WESTERN PROVINCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Judges Henry vd Merwe, Mark Trollip, Pippa Philip, Andrew Philip
The trial held in the Caledon district enjoyed fair weather for the first time in many years and despite school holidays a good amount of spectators was enjoyed. Small entries lent to a relaxed atmosphere. Sheep were put out by the Philip's very able helpers so handlers concentrated on their runs. Dorper young ewes a good test; behaving well if treated with respect, but causing trouble with pushy dogs. As usual penning was the ultimate. Great to have Elmarie Basson and Francois du Toit join us as new handlers. Guys van der Berg and his dog Shummi started trialling only end May and has already qualified to Seniors. The standard of the "look back" in top dogs was good