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The 2011 World Sheepdog Trial has drawn to a close with a nail-biting, edge-of-your seat day of competition. Irish eyes will certainly be smiling as James McGee and his bitch Becca (613 pts) put in a superlative run in the late stages of the day to deny Serge Van der Sweep and Eve (577 pts) of the Netherlands the victory after they had completed an excellent run earlier in the day. 2010 International Supreme Champions Michael Gallagher and Cap (565 pts) doubled the celebration for the Irish team and spectators as they took the third and final position on the podium.
FINAL RESULTS
PLACE |
COMPETITOR |
COUNTRY |
DOG |
JUDGES' POINTS |
MERIT POINTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
James McGee |
Ireland |
Becca |
613 |
64 |
2 |
Serge van der Zweep |
Netherlands |
Eve |
577 |
59.5 |
3 |
Michael Gallagher |
Ireland |
Cap |
565 |
55.5 |
4 |
Tom Lawrenson |
England |
Clyde |
551 |
53 |
5 |
Erik Holmgaard |
Denmark |
Joe |
498 |
47 |
6= |
Kevin Evans |
Wales |
Mirk |
484 |
41.5 |
6= |
Roddy MacDiarmid |
Scotland |
Jim |
478 |
41.5 |
8 |
Arthur Temple |
England |
Meg |
474 |
37.5 |
9 |
Denis Birchall |
Ireland |
Bill |
438 |
29.5 |
10 |
William Gallagher |
Ireland |
Groesfaen Roy |
437 |
28.5 |
11 |
Nigel Watkins |
Wales |
Jody |
420 |
26.5 |
12 |
Eamonn Lawless |
England |
Bill |
370 |
20 |
13 |
Richard Briggs |
England |
Bill |
325 |
16 |
14= |
Mrs Lyle Lad |
USA |
Shep |
DIS |
DIS |
14= |
Alan Jones (Defaidity) |
Wales |
Bet |
DIS |
DIS |
14= |
Thomas Wilson |
USA |
Sly |
DIS |
DIS |
James McGee's WORLD CHAMPION Becca from Ireland
Reserve World Champions: Serge van der Zweep and Eve, from the Netherlands
Third place: Michael Gallagher and Cap, also from Ireland.
Qualifiers from day 1, field 1 are Tommy Wilson,Peter Concannon, Ben Smith, Roddy MacDiarmid, Jim Wilson, Stuart Davidson, Jo Agnar Hansen.Qualifiers from day 1, Field 2 are Gunther Breugelmans,Meirion Jones, Nigel Watkins, Arthur Temple, Erik Holmgaard, Mark Elliott and Ivan Stevensen. Qualifiers from day 1, Field 3 are Kevin Evans, Serge vn der Zweep, Tom Lawrenson,Patrick Cornut, Robbie Welsh, Graham Powell and Tonzy Ottesen.
The sun has been shining all day long and we are breaking out the sunscreen. The competition is running along quite smoothly. The sheep are in excellent condition and are running well on most fields. They have got a little heavier over the day and are turning on the dogs, especially at the pen. On field 2, the sheep are running exceptionally well with some top scores being recorded. The live feeds are working well, although we had a small glitch earlier in the day when we overloaded the system! The scores are coming up very quickly after a competitor's run has been completed. An big crowd here today. At the end of the day, we will summarize the top 7 from each field who will go forward to the semi-finals and get some photos up.
To see where you can find up-to-the minute results, please visit the Results page of the WT website http://www.worldsheepdogtrials .org/Results.htm. We'll also be 'twittering' live from the field during the World Trial at http://www.worldsheepdogtrials .org/twitter.html (see the Live Twitter Feeds page on the navigation bar). End of day reports will appear on respective results pages (see the navigation bar to your left).
Competitors are assembling for the bus to Penrith for the start of the parade at 5pm. Much excitement! There is a lot of activity at the venue as the committee and a team of workers try to catch up with the site preparation. Many tents have still to be erected and people are working as fast as they can. The trial fields look terrific so everything is ready for the start of competition at 8am tomorrow morning. There have been a few changes to the dogs being run, as some handlers are opting to run their alternate dogs. The lists under Results --> Qualifying Days 1 and 2 are current as of 4pm this afternoon. An Alternate dog is designated by an (A).
Looks like we'll see sunshine later today and tomorrow for the start of the 2011 World Sheep Dog Trials. Competitors will be on site today for registration and officials will be running through their duties in preparation for the competition. The local committee is still hard at work preparing the venue after Hurricane Katia left her mark. Today will see the parade lead by the Penrith Town Band who will be followed by a horse drawn carriage, driven by 19 times world champion George Bowman, and carrying the Earl and Countess of Lonsdale. This will be followed by the 240 competing dogs and their handlers, carrying their national flags and as many as possible in national costume/uniform. The Parade starts at 5pm in Penrith. Don't forget the Hog Roast and Entertainment at 7pm at the venue.
Sun and blue skies have arrived in Cumbria. Perfect conditions now to dry out the venue a bit and give all those hard working committee members a welcome relief from the rain and high winds. The tailend of Hurricane Katia has left its mark, but it has not dented the resolve of all those working to stage this World Class event. Hats off this dedicated and hard working team.
The World Trial is still ON! Four great days of competition will start Thursday come rain or shine. However, due to the severe damage sustained to many of the marquees in yesterday's storms, the Country Festival will now run Saturday and Sunday only. We apologise for this but the weather caused a lot of damage. Note also, the Auction has moved from Friday night to Saturday night. Same great prizes on which to bid!
After the storms of yesterday, venue preparation is in high speed mode today. If you can, please leave your visit to Lowther until Wednesday to allow the site to dry out as much as possible. The setup crews are working as fast as they can and, for safety reasons, we need to give them the space to do what needs to be done. The local committee is working extremely hard in trying conditions. Hats off to them!
The WT venue is very wet at the moment. We are asking that people do not visit the grounds on Monday, and where possible, to not drive on the grounds until Wednesday to allow the grounds to dry out. Also, with the high winds and tents going up today, for safety reasons, we ask you refrain from visiting the site at the moment. If you are camping at the venue and can delay your arrival until after 2pm on Tuesday afternoon, please do so. The committee and stewards hope to be back on site at 9am tomorrow to continue the set up work for the Trials. All preparations are continuing as scheduled for an exciting opening to the event on Wednesday.
The Souvenir programme lists Chloe Cropper as the youngest competitor at the 2011 World Trial. Of course, it was 15-year -ld Robbie Welsh. Robbie made it to the semifinals. Well done, Robbie and apologies for the mistake. Robbie has been around 'so' long that we tend to forget just how young he is! Watch for this personable lad in the future. A rising star.
Please note a competitor's name has been omitted in the World Trial Souvenir Programme. Competitor 214, Michelle Brothers' name has been omitted. The dog information is there, just the handler's name was omitted. When you get your programmes, please add this. We sincerely apologise to the hurt this has caused Michelle Brothers and her family.
The time of the parade has moved from 4.30pm to 5pm. The parade will end approximately 6pm. The Hog Roast and Entertainment will start at 7pm on the Lowther Estate. Meal Tickets are £10 each per evening which includes both food and entertainment. A licensed bar is open until 11pm each evening. An updated Events Timetable can be found HERE. A detailed schedule of all the displays can be downloaded HERE (pdf file)
To see where you can find up-to-the minute results, please visit the Results page of the WT website http://www.worldsheepdogtrials .org/Results.htm Please remember the hot link results are currently set to display the International results, but will be switched to WT results next week.
If you are looking for information about who is running on each of the qualifying fields, click on the Field 1, Field 2 and Field 3 (under the Results section, Qualifying Day 1 and Qualifying Day 2 to the left of your screen in the navigation bar). Semi-finalists, in run order, will be posted to the Semi-finals page on Friday evening. Saturday evening, the run order for the Finals will be post on the Finals page.
BBC Countryfile cameras will be filming at the World Sheep Dog Trials in Cumbria next week. Read full Press Release here (pdf file).
We'll be 'twittering' live from the field during the World Trial. Bookmark this page! http://www.worldsheepdogtrials .org/twitter.html (Live Twitter Feeds page on the navigation bar to the left of this page). We won't be reporting on every run during the qualifying rounds but we'll do our best to give you a 'taste' of the WT.
The ISDS will be offering a range of Official World Trial merchandise, along with a full range of books, DVDs, whistles, lanyards and other gift items. Visit them at the ISDS tent during the event. To see some of the World Trial merchandise, click here.
A training field is available on the Monday and Tuesday before the start of the World Trial. This field is one mile north of Shap and sign posted for Sleagill off the A6. For more details, please contact Mark Pickering on 01768865370 mobile 07773592530. Please note this training field is not managed by the World Trial committee so we can give no information about the field topography.
More4 has announced it will exclusively broadcast the World Sheep Dog Trials with a two-hour programme at 7pm on each day of the event, plus an event highlights show. Live event and sport specialists North One Television will produce the coverage for the World Sheep Dog Trials and will give it a 21st century makeover with high-tech production techniques including High Definition, super slo-mo, fence and pen cameras and dog and sheep telemetry. READ FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE.
Simone Ruckstuhl from Germany has won the World Trial Photo contest with the following photo showing Ulrike Hasenmeyer-Reimer's dog called Grock. The photo was taken at the 2009 Rhineland-Palatinate-Championship in Germany.
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On the stroke of midnight tonight (July 13), the photo contest closes. Submit your very best trialling photos or photos of dogs at work and you could win a package of goodies. Contest, photo submission and prize details can be found on the photo galleries page.
Registration for all competitors will take place Wednesday 14th September. This will be located in the Local Secretary's tent on the field between the hours of 11.00am and 3.00pm. Refreshments will be available for all competitors.
Just 10 more days left to submit your very best trialling photos or photos of dogs at work to the World Trial 'Best of the Best' photo contest. Contest, photo submission and prize details can be found on the photo galleries page.
Following requests from a number of people, we are pleased to make 2-Day Entry Tickets available, as well as the 4-Day tickets, on the main ISDS Shop website . 4-Day tickets are on advance sale at £35.00, compared with the gate price of £40.00, and 2-Day tickets are on advance sale at £18.00, compared with the gate price of £20.00. Note that one-Day entry tickets are not on advance sale but there will be plenty available at the gate and these will cost £12.00 each single day. It is therefore well worth buying 4 or 2 day tickets, and buying them in advance through the website. Web sales will stop at the end of August so you will need to make a purchase before then. Accompanied under 16 year olds are admitted free but there are no other concessions. There are no car parking charges, and remember that ISDS Members do not gain free admission to the World Trials. For more ticket information, click here.
The list of judges for the World Trial can be found HERE.
Our World Trial Chairman, Nigel Davis, has asked that as many of competitors as possible bring at least an item of their national costume/clothing with them to wear on the parade, if they are not planning on wearing the full national costume. He would also like to hear from those who are in some way musical (singing/guitar/violin or whatever) as a part of one evening is to be devoted to the musical talents of the competitors.
Read about the Key Organising Committee Members HERE.
Salomo Näkkäläjärvi, a reindeer herder from Finland, is the latest 2011 WT competitor to be profiled. Competitor Profiles can be found here.
Top dogs due to run in the World Sheep Dog Trials in Cumbria in September were put through
their paces by their handlers in a warm-up charity trial in Craven, England on Thursday 19th of May. Sponsored by Craven Cattle Marts in Skipton,
77 dogs went to the post with Tim Longton judging the competition. Kevin Evans and Spot from Brecon in Wales won the event on 85 points, 6 points clear of England's Carol Mellin and Maisie. More details here. Full results were:
1. Kevin Evans and Spot 86
2. Carol Mellin and Maisie 79
3.
Richard Hutchinson and Sweep 78
4.
David Harrison and Ben 74
5. D Carlton and Rob 72
6.
J Wood and Sal 71
The 2011 World Trial has just launched its new photo contest called 'Best of the Best.' Get out your very best trialling photos or photos of dogs at work and send them in. You can win a goody bag full of stuff kindly donated by the ISDS webshop that usually only competitors get, only you get it months before anyone else in the world, as well as a few books (including Nij Vyas's new book 'Sheepdog Training and Trials.) and a training DVD from South Africa's premier handler and trainer, Faanise Basson. Contest details on the photo galleries page.
Don't forget to order your event and grandstand tickets from the ISDS webshop.
The latest competitor to be profiled is Germany's Gisela Norrman and her dog, Capricorn Razu. Click here to view profiles.
BBC's award winning documentary programme, Countryfile, along with presenter Matt Baker will be filming at the World Trial on Friday September 16. Countryfile features people, places and stories making news in the British countryside. It recently collected the prestigious Television and Radio Industries (TRIC) award for best documentary programme.
Two day qualifying trial with double gather championship on August 21st.
Hall Trees Farm, Hough Clough Lane, Chipping, Preston.
50 dogs per day. Overseas competitors welcome - contact Linda Longton for details. Info: Mrs L Longton 0152435720 / 07779508356 or email lelongton@hotmail.com
The full list of handlers and the fields they will be competing on in the two days of preliminary rounds is now available HERE. The draw lists all the handlers and their dogs. There is also a list of those handlers who have entered alternate dogs HERE.
Tickets for event passes and grandstand seats for all four days of the World Trial are now available from the International Sheepdog Society website - CLICK HERE for more information.
If you wish to obtain more details about the Caravan and Camp Site at the venue new information has been added to the Accomodation page.
A map showing towns within a 10- and 20-mile radius of the venue has been added to the Accommodation and Travel Information pages to assist with your trip planning.
Katia Maines from Sweden and Richard Hutchinson from England are the latest competitors to be profiled. See the Competitor Profiles page.
Added to the Food and Country Festival link is application information for a trade stand at this year's World Trial.
Kathrin Gleis from Austria is the newest competitor profile to be added to the Competitor Profiles page.
IMPORTANT information for those outside of the European Union regarding tax relief on the importation of dogs for the World Trial has been posted on the Dog Travel page. Click here. Also on this page is information about the requirements for dogs to enter the UK. Please ensure you are familiar with these requirements and have fulfilled ALL requirements. DEFRA offers no flexibility or exceptions to these rules. Please contact DEFRA if you have any questions or concerns about the eligibility of your dog(s).
Photos of the three trial fields to be used for the qualifying rounds of the World Trial have been added under The Courses link (follow the links to each field). If you click on each photo, an enlarged version of the photo will show. Thank you to Timothy Longton for providing the photos.
Check it out 
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Winning Entry: Paul Holmes' Meg. Paul comes from the village of Low Hesket in Cumbria, fairly close to the World Trial venue. He is a self employed farm worker. Meg was given to Paul by a relative in December 2001, the year foot and mouth disease crippled the agriculture sector in the UK. Meg spends most of her time with Paul on the farm, on the quad bike, or walking around the farm. She is a keen dog and Paul's best friend. Paul wins the £50 gift certificate from the ISDS web shop. Congratulations Paul and Meg.
Thanks for Katherine Mercier of the USA for judging the contest. More here.
The photo contest ends tonight on the stroke of midnight (GMT). Get your entries in!
Michelle Brothers from the United States of America is the latest competitor to be profiled. Click here to read about Michelle.
The profile of Dorine Verhoef-Snoeck has just been added to the website. Click here for Dorine's profile.
The Rules for the 2011 World Trial have been updated. Click HERE.
We are just starting work on the Competitor Profiles section of the website and will be adding new profiles on a regular basis. If you are a competitor and would like to be profiled, please contact Angie Driscoll at 2angiecan@gmail.com.
The Norwegian team has been named as: Torbjørn Jaran Knive (Maico and Eddie), Karin Mattsson (Lyn and Sammie), Sander Hindenes (Dick), Jo Agnar Hansen (Sisko and Tika), Torkjel Solbakken (Nicky), Tom Inge Lønning (Basso), Martin Arntsen (Hozz), Hans Morten Eriksen (Basker), Egil Lomsdalen (Flash), Kjetil Vasstveit (Kate), Jane Espevoll (Pia), and Helle Marcuslund (Taff). Reserve: Torkjel Solbakken (Queen).
The 'Random Acts of Sheepdogs' photo contest has only 2 weeks to go. All entries must be submitted by March 15th. The latest photo received comes from the Netherlands.
Switzerland has named its World Trial team as: Daniel Brechbühl with Kilcreen Nell, Johann Beeli with Espot v.Reantembel, Jürg Haller with Ken (Chakka), Urs Imhof with Ela v. Bettmerhorn, Johann Beeli with Jess v.Wileroltigen, Patrick Cornut with Enniscorthy Cap, Alberto Stern with Jimmi, Jürg Schumacher with Eiri Greme Mel, Andreas Schiess with Kaya v.Defuns.
Top dogs due to run in the World Sheep Dog Trials in Cumbria in September will be put through
their paces by their renowned handlers in a warm-up charity trial in Craven mid-May. READ MORE HERE.
Over £35,000 has to date been pledged in sponsorship for this autumn’s International Sheep Dog Society (ISDS) World Sheep Dog Trials, Food & Country Festival.
However, the local organising committee is still looking to attract additional financial support, including a main headline sponsor, to help towards the £200,000 required to stage the four-day event, which is being be held in England for the first time amid the picture postcard surroundings of the Lowther Estate, near Penrith, in Cumbria from September 15 to 18.
The current major sponsor is Welsh-based CSJ Specialist Canine Feeds, of Bodfari, Denbighshire, run by international sheep dog trialist and judge Ceri Rundle. The company also sponsored the last World Trials held in Wales in 2008.
Another regular World Trials supporter, dog food manufacturer Gilbertson & Page (Gilpa), based in Welwyn Garden City, Herts, has agreed to sponsor again this year. Also included in their support package is a solid gold shepherd’s whistle for the competitor crowned world champion on Sunday, September 18.
The first overseas sponsor is Albert Scheper, of Scheper ClinMon, which is based in Meeden in The Netherlands. The company provides solutions for medical device and pharmaceutical companies. READ MORE HERE.
Entries have been coming in from all over the world for the World Trial Photo Contest which has just over another month to run.The winning entry will receive a £50 gift certificate from the ISDS web shop. Here is one of the latest photos to be received; this one is from Sweden.
The fourth and final qualification trial for Italy was help January 29th and was judged by John J Brennan (Ireland). The trial results were: 1 Luca Fini with Cap; 2 Luca Fini with Dan; 3 Samuele Manzi with Tundra; and 4 Patrick Palmeri with Scott.
The Italian team has now been finalized as: 1. Luca Fini with Dan; 2 Giorgio Pinto with Taff; 3 Andrea Corrubolo with Brad; and4 Moreno Simonelli with Lad.
Please note we have inadvertently listed an incorrect email address for our Accommodation Secretary - Clare Savins - in communications posted on this site. The correct email address is clares09@btinternet.com. World trial competitors only needing assitance in locating suitable accommodation for the duration of the World Trial can contact Clare on the above email address. For anyone who has tried contacting Clare and received no response, please could you forward your request to Clare at the correct email. We apologise for any inconvenience this might have caused.
2011 World Trial Entry Form for Non-UK/Irish handlers - download PDF file HERE. This form is only to be used by non-UK/Irish entrants who have already been qualified and confirmed by their national club secretary. No new entries are possible
2011 World Trial Entry Form for UK/Irish Handlers (Home Nations) HERE. This form is only to be used by UK/Irish handlers who have received an invitation letter from the ISDS and require a second form to enter an Alternate dog
Letters to invitation to participate in the 2011 World Trial have been mailed to the top 30 (31 for Scotland) UK and Irish handlers. The top 21 may be assured of their entry being accepted. For more information and to see the top 30 rankings for each nation, please click HERE.
The ISDS has kindly donated a £50 gift voucher to the winner of the 'Random Acts of Sheepdogs' Photo Contest. This voucher can be spent at the ISDS web store. For details on the contest, how to enter, and to view some of the photos already entered, please click here.
The Faroes team has been named as: Páll Poulsen (Tia and Tara), Eyðstein Jensen (Lynn and Nap), Rene Hansen (Hvess and Taff), Absalon Hansen and Shep.
Italy held its third qualification trial for the World Trial on Saturday 8th January with Matthew Murphy from Ireland judging. This is the third of four qualifying trials for Italy; the final trial being held at the end of January. Results from the trial yesterday were: 1. Luca Fini with Cap; 2. Andrea Corrubolo with Brad; 3.Giorgio Pinto with Taff and 4. Patrick Palmeri with Gill.
The Austrian team for this year's World Trial has been named as: Kerstin Reichmann and Pace, Willi Klaffl and Canda, Wolfgang Lipczenko and Darla, and Kathrin Gleis and Aimee.
Entry Instructions - download PDF file here.
2011 World Trial Entry Form - download PDF file here.
IMPORTANT: Entry forms MUST be submitted to your national officer or secretary responsible for your nation. Please do not post your entry directly to the ISDS. The ISDS will not accept forms that have not been submitted through national secretaries. All entries must be received by 31 March, 2011.
UK and Irish handlers will receive their entry instructions directly from the Bedford office in January and must return these to the ISDS secretary by 31 March, 2011.
Entry forms will be emailed to all national secretaries before Christmas. National secretaries are responsible for putting these entry forms in the hands of all entrants and gather back the correct number for their nation before 31 March 2011. Copies will also soon be available for download from the WT website but must be submitted to the national secretary directly. The secretary ensures the original copies with payments attached reach the ISDS before the closing date. The ISDS will not accept forms that have not been submitted through national secretaries. USBCHA will also be collecting handlers' payments directly. There can be no changes or substitutions after 31 March. Entry fees for dogs are £100.00 each.
UK/Irish handlers will receive entry forms from Bedford in January and must return these to the ISDS secretary by 31 March.
Non-UK/Irish entrants may be assured of their entry by their national secretary as soon as the list is fixed by that nation (allowing for last minute replacements and so on). UK/Irish handlers will receive acceptance letters before 30 April 2011.
The 2011 Rules under which the World Trial will operate will be available on this website in February 2011.
The ISDS "Top 30" Rankings List for the Home Countries - England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales - has now been released. This list can be found HERE or you can download the pdf file HERE. This list was updated December 1st 2010. Please note the Scottish Top 30 list contains only the top 16 with 17-30th spots to be finalized and released January 5 2011.
It's that time again! Get your cameras out, dig through old photos, and surf those digital archives, The 2011 World Trial photo contest is now OPEN. The theme is RANDOM ACTS OF SHEEPDOGS. We're looking for photos to make us giggle and keep us warm with laughter over the winter months. For information about the contest, submitting your photos, rules and closing date, go to the Photo Galleries page or click here.
The second of four qualifying trials for Italy were held November 20th and judged by Irishman, Denis Birchall. The top 4 from this trial were: 1. Luca Fini with Dan, 2. Giorgio Pinto with Taff; 3. Alvaro Ferretti with Mirk; and 4. Giorgio Pinto with Billy.
The last qualifying trial for the Belgian team was held over the weekend and judged by 2011 World Trial President, Timothy Longton. The Belgian team named for the World Trial is: Gunther Breugelmans and Llangwm Nell, Joris Broes and Zjell, Eliane Verboven and Pip, Chris Caerts and Nell, Dirk Vansant and Amos, Paul Wellemans and Mist, Harry Janssen and Zora, Filip Knops and Peg.
After 9 qualifying WT trials the top 10 Finnish teams are: Severi Hirvonen and Ben, Nilla Salonen and Swedu, Annika Paarvio and Maj, Severi Hirvonen and Rokka, Heikki Teittinen and Peppi, Maarit Kyöstilä and Chili, Annika Paarvio and Luke, Salolmo Näkkäläjärvi and Tafie, Maarit Kyöstilä and June, and Näkkäläjärvi and Tor.
The New Zealand competitors intending to compete in the 2011 World Trial are: Ken White (1 dog), Jim Wilson (2 dogs), Bernard Arends (2 dogs), Duncan McGillivray (1 dog) and Rob Mather (1 or 2 dogs).
The Swedish team for the WT has been named as: Henrik Nilsson & Smedjegårdens Bozz, Katia Maines & Loki, Birger Svensson & Tabor Gårds Vippa, Anders Wikström & Dalles Diesel, Håkan Wilsson & Finnvallens Idaho, Birger Svensson & Tabor Gards Jacki, Anna Hall & Skogsvallarens Dimma Heidi Billkvam & Emma , Eva Ericsson & Ty Nant Flash, Lotta Oredsson & Scott, Kent Rydin & Marco, Gunnel Boström & CMMs Suck, Ann Blomqvist & Ballyglass Jed, Zonja Ottosson & Hexgårdens Zting, Eva Ericsson & Ty Nant Nike, Liselott Hansson & Bwlch Hjalmar 1st Reserve, Roger Nilsson & Rob 2nd Reserve
Prospective vendors wanting to participate in the 2011 World Trial Food and Country Festival, please contact Nigel Davis (nigeldavis@agriculturalsolicitors.co.uk) or Rachel Capstick (RachelCapstick@agriculturalsolicitors.co.uk) for details. Overseas vendors welcome.
The French team for the WT is: Pascal Beausoleil & Tchin, Guillaume Josien & Gyp & Bob, Jean-Michel Jolly & Be Winner, Patricia Gisquet & Moss, Pascal Bourdon & Vickie, D.Voisard & Black Out, Celine Boulay & Voice, Gerard Lalande and Va
The Dutch team has been named as: Etienne Smit (2 dogs); Dorine Snoeck-Verhoef; Serge van der Zweep (2 dogs); Jan Bos
Pieters; Rene Schripsema (2 dogs); Ron Snoeck (2 dogs); Wiet van Dongen (2 dogs); Mike
van der Most; Piet Heuvelman and Pim Visscher
After the last qualifier on October 9/10 the 15 German World Trial competitors are: 1. Eckhard Sievers & Lyn, 2. Hans-Jürgen Werbke & Jill, 3. Matthias Lebang & Coon, 4. Horst Ludwig & MyLad (Lad), 5. Otto Althaus & Ebony, 6. Martina Czylwik & Capricorn Jake, 7. Frauke Spengler & Kymco, 8. Nicole Onkelbach & Duke, 9. Christina Werbke & Rose, 10. Andrea Husmann & Luuz, 11. Anita Hermes & Conquest Mitch, 12. Horst Ludwig & Junior (Lad), 13 Gisela Norrman & Capricorn Razu, 14. Frauke Spengler & Fly, 15. Jessika Bodo & Jack . A full list of results can be found at: http://abcdev.de/WT2011.html
During the Dutch World Trial qualification series, the Dutch Sheep Dog Society trials committee will be publishing on its website a detailed online score sheet of the latest results. Results will be updated hourly. The next qualification trial will take place 16th and 17th of October. This is the fourth and last qualifier. After the weekend the Dutch team will be complete. You can watch all the results on http://www.dutchsheepdogsociety.nl/wt2011.html
The top 12 Belgian competitors after 8 of 10 World Trial qualification trials are: 1 Joris Broes & Zjell: 57. 2 G. Breugelmans & Nell: 47, 3 Eliane Verboven & Pip: 40, 4 Dirk Vansant & Amos: 37, 5 Chris Caerts & Nell: 33, 6 Harry Janssen & Zora: 28, 7 Paul Wellemans & Mist: 27, 8 Patrick Vets & Joe: 22, 9 Filip Knops & Peg: 22, 10 Jo De Meyst & Bill: 21, 11 Patrick Vets & Bob: 20, 12 Jo De Meyst & Jim: 20
Reigning World Sheep Dog Trials champion, Welshman Aled Owen and his dog Roy, will defend their title at next year’s World Trial. Aled, of Penyfed, Tŷ-Nant, Corwen, Denbighshire, finished fourth in the recent 2010 Welsh National Trials, which was good enough for the legendary duo to qualify for the 2011 World Sheep Dog Trials, which are now just 12 months away. READ MORE (pdf file)
Major sponsor, Gilpa, is donating a very special solid gold shepherd’s whistle to winner of the 2011 World Trial. The Reserve Champion will receive a beautiful decanter.
Around the globe, qualifying trials are being held to select national teams for the 2011 World Trial. In the UK, the 'home' country nationals, the major qualifying events for the WT, have now been completed.
In Scotland, the top sixteen placings at the Scottish National automatically qualified for the Scottish WT team, with any further team places being allocated to dogs according to their National entry qualifying points. Those named to the team to date include: Scott Renwick, Ewen Mackinnon, Michael Shearer, Jock Welsh, Roddy MacDiarmid, Angus Jardine, Alex Watson, Stuart Davidson, Hamish MacLean, Ian Brownlie, Bobby Dalziel, Robbie Welsh, Joe McRobert, Neil Campbell and Julie Hill.
In Wales, the top 8 from each day of competition at the National forms the Welsh WT team, which includes: Nigel Watkins, Mervyn Price, Graham Powell, Aled Owen, Pennant Williams, Robert Ellis, Richard Millichap, John Griffith , Daniel Jarman, Alun Jones (Selattyn), Kevin Evans, Angie Driscoll, Glyn L Jones, Jane Drinkwater, Jed Watson , Alan Jones (Defaidity), Robert Ellis
In Ireland, the top 8 from the recent Irish National will go forward to the WT team. These include: Frankie McCullough, Peter Concannon, Michael Gallagher, James McGee, John O'Brien, Michael Hopkins, John Harkin, Sammy Long , Charlie Flood, Toddy Lambe, Seamus Robinson, Gerard Graham, Dominic McMullan , Billy Ryan ,and David Corrigan, Seamus Gallagher, Ivan Stevenson, Mike Glynn, James McCaffrey, William Gallagher, Thomas Doherty and John McGinn.
The English team includes Matt Watson, Allan Von Dinther, Arthur Temple, Tom Lawrenson, Jim Cropper, Eamonn Lawless, Richard Briggs, Raymond MacPherson, Stephen Duckworth, David Harrison, Mark Elliott, Carol Melin, Ben Smith, John Carter, Chloe Cropper, Richard Hutchinson, Joseph Relph, Val Powell, Derek Scrimgeour and Larry Cowper.
*Please note: Not all team members have been listed as we are awaiting confirmation of the full team lists.
The official launch event was staged at The Punch Bowl Inn, Askham, (Thurs, May 13) with the 2011 ISDS World Trials declared open by historian, broadcaster, columnist, countryside campaigner and Scottish Borders farmer Sir Johnny Scott. For more information, click here.
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Pictured at the official launch of the 2011 ISDS World Sheep Dog Trials, Food & Country Festival are, standing, from left, One Man and his Dogs' Gus Dermody, Tim Longton, ISDS English president and head of the organising committee, and chairman Nigel Davis. Seated, official opener Sir Johnny Scott, right, and the first major sponsor of the 2011 trials, Ceri Rundle, of CSJ Specialist Canine Feeds.
Thank you to Ruth Downing, Rural Pictures, Ashbourne, Derbyshire for the photographs.
During the Dutch World Trial qualification series, the Dutch Sheep Dog Society trials committee will be publishing on its website a detailed online score sheet of the latest results. Results will be updated hourly. The next qualification trial will take place 22nd and 23rd of May. You can watch the results on http://www.dutchsheepdogsociety.nl/wt2011.html
Italy held its first World Trial qualifing event May 15th. The results were: 1. Patrick Palmeri with Shanie; 2. Luca Fini with Dan; 3. Patrick Palmeri with Scott; 4. Luca Fini with Taff
The 2011 ISDS World Trial officially kicks off on Thursday 13th May 2010 with a Launch Reception to be held at the Punch Bowl, Askham. For more information, please contact Clare Savins, Organising Secretary for the 2011 World Trial at clare.savins@lowther.co.uk
In Belgium, Eliane Verboven and Pip lead the World Trial qualifying ahead of Gunther Breugelmans and Nell, Patrick Vets and Joe, and Chris Caerts and Nell.
Etienne Smit and Slane won the first World Trial qualifier for the Dutch team by a 2 point margin from Ron Snoeck and Nell (2008 Reserve World Champions). Serge van der Zweep took third and fourth places with Eve and Jim, respectively.
Around the world, competitions have started to determine who will represent their countries at the 2011 ISDS World Trial. If you have an upcoming Qualification Trial in your country, please let us know and we'll post information on this website. Information can be sent to Angie Driscoll at 2angiecan@gmail.com.
The 2011 World Trial website was launched April 16, 2010. We will be adding information as quickly as it comes to hand so please check back regularly.