Shepherds hold sheep at the top of the course. Photos by Stephen Jaquiery.
Shepherds hold sheep at the top of the course. Photos by Stephen Jaquiery.
Secretary Frankie Hore awaits entries.
Secretary Frankie Hore awaits entries.
Competitors at the Patearoa dog trials.
Competitors at the Patearoa dog trials.
The Patearoa dog trial ground.
The Patearoa dog trial ground.
Patearoa farmer Jim Hore watches the trials.
Patearoa farmer Jim Hore watches the trials.
Patearoa Collie Club patron Donella Hore.
Patearoa Collie Club patron Donella Hore.
The directions to the Patearoa dog trials.
The directions to the Patearoa dog trials.
Some of the silverware at the Patearoa dog trials.
Some of the silverware at the Patearoa dog trials.
Dogs wait eagerly for a run.
Dogs wait eagerly for a run.
Esme Hore (2) is the latest generation of Hores at the Patearoa dog trials.
Esme Hore (2) is the latest generation of Hores at the Patearoa dog trials.
Patearoa Collie Club president Charlie Hore.
Patearoa Collie Club president Charlie Hore.
Debbie Kelly, from west Auckland, delivers morning tea to the judges.
Debbie Kelly, from west Auckland, delivers morning tea to the judges.
Eric Stringer, of Kyeburn, about to pen his sheep.
Eric Stringer, of Kyeburn, about to pen his sheep.
Food co-ordinator Sue Hore prepares lunch.
Food co-ordinator Sue Hore prepares lunch.
Dog trials a family affair
Holler for a Hore at the Patearoa dog trials and a few could appear. For the Stonehenge clan is there in force, making a major contribution to...