Kent Championship-Snargate 2nd August 2026

What a glorious day at our Kent Championship at Snargate. Well done to all the handlers for running on testing sheep! We thank Ed Lovejoy for the sheep and the field.

Thank you to Martin and David for letting out all day, we appreciate your hard work getting the sheep in the right place for everyone!

Thank you to Elaine for judging a tough course.

A big thank you goes to those who helped clear away super quick at the end of the day.

Results:

29 ran

Judge: Elaine Anstey

Open

1. John James, Cumbria, Cindy, 74

2. Mark Banham, Surrey, Jon, 70 OLF

3. Paul Griffiths, Sussex, Duchy, 70

4. Jackie Marsh, Golden Cross, Rose, 68

5. John James, Cumbria, Belle, 65

6. Hazel Long, Canterbury, Ted, 60

Novice

1. Kevin Reed, Horam, Gray, 59

2. Hazel Long, Canterbury, Peg, 41

3. Kevin Reed, Horam, Ella, 35

Young handler aggregate: Grace Gower

Ernest Finn Shield-winner of Open: John James, Cindy

Presidents Cup: Mark Banham, Jon

John Jones Coursing Cup: John James, Cindy

Kathmick Tray, Best lady: Jackie Marsh, Rose

Cooper Cup: Kevin Reed, Gray

Dave Thompson Anniversary tray-best pen: Mark Banham, Jon

Silence is Golden (least commands on OLF): Sarah Walker, Taw