The ANRTC held a weekend of trials away in the country area of Meckering at a new site called Lake Hagboon. This was a trial on the concept that the E.S. use quite often and having Novice, Restricted and All Age stakes run over the two days.
The weekend was a huge success, both in the sense of trials and the social scene. Many triallers camped over and with the fine weather experienced, a gathering around the campfire each night was the ritual. A very substantial roast spit with vegies and salads was provided for the mere cost of $5 pp on Saturday night which went down very well, with most people partaking of the meal. Probably the only downer to the weekend was the low level of water in the lake and the very deep mud on water retrieves. Also the water had an extremely high salt content which caused many dogs to spit the bird. Congratulations to the ANRTC committee on giving this a go. A very successful venture in most people's eyes.
MAY 31ST 2008.
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL RETRIEVING TRIAL COMMITTEE.
NOVICE:
JUDGES: MR. R. COURTMAN (2 RUNS) MR. M. McCLURE (1 RUN)
Started: 7
Finished: 7
1st: MHADAIDH SPECIAL ELLA (GOLD.B) Anne Cameron 138 points
2nd: POINTGOLD A BIT OVA DEVIL (GOLD.D) Allan Bartram 136 points
3rd: AUST.CH LABEANA SECRET WHISPERS (LAB.B) Rebecca Cowper 126 points
ALL AGE:
JUDGES: MRS G. McCLURE & MR M. McCLURE
4 Runs.
Started: 15
Finished: 9
1ST; ELLISHEA KATOS CZARDA RRD (GOLD.B) Heather Ellis 177 points
2ND: GRD Rt CH. O CH ALTIQUIN STERN (IMP IRE)(LAB.D) Maggie Hankinson 158 points
3RD: COALSGARTH BLACK DOUGLAS RRD (LAB.D) Lynne Strang 153 points
JUNE 1ST 2008.
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL RETRIEVING TRIAL COMMITTEE.
RESTRICTED:
JUDGES: Mrs P. MALCOLM (2 RUNS) MR A. BARTRAM (1 RUN)
STARTED: 7
FINISHED: 5
1ST: MHADAIDH ESPECIALLY HOT CD (GOLD.B) Kerry Webster 135 points
2nd: MHADAIDH MY DADDY'S CUIL (GOLD.D) Donna Blackman 125 points
3rd: WAUCHOPE JASWINDER (GSP. B) Martyn Dickson 124 points
Congratulations to Kerry and Ticket on gaining their NRD title with this win.
ALL AGE:
JUDGE: MR. A BARTRAM
3 RUNS.
STARTED: 15
FINISHED: 8
1ST: Grd RT Ch O Ch ALTIQUIN STERN (IMP IRE) (LAB.D) Maggie Hankinson 142 points
2ND: RT CH ELLISHEA ASKS GYPSY (GOLD.B) Heather Ellis 135 points
3RD: TRUCLASS THE SWAGMAN AARD (LAB.D) Kerry Webster 133 points
All Age Competitors relaxing
Czarda - 1st All Age on Saturday
Dana in the hide - 3rd place Restricted
Ella - 1st place in Novice
Guinness - 1st and 2nd All Age
Gypsy - 2nd place All Age Sunday
View across Hagboom Lake
Allan Bartram a happy judge and competitor
Jock - 3rd place All Age Saturday
Lochie - 2nd place Restricted
Scully - 2nd place Novice
Swagman - 3rd place All Age Sunday
Tas - 3rd place Novice
Ticket - 1st place Restricted