First Place in Open - Bitch, Judge: Mrs Linda Coleman (Hartswelin)
I enjoyed my judging and appreciated the good sportsmanship around the ring with applause for all class placings, this is so often lacking these days. In the males there were a lot shown in single coat so these were not in contention on the day, also quite a few were difficult to span. I did not find these problems in the bitches However as many judges before me have commented, good front movement is the exception rather than the norm and these Borders would easily tire following a horse all day.
Blue, another all of a piece with balanced front and rear angles. Super carroty tail set on correctly. Otter head with good ears. She was in lovely coat and condition and moved out with purpose. Her expression was calm rather than let’s go which I preferred on my CC winner so had to settle for the Res CC