Ōpōtiki dog trial success shared around

Waimata’s Merv Utting and Guy featured in the Ōpōtiki dog trials on Sunday with a second and a third in the heading events. Merv and his other dog Bob won the short head and yard. He and Guy are pictured in action last season. File picture

Tairāwhiti dog triallists featured strongly at the Ōpōtiki dog trials on Sunday. Merv Utting and Henry Hindmarsh  did well in the heading events, and Allen Irwin and Taylor Rika shared the hunt titles.

Hindmarsh also featured in the hunt events with a couple of second placings with his dog Crim.

“Thanks to all the judges, competitors and everyone that helped out on the day,” said a trials spokesman.

Results —

Long head (judge Henry Gaddum) 29 runs: Henry Hindmarsh, Spot, 94 points, 1; Merv Utting, Guy, 93.5, 2; Merv Utting, Bob, 93, 3; Graeme Cook, Glen, 92.5, 4; John Foss, Bindi, 93. 5.

First Intermediate:John Foss, Bindi, 93. First Maiden: Archie Harding, Tye, 91.

Short head and yard, (judge Laura Gearing) 33 runs: Merv Utting, Bob, 97, 1; Henry Gaddum, Tau, 96, 2; Merv Utting Guy 95 3; John Foss Bindi 93 4; Josh Forlong, Frank, 92.5, 5. First Intermediate: John Foss, Bindi, 93. First Maiden: Charlie Burdon, Maude, 91.5.

Zig Zag Hunt (judge Ben Lamont) 62 runs: Allen Irwin, Joss, 98.5, 1; Henry Hindmarsh, Crim, 97.5, 2; Jo Mcintyre, Tim, 97, 3; Dan Macdonald, Bree, 96.75, 4; Jo Mcintyre, Guy, 96.5, 5. First Intermediate: Henry Hindmarsh, Crim, 97.5. First Maiden: Richard Sheridon, Ruby, 95.5.

Straight Hunt (judge Johnny Leineweber) 55 runs: Taylor, Rika, 97.25, 1; Henry Hindmarsh, Crim, 97, 2; Allen Irwin, Joss, 96.5 3; Jo Mcintyre, Sam, 96, 4; Corey Ruwhiu, Rock, 95.5, 5. First Intermediate: Henry Hindmarsh, Crim, 97. First Maiden: Corey Ruwhiu, Rock, 95.5.