Inverness-shire, PH32 4BZ S L Davidson S L Davidson
THE DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP - SATURDAY 8TH SEPTEMBERThe Driving Championship will be held after the completion of the Supreme Championship. The handler stands at the post withhis/her dog whilst a flock of approximately 50 sheep is positioned in front of the handler in the shedding ring. The handler thencommands the dog to take the sheep around the post & drive them away at a steady pace in a straight line through an obstacle(9 yards wide) and continues to drive the sheep to a distance of 800 yards approximately or until the judges are satisfied.
Once again we are pleased to welcome four young handlers (under 21 years of age) to the 2012 International. The objective ofthe Young Handler Competition is to encourage and foster the development of young handlers by staging a competition at theInternational Sheep Dog Trials each year. One young handler from each of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales has beenselected by their respective National President. There will be a draw for the running order on the day. The judges are the fourNational Presidents, who shall select one winner and three runners-up. Please show your appreciation for these younghandlers.
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T H E S U P R E M E C H A M P I O N S H I P
Please note that the following is a simple guide for spectators and you should refer to the information at the top of theQualifying Course description. The Supreme Competition is restricted to the 15 highest pointed dogs from the QualifyingTrials irrespective of Country or Class.
GATHERING:The first outrun to be right or left as decided by the Trials Committee before the Trial and all competitors will run out onthat side, the second outrun to be on the other side. The sheep are at a distance of about 800 yards. The first lot of 10sheep should be brought through the gate (9 yards wide) to a post which is 20 yards through the gate. The first fetch iscomplete when the sheep have reached the turn back post. The dog having reached the post will then be suitablypositioned to be redirected for the second lot of sheep (if possible unseen by the dog). The second lot of sheep shouldalso be brought through the gate and united with the first lot. Should the gate be missed no re-try is allowed. At the endof the fetch the handler shall pass the sheep behind him/her.
DRIVING:The drive shall be for 600 yards from where the handler stands in a triangular course through two gate obstacles (9 yardswide) back to the handler. The drive will be right or left as directed. Should the gates be missed no re-try is permitted ateither gate. The drive should be in straight lines and ends when the first of the sheep enters the shedding ring. The Driveends when all of the sheep enter the shedding ring. The handler will remain at the post until the first of the sheep is in theshedding ring.
SHEDDING:Fifteen (15) unmarked sheep are to be shed off within a ring 40 yards in diameter. In shedding, the sheep will be passedbetween the handler and the dog and the dog brought in to stop and hold the marked sheep. Should any marked sheepleave the shedding ring and join any unmarked sheep already shed off, the unmarked sheep with which the marked sheephas joined will be brought back into the ring and shedding resumed. Until the 15 unmarked sheep are shed off penningwill not be permitted.
PENNING:The pen will be 8 feet by 9 feet with a gate 8 feet wide to which is secured a rope 6 feet long. On completion of shedding,the handler must proceed to the pen, leaving the dog to bring the marked sheep to the pen. The handler is forbidden toassist the dog in driving the sheep to the pen. The handler will stand at the gate holding the rope and must not let go ofthe rope, while the dog manoeuvres the sheep into the pen. The handler must completely close the gate before releasingthe sheep, then re-close and fasten the gate.
SCALE OF POINTS:No points will be awarded for work done in the shedding ring or at the pen when either of these phases of the work hasnot been completed within the prescribed time limit.
TIME LIMIT:30 Minutes.
Note: The competition will be decided on MeritPoints, which are calculated after the last run.Therefore, there will be no posting of Judges’Points during the day.
POINTS / PWYNTIAUOutrun x 2 40
Lift x 2 20
Fetch x 2 40
Drive 40
Shed 20
Pen 10
TOTAL (per judge) 170
Qualifying Aggregate 680
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SUPREME CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
RUN CATALOGUENUMBER
COMPETITOR DOG JUDGES’POINTS(680)
MERITPOINTS(60)
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Calculating Merit PointsEach of the four judges will rank each competitor inorder of Judges Points from 1st to 15th. The highestplaced competitor (i.e. ranked 1st overall on JudgesPoints) will receive 15 Merit Points. The second placedcompetitor will receive 14 Merit Points, and so forth.
If a judge has awarded identical Judges Points to twodifferent competitors, the Merit Points are summed andthen divided evenly between the two competitors. Forexample, if the top two competitors receive the sameJudges Points, the Merit Points for each competitorwould be : 15 (for 1st place) + 14 (2nd place) ÷ 2 =14.5 Merit Points each.
The sum of the Merit Points, calculated by each Judgefor each dog, decides the final ranking with the highestnumber coming first. For example, if each Judgeplaced the same dog in top place it would receive(15+15+15+15) = 60 Merit Points, the maximum scorepossible.
In the event of Merit Points being equal for any dog thefinal order will be decided by the total number ofJudges’ Points awarded. If these are equal then pointson Outrun, Lift and Fetch added together will decide.
The results will be announced during the prize giving at the conclusion of the competition.The competition will be decided using Merit Points.
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THE WILKINSON SWORD: RHYS AND ROY JONESThe prestigious award for services to the International SheepDog Society, sheep dogs and trialling, the Wilkinson Sword,has this year been awarded to Roy and Rhys Jones, Llanafan,South Wales.
Roy & Rhys Jones are renowned for their long standinginvolvement in Sheep Dog Trials and exemplary service to thesheepdog community. Their farm, Llanafan Farm, which hasbeen in the family for three generations and stocks beef cattleand Beulah Speckled Face ewes, is home to the LlanafanShow Sheep Dog Trials. This trial has been running for 123years and offers one of the longest courses in the country. In1980 Roy took over from his father as secretary of this trial.
Llanafan has also twice hosted the Welsh National; first in1996 and again in 2009. Rhys and Roy were both keymembers of the organising committee for those Nationals, withRoy being Secretary for the 1996 National and Chairman in2009. Roy and Rhys have also hosted the Welsh qualifier forthe World Sheep Dog Trials, several Powys County Finals andSouth Wales Sheep Dog Trials Association Trials, All-Wales(North versus South) Nursery Trials and, in 2002, hosted theRoyal Welsh Trials when they were unable to be held on theshowground.
In addition to hosting trials at Llanafan, Roy and Rhys have, fora number of years, supplied sheep for the Royal Welsh Showand both enjoy competing in, and judging, trials. They are onlytoo willing to help host or organise trials, and are well-knownfor going the extra mile to ensure trials run smoothly.
Along with wife, Jayne, and two children, Roy farms Llanafan inthe same traditions of his parents and grandparents. Roy hasbeen involved with sheep dogs since he can remember, andstarted trialling at 17 years of age. His greatest achievement todate has been qualifying to compete in the main ring of theRoyal Welsh Show in front of the Queen in 1983. Roy enjoysparticipating in local trials and has also competed in the WelshNational, amongst other trials. He breeds an occasional litter ofpups and and delights in working them in the nursery trials.Roy is well known around Llanafan for having his dogs in thetrailer behind his quad bike.
Rhys farms his ‘share’ of Llanafan, under the new name ofBrynafan, with his wife Heulwen, and has lived at Llanfan all hislife. They have three children. Rhys started dog trialing when hewas about 16. His father used to compete in sheep dog trials,South Wales style with Old English Sheepdogs. Rhys has beenhelping to organise sheep dog trials since his teenage years.The late Elvet Jones and Rhys set up a Christmas trial whichran for about 25 years at Llanafan. It was open to competitorsliving within a five mile radius and they used to runapproximately 50 dogs. One year it was particularly foggy andthe competitors could only see three quarters of the way up thecourse. So once the dogs had disappeared into the fog, theboys letting the sheep out at the top of the course would shoutinstructions to the competitors to guide their dogs to take thesheep back down the course until the competitors could see thedogs again! Rhys has also judged many competitions includingthe Welsh National held in Newport.
Congratulations, Rhys and Roy. You are both very worthyrecipients of the Wilkinson Sword.
Top Photo: Roy (left) and Rhys (right)Bottom Photo: Roy’s dogs Fred (left) and Jim (right, who is now retired butstill likes a ride and help out when needed).
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Qualifying Trial Trophies1. The Poltalloch CupFor the winner. Donated by Mr Robin Malcolm in 2005. Firstawarded by his grandfather in 1926 to Mr Archie McDairmid,before he became Chairman of the Society.2. The Sun Alliance 5th Shepherds’ CupFor the highest pointed dog owned and handled by a hiredshepherd.3. The Duchess of Devonshire 5th Farmers’ ChallengeCupFor the highest pointed dog owned and handled by a farmer.Donated by Her Grace on the occasion of her InternationalPresidency in 1978.4. The Gwyn Jones Rhes-y-cae Memorial TrophyFor the breeder of the winner.5. The Stirling Team ShieldFirst awarded in 1927 and received by the NationalPresident. Calculated by the addition of points from the best12 dogs in each nation.6. The Gilbertson & Page Captain’s TrophyFor the captain of the winning team.7. The C E H Yates English Shepherds’ Aggregate Cup8. The Lord Mostyn Scottish Shepherds’ Aggregate Cup9. The J E Roebuck Welsh Shepherds’ Aggregate Cup10. The Omagh Marts Irish Shepherds’ Aggregate Cup(Aggregate awards are calculated by adding the National andInternational Qualifying points)
Brace Championship Trophies11. The Alan Jones Memorial Cup, the 6th Brace TrophyFor the winner of the Doubles CompetitionPlus monetary awards of 1st £100; 2nd £70; 3rd £50; 4th£30; and 5th £3012. The David Stone Brace Aggregate CupFor the highest total National and International Doublespoints.
Supreme Championship Trophies13. The Supreme Championship 3rd Challenge ShieldFor the Supreme Champion. The first shield was awarded in1919. This one, presented by James A Reid, is actually thefourth, being first awarded in 1947. Plus monetary awards of1st £750; 2nd £400; 3rd £200; 4th £150; 5th £90; 6th £70;7th £50; 8th to 15th each £30.14. The Lord Mostyn PlateFor the Supreme Champion (perpetual). In memory of theSociety’s first President.15. The R Fortune TrophyFor the Supreme Champion (won outright 5 years at intervalsor 3 years in succession).16. The W J Evans Memorial CupFor the Runner-Up (perpetual).17. The Captain Whittaker TrophyFor the highest points in Outrun, Lift and Fetch (sometimebefore 1973 this did include the Drive). In memory of theSociety’s first Chairman.18. The Johnny Wilson Memorial CupFor the best Shed by dog and handler.19. The Earnest Broadley CupFor the Breeder of the Supreme Champion dog, plus amonetary award of £15.20. The Gwilliam GobletFor the Breeder of the Supreme Champion dog (perpetual),
TROPHIES AND PRIZES21. The Roberthill TrophyFor the owner of the Sire of the Supreme Champion dog.Donated by the 1976 Lockerbie International Committee.22. The McDiarmid Rose BowlFor the highest pointed dog for which the handler was alsothe owner of either the sire or dam. No names are inscribeduntil won outright either 5 times in all or 3 times in succes-sion. Presented by Mr and Mrs McDiarmid.
Aggregate Trophies23. The Clara Roebuck 4th Aggregate Champion CupFor the highest, of all nations, aggregate pointed dog.24. The W R Seward 3rd English Aggregate CupFor the highest English aggregate pointed dog.25. The G L Pennefather Irish Aggregate TrophyFor the highest Irish aggregate pointed dog.26. The James S Gray 5th Scottish Aggregate TrophyFor the highest Scottish aggregate pointed dog, plus amonetary award of £15.27. The C D Fenwick 3rd Welsh Aggregate TrophyFor the highest Welsh aggregate pointed dog.(Aggregate awards are calculated by adding the Nationalplus International Qualifying plus International Supremepoints)
Specific Trophies28. The Rhiwlas TrophyFor the Supreme Champion (perpetual). The Society’s oldesttrophy, and the first known to be presented at any sheepdogtrial First awarded in 1876 at the Rhiwlas Trials to JamesThomson. Given to the ISDS in 1954 by his widow, Jean,when she was 102 years old.29. The J B Bagshaw TrophyFor the winner of the Driving Dog Competition. Given byW B Bagshaw. Plus a monetary award of £25.30. The Scott Morris Silver Plate.For the winner of the Young Handler Competition. Given byMr D S Morris, solicitor to the Society (perpetual).31. The Edinburgh TrophyFor the oldest competing handler at these trials. Given byThe Corporation of Edinburgh (perpetual).32. Donaldson CupFor the youngest competing handler in Singles or Doubles atthese trials. Given by Robert Hamilton (perpetual).33. The Ashton Priestley TrophyFor the Best Sportsman, in the judges’ opinion. Given by MrsPriestly (perpetual).34. Gilbertson and Page Champions’ AwardsEngraved Cut Crystal Decanter Sets will be presentedto the Supreme Champion and the Winner of the BraceCompetition at prize giving. The Young Handlers will eachreceive Silver Plated Tankards. A bag of ‘Dr John Platinum’dog feed will be awarded to the 15 Supreme finalists andBrace Champion.35. Blue RibandThe Society Blue Riband to be worn by the SupremeChampion dog.
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SPONSORSThe organising committee wishes to acknowledge and thank the following for their sponsorship and assistance.This support is truly appreciated. A special thanks to all our extended committee of stewards, helpers and volunteers whohave made this event possible.
Dymuna’r pwyllgor Trefnu gydnabod a diolch y cefnogaeth mudiadau unigol sydd wedi cefnogi Treialon Rhyngwladol. Gw-erthfawrogir y gefnogaeth yn fawr. Diolch arbennig i’r pwyllgor estynedig o stiwardiaid,cynorthwywyr a gwirfoddolwyr syddwedi gwneud i digwyddiad hwn yn bosibl.
THANK YOU! / DIOLCH!
MAJOR SPONSORSWELSH GOVERMENT / LLYWODRAETH CYMRUVALE OF GLAMORGAN COUNCIL / CYNGOR BRO MORGANNWG
SPONSORS / NODDWYRHYBU CIG CYMRU / MEAT PROMOTION WALESBETAFENCE LTDDAVID EVANS AGRICULTURAL LTDMOLE VALLEY FARMERS LTD
Individuals / OrganisationsUse of Ground & Sheep: Tudor & Janet Harris, RedlandFarm, Bonvilston.
Stewards: Members & Friends Glamorgan Sheep DogSociety
Head Sheep Steward: Mr. David Howells
Loan of Equipment & Materials: Tudor & Janet Harris,David Evans Agricultural Ltd, Llanarthne Sheep DogTrials, Welsh Game Fair, Mr. Simon Bigley, Mr.WynfordJapp & Mr. Meirion Jones.
Announcers: Mr.Dai Jones, Mr.Charles Arch, Mr SelwynEvans, & Mr Sulwyn Thomas
Timekeepers: Mr.Glyn Coombs, Mr.Meurig Jones,Mr.John Alvey, Mr.Dennis Griffiths & Mr.Peter Best
Website / Souvenir Programme: Angie Driscoll
Food & Craft Marquee Coordinator: Mrs Hazel Thomas
Trade Stand Coordinator: Mrs. Glenda Owen
Car Park & Refuse Collection: Glamorgan Federation ofYoung Farmers Clubs.
Honorary Veterinary Surgeon: Park Veterinary, Cardiff
First Aid: St Johns Ambulance
Grandstand Coordinator: Claire Ridge
Caravan Park Coordinator: Rachel Connick
Security: Myrddin Security, Carmarthen
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Grandstands: A3 Events & Grandstand GB
Marquees: Absolute Marquees
Toilets/Generators/ Lights & Barriers: Parker Plant Llanelli
PR: Gaina Morgan
HQ Hotel: Best Western Herenston, Bridgend
Caterers: 4th Horseshoe Event Catering, Express IndianCusine, Beacon Catering & Minoli’s of Machen
Photos / Illustrations: Lisa Soar, Brian Kelly, Suzy Woolston,Helen Howells, Simone Ruckstuhl, Kelvin Broad
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