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11th March 2000

The weather bureau reckons they’re 85% accurate huh! Well they were 100% wrong on the Saturday morning of this trial - they predicted a cool day and it turned out to be so blisteringly hot that many of the competitors got sunburnt (OK OK only the dumb ones like me that didn’t bring any protection!!)

The trial commenced at 9AM and ran very smoothly thanks to the efficiency of our trial manager Jane Morrey and the trial team. Our crew were:

Trial Committee: Jane Morrey, Marilyn Wrigley, Alex Dordevic

VCA Representative: Dawn Howard

First Aid Officer: Mandy Scrivens

Judges: Honey Gross-Richardson, Lyn Klecka, Anne Safianski

Stewards: Mary O’Sullivan, Ken McKay, Sue Speers, Mary Bell, Alan Smith, Cheryl Walker, Jane Morrey

Helpers: General thanks to the many people who assisted with ring setup and pull down!

We held presentations at the ring ‘show style’, with the first five place getters standing next to a pole and being critiqued by the judge on their performance. This is valuable to both the spectators and the competitors, who get more of an insight into the judge’s scoring. We thank Lyn and Honey for their commentary - as you will see later in this edition, Honey has kindly presented a critique of the competitors in her ring for us to enjoy!

The Results!!

I will report results to the first three placings, unless there are less than three competitors in the class. I have also decided to list non qualifiers where they have gained a place in the first three.

Encouragement - Judge: Ms A Safianski

1st place - Reitzschon Kennel’s Swartzlic Kinky - 125 points

2nd place - A&J Dowdy’s Goneroamin Archangel - 112 points

3rd place - J Henley’s Purdella Hawks Harley - 66 points

1st place - M Sinclair’s Hilltop Urippa - 166 points NQ

2nd place - J Wilmot’s Iniff Excalibur - 152 points NQ

3rd place - P Pendlebury’s Camnusch Outlaw - 94 points NQ

Novice Bitch - Judge: Mrs Lyn Klecka

1st place - T Bolden’s Bonnafay Born T Wanda - 189 points

2nd place - T Bieniek’s Polkaobeneck Ossa Kossa - 188 points

3rd place - J Brkic’s Leppsdorf Hexe - 183 points

Open Dog - Judge: Mrs H Gross-Richardson

1st place - R English’s Siegstar King Kierin - 196 points

2nd place - M Gilmour’s Ramara Hell Fire - 164 points

3rd place - S Bacon’s Hilltop Yokel - 152 points

Open Bitch - Judge: Mrs L Klecka

1st place - T Bolden’s Bonnafay Alena - 196 points

2nd place - I&A Dickie’s Denargun Silvery Moon - 155 points NQ

3rd place - C Fletcher’s Goldenbluff Solitaire - 134 points NQ

Utility Dog - Judge: Mrs H Gross-Richardson

1st place - M Gilmour’s Ramara Hell Fire - 192 points

2nd place - R English’s Siegstar King Kieren - 149 points NQ

3rd place - A MacDonald’s Bodecka Avenger - 142 points NQ

Utility Bitch - Judge: Mrs L Klecka

1st place - J Wilmot’s Iniff Street Credit - 139 points NQ

2nd place - V Knight’s Ramara Fiery Yamaha - 115 points NQ

3rd place - P&D Howard’s Hibarra Vice Versa - 60 points NQ

Best in Trial- Judge: Mrs H Gross-Richardson

M Gilmour’s Ramara Hell Fire

The GSDCV Trial Committee thanks all competitors, judges, stewards and everyone who helped at the trial. Personally I was disappointed that we did not have more spectators for the obedience trial and especially the Best-of-Trial. Despite several announcements welcoming our show brethren to come and watch the obedience run-off, most of the faces I saw were from the obedience fraternity. The Best in Trial is a showcase of the obedience talent at the trial and deserves to be strongly supported by all members of the GSDCV. Obedience is a key part of the future of the German Shepherd in Australia. Please please support it at the State Breed and Restricted Obedience Trial in April - come and see the obedience! Of course the same goes for the obedience fraternity - go see the conformation classes!

Marilyn Wrigley, Jane Morrey and I welcome constructive comments from members on how we can improve our trials further. You can either speak to Jane Morrey on the day of the trial, or write to the Secretary, OTC, 26 Turner Street GREENSBOROUGH 3088 or email me at alex.dordevic@dpc.vic.gov.au.

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