Organised by David Harrison, Selside, this is a ‘first’ trial for us and I think has been enjoyed by all competitors!
Saturday
With 57 entries the early morning conditions were wet and windy clearing later in the day for later runners. Judge Mr Pat Noble, Quernmore, described the field as useful and fairly flat with slight undulations; the Swaledale hogs certainly testing and extremely difficult at the pen.
Mainly gathered from the left, the results of the trial are:-
1. Mr Norman Ireland, Drigg, Holmrook with Maggie running at 49 - 78
2. Mr M T Longton, Quernmore with Don running at 8 - 73 (who set the standard .JPG)
unbeaten until Run 49)
unbeaten until Run 49)3. Mr L J Cowper, Threlkeld, Keswick with Gail running at 51 – 72
4. Mr T Huddleston, Brookhouse with Jet running at 33 – 71
5. Mr F R Noble, Upper Weardale with Bob running at 30 – 70
6. Mr J W Relph, Keswick with Del running at 50 – 70
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Sunday
Detailed below are Sunday's winners as judged by Mr George Smithson, Carlisle
1. Mr J A Common, Crossdykes, Lockerbie with Taddymoor Mirk running at 38 - 83
2. Mr A Clark, Mallastang with Spot running at 50 - 80
3. Mr A Temple, Holmrook with Zazoo running at 68 - 78
4. Mr D Carlton, Newton, Nr Clitheroe with Rob running at 66 - 78
5. Mrs Carol Mellin, Oakworth, Nr Keighley with Maizie running at 52 - 77
6. Mr T Longton, Quernmore with Bob running at 18 - 76.
Weather was very wet and blustery first thing in the morning but cleared late morning to sun in the early afternoon but still with a strong wind!!
With an entry of 75, everyone again enjoyed their day/run – sheep were still difficult but more penned today.
