Famous pair win in Finley

By Contributed

Jun 12, 2024

Open winner Mick Hudson in action during the weekend with another of his dogs, Hudson's Molly. Photo by Victoria Kennedy

Avid viewers of the ABC program Muster Dogs might know the name Mick Hudson.

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The Eumungerie local featured on the program - which is all about training working dogs - and showcased his style of training to the crowds at Finley over the long weekend.

With MGH Rabbit - who was Australian Dog Of The Year for 2024 - Mr Hudson won the open section of the Finley Show Society’s 8th Annual Hypro Group Finley Sheep Dog Trials.

He had an overall score of 171.

Mr Hudson was one of 36 competitors who travelled from around Victoria, NSW, and Tasmania to showcase the skills of their dogs in Finley.

Over Friday, Saturday and Sunday, they collectively put 135 dogs through their paces across the encourage, novice, improver and open competitions at the Finley Showgrounds.

Finley Show president Kevin Sexton said the committee was pleased with the success of the event, and the number of spectators over the course of the three days.

“It was great to see so many locals and visitors enjoying the event and the weather we were lucky to have had,” he said.

The show committee has thanked all the sponsors for helping to ensure the dog trials were such a success, particularly major sponsor Hypro Group, Bruce Atkinson for use of his sheep, and Mr Sexton for the livestock transport.

Section winners (from left) Charlie Cover of Yass, Amy Redmond of Neilrex, Mick Hudson of Eumungerie, and John Tuddenham of Ross Creek with judges Eileen Moriarty, Kylie Victory and Peter Oxley. Photo by Victoria Kennedy

The Finley Show Society now turns its sights to the preparations for the 106th Annual Show on Sunday, September 1.

The schedule is currently being updated and will be available in July.

Results from the weekend are as follows:

Open - Mick Hudson with MGH Rabbit, 1; Will Goggin with Vaimari Trixie, 2; Paul O’Kane with MGH Billabong Creek, 3; Mick Hudson with MGH Gypsy, 4; Tegan Perry with Delrio Fly, 5; Barry Paton with Marong Murphy, 6.

Improver - John Tuddenham with Belmonte Skippa, 1; Colin Reid with El’Shamah Belle, 2; Dave Lacey with Akoonah Kleo, 3; Charlie Cover with Windeyer Brack, 4; Merv McCahon with Booberoi Buster, 5; Ryann Redmond with BAR Burrs, 6.

Novice - Charlie Cover with Riverbourne Abi, 1; Kerrie Pollock with Shadowvale Ike, 2; Jess Macleod with Wondara Idle, 3; Sarah Sydrych with Wondara Ruby II, 4; David Lacey with Akoonah Venus, 5; Russell Percival with Tarcoola Buddy, 6.

Encourage - Amy Redmond with Baramu Buttons, 1; Andrew Kershaw with Roseona D, 2.