Strong support for Waingake trial

Henry Gaddum and Tau had a good trial at Waingake at the weekend, winning the Long Head and finishing third in the Short Head and Yard. They are pictured in action at last year’s charity event at the RDA. File picture

Henry Gaddum, John Foss, Jono McIntyre and Jake Roche and their dogs top scored to take out events one to four at the Waingake Dog Trial club’s trial on Friday and Saturday.

McIntyre and Roche scored particularly well, both of them on 98 points in the hunts.

“Thanks to the Livingstons and Gavins for the use of their land and also to the Livingstons, Papatu and Ruie and Jamie Bridge for supplying the sheep,” a trials spokesman said.

“Thanks to Harvest Transport for trucking the sheep all weekend.

“Both hunts worked very well,” he said.

“The heading sheep were tricky enough.

“Also, thanks to the ladies in the kitchen for their delicious food all weekend.

“The trial ran very well, thanks to a strong community behind the club.”

Results —

Event One, Long Head (judge Glen Tomlinson), 51 runs: Henry Gaddum, Tau, 95points; Allen Irwin, Murray, 94, 2; Merv Utting, Bob, 93, 3; Graham Cook, Glen, 88.5, 4; John Foss, Gem, 88, 5.  Intermediate: John Foss, Bindi, 86. Maiden: John Macpherson, Chip, 82.

Event Two, Short Head and Yard (judge Jono McIntyre) 49 runs: John Foss, Gem, 96, 1; Ruie Bridge, Snoop, 93; Henry Gaddum, Tau, 92, 3; Henry Gaddum, Ming, 91.5, 4; Allen Irwin,Murray, 90, 5.

Intermediate: Merv Utting Queen, 87. Maiden: Merv Utting, Queen, 87.

Event Three, Zig Zag Hunt (judge Morgan Monk) 88 runs: Jono McIntyre, Stoke, 98, 1; Jo McIntyre, Guy, 97, 2; Sam Shaw, Rogue, 96.5,3; Henry Gaddum, Taz, 96, 4; Jake Roche, Sebo, 95.5, 5. Intermediate and Maiden: Jono McIntyre, Stoke, 98.

Event Four, Straight Hunt (judge Hamish Thatcher) 88 runs: Jake Roche, Sebo, 98, 1; Colin Bayliss, Levi, 96.5, 2; Sam Shaw, Rogue, 96, 3; Dan McDonald, Ruby, 95.5, 4, Luke Scragg,    Trance, 95. Intermediate: Jake Roche, Sebo, 98. Maiden: Colin Bayliss Levi 96.5.