Keen working dog enthusiasts from across New South Wales and Victoria made their way to the Central West Regional Livestock Exchange (CTLX), Carcoar, over the weekend for a three-day event.
Hosted by Bowyer and Livermore, Bathurst and the CTLX team, the jammed packed weekend was an industry first for the region, and it did not disappoint with 400-odd dogs and their trainers vying for a their chance to take home a portion of the largest prize purse in the country.
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Taking out the open sheep trial and $4000 in prize money was Chris Stapleton with Capree Red, while Jack Nowlan with his dog Nowlan Sam won the open novice cattle trial and $4000 prize money.
The Sire Shootout on Friday night was won by Ben Coster, Wandabar Stockdogs, Yass, with his dog Rhettlenash Jock.
RESULTS SUMMARY
Maiden sheep (judge Darren Harcoan, Wellington)
- Harry Grant with Paddy
- Ben Coster with Chip
- Chris Stapleton with Pride
- Best stockman Harry Grant
Novice sheep (judge Peter Rutherford, Bathurst)
- Bill Luff with Tickle
- Bill Luff with Cookie
- Dan Camilleri with Ek Moe
- Best stockman Geoff McDougall
Open sheep (judge Greg Reeves, Running Stream)
- Chris Stapleton with Capree Red
- Mat Sherwood with Wonder
- Chris Stapleton with Kate
Novice cattle (judge Zac Ede, Singleton)
- Grace Halstead with Leeway Snoop
- Andrew Heath with Fleetwoods Gallen
- Dick Chapman with Wilbur
- Best stockman Dick Chapman
Open cattle (judge Trevor Leslight, Mumblegum)
- Jack Nowlan with Nowlans Sam
- Zac Ede with Leeway Snoop
- Geoff McDougall with Ace
- Read the full report in this week's The Land newspaper.
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