Powys village's 87th sheepdog trials attracts competitors from Brazil and Japan
Powys village's 87th sheepdog trials attracts competitors from Brazil and Japan
Gladestry held its 87th annual sheepdog trials in perfect weather conditions on Saturday, August 22.
60 handlers competed in the event with one competitor coming from Brazil and another from Japan.
Both these men are in the UK preparing for the World Trials which will be held in Scotland next month.
Spectators and competitors enjoyed an entertaining day in glorious countryside and many friendships were renewed.
The results were; Open Class, Tim Thewissen with Turk, he also won the novice class with Cadi.
Winner of the Farmers class was Richard Harris of New Radnor, and Richard Jones Llanyfelin was winner of the best dog in local parishes.
Close runners up were Hayden and Ed Powell.
The committee agreed to make donations to four charities - Prostate UK, St Michaels Hospice, Farming Minds and Asthma and Lung UK.
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