by Kerry Webster » Mon 10 Nov 2003 6:24 pm
Yes, you are correct Jason. Bryan and Raggie came fourth. We all had our hearts in our mouths watching though, as on the last pickup of the eighth run, Raggie was returning with the rabbit when she suddenly stopped and dropped it about 4 foot outside the control flags. Bryan later said that Raggie was not accustomed to retrieving rabbits, as they don't have them in trials in Queensland.
Anyway, Bryan tried everything in the book to coax Raggie to pick up the rabbit and step the final few feet towards him. Raggie remained adamant that she had gone far enough. Poor Bryan was down on his knees at one stage, almost begging to the dog. After what seemed like an eternity, Raggie picked up the rabbit and took the few steps needed to get within the control area so Bryan could take the game from her, and then dropped it ! Oh dear...... But, Bryan, had finished the trial, and there was a great cheer from the gallery. It was exhausting just watching.
Kerry