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With grateful thanks to Ann Hurst for the photos.

Caroline Hicks’ Finn in the speed exercise when he qualified as a Silver Carriage Dog and was awarded Best Conditioned Dog.
Wendy Ridley’s Hugo passed his Gold Carriage Dog Certificate this year. Sadly the rain was too much for the camera, but here is a lovely picture of Hugo during the speed exercise during his Bronze Carriage Dog qualification.
Josi Kaal’s Lemmie at the backstep. Lemmie was a bit distracted at this year’s trials in his Bronze Carriage Dog class so he continued his test on the lead!
Vicky Brennan, once again this year’s only whip handler driving Elma with Gemma in the speed exercise in her Bronze Carriage Dog class.
Here is Lisa Rowledge riding Monty (loaned by Ali Rummey) with Sasha demonstrating a lovely hock exercise.
Lauran Wheaton and her dog Blake particpated this year, but the rain was so bad, we didn;t ghet a photo! Here she is with Blake during the SE Trec earlier in the year – with Sue Baldock driving Cookie.
Kenny Hurst with Flekk warming up before the obedience test.
Celia Gilbert’s Harley doing a smashing off lead Instinct Test.
His first try at an Instinct Test – Fay Moffat-Roberts’ Ollie picking it up quickly.
The Society’s outgoing Treasurer Fiona Hartley test the carriage dog instincts of her young girl Tara.
Thanks to Sue Johnson and Toby for their help with Instinct Tests after the Trials – here is Sue’s Timmy demonstrating how it should be done!
Here is Flekk briefing his new pal baby Kismet about what she has in store in the future!
A very wet Tim Stafford judging some equally wet competitors – just a reminder about this year’s conditions. What bad luck after such a lovely summer!

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