Tux Championship Dog Trials, Omarama

Alan Stewart, of Gore, and Clay about to pen their sheep in the short head and yard during the South Island and New Zealand sheep dog trial championships at Omarama Station. PHOTOS: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Taking in the action at the long head event (clockwise from above) are Tim Warehan and Tui, of Greta Valley, and Garry Woods with Winnie and Dawn, of Amberley.

Cam Bain, of Tapanui competes in the straight hunt.

Tux South Island and New Zealand Championship Dog Trials, Omarama, leaderboard at 4pm yesterday:

Long head. - Murray Child's May (Whangarei), Neville Child's Harry (Whangarei), Eion Herbert's Storm (Wakefield), Allan Smith's Nick (Matamata), John Linton's King (Martinborough), Kevin O'Connor's Jo (Kotemaori) and Stuart Millar's Rain (Darfield).

Short head and yard. - Ginger Anderson's Don (Omarama), Brad Clouston's Max (Oamaru), Brian Dickison's Ash (Gore), David Shield's Clyde (Dannevirke), Kate Fitzpatrick's Macey (Oamaru), Leo Edginton's Deal (Tologa Bay) and Dave Wallace's Toi (Kotemaori).

Zig-zag hunt. - Marcus Totman's Meg (Taihape), Jono Green's Bell (Waikaia), John Chittock's Angus (Gore), Nicky Thompson's Wally (Cheviot), Brad McPherson's Jazz (Otautau), Graeme Dickson's Maude (Hawera) and Steve Kerr's Sam (Fairlie).

Straight hunt. - Bruce Parkinson's Fake (Raetihi), Dan Greenwood's Cruise (Cave), Robbie Calder's Hannah (Omakau), Henry Gaddum's Jazz (Gisborne), Michael McMillan's Base (Wairoa), Clark Crystal's Nell (Tutira) and Hamish Parkinson's Skate (Owhango).

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