First Place in Limit - Bitch, 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.
Quality was excellent throughout this class and several very good bitches went cardless.
Elegant grizzle who stood out for her pleasing clean flowing lines, of excellent shape and balance. Attractive head with a lovely reach of neck into defined wither with super topline, croup and tailset well-matched with an excellent underline with firm loin. Really balanced in outline with a well angulated forehand and sound hindquarters with correct bone, feet and hocks. Well made all through, in super condition and good to go over. Fluid and easy on the move with a good ground covering action in profile. A classy bitch, I really liked her a lot and she was very close up in the challenge.