First Place in Limit - Dog, Judge: Miss Sarah Dandy (Dandale)
There was a good depth of quality overall across both sexes which proved for good competition and some very close decisions especially in the larger classes. Thank you to all those who accepted my decisions so sportingly. Temperaments were excellent especially the youngsters with the added challenge of the tannoy right overhead. There were some very promising youngsters which is always pleasing and positive to see, and I was delighted with my winning line up in both sexes, with top honours closely contested. I was disappointed that some exhibits who looked so good standing fell apart on the move, there were quite a few upright shoulders and I felt that efficient ground covering movement so essential for the breeds ability to follow a horse was somewhat lacking. It is encouraging to see quite a few younger handlers taking an interest in our breed today, so positive for the future. Thank you to both my excellent stewards who most competently kept the ring moving all day.
Very honest and soundly made boy with good harsh B/T coat, who stood out on the move in this class. Very attractive head of good proportion with keen expression. Pleasing moderate size presented in fit order with good muscle tone, straight legs correct bone and tight feet. Body balanced, with well-made correctly angulated quarters. He holds himself well with firm topline, good underline with a length of body, well ribbed back. Positive and accurate mover, who covered the ground using his well let down hocks to give plenty of drive in profile, tracking very true.