Third win snapped up

Robin McKenzie and Ken, of Clinton, watch the sheep leave the \dog kennels obstacle during the...
Robin McKenzie and Ken, of Clinton, watch the sheep leave the \dog kennels obstacle during the Southern Indoor Charity Dog Trials at the Southern Field Days Waimumu site on Saturday. Photos: Sandy Eggleston
The Southern Indoor Charity Dog Trial was held at the Southern Field Days Waimumu site at the weekend.

The event was won by Robin McKenzie, of Clinton, with his dog Ken.

This is the third consecutive year Mr McKenzie has won the event but the first time with Ken.

Brendon Stewart, of Greenvale, and Haze keep the pressure on the sheep as they approach the...
Brendon Stewart, of Greenvale, and Haze keep the pressure on the sheep as they approach the barrel obstacle.
The trial is a fundraiser for Hospice Southland.

Co-ordinator Mike Joyce said the event went well.

Triallists came back year after year to take part in the event from as far away as Marlborough.

"They love it.

Tasman Webley and Boss, of Owaka, and have one sheep in the pen as they persuade the others to...
Tasman Webley and Boss, of Owaka, and have one sheep in the pen as they persuade the others to join it.
"They know they get well looked after."

It was a good outing for triallists before the season started.

"It’s a chance for fellas to bring their young dogs out and see how they’re shaping up."

sandy.eggleston@alliedpress.co.nz

 

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