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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
JOE COCKBURN PERPETUAL TROPHY
Field & Retrieving Association for Gundogs Inc
Retrieving Trial – 17th April 2010
Featuring the JOE COCKBURN Memorial Novice Stake
The JOE COCKBURN MEMORIAL NOVICE STAKE is conducted by Field & Retrieving Association for Gundogs Inc. and is in memory of one of our great characters.
“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 of Brisbane as an instructor, affectionately known as the “Sargent”, 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.”
This retrieving trial was FRA’s first for the season, conducted on a pristine property on the Logan River at Woodhill in the Beaudesert district, allowing the dogs to be tested in many aspects of retrieving at the three levels of competition –Novice, Restricted and All Age Stakes. Numerous club members assisted in the management of this trial throughout the day, including bird and gun stewards.
The Novice Stake in particular (The Feature Event), was judged by George Price with an entry of 15 dogs. Six dogs completed the course with five dogs being placed on the podium.
Restricted Stake, with 8 entries was judged by Ron Jackson and the All Age Stake with an entry of 17, judged by Amand Golle
The weather on the day was fairly warm and the presence of water ensured relief for the dogs during the conduct of the runs.
The trophy table was beautifully arranged by Sue Boodnikoff, displaying magnificent trophies crafted by Daryl O’Mahoney. Especially the Novice Stake with silver replica hats handcrafted and mounted onto the trophy. Joe Cockburn was very well known for his hat covered with badges, which he collected from Clubs near and far.
The event was proudly sponsored by PETSTOCK (Capalaba), supplying 20kg bags of Dog food and promotional items to the winners of each Stake. The Club wishes to acknowledge appreciation to PETSTOCK (Capalaba) and to the Judges, Stewards and Competitors for making this trial a successful event.
JOE COCKBURN MEMORIAL NOVICE STAKE
1st LINDSAYVALE BRING IT ON (Curly Coated Retriever) G. Golle
2nd JAGACEY NITRO EXPRESS (German Shorthaired Pointer) D. O’Mahoney
3rd COPPERBIRCH CAPELLA (Labrador Retriever) B. Pritchard
4th TALLOWOOD SAMANTHA-SAM (Labrador Retriever) J. Raven
5th SPRINGHI TREK ALONG (Flat Coated Retriever) H. Cattermole
RESTRICTED STAKE
1st YUROKA NEW YEAR’S SPRITZ (Labrador Retriever) M. Sullivan
2nd JAGACEY NUGGET MOON NRD (German Shorthaired Pointer) W. Michalk
3rd EIREANNMADA SONG N DANCE (Irish Setter) J. Wilkinson
ALL AGE STAKE
1st JAGACEY NERO BIANCO RRD (German Shorthaired Pointer) D. Colasimone
2nd ALVERPOINT JACK O’HEARTS RRD (German Shorthaired Pointer) A. Donovan
3rd RTCH KADNOOK DROP O’BLACKMAGIC (Labrador Retriever) B. Pritchard
4th COALSGARTH NUTMEG RRD (Labrador Retriever) S. Sutton
Tricia Price - Secretary Banora Pt, NSW, Australia Phone : (07) 5524 3701 Email : priceg-t@bigpond.net.au |
