Australian Working Stock Dog Magazine - Issue 19, June 2022

The Australian

WORKING STOCK DOG Magazine

Stockman’s Profile:

Peter Govan

Around the Grounds

June 2022

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A DOG’S LIFE:

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Editors Thoughts Wow! Another issue signed off and ready to hit your coffee table and we are already half way through 2022.

It is great to see so many training days, trials and auctions happening around the country as things continue to open up. It has been shown through our “Around The Grounds” section, just how much has happened from late February through to now and I hope to see this section grow over time.

With a large drive of people wanting training, it is great to see and hear that people are enjoying DogTorque Podcasts. We are looking at more way of expanding DogTorque to help it pay for itself. Keep an eye out for some DogTorque winter merchandise on the AWSDM website in the coming months.

It is great to see so many associations supporting charities and families in need. The NSWYDA are holding a Charity Stock Dog Trial that is being held on the 4th and 5th of June in Cowra. They are also holding a charity auction through the AuctionsPlus platform with funds going to Makenzie Hazelton’s family. It is great to see how much has already been donated well before the event. Some will receive their issue before the auction is finalised, if this is you, please check it out on AuctionsPlus.

I am really happy with how this issue has turned out, and hope you enjoy Issue 19, June 2022

Laura

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Publisher and Editor: Laura McKillop Email: laura@stockdogs.com.au Phone: Laura – 0459 031 729 Advertising Enquiries: Laura McKillop Advertising, Articles & Stories Email: laura@stockdogs.com.au Mail: PO BOX 3003, Grose Vale, NSW 2753 Front Cover Photograph: Gov’s Tuck owned by Peter Govan | Naomi J White Photography

Contributors: Dr Jasmin Hyatt, Dolly’s Dream, Daniel Camilleri & Nathalie Grimmer - Hooked On Hounds, Bodo Muche Studio, Naomi J White, Kate Loudon The Land, Bureau of Meteorlogy, Ken Sykes, Megan Rutherford Photography, Regional Livestock Exchange, Angie White, Jackie Harris - Roam Photography, Elanco, Laura McKillop, The Scottish Farmer, Belinda Carter, Ffire Photography, Western Sydney Dog Lovers Photography, Emma Hall, Mary Faulkner, The Northern Midlands Courier, Ray White Rockhampton, Lauren Vest, Rod Cavill, Ryan Johnston, Peter Brown

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Grace Halsted Article by Laura McKillop

Growing up in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales, Grace Halsted always had livestock, working dogs and horses around her.

Having ridden horses all her life, Grace spent a lot of her younger years in the saddle training and competing. Grace has competed in both America and South Africa playing polocrosse for Australia along with playing in almost every state. To her, this is where she feels she learnt how to make a commitment and maintain dedicated to an animal.

These days, Grace works out the back of Merriwa, NSW on a sheep and cattle property, that is managed by her father. Here they run a traditional merino wool operation where they manage 10,000 merinos along with 1,000 Angus breeders, keeping Grace very busy.

With one of her favourite things about work and the agricultural industry being able to throw her leg over her horse in the morning and ride out with her dogs to muster paddocks, but ultimately it is the fact that she can combine her love for dogs and horses.

Having always loved dogs and her dad having them for work, there was always something that interested Grace about working dogs. However, it was not until she was about 24 years old that Grace bought her first working dog, Libby, a black and tan Kelpie. Grace laughed about how one day her and her dad went down to train some dogs, she had Libby and he had a pup, Karana Emma IV. Although running amuck, Emma really stood out to Grace and so her dad said he would swap her and she didn’t hesitate, “yep righto” and the pair have not looked back.

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Grace had Emma out at work around 5 months of age, with her just running amuck and learning as they went. However, it wasn’t until she met her partner Zac, that she started to understand more about dogs and training. Zac had a huge influence on her, she says he “pretty much taught me everything I know about training a dog and reading stock.” Along with Zac, Grace says her father is also very influential in the way she approaches jobs and what she likes in a dog. Chris Bagnall, a good friend of Zac’s is another person who Grace believes has been amazing to her, answering all her questions and even giving Grace one of his fully trained dogs Shy, for her to take to work and learn with.

Together, Zac and Grace run 80 head of cattle on a lease block in Scone along with 400 lambs on feed at their home. This along with work and their gorgeous six-month-old daughter, Annabelle, keeps them very busy.

As for trialing, Grace was hooked from the very first one she went to with Zac. It was the Australian Cattle Dog Championships in Roma. She laughed about how her and Zac were only very new at the time and that she was so wrapped with watching the runs.

However, Zac was ready to go home and it was her keeping them there till the end. She had truly caught the bug.

Over the last couple of years Grace has competed mostly in cattle trials and is now throwing her hand into the ring with some yard trials, and Australian Utility Stock Dog Society (AUSDS) trials with some great results. Grace feels as though her most sentimental moment was at the 2021 Working Dog Challenge at Carcoar, where she had great results winning the Novice Cattle Trial and was the judges pick for the stockmanship award in the Open Yard Trial. Zac was also awarded the stockmanship award in the Open Cattle Trial with the same dog Grace won the Novice Cattle Trial with. This was all very heart-warming for Grace, as Zac has been such an influence in the way she handles her stock.

Grace’s ambitions for the future with her dogs includes attending some 3 sheep trialling and coming through the ranks with cattle trialing and yard trialing all with the one dog, Emma.

Grace & Zac after the Working Dog Challenge, Carcoar with their dogs and prizes.

Her advice to someone starting out is to get out there and just “talk to people”.

Grace & Karana Emma IV during the Open Yard Trial at The Working Dog Challenge, Carcoar. Photo: JMC Photography

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Vet Check - Rat Bait Poisoning Article by Dr Jasmin Hyatt BVSc (Hons) DipACT MANZCVS (reproduction) Veterinary Reproduction Consultancy Pty Ltd (02) 6301 9550, Orange, NSW

Rat bait toxicity is the number one poisoning we see in dogs, especially during the last 12 months! The most common rodent baits are anticoagulant or ‘warfarin like’ poisons including the brands Talon, Storm, Pindone, Racumin, and Pest Off. Unfortunately the bait is made to be tasty to animals and dogs are no exception. Some baits contain a bittering agent called “bitrex” but this does not seem to deter too many of our four – legged friends!

How does rat bait work?

Rat bait works by destroying the ability of the animal’s blood to make Vitamin K. Without Vitamin K the blood cannot clot, which leads to excessive bleeding internally and eventually death.

Clinical signs of poisoning in the dog?

You will rarely see external signs of excessive bleeding as it mostly occurs into the lungs, chest, abdomen or joints.

Alterative and visible clinical signs do not become apparent until 3-5 days after the ingestion. These clinical signs can be very variable, usually starting off with a lethargic, depressed, quiet dog who may or may not eat food. Sometimes a soft cough can be heard, and the gums begin to go pale. As more internal bleeding occurs the severity of clinical signs increases, with the most common being an increased breathing rate leading to visibly difficult breathing and collapse.

What do you do if you suspect your dog has eaten rat bait?

If you witness your dog eating the bait, or even eating a rodent that has died as a result of eating the bait (‘secondary

poisoning’), it is important to seek veterinary attention ASAP. If the time frame is appropriate (usually less than 2-3 hours) your veterinarian will induce your dog to vomit up the bait and remove it from their system.

If you do not reach a veterinarian within this time frame the poison will already have been absorbed by the body.

If you are unsure whether your dog has ingested rat bait and they are not showing any signs we can do a blood test to measure the clotting ability of the blood.

Is there a treatment available?

As mentioned above, the best treatment is to make your dog vomit if you catch them in the act of eating the poison, as this will prevent the poison from being absorbed. After this time frame, treatment involves replacing the clotting factor Vitamin K with injections or tablets until the poison has been metabolised by the body. This usually requires treatment for about 3-4 weeks, at which point a follow up blood test can be performed to ensure it is safe to stop treatment.

If there is considerable bleeding within the body, it is sometime necessary to give a blood transfusion to provide fresh clotting factors and red blood cells. This is because the vitamin K takes 24 hours to work even once a diagnosis has been made and treatment initiated.

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Have the conversation to end bullying With recent research showing half of young people have experienced hurtful or nasty online behaviour in the past year, it’s never been more important for families to have open conversations to build trust and end bullying.

This year’s Do It For Dolly Day on Friday 13 May 2022 is seeing communities across the country in bigger numbers than ever embrace its messages to be kind, dress in blue, fundraise and take a stand against bullying.

Established in 2018 by Northern Territory parents, Kate and Tick Everett after their 14-year-old daughter Dolly took her own life following sustained and ongoing bullying and online bullying, Dolly’s Dream acts as a voice for those who can’t speak for themselves.

Dolly’s Dream aims to create a kinder, safer world and works to change the culture of bullying through education and direct support to young people and families.

Kate, Tick and Dolly’s sister Meg are calling on families to start the conversation with their young ones.

“No one deserves to be bullied,” Kate said.“We know that only about half of teens who have been bullied online tell their parents about it. We also know one in 10 young people have been the target of hate speech. Some teens hide their experiences of online bullying so well that their families have no idea anything is wrong. This Do it For Dolly Day, we’re calling on parents and carers to have the conversation with your child to end bullying.”

In her new role as Dolly’s Dream Ambassador, Meg Everett said she wants to be a spokesperson for young people – especially for Do It For Dolly Day, “This is about honouring my little sister’s memory,” Meg said.

“She has had a huge effect on this world, and I want to make sure no one forgets her name. Dolly needs to be remembered for bringing kindness into this world.”

Psychologist and Dolly’s Dream advisory board member Dr Charlotte Keating said talking in a calm, controlled way helps young people know it’s not their fault if they’re being bullied.

It also lets them know how you feel about bullying, and how you would respond if they came to you for support.

“These are not once-off conversations. As young people grow, social experiences become more complex, and bullying can become more sophisticated,” Dr Keating said. “The more we are prepared to have open, curious conversations with young people about bullying: what their beliefs about bullying are and its impacts,

what they would do if faced with a bullying situation, how they would want to deal with it - the greater the chance we will have to help them build resilience and skills to cope with it, including seeking your support. They’ll also be better prepared to support a peer who may be experiencing it, too,” she said.

Meanwhile Tick has urged everyone to say yes to kindness and no to bullying.

“We can all show compassion, tolerance, respect and sensitivity towards other people. When we feel empathy, we are less likely to bully others,” Tick said. “All funds raised from Do it for Dolly Day go towards creating a kinder community by changing the cultures and behaviours around bullying. This includes supporting our online safety and anti-bullying workshops for students, parents and teachers. The Dolly’s Dream Support Line is free and available to anyone who needs support from our trained councillors, particularly in rural and remote areas where mental health services can be hard to find.”

Dr Charlotte Keating said if parents or carers suspect that bullying might be happening, try and remain really calm.

“Try and get to the bottom of what is going on so that you are able to take the steps you need to either stop it from happening or take the evidence, report it and block, if need be,” Dr Keating said.

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Many hours have passed and my only company was “just a dog,” but I did not once feel slighted.

Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by “just a dog,” and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of “just a dog” gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.

If you, too, think it’s “just a dog,” then you probably understand phrases like “just a friend,” “just a sunrise,” or “just a promise.”

“Just a dog” brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy.

“Just a dog” brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person.

Because of “just a dog” I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future.

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“Just a dog” brings out what’s good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday they can understand that its’ not “just a dog” but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being “just a man” or “just a woman.”

So the next time you hear the phrase “just a dog,” just smile, because they “just don’t understand.”

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Basic Rules of

Obedience for Pups

1 RESPECT FOR BOUNDARIES

Exercises like demanding respect for your personal space, discouraging unwanted behaviour and establishing clear rules around your daily routine are a great way to put clear boundaries into place.

2 RESPECT FOR PERSONAL SPACE

Getting your pup to respect your personal space is the first step to introducing clear boundaries and establishing yourself as the leader in your relationship.

3 WAITING FOR FOOD

Linked to respecting boundaries and personal space, it is important not to let your pup push all over you when it comes to food time. In a pack, the leader eats first and in this case you are the alpha, the food is not to be touched until you allow it.

4 ALLOW TOUCH

Being able to touch your pup all over, roll it on it’s back and let it settle. Play with its feet and mouth, this does not only help when it comes to a vet visit, but also teaches your pup that you as it’s leader, have full control.

5 COME WHEN CALLED

The nucleus of all dog training: The Recall. The earlier you can establish it the more it will be cemented into your dog’s mind. Coming when called shows your pup is in tune with you and pays attention to your every move. The stronger the connection the deeper the respect and the better your work as a team in the long run.

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Kelpie Maquette and life size editions in bronze by Bodo Muche Article and Photos Supplied by Bodo Muche Studio

Kelpie was commissioned by Leonie and Angus Livingston OBE of Bullawarrie Merino Stud for the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre. The larger-than-life size Kelpie was unveiled by David Brook, Chairman of the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre and Vaughn Johnson, State member for Gregory, on 12th October, 2013.

The work, a tribute to the working dog was presented for the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre. It compliments and was designed to have eye contact with the adjacent Merino Ewe and Lamb, larger-than-life size in bronze by Bodo Muche.

The Merino Ewe and Lamb was commissioned by the Queensland Stud Merino Breeders Association for the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame and Outback Heritage Centre. The first maquette was presented by author and matriarch of the bush, Dame Mary Durack, to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, on the occasion of the 1988 opening of the Centre. Making of Kelpie a maquette (small scale version) was modelled in wax after the working dog, Akubra owned by Jan Lowing of Karmala Australian Working Kelpie Stud.

Many hours of observation resulted in details including attitude and potential energy of the dog. Based on the maquette, a larger-than-life size sculpture was created in clay.

From the original models of the maquette and life size sculptures a mould was made for each edition and the works hand crafted and cast in bronze by the Lost Wax Casting method.

Artist Bodo Muche and Monumental Marlin

Bronze is an ideal medium of warmth and character with the ability to capture the fine detail and vitality of the subject. Its enduring quality is enhanced by the effects of age.

Sculptor Bodo Muche 1939 - 2017. German born Bodo Muche was a master sculptor and naturalist influenced by the 19th Century School of Sculptors Les Animaliers and the rich cultural environment of his home near Dresden, Saxony. Following studies at the Berlin Museum of Natural History, residence and studios in Africa over twenty years honed his skills as a naturalistic artist. Thereafter Bodo and Robyn Muche established their home, family and Bodo Muche Studio - Foundry in rural Queensland Australia in 1978. Bodo Muche’s works may be found in public and private collections internationally and continue to inspire generations of collectors. The sculptures in bronze are produced in editions by Bodo Muche Studio - Foundry.

Merino Ewe and Lamb & Kelpie

Jan Lowing from Karmala Kelpies with Karmala Akubra during the opening of the sculpture

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Peter Govan Gov’s Tuck in the Cattle Dog Section at the Supreme Stock Dog Challenge

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Article by Laura McKillop | Photos by Naomi White and Peter Govan

aving spent most of Peter’s early years in the outskirts of Sydney, the Govan family bought a property in Mittagong NSW, when Peter was around 13 years old. This is where Peter soon found his passion for livestock and farming. Buying and selling a few cattle himself whilst still at school, Peter was certain his future would be within the agricultural industry.

Wanting to leave school at the end of year ten, Peter’s parents agreed on the condition of him having an apprenticeship to go to. At the time dairy farming was the only apprenticeship on offer within the agriculture industry, so with no second thought, Peter started applying. He soon obtained an apprenticeship with a dairy farm near Bowral, New South Wales.

With the lure of the Northern Territory in his heart he spent three months at the Katherine Rural College for training and experience before being put onto a station to work. However, Peter never ended up on a station, there was a dairy farm in Katherine that he ended up managing. This came about after dropping a friend to his weekend work at the dairy, Peter ended up chatting with the manager and he offered him the job on the spot.

Once Back in Mittagong, Peter managed another dairy farm before moving on to a stud beef property for Rick Pisaturo.

Whilst working for Rick, Peter spent a lot of time breaking in and successfully showing cattle up and down the East Coast of Australia.

Peter spent the next 5 years or so share farming on a dairy, before moving to Culcairn, New South Wales and was managing a large Seed Stock operation where they were selling predominantly bulls. They would average 550 bulls per year and held around 1,000 to 1,500 bulls on the property at any one time, plus breeders.

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Peter along with his wife Sue and their two girls soon purchased a property in Culcairn, New South Wales and are still there today.

Dogs first came into the picture for Peter whilst he was in the Northern Territory. Peter laughs that Blue was a red Kelpie who had no interest in working, but he was a great mate and companion. Sadly, Blue disappeared whilst Peter and Sue were on their honeymoon...

When Peter returned from the Northern Territory, and was dairy farming, he found the need for dogs returned also. The property was three and a half kilometres from one end of the dairy to the other end. He soon purchased Roy, a Border Collie from up near Dorrigo, New South Wales. Peter reminisced about how after waking up at four thirty in the morning, he would walk outside, release the chain, and send Roy, by the time he had breakfast, and got ready for the day, Roy would have the cows at the dairy waiting for him. Although having no breeding behind him, Peter said that Roy bred him some really good work dogs.

Soon, an 8-week-old pup from Jimmy Hinton, Paris quickly became Peter’s main work dog and was later retired after an accident and having to amputate a leg.

Without a young one coming through the ranks Peter had to go and buy a trained dog to replace her. This led to the purchase of Boon, a Border Collie dog from Jennifer Burrell. Boon was the first dog Peter took trialling.

His advice to someone coming into the industry is to, “just have some fun. There are many ways to get into agriculture and so many possibilities as well.”

It was around 2013, when Peter first got into trialing after Sue saw a Facebook post for a new trial not far over the Victorian border and suggested that Peter go and check it out. Sue thought that it would be a good way for Peter to get off the farm as he was working every day and like most, needed a break at times.

Peter laughed that when he called the committee up asking for some more information, that they said “just turn up with your dog”. He said it was great as they had a bit of a training session in the morning and a trial in the afternoon and was soon hooked.

These days, Peter loves the trials as he gets to catch up with like-minded people, talk about dogs, what has been happening around the place. He said “it’s always amazing when you can have a good run and it’s great seeing your mates go out and have a great run also.”

Day to day is vastly different now days, currently Peter is mostly working his own property in Culcairn where they have a small beef operation. He also does some off farm work three to four days at Dunoon Angus in Holbrook. Where he does mostly stockwork as well as helping out with their bull sales. Peter said that Jock Harbarson, who owns Dunoon Angus is very supportive and encouraging towards working dogs and in fact donates all the cattle for the Holbrook Cattle Dog Trial in May. When looking for a dog, Peter always looks for a great mate first, then they must be calm and strong on stock. He loves a dog that can move stock but still have enough sense to read their stock such as coming in at the right time to apply enough pressure but also back off when needed, to give to the beast whilst calmly going about their day. To him this is the ultimate dog.

Peter’s ambition for the future with his dogs is to have some really good work dogs that also go out and get around cleanly at both cattle and sheep trials.

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Emily Kissick taking sheep dog trials by storm Article by Kate Loudon, The Land | Photos Emily Kissick After only two years training and one year trialing, 19-year-old Emily Kissick, Bathurst, has taken the top spot in the novice section at the Commonwealth Championship Sheepdog Trials. Held in Tasmania at Port Fairy from February 6-14, the trail attracted a total of 260 competitors with over 500 let outs during the competition.

Miss Kissick grew up in Sydney and was first exposed to working dogs after her father purchased one for their Crookwell property.

“Ever since we got him, I have loved it and wanted to get into it” she said. “Dad bought me my first dog when I was 16 and I have loved it since. Everyone is really welcoming in the sport and it’s really fun.”

Miss Kissick currently has a team of five dogs, four of which are Border Collies, and one Kelpie. “I only really have one competing at the moment, the rest are up and comers,” she said.

Currently she is competing with a white and brown Border Collie female named Vaimari Dixie. This was the fourth trial for Miss Kissick who is new to the competitions. Her first trial competition was in Molong, with Miss Kissick saying “it was a bit of a play around and it was really great fun”.

“Next was Finley, where I got third in the encouragement,” she said. “After that I was pretty hooked. I started knuckling down and training.”

Following this she went to the Australian Sheepdog Championships at Koroit, Vic, where she placed first in the encouragement section.

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Emily & Vaimari Dixie at the pen whilst competing at the Commonwealth Championship Sheepdog Trial in Port Fairy.

My partner and I really love trials and we have never really been down that far so we wanted to make the trip and go down,” she said.

Miss Kissick competed against 140 other dogs in the novice section and ended up with a first round score of 90, top 15 score of 82, and a final score of 87 to put her at 259 and in the top position, 10 points ahead of second place.

She hopes to return to the competition again next year.

The next stop for the duo of Kissick and Dixie is the National Sheep Dog Trial Championships in Canberra, ACT, from March 14 to 20.

Although she is new to dog training and trials, she has had a lot of support from some well-known industry professionals like Garry White and Mick Hudson. “They are big influences and have given me a lot of help, plus my partner Jacob and my mum and dad of course,” she said.

Miss Kissick said she plans to keep training and have a good team for works and trials. “I would definitely like to start breeding and have my own line, that would definitely be a goal,” Miss Kissick said she plans to have mainly Border Collies, but she really likes Kelpies as well so wouldn’t be opposed to having a few Kelpies there too.

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Grassvalley Sky Article by Laura McKillop | Photos Provided by Grant Cooke

Grassvalley Sky, a black and white Border Collie bitch, now living a well-earned relaxed and retired life on the outskirts of Perth, Western Australia with some friends of Grant Cooke’s.

She is a product of Grant’s joining of Pendalup Candy with Grassvalley Moss, and together they have produced some excellent progeny.

From just a young pup, Grassvalley Sky has been by Grant Cooke’s side. She was everything Grant liked as a pup. When selecting a pup Grant looks for a natural type that heads strongly and has plenty of drive. However, once they start working, practicality is very important to him and he wants a dog that can do a hard day’s work as well as compete on the trial ground. For Grant, Grassvalley Sky ticked all his boxes.

In 2011, at around 2 years old, Grant first started trialing Sky. Although when walking into his first trial with her, Grant felt he had a reasonable command on Sky, it wasn’t until then that he realised how much she liked to run the show.

As time went on, she got better with age and Grant figured her out a bit more, he found that she was clean and pretty correct around her stock, she would walk straight in and you could trust her every move.

Grant and Grassvalley Sky have competed very successfully in both three sheep arena trials as well as utility trials.

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Over her years, Sky has won six Open Arena Trials, and three Open Utility Trials. She has also been the Western Australia Working Sheep Dog Association dog of the year twice as well as consistently being in the top two or three over the years, and the Australian Dog of the year in 2016.

Together Grassvalley Sky and Grant Cooke have been selected to represent Australia in the Australian Test Team during the Trans-Tasman, not once but four times. They were first selected in 2015 whilst at Cambell Town, Tasmania for the 2016 Trans-Tasman that was to be held in Northam, Western Australia.Next, it was whilst they were at Seymour, Victoria in 2017 that Sky and Grant had a cracking run to once again be selected to represent Australia during the 2018 Trans-Tasman, that was held in the Hawkesbury of New South Wales. Whilst in the Hawkesbury, Grant and Grassvalley Sky were once again selected to represent Australia in New Zealand for the 2019 Trans-Tasman held at Nelson. It was in 2019, that Grant and Grassvalley Sky were selected for the third consecutive year to compete for their country, unfortunately, due to Covid-19 the event did not go ahead.

Although always consistent, Grant believes that Grassvalley Sky’s most notable achievement was during the 2019 Australian verse New Zealand test in Nelson, New Zealand.

Over the whole event, Sky was the highest scoring dog with a score of 96 out of 100 and was the highest scoring aggregate from both countries.

Grant laughed that although Grassvalley Sky always made her runs look easy, “you always had to be on the job with her” as she made him work for it. Grant believes that due to her good stop, acceptance of commands, being so clean, and strong to the head she became a successful career dog for him.

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The Training Pen with Ken Sykes TEACHING SIDES OR DIRECTIONAL COMMANDS KEN SYKES

Ken Sykes has been working with sheepdogs most of his life. A successful competitor at sheepdog trials, Ken has now retired from running training days for livestock producers and giving working dog demonstrations. He is a feature writer and speaker. His expertise draws on a broad range of research as well as practical expertise.

A large part of my working life involved working stock in heavily timbered and mountainous country. My preference has always been for a dog to cast reasonably wide and in the direction I require. A dog running in the wrong direction can cause all kinds of problems Like most dog tragics, I have a library of dog training books. I have also attended training with several trainers and observed a few dog handlers starting their dogs. There appear to be about as many ways to teach directional commands as there are dog handlers.

I will list a few methods I have come across. Some ways are too complex to describe in a short article.

The most basic from one American author and adopted by many Australian farmers is to hope the dog will eventually work it out for itself.

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More consistent methods include placing the pup on a raised plank and teaching it to run left and right on command.

Holding a pup on a lead and following it around in a circle with a rake while giving the appropriate command. Using a long pole and lead to lead the pup around a stationary object.

Attaching a long cord to the pup’s collar and lunging it in a circle, similar to how a horse may be exercised. Pointing in the direction they want the pup to go, or the opposite, holding out the arm to block the pup and send it the other way. Throwing a treat in the direction they wish the dog to go.

The method I use appears to be reasonably common and works well for me. My preference is always to start the pup on sheep regardless of the work it will be doing later.

I begin without any commands or hand signals. Once the pup shows interest in working stock, I will walk around a small mob of sheep in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction and let the pup balance the sheep to me. I will progress to adding a command as the pup initiates the movement. The commands I use are “back” and “here.” The critical consideration is that the commands are clearly distinct and brief.

My next step is to use a drafting cane, later a hand signal, to aid the spoken command.

As the dog is on the far side of the sheep, I will hold the cane out to my right while moving to the right to send the dog anti-clockwise and vice versa.

This is most definitely not chasing the dog with the cane but giving a clear direction indicating which direction the dog is to move. Rotating my body slightly to the right and holding out my arm and drafting cane simulates the movement to the right as in the previous paragraph. I will gradually reduce my amount of movement to the stage where I hold the cane out to the left or right while remaining stationary.

I prefer this method as it is clear and consistent. A cane or hand held out to the right directs the dog to move anti-clockwise or leading with his left or near foreleg. This applies regardless of where the dog is in relation to me or how far away.

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I firmly believe that all direction commands related to stock working are best given while working stock. I recently had a well-bred young dog sent to me that had apparently been trained to circle the handler in each direction on command. The dog would circle me in both directions, totally ignoring the sheep. If I moved to within a few meters of the sheep, the dog would pass behind the sheep, still totally ignoring them. Stopped behind the sheep, the dog would drop and wait for the following directional command. I could only get the dog to work behind the sheep by working along the fence line.

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Geoff McDougall on course during the Sire Shootout | Photo by Laura McKillop Article provided by Regional Livestock Exchange | Photos - Megan Rutherford Photography

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he nation’s best working dog breeders will vie for an unprecedented $25,000 total prize pool during the Sire Shootout at the Central Tablelands Livestock Exchange (CTLX) Working Dog Challenge trial and auction, from 24 to 27 November.

“The Shootout is designed for the country’s most renowned breeders to exhibit their top dogs in a high-pressure environment with thousands across the country. There is no greater selling point for a stud or its progeny than watching the sire perform on the big stage.”

The lucrative prize purse – believed to be the largest of its kind for a trial in Australia – will help draw participants and spectators from across the country to CTLX at Carcoar in New South Wales, to enjoy four days of cattle, sheep and yard dog trials, as well as a premium working dog auction.

At 2021’s inaugural Working Dog Challenge, the Sire Shootout was run under lights on the Friday evening to bring a unique atmosphere to the sport, and this year the event will be live streamed via StockLive so viewers across the country can tune in.

Josh Stephen, CTLX Site Operations Manager, said the “roaring success” of last year’s Sire Shootout prompted organisers to up the ante, and the winnings, for this year’s competition, with the overall Sire Shootout champion to take home $10,000.

“For the crowd, it was high-energy viewing and there was a lot of excitement for the event and friendly rivalry between competitors,” Mr Stephen said.

“This will be an exclusive invitation-only event dedicated to showcasing premium sires and handlers offering the country’s best bloodlines,” Mr Stephen said.

“It’s a one-of-a-kind competition which we believe will bring a new level of professionalism to dog trialling, and grow to become a highly-contended legacy event.”

Mr Stephen said the concept for the Sire Shootout was born in 2021 when the Working Dog Challenge committee identified a shortfall in some working dog auctions, as there is often an inability to view the lineage and working styles of dogs buyers are looking to purchase.

“With this event, we have created an opportunity for the industry’s most renowned bloodlines to go head-to-head and give potential buyers the opportunity to watch the style and presence of premium dogs on the course to identify if the traits in the sire on show are what they would like to see in their next generation of working dog,” Mr Stephen said.

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Ben Coster, Wandabar Stockdogs, Yass, won the championship trophy with his Kelpie, Rhettlenash Jock, with a final score of 81 points.

A well-regarded sire, Rhettlenash Jock is by Cotway Bolt and out of a Cactus Sprite bitch - and has bred numerous successful trial and working dogs.

Mr Coster and Rhettlenash Jock will again contend for the Sire Shootout trophy at this year’s trial, looking to defend their title.

Already, interest is running high and Mr Stephen said champion sires and handlers from across Queensland, NSW and Victoria have indicated their intention of competing.

“We have also broadened the competition to include a cattle and sheep trial, so we can showcase both working traits,” Mr Stephen said.

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Golden era for working dogs The 2021 Working Dog Challenge auction grossed close to $350,000 and peaked at $24,000 for Lokabe Purple (Poppy), a 12-month-old Kelpie bitch sired by Eveready Roy II and out of Rainmar Storm.

Lokabe Purple (Poppy) was offered by Nathan Morris, Forbes, and secured via StockLive by Wes and Nadene Crozier, Moorara Pastoral, ‘Moorara Station’, Moorak, South Australia.

In total the 58 dogs offered during the livestreamed sale averaged $7,382.

Mr Stephen said the strong selling results reflected a golden era for the demand for high-quality working dogs.

“Both the cattle and sheep industry have recognised the true value of working dogs,” Mr Stephen said.

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“Finding skilled staff is a challenge right across the country, and working dogs have proven their incredible value to the industry.

Demand for working dogs has increased, and producers are willing to pay more for well-bred and well-trained dogs.”

Charity pup in progress During this year’s sale, charity pup Bid, will also go under the hammer to again raise money for mental health support charity, This Is A Conversation Starter (TIACS).

Sired by Sire Shootout contender, Koonama Cracka, Bid made his first appearance at 2021’s Working Dog Challenge as an eight-week-old pup donated by Nick and Katrina Foster, Koonama Working Kelpies, Boorowa, and was jointly picked up for $7, 500 by Regional Livestock Exchange (RLX) and AAM Investment Group (AAM), the owner and operator of CTLX.

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The promising pup is now being trained by the Fosters in preparation for this year’s auction.

“Mental health and suicide is an issue which has unfortunately touched all of rural Australia, so we are hoping buyers will dig deep during Bid’s sale,” Mr Stephen said.

“Being trained by Nick Foster, and being bred in the purple, Bid will undoubtably be a promising asset in any sheep or cattle business and on the trial circuit, so we cannot wait to watch the sale unfold.”

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Whites Kelpie Stud Article and Photos Provided by Angie White

Whites Kelpie Stud was established by John and Joy White in the late 1950’s at Hermidale near Nyngan in Western NSW and is one of Australia’s oldest original Kelpie Studs.

“In the early 1950’s I was working at “Canonbar Station” just outside of Nyngan. This was the property, together with “Wilga Downs”, on where the King & McLeod Kelpies originated”, said John.

It was here in the midst of bustling Station life that he discovered the love of Working Dogs, most particularly the Kelpie. He admired the work ethic and natural ability the dog showed.

John was fascinated by the Kelpie and began to breed his own from good Station dogs whose attributes he considered would produce a top dog that would make his stock work on the Station easier.

With large mobs to move around a vast area and on horseback to boot, these selected dogs soon showed they were worth their weight in gold with their wiry, tough, hardworking unparalleled propensity for work.

“Nyngan was the last trial in an annual circuit of trials commencing annually at Canberra, followed by Molong, Wellington and then Nyngan”, according to John. “The circuit of trials attracted sheepdog enthusiasts all over Australia and New Zealand”.

“I immediately became hooked on the sport and breeding of the kelpies”, he said. “At that time, most triallers were people who used dogs in their daily work. Many were retired or semiretired and competing on the circuit was their annual holiday”.

“In those days the dogs were not as intensively trained as is the case now and had to have natural ability to be successful” said John. “It was interesting because triallers were very secretive of their training methods so you had to do the best you could and use the methods that worked for you”.

“Of course, everyone sat around and talked about each other’s dogs and the traits they liked or disliked, which was interesting and could become heated at times, but very few older dogmen passed on training methods”.

Even though John also had Border Collies, Kelpies remained his firm favourite.

“This changed in the 80’s when some of the best dog trainers began conducting training schools”, he said. “This resulted in a much higher standard of work in all types of trials in both the dogs and the workers”.

“I had always had an interest in working dogs and in 1950 the Australian Championships Trials were first held in Nyngan, so it was not long before I became involved”, he said.

“I was fortunate to compete against many top handlers from all over Australia, but Greg Prince remains the best trainer and handler I have seen”.

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“Over the years I have had many good dogs which did all of my Station work. I used these same dogs to compete in all forms of trial work”, he said. A highlight was taking out the inaugural Henty Gold Trial with a dog I bred, Whites Nap. This trial was the highest prizemoney trial in Australia at that time”.

After studying the sires that he thought would suit him John used dogs such as Doughty’s Chance, Scanlon’s Butch, Glenville Tex and Glenlogie Rex to mate with his White bitch line which included Wren, Teena, Dawn, Candy, Tally and Katie who all bred on well. White’s Dawn went on to win The National Kelpie Field Trial at Forbes, while White’s Toby was also successful on the trialling ground, as well as many others.

John and Joy enjoyed all the amazing friends they made over the years through breeding and trialling and up until a few years ago were still running the Nyngan Sheepdog Trial.

John joined the Working Kelpie Council of Australia in the early years to contribute and continue his education and was named WKC Patron in 2019 for his efforts. He still has a cupboard full of breeding lists, crosses, dogs, newspaper clippings and results of trials, a lifetime of history of the kelpie.

In the last twenty years son Gary and his wife Angie, have taken over the Stud, continuing on with the legacy Gary’s Parent’s created.

Gary, a 6 times National Kelpie Trial Champion, with 16 State titles under his belt is teaching working Dog Schools all over Australia, USA and Europe and breeding quality not quantity litters for his own use and to cover the demand of people searching for good working kelpies in all sorts of conditions.

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The Stud now has kelpies in the USA, Canada, Europe and UK with semen transfer and Gary continually fields calls from people wanting dogs and discussing breeding and training methods.

Gary offered Zoom lessons during Covid-19, that enabled people to work on training as well as discuss breeding and any issues that they needed help with.

With both Gary and John, the Stud has bred all-round Kelpies that themselves or their progeny, have been successful in many major trials in Australia and overseas though most importantly great dogs for people on the land in day-to-day situations.

Both have mentored and are still mentoring many people who have a passion for breeding, training and trialling and they take great interest and pleasure in watching them succeed.

Whites Kelpie Stud will always be first and foremost about breeding all round natural dogs that can be used in any situation required. – John White.

John is turning 90 this year but still has an avid interest in Kelpies – he offers this piece of advice.

Points to remember: 1. Only breed from dogs that suit your temperament.

2. Select from bloodlines of proven ability for which you require.

3. Remember that the dog that is your best mate is invariably your best dog.

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Jackie Harris of Roam Photos is a Pennsylvania, United States-based Equine Photographer and Pet Photographer. She started her photographer journey while working her Border Collie, Oakley, for Search & Rescue Cadaver and Live Find. While training, she would practice her skills on all the K9s as they worked. This past January, she had the opportunity to photograph at the Art of the Cowgirl in Queens Creek, Arizona. During this Event, there are workshops and competitions. One of which was the Cattle Dog Trials and workshops for which these photographs were taken. www.roamphotos.com www.facebook.com/roamphoto www.instagram.com/roamphotography

IMPROVING SHEEP HEALTH AND HYGIENE WHEN DIPPING SHEEP Saturation dipping sheep for lice control can be associated with a number of health and hygiene risks. The dipping contractor can play a vital role in helping to prevent these risks. When the farmer is ‘booking you in to do the job’ it is recommended that you discuss with them important sheep health and hygiene considerations. This will ensure that sheep are adequately prepared for dipping and will help preserve your reputation.

It is recommended that the following points are discussed with the farmer prior to dipping: 1. Time dipping to occur once shearing cuts have healed and when sheep have the correct wool length for dipping When dipping for lice control, ideally sheep should be dipped 2-4 weeks after shearing and not more than 6 weeks after shearing. Piranha™ Dip for Sheep is indicated to be used 10 days to 6 weeks after shearing and Extinosad™ Eliminator is indicated to be used 2 to 6 weeks after shearing.

It is impossible to ensure that all sheep will be wet to skin level if dipping sheep with greater than 6 weeks wool length. Failure to adequately wet all sheep to skin level will likely result in a treatment failure and this could reflect poorly on your reputation.

Dipping sheep ‘off-the-board’ or prior to when shearing cuts have healed is not recommended as this will significantly increase the risk of post-dipping lameness, clostridial diseases and the spread of mycotic dermatitis and cheesy gland.

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2. Ensure that sheep are fully vaccinated with a ‘6 in 1’ vaccine Vaccination with a ‘6 in 1’ vaccine will reduce the risk of deaths due to clostridial diseases occurring postdipping and will also prevent the spread of cheesy gland.

Unvaccinated sheep will require two doses 4 to 6 weeks apart followed by an annual booster to be fully protected.

Consideration should be given to administering a ‘6 in 1 booster’ dose to previously vaccinated sheep in the 2-4 weeks prior to dipping to ensure that sheep are adequately protected.

3. Inspect yards for sharp objects and ensure biting dogs are muzzled Prior to arrival, ask the farmer to inspect the laneways and yards to ensure there are no sharp objects protruding that could create a fresh wound immediately prior to dipping.

Also ask the farmer to ensure any dogs that will be used to muster or push sheep up in the yards are muzzled to prevent dog bites.

4. Mustering sheep for dipping Sheep should be mustered and brought closer to the yards the day prior to dipping. Avoid driving sheep long distances (>3km). If required to come from further away, then sheep should be moved in stages over a few days.

5. Ensure sheep are strong and healthy in the weeks leading up to dipping It is important not to dip weak or unhealthy sheep as these sheep may ‘go down’ in the dip and are at greater risk of trampling and inhalation pneumonia. If conditions are dry and sheep require supplementary feeding, then ensure supplementation has commenced at least 3 weeks prior to dipping.

Sheep should have low worm burdens. This is particularly important in areas where Barber’s Pole Worm (Haemonchus contortus) is present. It is advisable for the farmer to conduct a Worm Egg Count one month prior to dipping. It may be required to drench sheep with an effective drench (e.g. Zolvix™ Plus) in the weeks prior to dipping.

On the day of dipping there are some critical dipping practices that can be undertaken to help prevent significant health issues occurring post-dipping 1. Yarding of sheep the night before dipping Sheep should be yarded and held off feed (but not water) the night before dipping. Holding sheep off feed overnight will allow them to settle and ‘empty out’ prior to dipping.

This will reduce faecal contamination of the dipwash.

2. Separate ewes and lambs (if present) and dip separately If present, separate lambs from ewes and dip separately to help avoid the lambs from being trampled. Lambs should be dipped first in the cleanest dipwash.

3. Avoid dipping hot and thirsty sheep Dipping hot and thirsty sheep are at a greater risk of aspiration pneumonia developing after dipping. This is a result of the sheep trying to drink the dipwash. Avoid overcrowding the dip and be wary when dipping light condition animals as they can be prone to ‘going down’ in the dip and are at greater risk of inhalation. It may be necessary to draft mobs to ensure similar sized sheep are dipped as a group.

Symptoms of aspiration pneumonia will develop within 4-7 days of dipping and include coughing, difficulty breathing, oral or nasal discharge. Sheep will hang off the tail of the mob when driven. In the longer term, it can cause chronic ill thrift, death or carcase abscesses/adhesions.

4. Avoid cold stress Dipping should commence early in the morning and be finished by mid-afternoon each day to allow sheep to dry before nightfall. Avoid dipping in cold, wet or windy conditions, or if these conditions are forecast.

5. Minimise the risk of metabolic disorders such as pregnancy toxaemia (twin lamb disease) and hypocalcaemia (low blood calcium levels) The acts of mustering and holding sheep prior to dipping can increase the risk of metabolic diseases occurring following dipping. Avoid dipping heavily pregnant ewes (within 4 weeks of lambing) and ensure pregnant ewes are returned to their paddock as soon as possible after dipping.

6. Reduce bacterial contamination of the dipwash The dip should be cleaned thoroughly and disinfected between farms. This will help prevent the build-up of bacteria on the dip.

Do not dip more than one sheep for each 2L of dips original volume before dipping out, cleaning and recharging the dip. For example, if the dip has an original dip volume of 5,000L, do not dip more than 2,500 sheep before cleaning out the dip. Under dirty conditions (e.g. muddy yards) less sheep per volume will be dipped before cleaning out is necessary.

The dipwash should be discarded at the end of each day’s dipping. It is not recommended to hold dipwash overnight.

Start with fresh dipwash daily.

Consider the use of disinfectants such as Hibitane®.

Disinfectants can slow bacterial growth in the dip. Hibitane can be added at the rate of 2L/1000L of dipwash.

Diseases that can be caused by bacterial contamination of the dipwash include: 6.1. Post dipping lameness This condition is caused by the bacterium Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae. Infection occurs through skin cuts and causes a severe lameness several days after dipping. Death is not common, but body condition loss can be significant.

6.2. Clostridial diseases The main clostridial diseases that can be associated with dipping include malignant oedema (septicaemia) and tetanus. The clostridial bacteria that causes these diseases can enter open wounds or shearing cuts that haven’t properly healed.

Always read and follow the label directions. Good agricultural practice is essential for optimal lice control.

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6.3. Cheesy Gland (Caseous lymphadenitis) Cheesy gland is caused by the bacterium, Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis. Bacteria enters the body through cuts on the skin and infect the lymph nodes and other superficial glands. Cheesy gland can have a significant impact on carcase value at slaughter and also wool growth in the first year of infection.

The disease can be spread among confined sheep via coughing or intact skin and shearing cuts, or via contaminated dip fluid. The bacteria can survive in dipwash for >24hours.

6.4. Dermatophilus (‘lumpy wool’, mycotic dermatitis or ‘dermo’) Dermatophilus is a skin condition caused by the bacterium, Dermatophilus congolensis. The bacteria enter cuts and cause scabby lesions, mostly along the back to develop.

Younger sheep and medium and strong wool merinos are more susceptible. Affected sheep are intensely irritated.

Ideally affected sheep should be identified 3-4 weeks prior to shearing and treated with penicillin. This will treat the infection and allow the wool to grow out in the weeks prior to shearing that will enable the shearer to pass their comb below the lumpy wool. If sheep have dermatophilus present at dipping time, it is important that affected sheep be drafted out and dipped last.

Zinc sulphate (heptahydrate form) can be added to the dipwash at a rate of 9kg/1000L dipwash (0.9%) for prevention of dermatitis and 18 kg/1000L dipwash (1.8%) for treatment. Whilst zinc sulphate has been shown to be compatible with Piranha Dip for Sheep, no such compatibility work has been conducted with zinc sulphate and Extinosad Eliminator.

6.5. Fleece rot Fleece rot is a skin condition caused by the bacterium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa after prolonged wetting of the skin. It forms a crusty exudate and matted wool. Wool is often discoloured blue or green. Affected sheep are more susceptible to blowfly strike. It is important to allow sheep to dry before nightfall following dipping.

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Malta Gin sets new working sheepdog record of £29,600 for Ricky Hutchinson Article provided by The Scottish Farmer | Photos from Littledale Stockdogs

World sheepdog records were smashed at the timed online sale of working dogs through Farmers Marts’ Dolgellau, when Malta Gin sold for a whopping £29,600.

Malta Gin, a two-year-old fully trained bitch from Swaledale breeder, Ricky Hutchinson of Littledale sheepdogs, Lancaster, was bred by Carlaine Thom, and bought last year.

She is by Carlaine’s own dog, Lad and out of Tess, a 10,000gns purchase at Skipton that was by former World Sheep Dog Trials champion Serge van der Sweep’s Gary.

Malta Gin surpassed Mr Hutchinson’s previous best of £23,000 and the world record of £27,100 paid last year for Dewi Jenkins’ Kim, when she was knocked down to Lonk sheep farmer, Courtney Riley, Lancashire.

an 11-week-old Kim jnr, from Eamonn Vaughan, Partridge Nest Farm, Shropshire. She is by LM Howells’ Boss and is out of the original Kim which Mr Vaughan purchased from Mr Jenkins last year. She sold to a North of England trialist, with the money raised from the sale donated by Mr Vaughan to the Ukraine Disaster.

Second top price was £12,300 paid for the 12-monthold partly trained bitch, Tyngraig Seren, from A Owen, Corwen, which sold to a new owner in the USA. Next in the fully trained section was £8300, paid by a Lanarkshire farmer for Glant Bob from Rhys Griffiths, Ty Croeswyntoedd, Ceredigion. He is by Tanhill Glen.

The overall sale average was £1621, with trained lots averaging £2955, partly trained, £1075 and pups at £834.

Also setting a new high for an unbroken pup at £11,600 was a daughter of the previous record holder –

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Australian Championships Cattle Dog Trial & State of Origin In conjunction with QWCDTAI Derby

14-17th July 2022

Toogoolawah Showgrounds, QLD

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What is a Shepherd’s Crook and how should I use it?

A crook, staff or stick has traditionally been a shepherd’s multi-purpose tool since man first herded sheep. It is basically a long and sturdy stick with a hook at one end. It has been said that the only tools needed are a good whistle and a crook.

Years ago very few shepherds ever had money to buy a crook, so for many the only option was to make their own. In those days a shepherd’s crook was more than a tool of trade; it was a symbol of their status and made a statement about who they were.

Today there are various types available from the readily available plastic options, lightweight aluminium, right up to beautifully crafted, carved timber and horn masterpieces.

A crook has many uses - It’s a support for walking over rough country when mustering; a means of catching ewes and lambs around the neck or legs, a defence weapon against predators and today it is becoming a common training aid when used as an arm extension.

When being used as a training aide, it is important to note it is certainly not a weapon but instead an extension of the arm, used as a barrier or wall to transfer pressure for the dog to move off or not move into. The higher the crook is held the more pressure the dog feels, therefore it is important to hold the crook still and low when not in use.

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When training a young pup to walk beside or behind you a crook can be carried to be held or waved slowly in front of the dog, acting as a barrier or wall, encouraging the dog to slow down, and come back into the required position. This can be started with the dog on a lead and then with time as the dog masters being in the required position the lead removed.

Teaching a young dog to balance in a small yard or round yard a crook can be used as a barrier/pressure together with correct body positioning to change direction or if the crook is pointed toward the rib of the dog, this pressure is enough to create an arc and move the dog out wider from the sheep. We often see a plastic rake used in this scenario.

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When training a dog to follow/drive its sheep and stay within the required ‘V’ like area, the handler can walk backwards in front of the sheep holding a crook in each hand. If the dog tries to leave the ‘V’ the crook can be held out, acting as a barrier putting pressure on the dog to return to the required position.

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When encouraging the dog to keep some distance off sheep a crook can be tossed into the air to grab the dog’s attention. Not thrown at the dog, but instead into the air in front of the dog. Often the dog will stop or at least slow to look up at the crook, giving relief and distance off the sheep. Reward the dog and encourage him to remain in the position he has just been shown.

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Kid’s Cooking Corner

w o ll a m h s r a M Jam Slice

Prep: 20mins | Cook: Appx. 35mins | Makes: 15

Photo by Laura McKillop

INGREDIENTS - 3 Weet-Bix, crushed - 1/3 cup caster sugar - 1 cup desiccated coconut - 1 cup plain flour - 150g butter, melted - 2/3 cup strawberry jam - 375g marshmallows METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 180oC or 160oC fan forced.

Lightly oil an 18 x 18cm slice tin and line with non-stick baking paper, overhanging the two long sides.

2. Combine Weet-Bix, sugar, coconut and flour in a large mixing bowl and make a well in the centre.

3. Add melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until evenly moistened. Tip into the prepared tin and use the back of a spoon to press into an even layer. Bake base for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.

4. While the slice base is still warm, spread with jam. Arrange the marshmallows on top and return to the oven for about 7mins, until just softened. Cool slice in the pan and then cut into squares to serve.

We have included a summary of the events that we received prior to the printing of this issue.

3 Sheep Trials New South Wales 9 - 13 JUNE 9 - 13 JUNE

11- 14 AUGUST 8 - 9 JULY

11 - 13 JUNE

Eumungerie Supreme Sheep Dog Trial Eumungerie Showground, Eumungerie Mick Hudson - 0427 040 188 Trundle Sheep Dog Trial Trundle, NSW Brett Smith - 0417 197 290

23 - 24 JULY

5-7 NOVEMBER

Trans Tasman Trial TBA, VIC Conor McConnell - 0406 781 989 Bairnsdale Sheep Dog Trial TBA, VIC South Eastern VIC Sheep Dog Trial Korumburra Showground, VIC Louise Rielly - 0409 170 964

Western Australia 17 - 19 JUNE 14 - 17 JULY 29 - 31 JULY 2-4 SEPTEMBER

Queensland 9 - 12 JUNE 7 AUGUST 1-4 SEPTEMBER 23 - 25 SEPTEMBER

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Stirling Arena Supreme Kendenup Community Grounds, Kendenup Esperance Arena Supreme Pingelly Recreation & Cultural Centre, WA Northern District Arena Holmbush, WA Great Southern Arena Muresk, WA

27 AUGUST

8 OCTOBER 24 - 27 NOVEMBER

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Sydney Sheepdog Club Championship Hawkesbury Showground, NSW Laura McKillop South West Championship West Wyalong, NSW Peter Darmody - 6974 1159

Darling River Championship Wentworth Showground, NSW Marcus Moore - 0439 109 400 Boorowa Championship Boorowa, NSW Nick Foster - 0417 522 513 Gunnedah Yard Trial Gunnedah Showground, NSW Emily Wall - 0419 705 772 The Working Dog Challenge Trial & Auction CTLX, Carcoar, NSW

Victoria

25 - 26 JUNE

Ballarat Yard Trial Ballarat Showgrounds, VIC Sharon Barry - 0421 619 163 15 - 17 JULY Central Yard Dog Championship Prince of Wales Showground, VIC Rod Cavill 24 SEPTEMBER Yundool Yard Trial “Somerset” Yundool, VIC Mark Wheeler - 0488 972 904

Western Australia 25 - 26 JUNE

QLD Supreme Sheep Dog Trial Karara Sports Grounds, QLD Barry Knight - 0439 211 733 Brisbane Royal Show Sheepdog Trial RNA Showgrounds, QLD Barry Knight - 0439 211 733 Allora Sheep Dog Trial Allora Showgrounds, QLD Judy Allen - 0407 073 697 Chinchilla Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial Chinchilla Showgrounds, QLD Lisa Walsh - (07) 4662 7972

Upper Horton Valley Championship Tony Overton - 0409 503 423 Emily Wall - 0419 705 772 Cudgegong Valley Championship Mudgee, NSW Greg Reeves - 0428 588 285

19 - 21 AUGUST NSW Yard Championships Delungra Showground, NSW Matt Ehsman - 0428 681 153

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Victoria

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New South Wales

Finley Sheepdog Trial Finley Showground, Finley David Webb - 0429 806 163 Sydney Sheepdog Club Trial Hawkesbury Showground, NSW Alison Burrell - 0423 049 848

18 - 21 AUGUST Morongla Sheep Dog Trial Morongla, NSW Brett Smith - 0417 197 290 Central West Championships 8 - 11 TBA SEPTEMBER Jon Cantrall - 0427 129 779

14 - 17 JULY

Yard Trials

Queensland 2 JULY

Northern Dist Yard & Utility Trial Binnaburra, WA C: 9647 1074 Boonah WSDC Yard Trial Kalbar Showground, QLD Errol Gill - 0458 421 032

COMING EVENTS Please email your dates to laura@stockdogs.com.au to be included in our next issue.

Cattle Trials Queensland 3 - 4 JUNE 11 - 12 JUNE

New South Wales Charters Towers Working Dog Trial Adam Sibson - 0438 594 457 Martin Holzwart - 0429 661 264 Widgee Angel Flight Working Dog Trial Mick Seeney - 0417 005 711

18 - 19 JUNE

Camboon Working Dog Trial Dan & Tash Killey - 0409 522 713

23 - 25 JUNE

Emerald AgGrow Working Dog Trial Steve Biles - 4984 4145

QWCTAI. Australian Championships, State of Origin & QWCDTAI. 2022 Derby Toogoolawah Showground Steele Cannell - 0428 583 260 Middlemount Working Dog Trial 30 - 31 JULY Paul Wroe - 4985 9297 Wallumbilla Working Dog Trial 6 - 7 AUGUST Ross Kehl - 0437 722 378 13 - 14 AUGUST Bauhinia Working Dog Trial David Steel - 4996 3108 14 - 17 JULY

20 - 21 AUGUST Injune Working Dog Trial Charlie Brummell - 0427 826 280 27 - 28 AUGUST Lake Elphinstone Working Dog Trial Dave Moxon - 0474 125 609 Darren Gilliam - 0409 580 879 2-4 SEPTEMBER

Comet River Working Dog Trial Queensland Champioships Andrew Jansen - 0429 475 313

New South Wales 4 - 5 JUNE

Red Range Working Dog Trial Andrew McIntyre - 0429 321 815

11 - 13 JUNE

Upper Horton Working Dog Trial Tony Overton - 0409 503 423

18 - 19 JUNE

Ulmarra Working Dog Trial Lew Molloy - 0418 664 641

2 - 3 JULY

Upper Hunter Stock Dog Challenge White Park Equestrian Centre, Scone Zac Ede - 0448 722 705 Rappville Working Dog Trial Geoff McLennan - (02) 6664 1215

30 - 31 JULY

Utility Trials 4 - 7 AUGUST

Australian Utility Championship Nyngan Showground, NSW Gary White - 0428 679 503

Western Australia 1 - 3 JULY

Northern Dist Yard & Utility Binnaburra, WA

Auctions Western Australia 19 AUGUST

WA Sheep Expo Working Dog Auction Katanning Showgrounds, WA Jim Harradine - 0488 484 570

New South Wales 15 - 16 JULY

30 -31 JULY

24 - 27 NOVEMBER 24 - 27 NOVEMBER

Forbes Working Dog Auction Forbes Showground, NSW Olly Hanson - 0430 112 600 Gwydir River Muster Working Dog Auction John Peters - 0427 773 960 The Working Dog Challenge Trial & Auction CTLX, Carcoar, NSW The Working Dog Challenge Trial & Auction CTLX, Carcoar, NSW

27 - 28 AUGUST Maclean Working Dog Trial Mitch Davis - 0427 476 306 10 SEPTEMBER Dungog Working Dog Trial Sandy Alison - 0402 717 562 16 - 18 SEPTEMBER

Bonalbo Working Dog Trial & Futurity Merlene Allen - 0447 653 202

20 OCTOBER

Lismore Show Working Dog Trial TBA The Working Dog Challenge Trial & Auction CTLX, Carcoar, NSW

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Working Cattle Dog Association of Australia’s First Training Day Article by Belinda Carter | Photos by Ffire Photography & Western Sydney Dog Lovers Photography 2022 has seen the commencement of the newly formed Working Cattle Dog Association of Australia Inc. An association that finally focuses primarily on developing, preserving, promoting and recording both the Australian Cattle Dog (ACD) and Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog breeds as genuine working dogs.

As a breeder for the past decade of ACDs, and now using them full time on a station and feedlot, I feel the formation of this association is so important and no doubt about 80 years overdue. If only both the ACDs and Stumpies had have benefitted from working registries from the early 1900s.

Over the years I’ve attended many working dog schools where quietly on the side many have reminisced about a ‘heeler’ they once had who was a brilliant worker, one of their favourite dogs. There really is a need to start recording these dogs who brought something to the table, and to put some administration effort into both breeds. Scott Lithgow wrote about great lines of cattle dogs who headed as well as heeled.

Our Patron Tony McCallum tells us about how they were once held as an esteemed working dog, before ‘the move to town’ saw that slide.

A number of us believe those genetics are still alive but not openly recorded.

We hope this association engages the stockmen and women across Australia who have quality working cattle dog genetics, who are perhaps little-known outside of their own district. We wish to find and promote these great genetics to maintain the breeds positions as iconic, Australian developed working breeds. We also wish to grow a series of trials designed to suit their working styles, and are happy to support the ‘weekend warriors’, meant affectionately, to get their dogs up to a skill level where it will be an enjoyable sport for both handler and dog, and continue to expose what is hidden in the DNA throughout lines which made the ‘move to town’ decades ago.

The motivation for getting this association off the ground came from Geoff Lloyd. He had seen videos I had posted of a few of my dogs at work and knowing how many people had come through his schools with cattle dogs in previous years that there were enough people interested to make it a viable proposition. It was something I always knew the breed needed but the support and positivity Geoff brought inspired a group of us to give this a go. The committee is made up of a variety of people from different dog walks of life, but all with a passion and experience with cattle dogs. Including committee members who run big teams of dogs on a large scale, commercial property turning over 70,000 lambs and 26,000 cattle yearly and incorporating working ACDs into their teams because they value the unique traits they bring.

Also bringing experience to the association is a successful cattle dog trialler in Victoria, who trains many other breeds but knows when she needs a dog with strength she has it in her ACDs. All of our committee have cattle trialled at some point.

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A very generous person who has been a wealth of information over the years has been Tony McCallum. How the cattle dogs of decades long gone worked, the jobs they were proficient at, their style, and their type. It’s hard to dispute Tonys proven track record with dogs, as well as his knowledge across a wide range of breeds. From the very beginning when I would send videos to Tony, he was always honest but supportive. Tony was part of our inaugural meeting and now our Patron. He has thrown up some great suggestions for trialling courses to suit the breeds.

One aim of this association is to build on a series of training days, firstly in New South Wales and as it builds, in other states as well. Using these dogs daily, and training many younger dogs, it has highlighted that they need a different approach to training from what would normally be presented at a working dog school. They still definitely need all the camp manners, all the control commands but doing exercises trying to keep them at balance without a clear objective just creates frustration.

They need a job from the beginning, they need to understand the end goal and most importantly they need to fix their own stuff ups.

They don’t have the style of the stronger eyed breeds but once they understand stock needs to go to a different place they will make the right choices. Perhaps it’s the very strong dingo influence in the breed that gives them a unique type of intelligence, they think very differently and use their cunning to read cattle.

The beautiful Kingsfield Stud Sugarloaf at Cobbitty, New South Wales, hosted our first, and going forward regular, training days. Rob Blacker and Alison Robertson of Kingsfield Stud are breeders themselves of ACDs and are keen to support this association through sponsorship, Rob agrees this association is long overdue. We are so looking forward to a long and successful relationship with Rob and Alison, their infrastructure and availability of stock are fantastic – with cattle of all weights, plus large, small and indoor arenas.

The first weekend saw people drive from Queensland, Victoria and even fly from Darwin.. such was the uniqueness of this first weekend.

The weather was not kind, but considering the wet east coast conditions this year we were grateful for the breaks in the rain. Participants ranged from stockmen wanting to run their ACD with their kelpies on cattle to suburban cattle dogs seeing stock for the first time. Every person found a new appreciation for their dogs.

Instructors for the first weekend at Cobbitty were Geoff Lloyd, Ben Wade, Karen Edwards and myself, Belinda Carter. Geoff, our Vice President, has previously won the New South Wales Cattle Trial Championships and has years of experience as a stockman, judge, trialer and clinician.

AROUND THE GROUNDS Our secretary is Karen Edwards who has successfully been trialling an ACD in the ANKC herding world with multiple High In Trials, and has also competed at the Kelly Country Cattle Dog trials in Victoria, where her bitch CJ has demonstrated an ability to short cast, lift and steer cattle around a course.

Treasurer is Ben Wade, who in the past would run a ‘heeler’ in his team of collies when working in Western Queensland and now regularly uses an ACD at work in a large sheep & cattle feedlot in the Western Riverina of New South Wales. Ben also has vast experience with running events after serving 10 years as a Councillor of the Australian Campdraft Association.

For the talented dogs to be recorded and promoted enabling people wanting an ACD or Stumpy, with the working style they want, to have a central place to find contacts for them. Its all still very much a work in progress but from little things big things grow.

Overall, we just really want to celebrate these iconic breeds and provide a network for those who are shadowed by them.

President is myself, who has been searching worldwide for the past decade for ACDs with a good brain, useful instincts and biddable trainability. I get to thoroughly test my dogs daily at work, I find them to be a breed which can learn tasks easily, and there is something quite special about how they become your loyal shadow. Geoff will continue with regular training days at Cobbitty.

The Association will expand to other areas as demand sees fit. Many requests have come through from Victorians and Queenslanders, and September will see a clinic and trial in the Hunter Valley New South Wales. The Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Great Cattle Dog Muster and we will proudly be coordinating the working events. Steve Weyman will be our experienced judge, and another who has been so supportive with our efforts.

Initial ideas for the trials include natural farm obstacles and real working situations that could include gateways, force points, logs, and water crossings. They are usually the enforcer when run in a team so these are a few of the many ideas to showcase this.

We really hope this association attracts membership from everyone utilising the breeds – from those on dairy farms, to the people in Western Queensland, to a community amongst the weekend trialling enthusiasts.

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TYDA President, Adrian Carpenter and TYDA Secretary, Emma Hall

Article by Emma Hall – TYDA Secretary | Photos by Mary Faulkner and The Northern Midlands Courier

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In the last week of March and the first week of April 2022, Connorville Station was home to both the National Kelpie Field Trial (NKFT) & Australian Yard Dog Association (AYDA) championships. The property was a buzz with competitors, spectators and travellers from all over Australia, all of whom were competing for top spot in the NKFT & AYDA nationals and to support our club to play host to two of the biggest trials on the calendar.

After eight Days of competition, 52 competitors, 173 NKFT runs, and 197 AYDA runs judged by 5 different people and 1,500 sheep run through the courses we are happy to conclude that the Australian championships were a complete success for Tasmania in 2022.

Have ever heard of the classic saying of four seasons in one day? Well, Tassie managed to pull this off most days over the first week of the NKFT competition. Brisk mornings and wind that cut straight through you was on offer daily and it even had some of the Tasmanian locals shivering through the chilly conditions.

Judged by Simon Bowden, we came away with winners in the Novice and Championship Rounds. Congratulations go out to Dave Motley with Motleys Crew for winning the Novice competition and Gary White with Whites Benny on taking home the win and the Championship trophy (along with many others).

AROUND THE GROUNDS NKFT Championship Winners, Gary White and Whites Benny

National Kelpie Field Trial Results Championship

1. Gary White and Whites Benny =2. Dave Motley and Motleys Rex =2. Ben Coster and Coopendale Lucy 4. Gary White and Whites Pint 5. Gary White and Whites Chrissy 6. Gary White and Whites Billy Boy

Novice

1. Dave Motley and Motleys Crew 2. Robert Cox and Karrobar Trigger 3. Dave Motley and Motleys Joy 4. Justin Tombs and Harewood X

WKC Shield Award (Winner) - Gary White and Whites Benny - 101

CJ Butler Award (Highest Individual Score Over The Event) - Matt Fletcher and Braziers Terror - 76

Coleman Noakes Award (Highest Scoring Novice Run) - Matt Fletcher and Braziers Terror - 76

Bullenbong Award (Highest Scoring First Timer) - Tim Hall and Hilton Park Dusty - 42

NKFT Novice Winners, Dave Motley and Motleys Crew

Scoriochre Award (Most Effective Yard) - Gary White and Whites Benny

Prendegast Award (Most Successful Breeder) - Gary White Frank Scanlon Award (Cast, Lift and Draw) - Gary White and Whites Pint

Capree Award (Fastest Time) - Matt Fletcher and Braziers Terror - 14.01

Bradley Sisters Award (Best Type) - Ben Coster’s Lokabe Fred

Les Tarant Award (Best Outside Work) - Matt Fletcher and Braziers Terror

Lorna Browning Award (Highest Scoring Lady) - Bree Cudmore and Marista Zoe - 38

Highest Scoring Tasmanian - Tim Hall and Hilton Park Dusty - 42

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AYDA Championship Winners, Aoidh Doyle and Cash

Next up in the second week was the yard competition.

With milder conditions we ploughed through the Maiden, Novice, Improver and Open classes. With the maiden/ novice having over 100 runs!

We were lucky enough to secure two mainland judges in Justin Tombs and Rod Cavill who from the time of us approaching them were nothing but supportive and gave us great input and guidance throughout the time of the trial.

Huge congratulations to David Lee and The Lees Reg for winning the Maiden class, Roland Pell and Buntal Oakey for winning the Novice class, Renae Reynolds and Hopkins River Colin for winning the Improver class, Bree Cudmore and Lanarch Moana for taking out the Tasmanian Open title and last but certainly not least, Aoidh Doyle and Cash for becoming the 2022 Australian Open Champion, what a win!

We had some fantastic sponsors come on board to help us put together a top-notch event. From local businesses to major groups and even the Tasmanian Government, all of whom were happy to help with sponsorship in one way or the other.

As for the volunteers, I think we showed that as small group of members that Tassie has, we can organise and carry out a national event confidently. We relied heavily on member participation, and we were very lucky to have a core group of go getters! To that we were extremely thankful.

So, in closing and on behalf of Adrian and myself we thank all that were involved, all that offered to help out, all that travelled from across Australia to compete and all that came along to support our event.

I can confidently say that after months and months of preparation and two full on weeks of competition, we are both happy that it’s a once in a 6/7-year event!

It was such a great run off in the finals and Tassie as a club couldn’t be happier with watching the best of the best hit We hope that everyone enjoyed their trip to Tasmania and hope to see you all soon. it out for the top spots in each of these classes.

Anyone that has ever run an Australian Championship knows that it simply cannot be done without two key components... Sponsors and volunteers!

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AROUND THE GROUNDS Aus. Yard Dog Association Championship Results Championship

1. Aoidh Doyle and Cash 2. Kate Jubb and Woodja Cruise 3. Nigel Armstrong and Yarralonga Scope 4. Robert Cox and Karrobar Bruiser 5. Vin Gedye and Scoriochre Pontus 6. Matt Sherwood and Boco Wonder

Tasmanian Open

1. Bree Cudmore and Lanarch Moana 2. Matt Sherwood and Boco Wonder 3. Kate Jubb and Woodja Cruise 4. Aoidh Doyle and Cash

Improver

1. Renae Reynolds and Hopkins River Colin 2. Tim Hall and Hilton Park Dusty 3. Dave Motley and Motleys Rex 4. Vin Gedye and Scoriochre Rat

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1. Roland Pell and Buntal Oakey =2. David Lee and The Les Reg =2. Michael Hall and Bamma Zoe 4. Gary White and Whites Pint

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1. David Lee and The Lees Reg 2. Keilan Bamford and Bundy 3. Gary White and Whites Billy 4. Dave Motley and Motleys Crew

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2022 Ray White Working Dog Sale & Trial

Highest Priced Pup - Lot 49 Cardoon Marley, $17,000

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n the 23rd and 24th of April at CQLX Gracemere Saleyards the Ray White Livestock Rockhampton Working Dog Sale and Trial was run by Gary and Netty Wendt and their team. Traditionally taking place every 3 years in conjunction with Beef Australia the decision was made in 2021 to make it an annual event.

The trial attracted 143 dogs from throughout QLD and NSW keen to win a share of the $6,000 prize money on offer. The trial consisted of two rounds and a final with the competition commencing at 6.30am Saturday morning, and, taking advantage of the undercover stadium and lights, continued on into the evening. Sunday saw the continuation and completion of the trial by mid-morning. The two judges of the competition, Stan Dunkley and Bo Hatfield deemed the place getters to be so: 1st place – Andrew Jansen and Riverside Drifter 2nd place – Martin Holzwart and Shadowvale Dee 3rd place – Martin Holzwart and Shadowvale Ned 4th place – Steele Cannell and Mysticview Lara 5th place – Steele Cannell and Carrdoon Zippo The pre-works for the Working Dog Sale commenced at 12pm on Sunday, with the pups 10 months and under working sheep and dogs 11 months and over working cattle. There were 56 animals offered for sale, 24 pups and 32 dogs, with 55 of the 56 lots selling.

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Article and Photos provided by Ray White Rockhampton Pups averaged, $5,120 each. The top priced pup, Lot 49 - Carrdoon Marley was sold by Gavin and Erin Carr of Mundubbera and purchased by Brodie Zahl of Consuelo for $17,000.

Dogs averaged $8,887 each. The top priced dog, Lot 25 - Addy’s Lucy was sold by Marty Addy of Blackwater and purchased by Judy Hamilton of Thangool for $23,000.

Overall the sale averaged $7,218 per animal with strong competition from 105 registered bidders on the grounds and 121 registered bidders online.

Dogs sold to Tasmania and King Island. In NSW they went to Matheson, Tatham, Greenridge, Gulgong, Cassilis, Wollongbar, and Kempsey and many areas of QLD including Goondiwindi, Alpha, Injune, Springsure, Kingaroy, Clermont, Wallumbilla, Einasleigh, Fairy Bower, Julia Creek, Marlborough, Eidsvold, Theodore, Thangool, Mount Surprise, Consuelo, Bushley, Normanton, Baralaba, Kabra, and Taroom Gavin Carr also offered a Carrdoon Zac (deceased) semen package at the sale which sold to Wayne Wayte of Ballandean for $7,000 Each year a service fee is auctioned to raise money for a charity.

This year Gary Wendt offered the services of Wildcard Crack with the chosen charity being the Black Dog Institute. Brad Crawford of Midgee purchased the service fee for $2,500 with all of these proceeds to be donated to this worthy organisation.

AROUND THE GROUNDS AUCTION RESULTS Highest Priced Pup - Lot 49, Carrdoon Marley sold for $17,000 to Brodie Zahl.

Vendor - Gavin & Erin Carr.

Average Sale Price for Pups - $5,120 Highest Priced Dog - Lot 25, Addy’s Lucy sold for $23,000 to Judy Hamilton.

Vendor - Marty Addy Average Sale Price for Dogs - $8,887 Highest Priced Dog - Lot 25 Addy’s Lucy, $23,000

Overall Sale Average - $7,218 55 of 56 lots sold

Isaac Hotz from Wilderness Way Pty Ltd, Clermont generously donated Lot 36 – Wilderness Jock, with all sale proceeds going to the Stockdog Handlers – 3 Minds Connected podcast founded by Dave Steel and Adam Wrobel that focuses on the Working Dog and their handlers. Jock was purchased by Francis Zahl of Springsure for $3000.

The weekend was a great success with the sale having over 700 viewers online and a great crowd flocking to the event. If you would like to discuss next year’s Sale or Trial please do not hesitate to get in touch.

TRIAL RESULTS 1. Andrew Jansen and Riverside Drifter 2. Martin Holzwart and Shadowvale Dee 3. Martin Holzwart and Shadowvale Ned 4. Steele Cannell and Mysticview Lara 5. Steele Cannell and Carrdoon Zippo

Andrew Jansen, Riverside Drifter and family after winning the 2022 Cattle Dog Trial

2022 National Sheep Dog Trial Celebrating 150 years of Sheepdog Trialing

Fiona Simpson, President of the National Farmers Federation with 2022 National Sheep Dog Trial Winner John Perry and Bredbo Ash

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Article and Photos Provided by Lauren Vest - National Sheep Dog Trial Championships Committee

he National Sheepdog Trial in Canberra has a long and rich history, tracing back to the inaugural trial held in 1943. Beginning at Manuka Oval, it was also held on the grounds of Old Parliament House and at Exhibition Park before settling on its current home at Hall Showgrounds.

The National is one of the most prestigious trials in the country – in 1945 His Royal Highness Prince Henry Duke of Gloucester, during his tenure as Governor General of Australia, presented the Duke of Gloucester Sash to be awarded to the winner of the trial. In 1970 the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh attended the trial and presented the Duke of Gloucester Sash to the winner that year, Mr. Bob Ross and his dog Yulong Russ.

Nowadays, the trial is held in Hall Village on the outskirts of Canberra and has grown to be one of the biggest and most spectated trials in Australia. Due to its location in the nation’s capital, along with an active and dedicated committee, the National Trial has been growing in popularity year on year. Held in March, this year has been the biggest year yet, attracting competitors from every state in Australia bar the Northern Territory. A total of 77 competitors attended, with 358 dogs getting a start. Notably, in the Champion of Champions competition we had the representative from every eligible state present, which is a fantastic result!

This is the second year we have worked with Damsel and Sprout who help to plan our marketing and advertising efforts. This year they organised a promotional collaboration with the Brumbies Rugby club. Some sheep, dogs and committee members travelled to the Brumbies home ground at the University of Canberra and staged a mock up trial, pitting Brumbies players against a sheepdog!

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AROUND THE GROUNDS The afternoons fun was filmed and shared via social media. This was followed up by an appearance at the Brumbies game at GIO Stadium, where Hypro Ambassador Mick Hudson as well as some committee members gave a demonstration and introduced spectators to some real live sheepdogs.

On the spectator side, we attracted a huge 4,800 spectators over the week, with the biggest days being the public holiday on the Monday and the weekend. This is a huge positive for our sport and the feedback we received from the attendees was overwhelmingly positive. We take seriously our opportunity to showcase our working dogs to the public and do our best to educate and entertain them. We have experienced triallers who hang out in the grandstands and commentate for the audience while runs are happening, an explanation of the trial and the rules in the program, profiles of some of our competing dogs and excellent commentary in between runs by Bow Cover. This year we also introduced two new initiatives – a live stream so that folks can watch along at home along with the live scoring, and ‘Radio Dog National’. Spectators could follow a link on their phones to be taken to live audio commentary on runs as they were happening on the grounds without it disturbing the competitors. Triallers and other knowledgeable folks generously gave their time to commentate which really added to the enjoyment and understanding of spectators, and we will be growing and improving this concept in the future.

Another new initiative this year was school visits. Several regional schools ran excursions to the trial, turning up with a bus load of kids to learn more about sheepdog trialling and eat some sausage sandwiches! They learnt about the rules of the trial and even had a go at judging some runs.

Sheepdog trials, especially one of this size, take a great deal of support to be successful. The sheep were generously donated for use by Neil and Peter Carey of Kashmir, Wee Jasper.

Without sheep our trial cannot run, and the sheep performed fantastically for a great week of trialling, really testing some of the dogs. Our major sponsor is Hypro Petfoods who are massive supporters of sheepdog trialling Australia wide. Allison Burrell was in the Hypro Marquee throughout the trial, offering free samples, guidance, and purchase of dog food. New sponsor, the Australian Working Stock Dog Magazine were also on site, with copies of the magazine as well as merchandise, dog whistles and collars available. The other major sponsor of the National is the ACT Government, who have been a huge help while we grow and improve year on year. Additional sponsors in 2022 were Ray White, Long Paddock Eggs, Riverbourne Distillery, Bungendore Butchery, Linda Dening, Hartley Lifecare, Hall Rural Supplies and St John Ambulance. Sponsors keep our trials running, and we love to see people support them in kind.

Peter Oxley giving a demonstation to a group of school kids.

With so many dogs competing for top spot the competition was fierce! Judged by Jon Cantrall, the Maiden class was taken out by Mick Hudson with Me Mate Foss, followed by Harry Hudson with MGH Speck, Les Eveleigh and Morongla Beetle, Les Eveleigh with Hiltons Major, Tony Elliot and Gundagai Candy and Tony Elliot with Gundagai Red Dog. Harry was our youngest competitor, as well as a first timer at the National, and certainly showed his talent!

In what is almost certainly a history making moment, our Improver final was filled entirely with three generations of the Hudson family – Pip Hudson, his son Mick Hudson and Mick’s son Harry Hudson. The Hudson family boast 5 generations of sheepdog triallers, with Pip’s mother being a well-regarded judge, having judged the National Sheepdog Trial. Pip, who turned 80 this year, along with Mick and Harry were very proud to represent their family in an all Hudson final! Mick took out first and second with MGH Daisy and MGH Jellie, with Pip and Barcoo Mick in third and Harry with MGH Speck in fourth.

Harry, Mick & Pip Hudson after their history making moment in the Improver Final

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The Champion of Champions competition is between the winners of the various state championships from the preceding year. This year we were fortunate to have the representatives from every eligible state present to battle it out! After quite an exciting final, the Champion of Champions was awarded to Tony Elliot working Gundagai Frosty, who was our Open Champion at last years trial.

From the Open competition, judged by Paul Darmody, the Top 20 were selected to compete in the next round of the championship which whittled the field down to 6 to compete for the top honours on the Sunday. It was a close final, with some excellent work on display from the dogs and handlers. Our 2022 National Sheepdog Trial Champion is John Perry working Bredbo Ash. Second place went to Mick Hudson working Echo Park Mel, followed by John Perry working Delrio Gem, Paul Elliot and Elliots Brisket, Barry Knight and Fiesta Jane and Pip Flower with Flowers Hurricane.

L-R: Paul Elliot and Elliott’s Brisket, John Perry and Delrio Gem, Pip Flower and Flower’s Hurricane, Barry Knight and Fiesta Jane and Fiona Simpson before the top 6 of the Open Championship.

Missing, Mick Hudson and Echo Park Mel

Champion of Champions L-R: Tony Elliot (2021 National Champion) with Gundagai Frostie, Stefan Cross (SA) and Echo Park Bazza, Roy Potticary (QLD) and Delrae Eddie, Mick Hudson (NSW) and Ritchies Finn, Michael Deppeler (VIC) and Claremony Joe, Peter Gorman (WA) and Coshies Dusty

Spectators enjoying their time watching some fabulous dogs and handlers

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There are also several special awards presented at the National Trial. The Laurie Tong Memorial Award for the highest score in the improver went to Mick Hudson and MGH Daisy while the George Westcott Award for the highest score in the maiden went to Les Eveleigh and Hiltons Major. The highest score by a National Trial First Timer went to Harry Hudson with MGH Speck. The Mellissa Gillard Memorial Shield for the highest points scored by a handler working a dog they bred and own was presented to three winners – Paul Elliot with Elliots Brisket, John Perry with Bredbo Ash and Les Eveleigh with Hiltons Major. Finally, a new award sponsored by the Australian Working Stock Dog Magazine was the Stockmanship Award – in the Maiden it was awarded to Jane Eveleigh and in the Open to Barry Knight. We gratefully welcomed Fiona Simson, president of the National Farmers Federation, who assisted with the presentation of the awards. Champion of champions winner, Gundagai Frosty, gave her something to remember us by – a few spots of wee on her hat!

In an emotional presentation, Charlie Cover was gifted a lifetime membership to the National Sheep Dog Trial Association.

Charlie has been involved with the National Trial for many years and is a tireless force on the committee as well as competing and encouraging new triallers into the sport.

A huge thank you goes out to our big team of volunteers – those in the let out, working in the canteen, on the gates, interacting with the spectators, in the scorer’s box or just lending a hand to keep things running smoothly. We truly appreciate their help, and the trial wouldn’t run without them! We also want to thank all the competitors for making the effort to attend and make the event what it is. The quality of dogs and the stockmanship on display was exemplary. We look forward to continuing to improve the National Trial and welcome our nations best dog and handler teams to battle it out for the title of National Champion!

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RESULTS Open Championship

1. John Perry and Bredbo Ash 2. Mick Hudson and Echo Park Mel 3. John Perry and Delrio Gem 4. Paul Elliot and Elliots Brisket 5. Barry Knight and Fiesta Jane 6. Pip Flower and Flowers Hurricane

Improver Some children enjoying their time looking at the awards and history during the 2022 National Sheep Dog Trial

1. Mick Hudson and MGH Daisy 2. Mick Hudson and MGH Jellie 3. Pip Hudson and Barcoo Mick 4. Harry Hudson and MGH Speck

Maiden

1. Mick Hudson and Me Mate Floss 2. Harry Hudson and MGH Speck 3. Les Everleigh and Morongla Beetle 4. Les Eveleigh and Hiltons Major 5. Tony Elliot and Gundagai Candy 6. Tony Elliot with Gundagai Red Dog

Champion of Champions Tony Elliot and Gundagai Frosty

Laurie Tong Memorial Award Sponsors, Hypro and the Australian Working Stock Dog Magazine at their stands during the trial

Mick Hudson and MGH Daisy

George Westcott Award

Les Eveleigh and Hiltons Major

Highest Score by a National Trial First Timer Harry Hudson and MGH Speck

Mellissa Gillard Memorial Shield

Paul Elliot with Elliots Brisket, John Perry with Bredbo Ash and Les Eveleigh and Hiltons Major

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Overall Winner Campbell Smedley with Tundabardi Mick and Cobber Representative Kellie Savage

2022 Cobber Supreme Stock Dog Challenge Article by Rod Cavill | Photography by Naomi J White Mansfield Showgrounds came alive on the weekend of the 12th & 13th March with the inaugural Cobber Supreme Stock Dog (SSD) Challenge, where competitors and their dogs vied for the honours and the $5000 first prize.

The concept of the SSD was to challenge competitors and their dogs across three disciplines, Arena trial, using three sheep on a traditional course, Yard trial and Cattle trial, showcasing the incredible wide-ranging skills of the teams.

The motivation for this concept of trialling came from the Ultimate Stock Dog (USD) trial that was created by the Sherwood family at Taralga NSW in 2014 – 2016. As a longtime competitor of many different trials over the years, the opportunity to compete at the one venue over a few days was fantastic. Unfortunately, through changing circumstances the USD couldn’t continue but the desire to recreate a similar trial was still strong.

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Peter Govan’s, Gov’s Tuck in the Cattle Trial Section

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Dale Thompson in the Elders Mansfield Yard Trial Section

Kate Jubb on course in the Browns Fertiliser Arena Trial Section

Roland Pell on course in the Browns Fertiliser Arena Trial Section

Harry Grant at the truck of the Elders Mansfield Yard Trial Section

Jake Nowlan at the truck of the Elders Mansfield Yard Trial Section

Bree Cudmore during the Oakdale Meats Cattle Trial Section

Campbell Smedley at the Y in the Browns Fertiliser Arena Trial

Sarah Lee and The Lee’s Rock patiently waiting for their run

One of the benefits of COVID lockdowns was the time to actually think about possibilities, and so the idea of the SSDC came to the fore again. With some keen young fellas, Campbell Smedley, Aoidh Doyle and Tim Cavill, we started planning.

The background work began with contacting potential sponsors.

This was difficult because we were all still in lockdowns through late 2021 and everyone was unsure of what 2022 would look like but we were nevertheless optimistic that the SSDC would be able to go ahead.

Ridley Agriproducts came on board with the Cobber dog food which gave us the base to work with; there were the inevitable disappointments with sponsorship knockbacks, but we secured fantastic support from the local Elders agent Ryan Sargent, Oakdale Meats and Browns Fertilisers.

The aim was to keep it simple and to attract not only seasoned trial competitors but some stockmen and women with good dogs that were up for the challenge.

Mansfield Showgrounds was chosen due to the great facilities and support from Mansfield Agricultural and Pastoral Society, including the new campdraft arena and plenty of room for camping. With the magical Autumn weather and great views of Mt Buller & Mt Stirling in the distance we had the recipe for a very busy but enjoyable weekend.

The sheep used over the two days were green tag merino wethers from Delatite Station, which were perfect trial sheep and challenged the dogs on both the Arena and Yard course.

The Arena trial was set up as a traditional course with a gap, Y race and pen, with twelve minutes to complete but to be a little different the course was left-handed which raised a few comments from competitors. There were many that made the pen, much to their surprise! One memorable run was Mitch Jubb with his very good yard dog Brutis who actually penned; Mitch is still talking about it. This trial was judged by Norm Severs and won by Harry Grant and Strap.

The Yard course was ten minutes with a drench race, draft race and trailer load and unload that looked simple enough but with the sheep testing and challenging the dogs this was a tough course. This trial was judged by Matt Sherwood and won by Kate Jubb with Woodja Cruze.

The Cattle course was allocated seven minutes per run, and we were using freshly weaned Angus calves supplied by Fox Pastoral at Merton. They had been very well handled and worked extremely well throughout the day. The course consisted of a free work area in the camp where competitors could choose how they handled their cattle, then released on their decision and worked through a gap, Y race and pen. This trial was judged by Chris Sherwood and won by Dale Thompson and Brokenriver Jake.

There are always many people to thank with great support from sponsors; Ridley/Cobber, Elders Mansfield, Browns Fertilisers, Oakdale Meats, Allambee White Suffolks, Brokenriver Contracting, Delatite Veterinary, HCH Genetics, Riddellvue Angus, Toland Merino, Embling Rural, Simpsons Fuel, Shaws Transport and the Australian Working Stock Dog Magazine.

There were many helpers over the weekend, in the let-out pens and score tables and a huge hats off to James Shaw and his team for the very professional stock cartage. Stock donators – Mark Ritchie, Delatite Station, Delatite and Stuart Fox, Fox Pastoral, Merton.

RESULTS COBBER Supreme Stock Dog Challenge 1. Campbell Smedley with Tundabardi Mick - 249 2. Dale Thompson with Brokenriver Jake - 244 3. Campbell Smedley with Tundabardi Zoe - 236 4. Jake Nowlan with Gillescreek RM - 229 5. Jake Nowlan with Amos Zone - 215 6. Harry Grant wth Strap - 214

Elders Mansfield Yard Trial

1. Kate Jubb with Woodja Cruise - 92 2. Travis Scott with Brokenriver Kev - 88 3. Jake Nowlan with Amos Zone - 86 4. James Leahy with Glenlyon Flick - 84

Browns Fertiliser Arena Trial 1. Harry Grant with Strap - 87 2. Sarah Lee with The Lees Rock - 85 3. Bree Cudmore with Marista Zoe - 83 4. Aoidh Doyle with Whisper Elvis - 81

Oakdale Meats Cattle Trial

1. Dale Thompson with Brokenriver Jake - 98 2. Campbell Smedley with Tundabardi Zoe - 95 3. Campbell Smedley with Tundabardi Mick - 93 4. Randall Fincham with Rabbit - 91

There was also an award and prizemoney for the highest scoring bitch over the three courses which was won by Tundabardi Zoe, worked by Campbell Smedley.

The scores over the three trials were added and the winner of the 2022 Cobber Supreme Stock Dog Challenge was Campbell Smedley and Tundabardi Mick.

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Winner and place getters of the Elders Mansfield Yard Trial Section L-R: Campbell Smedley, Judge Matthew Sherwood, Jake Nowlan, Aoidh Doyle, Kate Jubb, Travis Scott and James Leahy

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Winner and place getters of the Oakdale Meats Cattle Trial Section L-R: Campbell Smedley, Randall Fincham, Dale Thompson and Judge Chris Sherwood

Winner and place getters of the Browns Fertiliser Arend Trial Section L-R: Aoidh Doyle, Harry Grant, Sarah Lee, Bree Cudmore and Judge Norm Severs.

Overall place getters and judges of the COBBER Supreme Stock Dog Challege with Cobber Representative, Kelly Savage. L-R: Harry Grant, Jake Nowlan, Dale Thompson, Chris Sherwood, Matthew Sherwood, Norm Severs, Campbell Smedley with Tundabardi Mick and Kellie Savage

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Australian All-round Stock Dog

Article and photos provided by Ryan Johnston

The weekend of 26th and 27th of February 2022 saw the Geurie Working Dog Club host the 1st ever Australian All-round Stockdog competition. The event was held at the Geurie Recreation Reserve. This trial saw the handler compete in 3 working dog disciplines (yard, cattle & 3 sheep) with the same dog to achieve a combined score out of 300 points.

The Australian All-round Stockdog competition is currently the only ‘all-round’ Stockdog type trial that is affiliated with the 3 associations (Australian working stock dog association, NSW yard dog association, NSW sheepdog workers association). It is judged by the various associations in accordance with their rules and by their recognised judges. The Geurie Working Dog Club believes this gives the trial and the judging credibility and limits any confusion with judging and scoring.

We were very privileged to have 3 very highly regarded judges in Matthew Sherwood (yard dog trail), Jon Cantrell (3 sheep trial) and Kevin Bell (cattle trial) officiate over the event.

The inaugural trial saw 26 handlers from across New South Wales and Victoria totalling 48 first round runs. The competition was well represented by border collies, kelpies and working dog crosses.

It was fantastic to see so many handlers give all 3 disciplines a go, with some handlers taking a step out of their comfort zone and giving yard, 3 sheep or cattle trialling a go for the first time. This trial was run with the aim of improving the quality of Australia’s working dogs as a whole and not just in one particular discipline.

Winners Mick Hudson and MGH Tri

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After the 48 first round runs in all 3 disciplines were completed the top six scores progressed to a final round. These top scores ranged from 172 to a top of 257 points out of 300. The finalists were Ben Coster and Kingsley Jinx, Jake Nowlan and Amos Zone, David Mackereth and Shep, Kahlee O’Leary and Dude,

AROUND THE GROUNDS Mick Hudson and MGH Tri and Pip Hudson and Hudsons Darby. The structure of the final round saw the 6 handlers and dogs compete again in all 3 disciplines to achieve a final total score out of 600 points.

1st place was taken out by Mick Hudson and his dog MGH Tri with a total score of 464 points (av. 77.3/100 for all 6 sections).

Mick took home the $5,000 1st place prizemoney, the inaugural Australian All-round Stockdog trophy and the 2022 Australian Allround Stockdog Champion jacket.

A close 2nd place went to Jake Nowlan and Amos Zone who scored a combined score of 455 points.

Ben Coster and Kingsley Jinx achieved 3rd place with a total score of 416.

All six finalists were presented with ribbons and a 2022 Australian Allround Stockdog Finalist jacket.

An award was also presented to the highest first round score in each of the 3 disciplines. Winners were Jake Nowlan (Yard trial 91 points), Kahlee O’Leary (Cattle trial 93 points) and equal place Jake Nowlan and Mick Hudson (3 sheep trial 95 points).

Other awards given were the Champion Local Handler, which went to the competitor with the highest score who lived within 50kms of Geurie. This went to Kahlee O’Leary. The Rookie Handler award was given to the highest scoring handler who had never previously won an open trial of any discipline. This was awarded to Grace Halsted.

Other highlights of the weekend included the junior trial with 3 very keen young trialers competing in great spirits in the cattle arena. All 3 took home a ribbon, trophy buckle, prizes and most importantly a huge smile. Entertainment on Saturday night was provided by local musician Duncan Ferguson which was well received with many trialers, spectators and judges singing and dancing the night away.

On the completion of the Australian Allround Stockdog Trial an ISDS trial was run on the main arena with 27 dogs attempting the course. Which saw many competitors trying their hand at obstacles such as a drive or a shed for the first time. We believe that this trial will only grow in time and will help achieve the Geurie Working Dog Club’s mission of improving the quality of Australian workings dogs as a whole. The equal winners of this section were David Mackereth with Shep and Craig Ervine with Bells Chime with scores of 95 points.

The Geurie Working Dog Club are making plans to host the second Australian All-round Stockdog Trial in 2023 with a late autumn/early winter date in mind. In addition to this the club will be hosting their annual Geurie Golden Collar Working Dog weekend in the spring of 2022 which will include a yard dog trial, cattle dog trial and working dog auction.

Chris Egan on Course in the Yard Section

TRIAL RESULTS Overall All Round Stock Dog

Junior Competitors and their winnings Grace Halsted on Course in the Yard Section

1. Mick Hudson and MGH Tri - 464 2. Jake Nowlan and Amos Zone - 455 3. Ben Coster and Kingsley Jinx - 416 4. Pip Hudson and Hudsons Dart - 375 5. David Mackerim and Shep - 280 6. Kahlee O’Leary and Due - 250

Highest Placed First Round Yard Section - Jake Nowlan - 91 Cattle Section - Kahlee O’Leary - 93 3 Sheep Section - Jake Nowlan and Mick Hudson - 95

Champion Local Handler Kahlee O’Leary

Rookie Handler Grace Halsted

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Northern NSW AUSDS Challenge Article and Photos Provided by Peter Brown On the 2nd and 3rd April, the Australian Utility Stock Dog Society Inc. held its second northern NSW ‘Stock Dog Challenge’ on Lock Rogers’ property “Stratton”, located some 25km NW of Guyra. Host Mitch Bennett supplied very good quality livestock and facilities for the two-day event.

Judges for the event were Ian Berry assessing cattle work, John Rosten assessing sheep yard work, and Jeff Ritchie assessing the sheep paddock work. On Sunday, Maree Moran took over the reins from Jeff Ritchie and assessed the sheep paddock element.

Saturday was a Level 1 test which is designed to be a little easier for handler and dog. Every competitor followed the same pattern of competition, commencing with cattle work, sheep paddock work, and finally sheep yard work. After each element the Judge handed back the completed score card to the competitor who then presented it to the Judge at the next element of competition.

At the completion, points from each of the three sections were tallied together and displayed on a notice board for all to view.

This method was used over both level 1 and 2.

This competition is all about good general stock work and stockmanship. It’s important that each handler and dog need to be able to consistently achieve in the three sections of the competition to rate highly. The use of the score card system certainly allows each competitor to view the ability of themselves and their dog, and it identifies the areas that have rated highly, and those areas that have limited the overall score gained. Ultimately, it’s about how well the different tasks are achieved (obstacles, cast and gather etc.) within each element.

It is not about starting with 100 points and then having points removed for mistakes, but rather it rewards for achievement and stockmanship.

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The Level 1 competition on Saturday had 35 dogs entered and the winner was Athol Essery from Rock Valley with his dog Newton’s Tip Dog. Tip is an accomplished Open Cattle dog and has placed in Short Course sheep trialing. Second was filled by Grace Halsted from Bulga with Karana Emma IV, and Brent Pakalniskis from Forster with Coomba Bay Adele rounding out the top three.

20 dogs competed in the Level 2 competition held on Sunday with the combination of Grace Halsted and Karana Emma IV going one better to take top spot. Second was Stuart Williamson from Armidale with Clovaville Trend, third was Zac Ede from Bulga with Remix Switch, and fourth place went to Tim Lawrence from Armidale with Fly. Level 2 is a much more difficult test and included a 300m blind cast and fetch.

A broad cross section of competitors and dogs attended the venue for the two days of friendly competition. Top scores of each assessed element were announced and received recognition for their efforts by the President of the AUSDS Inc., Rod Cavanagh who travelled from Yea, Victoria, for the event.

The overall view of this competition was very positive from all involved and it’s a type of competition that needs to be fostered in it’s pursuit to identify dogs that are true all-round utility stock dogs. The next competition is to be held at David Crawford’s property “Numby”, Reids Flat NSW on 28th and 29th May 2022.

Check out the website www.ausds.org and the AUSDS Facebook Page for further information.

AROUND THE GROUNDS AUSDS Score Card -

AUSDS Inc. SCORE CARD for LEVEL 2 TRIAL No. A0092012P

Fostering Excellence in Breeding Prac3cal 'U3lity' Stock Dogs

HANDLER ………………………………………………... DOG ……………………………………………. DATE ……………….

(a) and (b)

(Combined)

(a) LONG SEARCHING CAST & MUSTERING (3 Sheep) RETIRED and LeJ Circle to Collect Sheep

CAST - 30 0

VERY POOR 1 2 3 4 5 6

APPROACH - 10 0

1

BRING - 20 0

YES / NO

(min 300m for 5 Sheep)

1

2

2

3

INTO CIRCLE - 5 0

POOR 7 8 9 10 11 12

3

4

5

(8m Dia)

1

TOTAL SCORE

AVERAGE 13 14 15 16 17 18

4

6

7

2

/ 65

5

8

If YES - Assessed Only (Zero Points) - Can ConSnue to (b)

9

10

6

11

7

12

3

COMPLETED

VERY HIGH 25 26 27 28 29 30

8

9

13 14 15 16

PTS

10

17 18 19 20

4

YES / NO

% SCORE

HIGH 19 20 21 22 23 24

5

If NO - Assessed Only (Zero Points)

/ 25%

(b) PADDOCK & OBSTACLE WORK (5 Sheep) RETIRED

FORCE and HOLD OBSTACLE - 15 0

VERY POOR 1 2 3

4

HEADING OBSTACLE - 15 0

1

2

DRIVE Away - 20 0

1

2

3

EXIT GATE - 15 0

1

2

5

3

5

1

2

3

6

4

4

5

NO

If YES - Assessed Only (Zero Points)

7

5

6

6

8

COMPLETED

7

9

6

8

8

YES / NO

10

11

YES / NO

7

COMPLETED

7

AVERAGE 8 9

YES / NO

COMPLETED

WORK TO and FROM OBSTACLES - 20 0

7

COMPLETED

4

(min 60m)

4

POOR 5 6

('Red Group')

3

YES /

('Green Group')

8

YES / NO

9

10

11

9

12

9

12

HIGH 11 12

10

If NO - Assessed Only (Zero Points)

10

11

12

If NO - Assessed Only (Zero Points)

13

14

15

16

/ 85

% SCORE

/ 25%

1

13

17

14

18

If NO - Assessed Only (Zero Points)

10

11

12

If NO - Assessed Only (Zero Points)

13

14

15

16

TIME EXPIRED

TOTAL SCORE

VERY HIGH 13 14 15

TIME

13

17

19

14

18

19

/

NO

YES

PTS

15

20

15

20

(16 Min.)

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