Charity indoor trials extend to three days

Boss takes his time making sure these sheep go in the right direction around the course at last year's Southern Indoor Charity Dog Trials. Photo / Allied Press files

Man and dog will be heading indoors again this year for the second annual Southern Indoor Charity Dog Trial, which has been expanded to be held across three days.

This year's event will be held in the CowHouse Construction Agri Centre on August 8-10.
Last year's event was a great success, with $7000 being raised for the new St John building in Gore.

What was thought to be the first indoor dog trial in the South Island was a huge success, with about 200 entries received.

Southern Field Days secretary Sharon Paterson said the demand from competitors was the reason for extending the event from two days to three days.

St John was again the charity of choice for this year's event, with proceeds being donated to the organisation.

Exhibitors would be on show again at this year's trial, with a bit of a change around to last year in the set up, Mrs Paterson said.

''The trial itself will be the same though - and we'll have more heaters this year.''

The trials were not just for competitors and farmers but created a great spectacle for the general public.

''It's great public viewing - come and watch the dog trials'' Mrs Paterson said.

Entry forms were available now for this year's competition, and were available by getting in touch with Mrs Paterson via the group's Facebook page, Southern Indoor Charity Dog Trial, or by emailing her at sharonp@farmside.co.nz.