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Joe Cockburn Trial
JOE COCBURN MEMORIAL TRIAL FOR NOVICE (4 RUNS) 19/04/08
Joe was firstly a worker who gave of himself whenever he was required. Obedience was his first love and he served the Obedience Dog Club as an instructor, affectionately known as the “Sergeant”, coming from a military background. When Joe instructed classes his commands were loud and clear like in a military parade. Joe instructed from 1977 till the day he died. Joe had a passion for dogs and always had one of his own. GSP’s were his preference as he loved to hunt, however when the Border Collies started to do well in obedience Joe decided to try his hand at training one. His enthusiasm certainly inspired others. Joe’s unselfish attitude saw him at the majority of field trials, lending a hand, however retrieving trials irrespective of which Club conducted the event Joe was part of the working team. Championship Trials were his speciality. Joe without question was a gun steward dressed up to the nines including his famous hat of badges which he collected from far and wide relating to dogs and clubs. F.R.A is proud to have had the pleasure of his services and companionship
REPORT ON THIS YEAR'S TRIAL BY JUDGE DOM COLASIMONE
WINNING HANDLER/DOG SUE & GUNDI WITH JUDGE DOM COLASOMINE JOE COCKBURN PERPETUAL TROPHY
JUDGES CRITIQUE of the JOE COCKBURN MEMORIAL TRIAL
Conducted by FRA Judge Mr Dom Colasimone
18th April 2009
I was honoured to judge the Joe Cockburn cup for 2009. The grounds for the competition had ample variation to set up two land runs & two water runs, this gave me enough scope to test novice dogs. We started off with a substantial field of 18 dogs with quiet a variety of breeds being show cased.
The 1st run I lost a 3rd of the field, I felt it was due to the dogs not having the training to get the job done. However the dogs do have the natural ability, so it is up to the handlers to get them up to that standard.
The 2nd run showed a pattern was evolving where there were 6 or 7 dogs that were competitive on the day. The water tests however proved that some of the dogs were tentative in the water & preferred to skirt the water, rather than to attack the task at hand.
In the last run 2 of my leading dogs were dropped due to misdemeanours. In the final analysis the lower placed dogs were not as consistent as the winning dog. This dog worked in a tradesman like fashion all day attacking all obstacles keenly, & so was the deserved 1st place getter.
Congratulations to Lidlriva Onyx Gundi & his handler Mrs Sue Boodnikoff.
The club would like to thank Daryl O'Mahoney for making the beautiful trophies for all stakes.
Tricia Price - Secretary Banora Pt, NSW, Australia Phone : (07) 5524 3701 Email : priceg-t@bigpond.net.au |
