First Place in Veteran - 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 smart veteran well put together with lovely clean outline and good B/T coat and pelt. Best mover in the class he caught my eye on his first lap of the ring. Such an appealing head and expression. Very well balanced overall with a sound forehand assembly, correct topline, croup and well set on carroty tail and an equally pleasing underline, standing on good legs, hocks and feet. Has style and moved freely, striding out well in profile using his well-made angulated quarters to good effect covering the ground with ease. BVIB.