I notice the latest story on the front of the site is about Sheep Dog Trials and the fact the Grey Nomads are starting to get involved with their own dogs and winning.

When I was a kid and would go to the A.P & I Shows I would spend hours watching the sheep dog trials. Had family who used to event in them. Still love them now, will go to the show just to watch them. Would be great to follow the shows around the country but don't think Punky would be much good at getting the sheep in the pen.
My dad used to show Clydesdales when I was a kid. Or his Fresians (spelt wrong) milking cows. Gosh thats a long time ago.

We too loved the sheepdog trial Marge. Did the same as you at the Shows. Do you remember that sheepdog trial show on Sunday nights where the dogs would take the sheep up the hill thru several sets of gates, The Handler would stay at the bottom and whistle the dog, excellent show

Absolutely ValnRob. Remember it well. Always watched it.

sheepdog trials, how many were found guilty !! LOL

haha!!! The english language can be very confusing at times.

Theres sheepdog trials in/near Canberra over Easter. The National folk Festival is on too... 2 days here, 2 days there, fantastic weekend!.

-- Edited by Gerty Dancer on Monday 21st of March 2011 09:49:46 PM

me too, grew up helping neighbours round up there cattle and on my uncles farm in kimba, i miss the bush..

Hey Gerty,

Do you have the dates and location??

Cheers
Allara