TRIAL RESULTS 2018
Saturday, 6th October and Sunday, 7th October, 2018 at Bishopstone, Salisbury by kind permission of Mr. and Mrs. Rob Hawke.
Saturday, 7th October Open Driving - 45 ran
Judge: John Stammers, Salisbury
- Jed Watson, Postbridge Gwydr Zac 91
- Eamonn Lawless, I.O.W. Don 90
- Charlie Fitzgerald,New Forest Del 89
- Richard Smith, Chipping Norton Bob 84
- Jenny Attwell, Evesham Spice 83
- Mark Banham, Chipstead Rob 81
Sunday, 8th October Double Fetch
Judge: David Kennard , Woolacombe
- Jed Watson Gwydr Zac 139
- Mark Banham Rob 126 T
- Nij Vyas, Leics. Mist 124
- Paul Johnson, Staffs. Jack 119
- Nij Vyas Todd 114
- Norman Dalgarno, Tregony Roy 113 OLF
Best Turn Back Mark Banham and Rob
Woolhanger Hill Trial
Sunday, 30th September, 2018 at Parracombe by kind permission of
Mr. and Mrs. G. Melstrom
Judge: Roderick Hayes, Witheridge
Open Driving - 25 ran
- Richard Briggs,Yorkshire Fly 69
- Carol Mellin,Yorkshire Ben 66
- David Kennard , Woolacombe Sweep 63
- Dave Cole , Ivybridge Sanduck Moss 60
- Richard Briggs Nell 52 OLF
- Jane Harper, Jacobstowe Scruff 52
Devon v. Cornwall match.
Saturday, 15th September, 2018 at Pittworthy Farm, Thorndon Cross,Okehampton by kind permission of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Rofe
Judge: Matt Vickery, Salisbury
Open Diving - 31 ran
- Dave Cole, Ivybridge Sanduck Moss 73
- Jim Nicholls, Bucklad Brewer Rob 70
- Victor Pitts, Exminster Islay 68T OLF
- John Carter, Delabole Bob 68
- Jed Watson, Postbridge Huthwaite Roy 66
- Bill Evans, Beaworthy Mirk 65
Maltese Cross - 17 ran
- Jed Watson Bob 91
- Jed Watson High Ash Roy 86
- Trevor Hopper, Veryan Bruce 71
- Will Carter, Delabole Joe 61 OLF
- Trevor Hopper Zac 61
- Becky Palmer, Wadebridge Nell 59
Match Results:
Open Driving Devon - 279 Cornwall - 194
Open Maltese Cross 236 252
Overall winner – Devon 515 points
Cornwall 446 points
Dorset County Show Sheepdog Trial
Sunday, 16th September, 2018 at Manor Farm , Cheselbourne by kind permission of Mr. and Mrs. T. Besent.
Open Driving - 42 ran
Judge: Norman Dalgarno, Tregony
- Jed Watson, Postbridge Don 92½
- Jed Watson Kelly 92
- Merrill Fox, Dorchester Reg 91
- Jed Watson Gwydr Zac 90
- Jed Watson Huthwaite Roy 88
- Eamonn Lawless, I.O.W. Don 87
Challacombe Trial
Saturday, 1st September, 2018 at White Field, Challacombe by kind permission of the Kingdom family
Maltese Cross - 11 ran
Judge: Brian Duke
- Jed Watson, Postbridge Bob 86
- Ken Watson, Postbridge Matt 80
- Bob Watson,North Tawton Max 79
- Jed Watson Zac 78
- Jed Watson Roy 76
- Julie Tucker, Brentor Sweep 60
Open Driving - 25 ran
Judge: Ken Watson
- David Kennard , Woolacombe Zola 75
- Carol Worgan , Chulmleigh Holly 67
- Bob Watson Ben 58
- Shirley Greenaway, Manaton Sanduck Flip 56
- John Carter Delabole Bob 53
- David Kennard Sweep 52
Mendip Open Trial
Sunday, 2nd September, 2018 at Warren Farm, Mendip by kid permission of John and Bill Small.
Open Driving - 52 dogs ran
Judge: Victor Pitts Exeter
- Dick Roper, Northleach Will 88
- Jed Watson, Postbridge Kelly 87
- Dick Roper Jack 84
- Jed Watson Gwydr Zac 83
- Terry Parsons, Yatton Lil 82
- Shirley Greenaway, Manaton Sanduck Flip 79
Brentor Trial
Saturday, 18th August, 2018 at Week Farm, Brentor by kind permission of Mr. and Mrs. J. Medland.
Open Driving - 44 ran
Judge: Matt Vickery, Salisbury
- Merrill Fox,Dorchester Reg 68
- Jim Nicholls, Buckland Brewer Rob 67 OLF
- Jed Watson, Postbridge Huthwaite Roy 67
- Jim Nicholls Joe 66 OLF
- Norman Dalgarno, Tregony Roy 66
- Bob Watson,North Tawton Ben 65 OLF
Brace Class - 3 runners
Judge: Walt Passmore, Okehampton
Winner Victor Pitts, Exminster Islay and Tia 119
West Country Driving Championship
Sunday, 19th August, 2018 at Week Farm Brentor by kind permission of Mr. and Mrs. J. Medland.
Open Driving - 42 ran
Judge: Carol Worgan , Chulmleigh
- Jed Watson, Postbridge Gwydr Zac 90
- Jed Watson HuthwaiteRoy 83
- Jed Watson Kelly 81
- Matt Evans , Holsworthy Faenor Ben 80
- Dave Cole , Ivybridge Sanduck Moss 78
- Bob Watson,North Tawton Ben 76
Best Novice Julie Tucker, Brentor Lednock Jack
Best Young Handler Mary Ridge Mac
New independent trial organised by Tony Rofe.
Wednesday, 15th August, 2018 at Pittsworthy Farm, Thorndon Cross, Okehampton by kind permission of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Rofe
Judge: Ray Edwards, Chulmleigh
Open Driving - 53 ran
- Angie Blackmore, Ledbury Preseli Del 78
- Bob Watson,North Tawton Ben 72
- Angie Blackmore Omega Cap 71
- Matt Evans , Holsworthy Faenor Ben 69
- Jim Nicholls,Buckland Brewer Maud 65T OLF
- Bob Watson Jay 65T
Best OLF - Mary Ridge with Mac
Best Young Handler - Mary Ridge with Mac
SSTTC Autumn Trial
Saturday, 11th August, 2018, at Howgrove Farm, Blagdon by kind permission of Mr. Rich Withers.
Judge: Chris Roe, Cadeleigh
Maltese Cross - 3 ran
- Ron Fouracres,Glastonbury Kelly 54 out of 70
Driving - 13 ran
- Helen Vickery,Salisbury Cap 75
- Terry Parsons, Yatton Lil 64
- Terry Parsons Rock 55
- Tim Fouracres,Glastonbury Bruno 49
- Matt Vickery,Salisbury Tom 48
- Sallyann Fisher, Marlborough Carlo 44 OLF
Note from Penny
Nice bit of rain – let the grass grow!
Huish Champflower Trial
Sunday, 5th August, 2018 at Huish Champflower, Exmoor by kind permission of
Mr. and Mrs. Cowling and family.
Open Driving - 40 ran
Judge: Angie Blackmore, Ledbury
- J. Beeli,Switzerland Glencregg Becco 77
- Jed Watson, Postbridge Huthwait Roy 73
- Becci Palmer, Camelford Meg 70
- Jim Nicholls, Buckland Brewer Maud 69
- Jim Nicholls Rob 68 OLF
- Dick Montgomery,Bristol Meg 68
Best shed and pen Becci Palmer Meg
Best Novice and Best Young Handler N/A
Pennywell Farm Trial
Wednesday, 1st August, 2018 at Pennywell Farm, Buckfastleigh by kind permission of Mr. and Mrs. C. Murray
Open Driving - 37 ran
Judge: Peter Symons, Ivybridge.
- Jed Watson, Postbridge Huthwaite Roy 86
- Bob Watson,North Tawton Ben 81
- Carol Worgan , Chulmleigh Holly 78
- Matt Evans , Holsworthy Sian 77
- Norman Dalgarno, Tregony Roy 74
- Jed Watson Gwydr Zac 73 OLF
Best Novice David Cole, Ivybridge Spot
Best Young Handler Will Carter, Delabole Joe
Best OLF Bob Watson Ben
Joint winners Jed Watson Huthwaite Roy
Double Gather Winner Jed Watson Huthwaite Roy
Brompton Regis Trial
Sunday, 22nd July, 2018 at Ruglands Farm, Brompton Regis by kind permission of
Mr and Mrs. N. Cowling and family.
Maltese Cross - 6 ran
Judge: Chris Roe, Cadeleigh
- Jed Watson, Postbridge Gwydr Zac 77
- Bob Watson,North Tawton Mac 73
- Matt Evans, Holsworthy Jill 45T
- Terry Parsons, Yatton Rock 40T
Best Novice - Bob Watson Mac
Open Driving - 37 ran
Judge: Hilary Jones, Okehampton
- Jamie Garland, Cwmcarn Sanduck Jake 90
- Roderick Hayes, Witheridge Winston 89
- Bob Watson Ben 85T
- Julie Tucker, Brentor Sweep 84T
- Monica Tegler , Norway Molli 83T OLF
- Jane Kristianson , Norway Tootsie 83T
Best Young Handler: Mary Ridge , Chumleigh Mac 64T
Kentisbury Down Trial
Sunday, 8th July, 2018 at Kentisbury Down by kind permission of
Mr. D. Pile
Judge: David Kennard, Mortehoe
Open Driving - 32 ran
- Jed Watson, Postbridge Gwydr Zac 82
- Jim Nicholls, Buckland Brewer Rob 79 OLF
- Jed Watson Kelly 79
- Carol Worgan , Chulmleigh Holly 73
- Matt Evans , Holsworthy Sian 68T
- Mary Ridge , Chulmleigh Mac 66T
Brendon Hills Trial
Saturday, 7th July, 2018 at Brendon Hills , Exmoor by kind permission of Mr. and Mrs. N. Cowling and family
Judge: Rob Hawke, Bishopstone.
Open Driving - 37 ran
- Jed Watson, Postbridge Huthwaite Roy 85
- Jed Watson Gwydr Zac 83
- Jed Watson Kelly 80
- David Cole, Ivybridge Sanduck Moss 73T OLF
- Richard Montgomery,Bristol Gael 73T
- Mary Ridge , Chulmleigh Mac 72T
Best Novice Merrill Fox, Dorchester Merlin 59T
Best OLF Mary Ridge Mac
Best Young Handler Mary Ridge Mac
Best run by an Ordinary Member Jed Watson Huthwaite Roy
Ralegh's Cross Trial
Saturday, 23rd June, 29118 at Ralegh's Cross, Exmoor by kind permission of Mr. and Mrs. Nigel Cowling and family
Open Driving - 39 ran
Judge: Chris Roe, Cadeleigh
- Bob Watson,North Tawton Bob 73
- Jamie Garland, Cwmcarn Cap 70
- Jed Watson, Postbridge Kelly 67
- Jamie Garland Sanduck Jake 60
- Jamie Garland Flash 57
- Shirley Greenaway, Manaton Sanduck Flip 53
Best Novice Lynne Zorab, Brendon Hills Tweed 41
Best OLF Jed Watson Kelly
Maltese Cross
Judge: Dave Cole , Ivybridge
- Jed Watson Bob 78
- Jed Watson Zac 58T
- Ron Fouracres,Glastonbury Kemi Sweet 45T
Best Novice : Ron Fouracres Kemi Sweet
Best OLF: Jed Watson Bob
SSTTC Summer Trial
Saturday, 9th June 2018 at Honeypot Lane, Lydford Cross by kind permission of
Mr and Mrs John Whiteley. Sheep kindly loaned by Mr Brian Hearn.
Judge : Tony Griffiths, Lydney.
Maltese Cross - 31 dogs ran in total.
1. Joe Warmington, Lydney Nap 73
2. Jenny Holdsworth,
Mortonhampstead Fern 72 OLF
3. Ian Mackay, Lustleigh Brimley Jess 72
4. Terry Parsons, Yatton Rock 63
5. Heather Dixon, Glastonbury Tess 57
6. Dudley Edmunds Beth 52
Driving
1. Jamie Garland and Taylor
Cwmcarn Sanduck Jake 83
2. Jamie Garland Cap 82 OLF
3. Julie Tucker, Brentor Sweep 82 OLF
4. Tim Fouracres, Glastonbury Bruno 82
5. Merrill Fox, Dorchester Alf 77
6. David Cooper Lexi 76
Ashwater Trial
Sunday, 10th June 2018 at Sanduck Cross Farm, Lustleigh by kind permission of
Mr Ian Mackay.
Judge : Carol Worgan, Chumleigh.
Maltese Cross - 13 ran
Novice
1. Jed Watson, Postbridge Bob 80
2. Ian Mackay, Lustleigh Brimley Jess 51T
3. Lee Ireland Ned 30T
4. Will Carter, Delabole Jill 25T
Open
1. Jim Nicholls, Buckland Brewer Tan 83
2. Jed Watson Zac 44T
3. Terry Parsons, Yatton Todd 32T
Driving - 40 ran
Novice
1. Frank Richards, Callington Jill 75
2. Jenny Holdsworth,
Mortonhampstead Loki 51T
3. Terry Parsons Lil 50T
4. Ian Mackay Sanduck Star 38T
5. Julie Tucker, Brentor Lednock Jack 35T
Open
1. Jed Watson Huthwaite Roy 86
2. Jane Harper Mo 84
3. Merrill Fox, Dorchester Alf 81
4. Bob Watson, North Tawton Jay 80 OLF
5. Jed Watson Kelly 80
6. Merrill Fox Bob 75
Sanduck Cross Farm Trial
Saturday, 2nd June 2018 at Sanduck Cross Farm, Lustleigh by kind permission of
Mr Ian Mackay.
Judge : Jamie Garland, Cwmcarn.
Maltese Cross - 18 ran
1. Bob Watson, North Tawton Mack 84
2. Jed Watson, Postbridge High Ash Roy 83
3. Jed Watson Bob 79
Open
1. Jed Watson, Postbridge Huthwaite Roy 90
2. Bob Watson, North Tawton Mack 84
3. Jed Watson High Ash Roy 79
4. Jed Watson Bob 79
5. Merrill Fox, Dorchester Alfie 78
6. Jim Nicholls, Buckland Brewer Jen 76
Judge : Merrill Fox, Dorchester
Driving - 37 ran
Novice
1. Frank Richards Jill 53
2. Jenny Holdsworth,
Moretonhampstead Loki 52
3. Julie Tucker, Brentor Jack 46
Open
1. Mark Banham, Chipstead Rob 85
2. Bob Watson Jay 82
3. Jamie Garland, Cwmcarn Jake 79 OLF
4. Carol Worgan, Chumleigh Holly 79
5. Gamie Garland Roy 78
6. Rabbit Slattery, Tivington Lash 77
Sanduck Cross Farm Charity Trial
Sunday 3rd June 2018 at Sanduck Cross Farm, Lustleigh by kind permission of
Mr Ian Mackay
Judge : Jed Watson, Postbridge
Maltese Cross - 27 ran
Novice
1. Bob Watson, North Tawton Mack 54
2. Matt Evans, Holsworthy Jill 39
3. Will Carter Jill 28
4. Lee Ireland Ned 20T
Open
1. Jamie Garland, Cwmcarn Tess 66
2. Jim Nicholls, Buckland Brewer Tan 65
3. Bob Watson Jay 64
4. Jim Nicholls Jo 62
5. Angie Blackmore, Ledbury Spotty 53
6. Mark Banham, Chipstead Belle 50
Judge : Bob Watson, North Tawton
Driving - 42 ran
Scores out of 110
Novice
1. Frank Richards Jill 72
2. Jenny Holdsworth,
Moretonhampstead Loki 67
3. Julie Tucker, Brentor Jack 56T
4. Terry Parsons, Yatton Lil 55T
5. Lesley Lock, Plymouth Mac 47T
Open
1. Jed Watson Gwydr Zac 100
2. Jed Watson Roy 94
3. Angie Blackmore Cap 90
4. Mark Banham Taff 89
5. Matt Evans Sian 86
6. Rabbitt Slattery, Tivington Lash 83
Open Brace - 3 ran
1. David Kennard, Mortehoe Sweep and Fly
Cheselbourne Sheepdog Trial
Sunday, 6th May, 2018 at Manor Farm, Cheselbourne, Dorchester by kind permission of
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Besent.
Judge : John Stammers, Salisbury .
Driving - 42 ran
- Bob Watson,North Tawton Bob 82
- Carol Worgan , Chulmleigh Holly 78
- Charlie Fitzgerald,New Forest Dell 75
- Ian Wheeler, I.O.W. Don 74
- John Whiteley, Lydford Wisp 70
- Charles Fitzgerald,New Forest Dot 69
Novice
1.Ian Wheeler Don 74
2.John Whiteley Wisp 70
3. Charles Fitzgerald Dot 69
Somerset Club Spring Trial
Sunday, 29th April 2018 at Warren Farm, Charterhouse, Mendip by kind permission of John and Bill Small.
Judge : Derek Rashley (both classes)
Driving
- Bob Watson,North Tawton Jay 81
- Jed Watson, Postbridge Huthwaite Roy 80
- Bob Watson Ben 78
- Terry Parsons, Yatton Lil 77
- Terry Parsons Rock 75
- John Whiteley,West Lydford Rocky 73
Maltese Cross - Points out of 85
- Martin Groves Fern 62
- Jed Watson Gwydr Zac 58
- Heather Dixon,Glastonbury Flyn 44