SECTION 15

SHEEP DOG TRIALS

Class

81. Sheep Dog Trials.

Prize Money: First £25, Second £15, Third £12, Fourth £10, Fifth £8, Sixth £6, Seventh £4, Eighth £2. Entry Fee: £2.50.

SPECIAL PRIZE £5 for the best run before 1.00p.m.

RULES FOR SHEEP DOG TRIALS

1. Trials to commence at 10.00 a.m. prompt.

2. All dogs, except when competing, must be held by a cord or chain, under penalty of being disqualified.

3. Any dog five minutes late after his name is called will be disqualified at the discretion of the Judge.

4. Owner of dogs will be liable for any damage.

5. Any competitor disobeying the Judge, or any of the authorities, will be disqualified.

6. No person will be allowed with the dog competing except the man working it, who must take his place where the Judge directs, under penalty of being disqualified.

7. The Committee will decide as to the time the dogs will have allowed them to do work set out. The Judge has the power of ordering up as soon as he pleases any dog that commits a flagrant error.

8. The Competitors must inspect the sheep, and any objection in regard to them must be made to the stewards for the dogs before judging commences.

The Sheep for the Trials will be loaned by A.J.THOMPSON Esq., Moorsholm.

The GEORGE BOWMAN SILVER TROPHY will be awarded to the winner. The trophy to be held for one year.