Kent Championship, Snargate 18th August 2024

Kent Championship

Snargate

18th August 2024

A lovely day down on the Marsh for our Kent Championship. The weather held off and remained sunny throughout. The sheep were consistently stubborn but good handling made some progress round the course. We thank Ed Lovejoy for the field and the sheep, Martin for letting out all day and those who helped take down at the end of the day.

Judge: Elaine Anstey

25  ran

Open

1. Mark Banham, Surrey, Brooke, 62

2. Jill Bastable, Tonbridge, Suze, 60

3. Grace Gower, Lydden, Ben, 57

4. Mark Banham, Surrey, Shabden Glen, 50

5. Stijn De Vroey, Belgium, Liv, 48

6. Stijn De Vroey, Belgium, Noor, 46

Novice

1. Jackie Marsh, Golden Cross, Rose, 41

Trophies

Ernest Finn Shield, Open Winner: Mark Banham

Presidents Cup, highest placed farmer: Mark Banham

John Jones coursing cup, Highest placed shepherd in open: Stijn De Vroey

Kathmick tray, highest placed lady in open: Jill Bastable

Cooper Cup, novice winner: Jackie Marsh

Dave Thompson Anniversary, best pen: Grace Gower, Ben

John Gascoigne “silence is golden” cup: Jill Bastable

Les Ramsden Memorial shield (most points gained by a young handler Snargate to Snargate): Grace Gower