Our traditional Easter trials at Arthur River, were held in the most glorious weather. After some March rain, the paddock were green and the water was clean and abundant. On Saturday night we had a get together round the campfire where there was a BBQ and everyone contributed with salads and sweets. It was a very enjoyable night and hopefully one that will be repeated often.
On Saturday, the Retrieving Club held the Peter Reekie Memorial Stake, with three runs over various terrain. The results are:
Saturday 30th March
All Age Stake: Peter Reekie Memorial Trophy
Judge: Ms Lynne Strang
Chief Steward: Ms Catherine Thorburn
Dogs entered: 17 Dogs started: 17
Finished: 13
1st Place: R.T. Ch Truclass Ruff Diamond (Lab.D) Kerry Webster 172 points
2nd Place: Goorambat Hide N Seek NRD (Golden D) Mark Sewell 170 points
3rd Place: Boomermagic Trick or Treat RRD (Lab.B) Ann Graham 169 points
Many thanks to Dennis Graham and Mark and Kirsty Jackson who came down to the site especially to work in the field.
On the Sunday, the Labrador Retriever Club held the Marie Ewen All Age Stake, again with three runs.
Sunday 31st March, 2013.
All Age Stake : Marie Ewen Trophy
Judge: Mr Mike McClure
Chief Steward: Mrs Glenice McClure
Dogs Entered: 16 Started: 15
Finished: 10
1st Place: R.T. Ch Truclass Ruff Diamond (Lab.D) Kerry Webster 149 points
2nd Place: Boomermagic Halloween Hero RRD (Lab.D) Allan Bartram 136 points
3rd Place: Mhadaidh Tricky Dicky AARD (Golden D) Jean Henderson 133 points
Many thanks again to Dennis Graham and Mark Jackson for working today, and to Richard Courtman for doing a special trip down to work in the field.