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0:00:25 > 0:00:31- Welcome to highlights of the 2016 - International Sheep Dog Trials.
0:00:31 > 0:00:35- It's Wales's turn - to welcome the event this year.
0:00:35 > 0:00:38- Where better to hold it - than in Meirionnydd.
0:00:42 > 0:00:45- We are on Sandilands farm, - near Tywyn.
0:00:46 > 0:00:52- The last time the Trials were held - here was 48 years ago in 1968.
0:00:52 > 0:00:58- Which duo will be best at driving, - shedding and penning this year?
0:01:00 > 0:01:02- There are 60 dogs competing here...
0:01:03 > 0:01:05- ..from England, Ireland, - Scotland and Wales.
0:01:06 > 0:01:09- Every one will want to raise the - flag for their country as a team...
0:01:10 > 0:01:12- ..and to win the individual title...
0:01:13 > 0:01:16- ..the best shepherd - at the 2016 Trials.
0:01:20 > 0:01:23- We're lucky to have this in Tywyn.
0:01:23 > 0:01:26- It's attracted a lot of people here.
0:01:28 > 0:01:30- We've come from Switzerland.
0:01:31 > 0:01:35- We are working at home - with our border collies and sheep.
0:01:35 > 0:01:37- We always come as a family.
0:01:37 > 0:01:41- We enjoy seeing people we haven't - seen since the previous year.
0:01:42 > 0:01:45- We meet up, chat, and see new dogs.
0:01:45 > 0:01:51- Soon as I come onto a field, I can - realize the feeling, the atmosphere.
0:01:51 > 0:01:56- Welsh is really singing. This - committee has done a marvellous job.
0:01:57 > 0:02:01- We are home turf, - so I hope Wales do well...
0:02:01 > 0:02:05- ..and show the standard of dogs - we have here.
0:02:07 > 0:02:10- Every country - has held its national trials...
0:02:11 > 0:02:14- ..to choose a team of 15 shepherds.
0:02:15 > 0:02:19- Watching the action and leading us - through the competition...
0:02:19 > 0:02:24- ..are our commentators, - Wyn Gruffydd and Meirion Owen.
0:02:24 > 0:02:25- Thanks, Daloni.
0:02:25 > 0:02:28- Twelve months ago, it was a big day - for Aled Owen and Llangwm Cap.
0:02:29 > 0:02:30- What are Wales's hopes this year?
0:02:30 > 0:02:33- What are Wales's hopes this year?- - On paper, it's a very strong team.
0:02:33 > 0:02:36- Three former captains, - three have won the International...
0:02:37 > 0:02:40- ..a World Champion and four - newcomers, so it's a good team.
0:02:41 > 0:02:44- Here are - the competition requirements.
0:02:44 > 0:02:48- The best 15 shepherds will be - selected from the 60 who start.
0:02:49 > 0:02:53- For the first two days, there's one - shepherd, one dog and five sheep.
0:02:53 > 0:02:56- They have 15 minutes - to complete the course.
0:02:56 > 0:03:00- The dog will be sent - around the field - the outrun.
0:03:00 > 0:03:02- Then, the dog - will need to lift the sheep...
0:03:02 > 0:03:06- ..and fetch them through the - first gates back to the shepherd.
0:03:06 > 0:03:10- The sheep will then be driven - in a triangle through the gates...
0:03:10 > 0:03:14- ..and back to the shedding ring so - that two sheep without collars...
0:03:14 > 0:03:16- ..can be separated from the others.
0:03:16 > 0:03:19- The next step is to pen them - before returning to the ring...
0:03:20 > 0:03:22- ..to single out one sheep - with a collar.
0:03:22 > 0:03:25- All this has to be completed - in 15 minutes.
0:03:25 > 0:03:29- There are four judges - and 110 marks each to be awarded.
0:03:29 > 0:03:32- So the maximum possible - is 440 marks.
0:03:34 > 0:03:35- That's the task ahead.
0:03:35 > 0:03:39- With me now is Meirion Jones - from Maesybont, Carmarthenshire.
0:03:39 > 0:03:42- He's an experienced competitor...
0:03:42 > 0:03:46- ..and prepared fields for - International and World trials.
0:03:47 > 0:03:48- What sort of field is this one?
0:03:49 > 0:03:51- It's excellent.
0:03:51 > 0:03:53- It's a flat one.
0:03:53 > 0:03:55- The national - was held in a flat field.
0:03:55 > 0:03:57- It'll suit us.
0:03:58 > 0:04:04- You can choose different dogs for - a flat field and one with a slope.
0:04:04 > 0:04:07- The biggest challenge in any trial - is the sheep.
0:04:08 > 0:04:11- When they're good, - everyone thinks they're good...
0:04:11 > 0:04:14- ..and then they do something - right under your nose!
0:04:14 > 0:04:16- You have to watch them - from start to finish.
0:04:17 > 0:04:20- Wales, with one type of sheep, - could be at their best.
0:04:21 > 0:04:25- There are some old faces - and some new ones here, Meirion.
0:04:26 > 0:04:29- There are four new faces - - Sophie, Alwyn, Ross and Kelvin.
0:04:30 > 0:04:33- They're representing Wales - for the first time.
0:04:33 > 0:04:36- There are experienced members - to help them too.
0:04:36 > 0:04:38- The captain is Medwyn Evans - from Dolgellau.
0:04:39 > 0:04:41- He was the best among the Welsh - this year.
0:04:43 > 0:04:48- The Welsh National Trials were held - in Tyfos, Llandrillo, in July.
0:04:48 > 0:04:51- The winner and therefore the one...
0:04:51 > 0:04:55- ..with the honour of - captaining Wales was Medwyn Evans.
0:04:55 > 0:05:01- Recently, Daloni went to meet him - on The Nannau Estate near Dolgellau.
0:05:03 > 0:05:06- This is the third time that Medwyn - has captained the Wales team.
0:05:06 > 0:05:11- He led them in 1998 and 2014.
0:05:12 > 0:05:15- Many congratulations to you, Medwyn.
0:05:15 > 0:05:17- The captain - of the Wales sheepdog team.
0:05:18 > 0:05:19- Thank you.
0:05:19 > 0:05:21- What are your dogs called?
0:05:21 > 0:05:22- What are your dogs called?- - Mac and Meg.
0:05:23 > 0:05:26- So, Mac is competing against Meg.
0:05:26 > 0:05:27- So, Mac is competing against Meg.- - Yes.
0:05:27 > 0:05:28- Which one's the oldest?
0:05:28 > 0:05:30- Which one's the oldest?- - Meg.
0:05:30 > 0:05:33- Meg is five and a half - and Mac is three and a half.
0:05:34 > 0:05:37- I like for half my dogs - to be taught in Welsh.
0:05:37 > 0:05:40- If you have the same - two commands...
0:05:40 > 0:05:43- ..it's difficult to send one off - without the other following.
0:05:44 > 0:05:48- It just happens - that he's English and she's Welsh.
0:05:49 > 0:05:52- I get great pleasure - from working with them.
0:05:52 > 0:05:55- Teaching a dog in the little field - and seeing it develop.
0:05:55 > 0:05:57- Taking it up the mountain.
0:05:57 > 0:06:01- I prefer training them - and seeing them develop.
0:06:01 > 0:06:04- When I have the dogs, - I will take them to sheepdog trials.
0:06:05 > 0:06:08- This year might be your year, - Medwyn.
0:06:08 > 0:06:11- You might lift the cup - on Sunday night.
0:06:11 > 0:06:13- I'd like to think that.
0:06:13 > 0:06:17- I don't expect to win - but I'll do my best.
0:06:18 > 0:06:19- We'll see how it goes.
0:06:21 > 0:06:24- I am quite confident. - Wales has a good team.
0:06:28 > 0:06:31- Here's the Wales captain, - Medwyn Evans.
0:06:31 > 0:06:33- He'll want to do well - on his home turf.
0:06:34 > 0:06:36- It's a good outrun.
0:06:38 > 0:06:40- She's there.
0:06:40 > 0:06:43- A slow lift. Well done. Good start.
0:06:45 > 0:06:48- That shows you how wide the field is - in Sandilands.
0:06:50 > 0:06:53- The drive. Everything's fine so far.
0:06:54 > 0:07:00- He's lost a few marks here and there - but he'll be pleased overall.
0:07:03 > 0:07:06- Medwyn's run is promising.
0:07:09 > 0:07:10- It's a great penning.
0:07:10 > 0:07:11- It's a great penning.- - Faultless.
0:07:13 > 0:07:17- The shedding can cause problems. - You only need one awkward sheep.
0:07:18 > 0:07:21- Medwyn's had a few problems.
0:07:23 > 0:07:25- He'll lose some marks here.
0:07:26 > 0:07:29- This is where he's lost most marks.
0:07:30 > 0:07:33- Kevin Evans - from Libanus near Brecon.
0:07:33 > 0:07:35- He's had an excellent season.
0:07:35 > 0:07:37- He must be one of the favourites.
0:07:38 > 0:07:39- He's bound to be.
0:07:39 > 0:07:42- A former winner, - a former Wales captain.
0:07:42 > 0:07:45- Kevin has lots of experience.
0:07:45 > 0:07:48- He raises his game - for these big occasions.
0:07:51 > 0:07:55- The wind - may be making things a bit tougher.
0:07:56 > 0:07:58- It's a good drive.
0:07:58 > 0:08:00- This is where Kevin could win it.
0:08:00 > 0:08:03- It's a very tight turn.
0:08:03 > 0:08:05- He's hardly lost any marks.
0:08:07 > 0:08:11- He only just scraped into the team.
0:08:11 > 0:08:13- It's a very young dog.
0:08:13 > 0:08:16- They competed at a trials - last winter.
0:08:19 > 0:08:23- The penning looks good.
0:08:25 > 0:08:27- This is a superb run.
0:08:27 > 0:08:29- It'll be hard to beat, I think.
0:08:30 > 0:08:32- The final part.
0:08:32 > 0:08:34- Is it there?
0:08:34 > 0:08:36- No. Yes. Go in.
0:08:37 > 0:08:38- Well done.
0:08:38 > 0:08:40- Well done.- - You need some luck sometimes.
0:08:40 > 0:08:41- You make your own luck.
0:08:43 > 0:08:46- This is Dr Angie Driscoll - with Kinloch Pippi.
0:08:46 > 0:08:48- She was a late replacement.
0:08:49 > 0:08:53- One of Richard Millichap's dogs, - Don, died a few days ago.
0:08:54 > 0:08:59- She's lost a few marks on the drive - but the penning is very good.
0:09:01 > 0:09:02- Well done.
0:09:03 > 0:09:05- Patience is what's required.
0:09:09 > 0:09:11- The shedding to come.
0:09:12 > 0:09:13- Time and patience.
0:09:15 > 0:09:17- You can hear the wind - in the background.
0:09:17 > 0:09:21- We're by the sea - on land reclaimed from the dunes.
0:09:21 > 0:09:23- Sandilands is the name of the farm.
0:09:23 > 0:09:25- Well done again. Good finish.
0:09:28 > 0:09:31- Ross Games, - a young 25-year-old shepherd.
0:09:32 > 0:09:34- It's a good outrun by this dog too.
0:09:36 > 0:09:38- He's there. Well done.
0:09:38 > 0:09:40- A slow lift.
0:09:40 > 0:09:45- We can see more of the field - than Ross on his pulpit.
0:09:50 > 0:09:52- Come in.
0:09:53 > 0:09:54- A very good shedding.
0:09:59 > 0:10:02- A few problems but not many.
0:10:03 > 0:10:04- Ooh!
0:10:05 > 0:10:06- Marks will be lost there.
0:10:07 > 0:10:09- I said it earlier - - there's always one.
0:10:11 > 0:10:15- He's looked at his watch. - There's plenty of time left.
0:10:15 > 0:10:16- Go in.
0:10:16 > 0:10:20- Well done. It's a good finish. - He'll be pleased with the run.
0:10:20 > 0:10:24- He'll receive high marks. - The Welsh are doing well so far.
0:10:24 > 0:10:26- That's it for now.
0:10:26 > 0:10:28- Join us after the break...
0:10:28 > 0:10:32- ..to see how the Welsh competitors - fare in the first two days.
0:10:32 > 0:10:34- See you in a minute!
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0:10:46 > 0:10:50- Welcome back to the - 2016 International Sheep Dog Trials.
0:10:50 > 0:10:53- It's being held at Sandilands Farm, - Tywyn, Meirionnydd.
0:10:53 > 0:10:56- In addition to the competition...
0:10:56 > 0:10:59- ..there are all kinds of stands - and a rural fair.
0:10:59 > 0:11:02- We'll see more of that shortly.
0:11:02 > 0:11:06- For now back to our commentators, - Meirion Owen and Wyn Gruffydd.
0:11:07 > 0:11:11- This is Kevin Evans with Kemi Ross, - his most experienced dog, Meirion.
0:11:11 > 0:11:16- Certainly, he's experienced. - It's a good outrun.
0:11:21 > 0:11:24- He's reached the whistle.
0:11:26 > 0:11:28- He's picked up well there.
0:11:28 > 0:11:29- Let's see the drive.
0:11:29 > 0:11:33- The drive is good, not as good as - Preseli Ci, but still good.
0:11:33 > 0:11:34- Through the middle.
0:11:40 > 0:11:44- He's working hard here, - waiting for a chance.
0:11:46 > 0:11:50- Kevin brings the sheep back towards - the middle of the ring.
0:11:50 > 0:11:53- They need some patience - to create the gap.
0:11:53 > 0:11:55- That'll be some marks gone, - the dog has turned.
0:11:56 > 0:11:59- It's turned to the three - instead of the two.
0:12:02 > 0:12:05- That's Alan Lloyd Jones - from Cwmtirmynach.
0:12:05 > 0:12:08- I expect these sheep - will suit Alan.
0:12:08 > 0:12:13- It's clear to see this dog works - with the same sheep day-in-day-out.
0:12:16 > 0:12:20- You can see the heat haze here - but Alan is still wearing his coat.
0:12:21 > 0:12:22- Very good.
0:12:23 > 0:12:25- That's excellent, - clean work from Alan.
0:12:27 > 0:12:31- It's the pen again. - He's waiting for his chance.
0:12:32 > 0:12:33- They'll go in.
0:12:35 > 0:12:38- There have been good elements here.
0:12:40 > 0:12:43- This is Kelvin Broad, we saw his - wife, Angie Driscoll already.
0:12:44 > 0:12:45- He's a Kiwi, originally.
0:12:47 > 0:12:49- He's a full-time teacher.
0:12:50 > 0:12:53- He's there. It's a good start.
0:12:54 > 0:12:55- Two good elements.
0:12:56 > 0:13:00- This element is where you - separate the wheat from the chaff.
0:13:01 > 0:13:03- Yes, you need a little luck - in the ring.
0:13:03 > 0:13:04- They're in.
0:13:05 > 0:13:06- Very good.
0:13:06 > 0:13:08- He didn't have much trouble there.
0:13:08 > 0:13:10- This is a good spot here.
0:13:11 > 0:13:12- Wait.
0:13:14 > 0:13:16- Kelvin is building a strong run.
0:13:18 > 0:13:20- He's penned them well.
0:13:23 > 0:13:25- Medwyn Evans is back with Mac.
0:13:25 > 0:13:28- I imagine the instructions - will be in English.
0:13:29 > 0:13:30- That's good shedding.
0:13:34 > 0:13:37- That sheep has turned. - It's quite a stubborn sheep.
0:13:38 > 0:13:39- The dog is positioned well.
0:13:41 > 0:13:42- That's the trick.
0:13:49 > 0:13:51- He made that look easy.
0:13:55 > 0:14:01- Now then, Meg and Mac, will you be - through with both tomorrow?
0:14:01 > 0:14:03- I have a feeling that I will.
0:14:03 > 0:14:09- As the Welsh captain, how many more - of you will compete tomorrow?
0:14:09 > 0:14:12- I think there could be - seven or eight of us.
0:14:15 > 0:14:20- They say that training and running - sheepdogs is in the blood.
0:14:20 > 0:14:23- That's the exact question - I can ask these two gentlemen.
0:14:23 > 0:14:25- Glyn and Gethin Jones...
0:14:25 > 0:14:29- ..of Cwm Y Geifr Farm, Llanarmon, - Dyffryn Ceiriog.
0:14:29 > 0:14:32- You've both been competing.
0:14:32 > 0:14:33- Yes, yes.
0:14:33 > 0:14:36- Am I right, is it in the blood, - Glyn?
0:14:37 > 0:14:39- It's a part of our work at home.
0:14:39 > 0:14:41- We farm sheep.
0:14:41 > 0:14:44- We need these dogs - to do the work at home.
0:14:44 > 0:14:47- The two things go hand in hand.
0:14:47 > 0:14:51- Glyn, you inspired your son, Gethin.
0:14:51 > 0:14:52- Is that true?
0:14:53 > 0:14:54- Yes, yes it is.
0:14:54 > 0:14:57- I used to come with Dad - when I was much younger.
0:14:57 > 0:15:02- I used to see him compete - and wanted to do it myself.
0:15:03 > 0:15:06- Dad has given me a lot of help - over the years.
0:15:06 > 0:15:09- He's shown me how to teach dogs...
0:15:09 > 0:15:12- ..and how to deal with the pressure - at these big events.
0:15:13 > 0:15:17- Are you passing the craft on - to these two little ladies?
0:15:18 > 0:15:19- Well, I hope so.
0:15:19 > 0:15:20- Hello, what's your name?
0:15:21 > 0:15:21- Annest.
0:15:21 > 0:15:22- Annest.- - Who are you?
0:15:22 > 0:15:23- Glesni.
0:15:24 > 0:15:25- Is this Dad and Taid?
0:15:25 > 0:15:29- Do you enjoy being with sheepdogs?
0:15:29 > 0:15:31- Yes, I like dogs.
0:15:31 > 0:15:33- Do you? What do you have there?
0:15:33 > 0:15:35- It's a whistle.
0:15:36 > 0:15:38- That looks like - a very complicated whistle.
0:15:40 > 0:15:41- Can you work it?
0:15:41 > 0:15:44- Show me how you whistle.
0:15:44 > 0:15:45- WHISTLE
0:15:46 > 0:15:47- Very good.
0:15:47 > 0:15:51- Best wishes to you all and - particularly, the little girls.
0:15:51 > 0:15:54- Thanks for the chat, ladies.
0:15:54 > 0:15:55- Bye!
0:15:58 > 0:16:00- Here's Glyn with Roy.
0:16:02 > 0:16:05- There's no fence or hedge - to follow up.
0:16:06 > 0:16:09- The dog has arrived but lost - a few marks from the orders.
0:16:10 > 0:16:14- Roy's moved off line a little.
0:16:15 > 0:16:16- They'll have lost some marks.
0:16:17 > 0:16:20- If he lost on the fetch and - the drive, he's making it up here.
0:16:21 > 0:16:22- That's good work.
0:16:22 > 0:16:23- That's good work.- - Very good.
0:16:24 > 0:16:27- The sheep and dog are - in a good place.
0:16:27 > 0:16:29- He needs to close the gate.
0:16:29 > 0:16:30- He's penned well.
0:16:32 > 0:16:36- Gethin will have had a chance - to see where his father struggled.
0:16:36 > 0:16:39- He needs to be careful here. - Come on, Maddie.
0:16:40 > 0:16:42- He's going to lose some here.
0:16:43 > 0:16:46- One, two, three. One in. - That will be a lot of marks.
0:16:49 > 0:16:51- Things aren't improving for Gethin.
0:16:53 > 0:16:55- The pass is a little bit fast.
0:16:58 > 0:17:01- Like his father, Gethin lost marks - at the same elements.
0:17:01 > 0:17:03- The fetch and the drive.
0:17:05 > 0:17:07- We're waiting for them to turn in.
0:17:09 > 0:17:11- The shedding - is once again faultless.
0:17:11 > 0:17:13- Lie down. Lie down!
0:17:13 > 0:17:15- He needs to be patient.
0:17:17 > 0:17:18- Lie down.
0:17:18 > 0:17:20- They're walking in.
0:17:21 > 0:17:24- A Welshman shows yet again - how to pen these sheep.
0:17:26 > 0:17:30- Wales, England, Scotland and Ireland - compete in the trials.
0:17:31 > 0:17:35- I'm joined by the captain - of the English team, Jed Watson.
0:17:36 > 0:17:37- Welcome to Meirionnydd, Jed.
0:17:37 > 0:17:38- Welcome to Meirionnydd, Jed.- - Thank you very much.
0:17:39 > 0:17:44- Jed, you're the captain of - the English team, congratulations.
0:17:45 > 0:17:47- You used to represent Wales.
0:17:47 > 0:17:50- Correct, yes. - I've represented Wales, yes.
0:17:50 > 0:17:51- How's that happened?
0:17:52 > 0:17:55- It's just where I was located - at the time, I was in Brecon.
0:17:55 > 0:17:58- In fact, you have a Welsh dog.
0:17:58 > 0:18:01- It's hard to get away from them, - isn't it?
0:18:01 > 0:18:05- Here he is. - The dog is called Gwydr Zac.
0:18:05 > 0:18:11- He was sold to Jed Watson, the - English team captain by this man...
0:18:11 > 0:18:13- ..Gerald Lewis from Llangadog.
0:18:13 > 0:18:15- Beautiful dog, Gerald.
0:18:15 > 0:18:17- A very attractive dog.
0:18:17 > 0:18:21- How are you going to feel - when the results come out?
0:18:21 > 0:18:22- Who are you going to support?
0:18:22 > 0:18:23- Who are you going to support?- - The best dog!
0:18:25 > 0:18:27- Has Jed got the best dog?
0:18:27 > 0:18:30- To become captain of England - he has done very, very well...
0:18:31 > 0:18:33- ..and obviously deserves - his position.
0:18:33 > 0:18:36- If he deserves his position, - he might be the best out there.
0:18:36 > 0:18:39- If he is the best, - I wish him all the best.
0:18:39 > 0:18:41- He's got to get by - a lot of good Welshmen.
0:18:41 > 0:18:44- I wish you all the best as well, - Jed. Good luck.
0:18:44 > 0:18:46- Good luck to the dog too.
0:18:47 > 0:18:48- Thanks very much.
0:18:48 > 0:18:48- Say it again, "Diolch"!
0:18:48 > 0:18:50- Say it again, "Diolch"!- - Diolch.
0:18:50 > 0:18:51- Very good.
0:18:54 > 0:18:56- These sheep have minds of their own.
0:18:57 > 0:18:59- Jed is having a bit of trouble here.
0:19:02 > 0:19:05- You have to keep these sheep - together in one pack.
0:19:09 > 0:19:15- This hasn't been an easy run for - the man who once represented Wales.
0:19:17 > 0:19:18- Wait.
0:19:21 > 0:19:23- That's better.
0:19:23 > 0:19:27- We've just seen the English captain - at it.
0:19:27 > 0:19:31- It's a pleasure to speak to the - Irish and Scottish captains.
0:19:31 > 0:19:33- James McLaughlin and Neil Gillon.
0:19:33 > 0:19:36- Have you had a lovely Welsh welcome, - James?
0:19:36 > 0:19:39- Yes, we have, yeah. - It's been very good, yeah.
0:19:39 > 0:19:42- The Irish team this year, - a strong team.
0:19:42 > 0:19:44- Good team, yeah. Good youth team.
0:19:45 > 0:19:49- Done really well, I think, hopefully - we'll see the rest of the results...
0:19:50 > 0:19:51- ..but I think we've done well.
0:19:51 > 0:19:53- How difficult is it to get a team...
0:19:54 > 0:19:56- ..to travel all the way down - from Scotland.
0:19:56 > 0:20:00- It's no problem at all. Everybody - loves to represent their country.
0:20:00 > 0:20:02- It's an honour.
0:20:02 > 0:20:05- Is the standard becoming - higher and higher every year?
0:20:05 > 0:20:07- Aye, definitely. Definitely.
0:20:08 > 0:20:11- Thank you for coming down - to Tywyn, Meirionnydd.
0:20:11 > 0:20:12- Thank you.
0:20:14 > 0:20:18- James says that leading his country - is the highlight of his career.
0:20:18 > 0:20:19- Captains go last...
0:20:19 > 0:20:22- ..so will know roughly what they - need to go through.
0:20:25 > 0:20:29- We're in the shedding ring - looking to shed a single.
0:20:32 > 0:20:33- She's in.
0:20:33 > 0:20:34- She's in.- - Was that enough?
0:20:36 > 0:20:39- The Scottish captain climbs up - and Sweep outruns on the left.
0:20:40 > 0:20:42- Only a few have chosen - the left side today.
0:20:45 > 0:20:47- Neil has had a hard time - from these sheep.
0:20:48 > 0:20:51- The Welsh team have shown - how to deal with these sheep.
0:20:52 > 0:20:55- The other competitors have struggled - with these Welsh sheep.
0:20:56 > 0:20:58- They're in in the end.
0:21:00 > 0:21:04- There are four judges at the - International Sheepdog Trials.
0:21:04 > 0:21:07- One of them is this gentleman, - Wyn Edwards.
0:21:07 > 0:21:09- Wyn, how's it going?
0:21:09 > 0:21:11- It's going well at the moment.
0:21:11 > 0:21:13- It looks promising for Wales.
0:21:13 > 0:21:15- The ones who have run already - did well.
0:21:16 > 0:21:19- I would say - that they're doing alright.
0:21:20 > 0:21:23- Four of you - examine every competitor in detail.
0:21:24 > 0:21:25- There are 60 dogs.
0:21:25 > 0:21:28- We look at every run in detail.
0:21:28 > 0:21:29- Are you happy with the standard?
0:21:29 > 0:21:31- Are you happy with the standard?- - The standard is incredible.
0:21:32 > 0:21:34- They've been very successful trials.
0:21:34 > 0:21:36- They've been very successful trials.- - Do you still compete?
0:21:36 > 0:21:38- Yes, I still do quite a bit.
0:21:38 > 0:21:42- I try to keep in touch with them - and keep up with the young lads.
0:21:42 > 0:21:45- You're one of the official judges.
0:21:45 > 0:21:49- There are tens if not hundreds - of unofficial judges here too.
0:21:49 > 0:21:51- That's certain.
0:21:52 > 0:21:54- The experts are on the stands!
0:21:55 > 0:21:58- They've all got their own opinions - but ours count today!
0:21:58 > 0:22:00- Thanks for the chat, Wyn.
0:22:00 > 0:22:03- Hopefully, - you'll have a good three days.
0:22:03 > 0:22:05- Thanks, it looks good.
0:22:08 > 0:22:12- Join us after the break to see who - from Wales reached the final round.
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0:22:25 > 0:22:29- Welcome back to the 2016 - International Sheep Dog Trials...
0:22:29 > 0:22:32- ..held here in Tywyn, Meirionnydd.
0:22:32 > 0:22:35- Sixty competitors began the event.
0:22:35 > 0:22:39- Now, only 15 remain, - and it's hotting up.
0:22:40 > 0:22:43- Of those, seven are from Wales, - three are from Ireland...
0:22:44 > 0:22:46- ..two from Scotland - and three from England.
0:22:46 > 0:22:48- As you can imagine for the final...
0:22:49 > 0:22:54- ..the requirements have changed - and the challenge has increased.
0:22:54 > 0:22:58- Yes, Alun, there are more obstacles - and more sheep as well.
0:22:58 > 0:23:02- One shepherd, one dog, but 20 sheep, - five of which have collars.
0:23:03 > 0:23:07- The outrun, lift and fetch - takes place twice...
0:23:07 > 0:23:10- ..picking up ten sheep each time.
0:23:10 > 0:23:14- All 20 are driven through the gates - towards the shedding ring.
0:23:14 > 0:23:18- This time, the 15 without collars - have to be shed...
0:23:18 > 0:23:21- ..and the five with collars - must be penned.
0:23:22 > 0:23:24- The course is more complicated...
0:23:24 > 0:23:28- ..but there's more time available, - as well as more marks.
0:23:29 > 0:23:32- Each shepherd has 30 minutes, - with 680 possible marks.
0:23:34 > 0:23:38- Kevin Evans was the best shepherd - over the first two days.
0:23:39 > 0:23:43- Eight o'clock in the morning, - and the swallows are out.
0:23:47 > 0:23:50- He gathers the second pack of sheep.
0:23:50 > 0:23:51- He's had a good start.
0:23:53 > 0:23:56- Bird's Rock in the distance, - and no sign of rain today.
0:23:58 > 0:24:00- The sheep walk into the ring - without a hitch.
0:24:03 > 0:24:04- He starts the drive.
0:24:08 > 0:24:12- He's working well, - the sheep all moving together.
0:24:13 > 0:24:15- A tight turn is required.
0:24:19 > 0:24:21- Kevin is a master at his work.
0:24:23 > 0:24:27- The sun's in our faces this morning.
0:24:27 > 0:24:33- But Kevin has his back to the sun, - and can see the sheep with collars.
0:24:35 > 0:24:37- Kevin isn't being blinded.
0:24:39 > 0:24:41- Slowly towards the pen.
0:24:43 > 0:24:45- Kevin set the standard - on day one...
0:24:45 > 0:24:48- ..and does so again - in the main championship.
0:24:48 > 0:24:50- Looking well, do you think?
0:24:50 > 0:24:51- Looking well, do you think?- - Good so far.
0:24:51 > 0:24:55- But there's another 14 good handlers - to come, so we'll see what happens.
0:24:56 > 0:25:00- Two wrongs don't make a right, - but what about two Bens?
0:25:00 > 0:25:03- But will one Ben do - what the other Ben wants?
0:25:04 > 0:25:06- Ben is having a few problems.
0:25:11 > 0:25:13- He did gather both packs of sheep...
0:25:14 > 0:25:17- ..but the dog crossed - on the second fetch.
0:25:18 > 0:25:20- Ben Smith has already - dropped a few marks.
0:25:26 > 0:25:29- Kevin Evans' run - is looking better and better.
0:25:32 > 0:25:37- Ross and Roy, one of seven Welsh - entrants in the main championship.
0:25:39 > 0:25:42- An excellent run.
0:25:44 > 0:25:47- The dog needs to drop back, - and responds immediately.
0:25:48 > 0:25:50- The whistle's out.
0:25:50 > 0:25:53- It's a peaceful day, - with no hint of a breeze.
0:25:53 > 0:25:57- A sublime understanding - between handler and dog.
0:25:59 > 0:26:01- He comes straight down the middle.
0:26:05 > 0:26:09- He gathers all the sheep, - ready for the drive.
0:26:11 > 0:26:14- I should explain - that what you are seeing...
0:26:14 > 0:26:17- ..are the foundations - of old military buildings.
0:26:17 > 0:26:20- ..not remnants - of thistles or nettles.
0:26:23 > 0:26:25- He needs to be careful.
0:26:26 > 0:26:28- That's a few marks dropped there.
0:26:28 > 0:26:29- The first mistake.
0:26:35 > 0:26:36- Careful!
0:26:37 > 0:26:40- There's one sheep, yes, - there she is again.
0:26:40 > 0:26:42- She won't get far.
0:26:42 > 0:26:44- A mark or two dropped.
0:26:44 > 0:26:45- Roy is working well.
0:26:49 > 0:26:51- You've competed in the World.
0:26:51 > 0:26:54- In your first International, - you're straight into the final.
0:26:54 > 0:26:55- How did it go?
0:26:55 > 0:26:56- How did it go?- - Very happy.
0:26:57 > 0:26:59- Really happy - with the qualifying run.
0:26:59 > 0:27:03- Overall, quite a good run - in the final, so very happy.
0:27:03 > 0:27:06- The dogs go out to the left - to pick up the first pack.
0:27:07 > 0:27:09- This is Scotland's Mosse Magnusson.
0:27:13 > 0:27:15- He's had several problems.
0:27:15 > 0:27:18- The dog crossed - when fetching the second pack.
0:27:19 > 0:27:21- It hasn't been his best day...
0:27:22 > 0:27:25- ..but he's in the championship.
0:27:27 > 0:27:28- He finishes.
0:27:32 > 0:27:34- Jock was a bit keen - right from the off.
0:27:34 > 0:27:36- Left is the way to go.
0:27:39 > 0:27:42- He's now moving comfortably.
0:27:44 > 0:27:46- He's had quite a few problems...
0:27:47 > 0:27:49- ..but he finishes, oh...
0:27:49 > 0:27:50- ..well done.
0:27:52 > 0:27:55- You need eyes everywhere to do this.
0:27:58 > 0:28:02- These Welsh sheep are different - to last year's Scottish sheep.
0:28:02 > 0:28:04- They're nimble, like squirrels.
0:28:04 > 0:28:05- They're nimble, like squirrels.- - Very good!
0:28:09 > 0:28:10- Dylan, as chair of the event...
0:28:11 > 0:28:13- ..you must be proud - of how it has turned out.
0:28:13 > 0:28:16- Yes, I'm extremely happy.
0:28:16 > 0:28:19- Everything's running like clockwork.
0:28:19 > 0:28:23- Everyone's happy, - the sheep are working well.
0:28:23 > 0:28:25- Everyone gets the same chance.
0:28:26 > 0:28:28- We couldn't have dreamt - of better weather.
0:28:29 > 0:28:33- Congratulations. People will - remember Tywyn for years to come.
0:28:33 > 0:28:34- Thank you very much.
0:28:34 > 0:28:35- Thank you very much.- - Thank you.
0:28:36 > 0:28:42- The sheepdog trials have developed - into a day out for the whole family.
0:28:42 > 0:28:47- There's lots to do here - and lots of things to see.
0:29:18 > 0:29:22- Preparing for such a big event - requires lots of hard work.
0:29:22 > 0:29:26- Here are two people - who have worked day and night...
0:29:26 > 0:29:28- ..event president Geraint Owen...
0:29:28 > 0:29:32- ..and Eirian Morgan, - the society's Wales president.
0:29:33 > 0:29:36- I have to organize a field - on behalf of the society.
0:29:36 > 0:29:41- I must say that I was given - a very warm welcome here in Tywyn.
0:29:41 > 0:29:46- We've had an exceptional event - among Tywyn's majestic scenery.
0:29:46 > 0:29:49- I'm delighted that we chose Tywyn.
0:29:49 > 0:29:52- I'm sure you're happy - to hear that, Geraint.
0:29:52 > 0:29:56- We've been very lucky. - The weather has been on our side.
0:29:56 > 0:29:59- The local people - have been behind it all the way.
0:30:00 > 0:30:03- It's been a big help - to have everyone on board.
0:30:03 > 0:30:06- As I understand it, - if Wales does win...
0:30:06 > 0:30:11- ..you as president get the honour - of picking up the victory shield.
0:30:11 > 0:30:15- The problem is, - I'll have to buy the round as well!
0:30:15 > 0:30:16- But it'll be worth it if Wales wins.
0:30:16 > 0:30:18- But it'll be worth it if Wales wins.- - It will.
0:30:20 > 0:30:23- His pockets are deep enough, - but his arms are a bit short.
0:30:24 > 0:30:28- Kemi Ross and Kevin Evans, - Kevin out for the second time.
0:30:28 > 0:30:32- I suspect he's currently leading - with Preseli Ci.
0:30:34 > 0:30:36- He's running nicely.
0:30:37 > 0:30:38- The lift.
0:30:39 > 0:30:42- He had a few problems - with the second pack.
0:30:43 > 0:30:44- This is good driving...
0:30:45 > 0:30:46- ..between the gates.
0:30:47 > 0:30:49- The dog is round immediately.
0:30:52 > 0:30:56- The sun may be on his back, - but Kevin isn't feeling the heat.
0:30:56 > 0:30:59- This is a good second run - by the Welshman from Libanus.
0:31:00 > 0:31:04- He successfully completes - his second run.
0:31:04 > 0:31:08- You could be in the running - for first and second.
0:31:08 > 0:31:10- I'm not sure about that. - There's a long day left yet.
0:31:11 > 0:31:14- I've got two completed runs - so we'll see what the judges think.
0:31:15 > 0:31:18- Alan Jones, Defaidty, Cwmtirmynach.
0:31:18 > 0:31:22- It's a bit more windy in Bala - than it is at Sandilands today.
0:31:23 > 0:31:24- Now then, where's he going?
0:31:24 > 0:31:26- Now then, where's he going?- - He overruns slightly.
0:31:30 > 0:31:32- It's all back under control now.
0:31:32 > 0:31:34- Good driving, Wyn.
0:31:36 > 0:31:37- Across.
0:31:39 > 0:31:41- The best driving we've seen today.
0:31:41 > 0:31:43- Through the gates again.
0:31:46 > 0:31:51- He needs one more to make 15, - but they split like snooker balls.
0:31:51 > 0:31:53- He manages it eventually.
0:31:56 > 0:31:57- The penning.
0:31:58 > 0:31:59- They're there.
0:32:01 > 0:32:02- Stand.
0:32:03 > 0:32:04- Slowly.
0:32:05 > 0:32:07- They're in. Well done, Alan.
0:32:08 > 0:32:11- You've been second - in the International twice.
0:32:11 > 0:32:14- Have you done enough - to win this year?
0:32:14 > 0:32:15- No, I don't think so.
0:32:16 > 0:32:17- I don't know. You can't tell.
0:32:18 > 0:32:20- There have been some great runs.
0:32:20 > 0:32:22- The last one out - could easily win it.
0:32:22 > 0:32:27- Some good ones went out before me, - and there are good ones to come.
0:32:28 > 0:32:32- They include the world champion, - the Scot Michael Shearer.
0:32:32 > 0:32:35- What an apt name for a shepherd.
0:32:35 > 0:32:36- He must be careful.
0:32:37 > 0:32:38- They're splitting.
0:32:40 > 0:32:43- That's a chunk of marks gone there.
0:32:43 > 0:32:47- Michael will remember - last year's Scottish Blackfaces...
0:32:47 > 0:32:50- ..as being easier to handle - than these sheep.
0:32:50 > 0:32:52- It'll be difficult - to get this run back.
0:32:54 > 0:32:56- He's preparing for the drive.
0:33:00 > 0:33:01- Can Michael finish?
0:33:03 > 0:33:04- It's getting harder.
0:33:06 > 0:33:07- But he makes it.
0:33:09 > 0:33:15- This is Welsh captain Medwyn Evans' - first run in the final...
0:33:15 > 0:33:20- ..but not with Mac, the dog with - which he won the Welsh championship.
0:33:22 > 0:33:23- He's going back.
0:33:25 > 0:33:27- There are two dogs here now.
0:33:27 > 0:33:28- What's happened?
0:33:28 > 0:33:30- What's happened?- - The stewards' dogs moved.
0:33:30 > 0:33:32- Hopefully, they didn't put him off.
0:33:32 > 0:33:33- All seems well.
0:33:37 > 0:33:40- Medwyn sees that it's all over - for him, and concedes.
0:33:41 > 0:33:43- He'll hope for better luck - with Mac later.
0:33:45 > 0:33:49- Englishman Ricky Hutchinson is back, - this time with Sweep.
0:33:49 > 0:33:51- We saw him with Jock earlier.
0:33:52 > 0:33:56- He's got there, but he dropped - quite a few points on the outrun.
0:33:57 > 0:33:58- He overran there.
0:34:01 > 0:34:04- Ricky's run is going - from bad to worse.
0:34:05 > 0:34:06- It's not his day today.
0:34:06 > 0:34:09- It's not his day today.- - Time runs out for Ricky Hutchinson.
0:34:10 > 0:34:13- With over three-quarters - of the field having run...
0:34:14 > 0:34:18- ..join me after the break - to see who'll be taking this home.
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0:34:27 > 0:34:29- Welcome back.
0:34:29 > 0:34:32- Ten of the 15 finalists have run.
0:34:32 > 0:34:35- Let's see how things stand.
0:34:36 > 0:34:38- This is how we see it, Meinir.
0:34:38 > 0:34:41- There are certainly two Welshmen - near the top.
0:34:41 > 0:34:46- Kevin Evans and Preseli Ci, - and Ross Games with Roy.
0:34:46 > 0:34:47- What about Alan Jones, Meirion?
0:34:47 > 0:34:49- What about Alan Jones, Meirion?- - Alan and Spot had a good run.
0:34:49 > 0:34:53- But only the four judges - in the box know who's leading.
0:34:55 > 0:34:58- How close to the top - can Ireland's Martin Feeney come?
0:34:58 > 0:35:02- His dog is Jack, - and his roots are in Wales.
0:35:03 > 0:35:07- He's had problems with crossing - while bringing the dog back.
0:35:07 > 0:35:08- Many marks have gone.
0:35:08 > 0:35:11- Many marks have gone.- - Martin is rushing back and forth.
0:35:13 > 0:35:14- The bell explains why.
0:35:15 > 0:35:19- The most important element today - is that you're running a Welsh dog.
0:35:20 > 0:35:23- Yes, Jack here came - from down around Cardiff.
0:35:23 > 0:35:26- He was bred down there - by David Howells.
0:35:26 > 0:35:30- He's off Robert Ellis' Mirk, - so he's completely Welsh-bred.
0:35:31 > 0:35:32- I think he enjoys Wales.
0:35:32 > 0:35:36- He's been in the Supreme twice, - once in Cardiff and once here.
0:35:36 > 0:35:38- He still remembers his roots!
0:35:40 > 0:35:42- This man's roots - are in New Zealand...
0:35:43 > 0:35:46- ..via Canada and Scotland, - and now Carmarthenshire.
0:35:47 > 0:35:49- He's got there, and now the lift.
0:35:53 > 0:35:54- A pig's trot, as they say.
0:35:55 > 0:35:56- Moving leisurely.
0:35:57 > 0:36:00- This dog has gone out - with only one command.
0:36:00 > 0:36:03- A fine start, - one of the best outruns yet.
0:36:03 > 0:36:06- No mean feat. It's a long field.
0:36:10 > 0:36:11- Oh!
0:36:11 > 0:36:12- Another one.
0:36:14 > 0:36:16- The clock has beaten the last three.
0:36:17 > 0:36:20- How will James McCloskey get on?
0:36:22 > 0:36:24- That's a wide path, Meirion.
0:36:24 > 0:36:26- That's a wide path, Meirion.- - He lost a bit there, overrunning.
0:36:29 > 0:36:32- The dog is back in position now.
0:36:33 > 0:36:35- You don't want them - to start grazing.
0:36:36 > 0:36:39- That's a good pass, - he keeps going.
0:36:41 > 0:36:42- He'll have to step on it.
0:36:47 > 0:36:48- Slowly.
0:36:50 > 0:36:52- Oh, he's lost it.
0:36:52 > 0:36:53- Oh, he's lost it.- - Time is passing, Wyn.
0:36:54 > 0:36:56- Shedding one by one takes time.
0:36:57 > 0:36:59- Better to shed four or five at once.
0:36:59 > 0:37:02- But when they don't come, - you have to accept it.
0:37:03 > 0:37:06- I was afraid he'd run out of time.
0:37:07 > 0:37:11- In, over, under and out.
0:37:11 > 0:37:13- It's been years since I knitted.
0:37:14 > 0:37:18- You can probably tell from the mess - I'm making with these needles!
0:37:18 > 0:37:22- But this woman has been busy - knitting for many months.
0:37:22 > 0:37:26- Pat Griffiths, you've been so busy - with these knitting needles.
0:37:27 > 0:37:29- Tell me what you've been doing.
0:37:29 > 0:37:31- It all started last year...
0:37:31 > 0:37:34- ..when we found out that - the sheep dog trials were coming.
0:37:34 > 0:37:37- And this is all in Llwyngwril?
0:37:37 > 0:37:38- And this is all in Llwyngwril?- - All in Llwyngwril.
0:37:38 > 0:37:42- We decided that we were going - to advertise the show.
0:37:42 > 0:37:46- The best way was to make things - pertinent to what was happening.
0:37:46 > 0:37:49- Sheepdogs, sheep, shepherds.
0:37:49 > 0:37:53- Tell me a bit about the characters - that we can see in the village.
0:37:53 > 0:37:57- We have an English shepherd, - we have a Welsh shepherd...
0:37:57 > 0:38:01- ..we have a Scottish shepherd - and we have an Irish shepherd.
0:38:01 > 0:38:05- All with their sheepdogs - and their sheep next to them.
0:38:06 > 0:38:08- This is raising money - for the Ganolfan.
0:38:09 > 0:38:12- For Y Ganolfan in Llwyngwril, - our community centre.
0:38:12 > 0:38:16- Pat, I've never seen - anything like it. Congratulations.
0:38:17 > 0:38:18- Any tips for me with the knitting?
0:38:18 > 0:38:19- Any tips for me with the knitting?- - Keep at it a bit longer!
0:38:20 > 0:38:22- And speak to your mother!
0:38:22 > 0:38:25- My mother used to teach sewing!
0:38:26 > 0:38:30- Welsh captain Medwyn Evans - won't want to drop anything...
0:38:30 > 0:38:32- ..during this run with Mac.
0:38:34 > 0:38:36- He starts well, - with a good line for the outrun.
0:38:37 > 0:38:39- What a view. Bird's Rock.
0:38:40 > 0:38:42- I'm looking at Mac, Wyn!
0:38:43 > 0:38:45- The Welsh hillsides in the distance.
0:38:45 > 0:38:49- This field is flat, but there are - still heights to be scaled.
0:38:49 > 0:38:53- Oh, Medwyn, Medwyn! You've lost it. - It was going so well.
0:38:53 > 0:38:57- Medwyn pens, but a better drive - would have put him up there...
0:38:58 > 0:39:00- ..and the crowd knows it.
0:39:02 > 0:39:06- The last to run is James McLaughlin - with Dan.
0:39:09 > 0:39:11- He's a good dog.
0:39:13 > 0:39:16- I think Kevin Evans will be watching - between his fingers.
0:39:16 > 0:39:20- He's done the outrun. - It's a good start.
0:39:20 > 0:39:22- He's done the lift.
0:39:28 > 0:39:29- There are nine sheep here.
0:39:29 > 0:39:31- One, two...
0:39:31 > 0:39:32- There's one missing.
0:39:32 > 0:39:34- There's one missing.- - Has someone realized?
0:39:34 > 0:39:36- I think someone has.
0:39:39 > 0:39:41- This is unusual.
0:39:42 > 0:39:43- Let's see.
0:39:43 > 0:39:46- Yes, they have realized.
0:39:47 > 0:39:48- What are the options?
0:39:48 > 0:39:51- I think they have two options.
0:39:51 > 0:39:57- Give him a second run or bring - a sheep out to join the flock.
0:39:58 > 0:39:59- One more sheep to make it ten.
0:39:59 > 0:40:02- One more sheep to make it ten.- - The crowd are mulling things over.
0:40:03 > 0:40:05- What's going to happen? - What will they do?
0:40:08 > 0:40:10- Common sense has prevailed.
0:40:10 > 0:40:13- They've added a sheep - and allowed James to continue.
0:40:16 > 0:40:17- It's going well.
0:40:19 > 0:40:21- He's had to start again.
0:40:22 > 0:40:25- That must be playing on his mind.
0:40:25 > 0:40:27- We can only praise him.
0:40:29 > 0:40:30- What drama.
0:40:31 > 0:40:33- Its star is James McLaughlin.
0:40:33 > 0:40:36- What an exciting one to watch!
0:40:37 > 0:40:38- How were you feeling in there?
0:40:38 > 0:40:40- How were you feeling in there?- - Pretty tense.
0:40:40 > 0:40:43- Time was running out fast.
0:40:43 > 0:40:47- One bugger just wouldn't come out - from the middle.
0:40:49 > 0:40:51- I'm delighted to finish.
0:40:51 > 0:40:54- I had 58 seconds - when I went to that pen.
0:40:54 > 0:40:55- What pressure!
0:40:55 > 0:40:56- What pressure!- - Under serious pressure.
0:40:57 > 0:40:59- I worked tremendous at the pen.
0:40:59 > 0:41:02- To pen sheep in 58 seconds - is quite tremendous.
0:41:03 > 0:41:06- That one ewe was coming back - to haunt you until the bitter end!
0:41:06 > 0:41:10- I never saw her. I was focused - on what happened at the pen.
0:41:10 > 0:41:12- I don't know where she was.
0:41:12 > 0:41:17- I thought I put her far enough away - and I hadn't time to do any more.
0:41:17 > 0:41:19- I'm glad she kept her distance.
0:41:20 > 0:41:22- How did the stop affect you?
0:41:22 > 0:41:24- How did the stop affect you?- - A little bit. Just a little bit.
0:41:24 > 0:41:27- I was happy - the dog stayed where he was.
0:41:27 > 0:41:30- He knew he wasn't finished. He - stayed in the middle of the field.
0:41:31 > 0:41:33- I was happy once he stayed there.
0:41:33 > 0:41:36- If he came back to my foot, - he'd think he was finished.
0:41:36 > 0:41:39- I was happy I got him down - and he stayed there.
0:41:39 > 0:41:40- A faithful dog until the bitter end.
0:41:40 > 0:41:42- A faithful dog until the bitter end.- - Yes. He's done me really proud.
0:41:43 > 0:41:46- He's won me two nationals - and One Man And His Dog.
0:41:46 > 0:41:48- He's a tremendous dog.
0:41:48 > 0:41:52- Being captain of the Irish team, - last to run today...
0:41:52 > 0:41:54- ..do you think you've done enough?
0:41:54 > 0:41:56- ..do you think you've done enough?- - It's taken enough out of me anyhow!
0:41:57 > 0:42:01- I'll just leave it up to the judges - to see what the verdict is.
0:42:01 > 0:42:03- Fingers crossed.
0:42:03 > 0:42:04- Good luck to you.
0:42:04 > 0:42:05- Good luck to you.- - Thank you.
0:42:06 > 0:42:09- Everyone's looking forward eagerly - to the results.
0:42:09 > 0:42:13- There's a feeling out here - that Wales will be successful.
0:42:13 > 0:42:18- It's certainly been great watching - the shepherds work their dogs...
0:42:18 > 0:42:21- ..at the home of Welsh - sheepdog trialling, Meirionnydd.
0:42:22 > 0:42:25- Remember, it's the judges - who have the final say.
0:42:27 > 0:42:28- Now, the results.
0:42:29 > 0:42:34- The driving champion was - Welshman Aled Owen with Llangwm Cap.
0:42:35 > 0:42:39- The winning team - and many congratulations to them...
0:42:39 > 0:42:41- ..yes, Wales.
0:42:43 > 0:42:45- On to the individuals.
0:42:45 > 0:42:50- In fourth place, Wales captain - Medwyn Evans with his dog, Mac.
0:42:51 > 0:42:56- In third place, another Welshman, - Ross Games, with Roy.
0:42:57 > 0:43:01- The Reserve Champion, - one point away from winning...
0:43:01 > 0:43:03- ..Irishman James McLaughlin.
0:43:03 > 0:43:05- But, the winner...
0:43:06 > 0:43:10- ..of the best shepherd - in the British Isles in 2016....
0:43:10 > 0:43:14- ..Kevin Evans - with his bitch, Preseli Ci.
0:43:14 > 0:43:17- An excellent day for Wales.
0:43:19 > 0:43:21- What an achievement, Kevin.
0:43:21 > 0:43:22- First run of the day.
0:43:23 > 0:43:25- You must have been under a lot of - pressure all day.
0:43:26 > 0:43:27- It's been a really long day!
0:43:27 > 0:43:30- The last run of all - really pushed me to the wire.
0:43:30 > 0:43:32- Pleased to get the trophy.
0:43:32 > 0:43:34- It was pretty close by the end.
0:43:34 > 0:43:36- It was very close, - just a point or two in it.
0:43:37 > 0:43:38- A long day!
0:43:38 > 0:43:41- You've certainly done it once again.
0:43:41 > 0:43:44- How do you keep on doing this? - You've won it once before.
0:43:44 > 0:43:46- You keep on doing well.
0:43:46 > 0:43:48- What is the key to your success?
0:43:48 > 0:43:51- You've got to be dedicated - and put a lot of time into it.
0:43:51 > 0:43:54- Hopefully, you can find a dog - that will suit you.
0:43:54 > 0:43:57- Keep trying, just keep trying.
0:43:57 > 0:44:00- Kevin Evans has had a season - to remember already.
0:44:00 > 0:44:05- He's topped it all with the Supreme - Championship with Preseli Ci.
0:44:06 > 0:44:09- It's not just the dog, - he's quite a man himself.
0:44:09 > 0:44:12- This is his second victory - in this competition.
0:44:13 > 0:44:15- He's consistent but - he puts the work in.
0:44:16 > 0:44:19- Winning these competitions - doesn't come through luck.
0:44:20 > 0:44:22- You've got to do the hard work - in the background.
0:44:23 > 0:44:29- The dog's ear is important, - Kevin's dog listen with one whistle.
0:44:29 > 0:44:33- Shedding, the dog's there - and knows what to do.
0:44:33 > 0:44:37- He's spent a long time before these - trials doing the work to get here.
0:44:37 > 0:44:40- Kevin and his dog haven't put - a foot wrong.
0:44:40 > 0:44:44- I hope I'm nearby when Eirian Morgan - reaches for his pocket.
0:44:45 > 0:44:46- The Welsh won at the end.
0:44:47 > 0:44:51- Cracking trial for the Welsh team. - We won the team shield in style.
0:44:51 > 0:44:54- Eirian Morgan, how much - of an achievement is this?
0:44:54 > 0:44:56- You've won at home.
0:44:56 > 0:44:58- Yes and we haven't won - for a few years.
0:44:58 > 0:45:01- We've been struggling.
0:45:01 > 0:45:03- We've done it this year.
0:45:03 > 0:45:04- We've won in style.
0:45:04 > 0:45:07- Was that something - to do with the captain?
0:45:07 > 0:45:10- Oh, yes. Dai had two runs.
0:45:10 > 0:45:13- He was successful with bringing - both to the finals.
0:45:13 > 0:45:15- He's been great.
0:45:15 > 0:45:17- It's a pity he missed - that cross drive.
0:45:17 > 0:45:21- I'll have to buy him glasses - by next year, I think!
0:45:23 > 0:45:24- Come here for a second.
0:45:24 > 0:45:27- As the captain, - Kevin won the singles.
0:45:28 > 0:45:32- Is it more of an achievement - that the whole team did well?
0:45:33 > 0:45:34- Absolutely.
0:45:34 > 0:45:37- Every team wants to win, don't they? - We're no different!
0:45:38 > 0:45:40- I'm very proud that we've won.
0:45:40 > 0:45:46- Either five of the top six or four - of the top five were from Wales.
0:45:46 > 0:45:49- We're very happy and very proud.
0:45:49 > 0:45:51- I saw you celebrating - with your family.
0:45:52 > 0:45:54- Family means everything, doesn't it?
0:45:54 > 0:45:58- Meirionnydd sheepdog trials people - seem to be one big happy family.
0:45:58 > 0:46:01- Getting beaten too often up there - is the problem!
0:46:01 > 0:46:04- It still comes - to North Wales too often!
0:46:06 > 0:46:07- Congratulations to you all.
0:46:07 > 0:46:08- Congratulations to you all.- - Thanks.
0:46:09 > 0:46:12- Here's the overall standings.
0:46:12 > 0:46:14- There are six Welshmen - in the top seven.
0:46:14 > 0:46:17- Kevin Evans and Preseli Ci are top.
0:46:17 > 0:46:21- Has there ever been as good a Wales - performance ever at a trials?
0:46:21 > 0:46:25- It certainly - one of the best trials I've seen.
0:46:28 > 0:46:32- Kevin's full run with commentary - can be seen on Ffermio's website...
0:46:32 > 0:46:35- ..and Ffermio's Facebook page.
0:46:36 > 0:46:38- That's it for the time being.
0:46:38 > 0:46:41- Everyone says Meirionnydd's - welcome has been great.
0:46:42 > 0:46:45- The Welsh have done incredibly well - again this year.
0:46:45 > 0:46:49- The incredible skill of - the sheepdogs still surprises man.
0:46:50 > 0:46:56- That's it, the 2016 International - Sheep Dog Trials are over.
0:46:56 > 0:47:00- We'll be back on Ffermio - next Monday at 9.30pm.
0:47:01 > 0:47:03- Thanks very much for watching.
0:47:03 > 0:47:05- Until next time, goodbye!
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