Vera kelpies

29/10/2024

Super proud of these three after our weekend at Euroa for the VIC state yard dog championships. Vera Slim did his thing managing 2nd in the championship and winning the open. Larnach Moana came away with 5th in the championship and 2nd in the open. Vera Blue getting himself 9th in the championship as well.

Shout out to our sponsor for giving these dogs such a top quality product for them to perform at their best. I appreciate all your support.

Massive congratulations to Áoidh Doyle winner Áoidh Doyle and Cash, it’s a privilege to compete against such a strong competitor who is still able to have a laugh and I look forward to future battles against each other! That Irish lucks gotta run out at some stage 😜

The organisers and judges did a top quality job and really made this trial an excellent experience! You should all be very proud of what you put together. Shout out to Dale and Carolyn Thompson of Broken River Kelpies for supplying the beautiful belt buckle as the trophy!

Finally just a quick shout out to the sire of these three dogs. Hiltons Flyn (Pin) made the top 25 himself and without him I would have these dogs.

07/10/2024

The team have had another great week of competitions after heading to Horsham and Swan Hill trials.

Results were:
Vera Slim winning Swan Hill open
Vera Blue 2nd Horsham open
Larnach Moana 3rd Horsham open

Huge thank you to CopRice for supplying the feed that keeps this team of athletes running in top form 👌🏻👌🏻🧡🧡

17/09/2024

Update: Bitch sold, only dog available.
E.O.I
We have a bitch and a dog pup ready to move onto their future working home. 16 weeks old, out of Marista Zoe by Whites Billy Boy. Both started working and showing instinct. Pm me for videos and info.

05/08/2024

What a weekend. Larnach Moana did the unthinkable and became the raining champion at sheepvention 3 years in a row now. A valiant effort and I couldn’t be prouder. Icing on the cake being the dog she was battling it out against was my Vera Slim who himself put in a heap of effort but turns out it wasn’t his day to shine coming second in the championship. Although both dogs did come home with a blue ribbon with Slim winning the open.
I want to say a massive congratulations to my fellow competitors once again. To sit around for three days competing against one another and still have the camaraderie and laughter the whole time is what makes me love the sport. We have something really special at the moment and it’s privilege to be a part of it.
Shout out to the organisers and judge! Wouldn’t happen without you guys.
Finally once again big shoutout to CopRice! I love when you guys are there cheering me on and the support is greatly appreciated.

CopRice Victorian Farm Dog Championship 🐕

Bree Cudmore made it three in a row today, taking out the 2024 CopRice Victorian Farm Dog Championship with her Lanarch Moana. With a great few days of competition across all three categories, the Farm Dog Champs were a great success.

Results:
1st - Bree Cudmore with Lanarch Moana (281)
2nd - Bree Cudmore with Vera Slim (278)
3rd - Andrew Whelan with Whelans Run Burls (275)
4th - Joe Spicer with Gogetta Clue (272)
5th - Laine Eade with Rose (259)
6th - Joe Spicer with Broken River Bank (252)

Thank you to the incredible judges, convenors and sponsors who make this event possible each year 👏

01/08/2024

Larnach Moana and Nativehut Flint helping move two protective merino ewes into a pen so they can be carted out to their correct paddock. Moana’s always had a lovely feel on ewes with lambs and it’s looking like Flints going to have what it takes too. CopRice

13/07/2024

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06/07/2024

The newest members of the team are growing beautifully and looking as cute as ever 💜 CopRice working dog puppy is helping mum (Zoe) keep up with these guys who are growing happy and healthy.
(Marista Zoe/Whites Billy Boy)

17/06/2024

Had some new arrivals last Tuesday with Zoe popping out 7 cracking pups. Always excited to see how they grow.
Marista Zoe x Whites Billy Boy
Zoe’s producing plenty milk for these little guys thanks to her diet of CopRice puppy food.

01/05/2024

Oh we are almost there. Last stop before heading home tomorrow! Back in our home state and in a house for the first time in a month 😂 very lucky to have seen all the beautiful things over this past month. CopRice

22/04/2024

The competition part of the WA trip has well and truly wrapped up. End results being:
Australian yard dog champions
Cherry 2nd in the novice
Slim 2nd in the open and 10th in the championship
Blue 9th in the championship
Moana =7th in the championship
NKFT
No one made finals, Zoe getting closest missing it by two points but was awarded the trophy for best outside work in the judges opinion which felt really special to be recognised for the work she did.
A huge congratulations goes to Aoidh Doyle for being the first to win the yard and kelpie trails in the same year with the same dog! Unbelievable effort.
A massive thank you to Angie White and Garry for taking me under their wing and taking care of mefor the past three weeks! I had an absolute blast with you two and can’t wait for our next trip.
Now time to unwind a bit on the way back with Ollie keeping me company ☺️
Shout out to our sponsors CopRice dogs the eat right preform right 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

02/02/2024

It all started with one little dog 6 years ago today. Marista Zoe will always be a once in a lifetime dog and the appreciation I have for everything she’s done for me is more than most will understand. Happy I got you day little buddy. This one’s just for you ☺️

JUST A DOG
“From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a dog,"
or "that's a lot of money for just a dog." They don't understand
the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a dog."
Some of my proudest moments have come about with
"just a dog." Many hours have passed and my only company
was "just a dog," but I did not once feel slighted.

Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by
"just a dog," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a dog" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it's "just a dog," then you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."
"Just a dog" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure and unbridled joy.
"Just a dog" brings out the compassion and patience that makes me a better person.

Because of "just a dog," I will rise early, take long rides and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a dog" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.
I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a dog," but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a man." So the next time you hear the phrase "just a dog," just smile--because they "just don't understand." - Author Unknown

24/11/2023

Huge shout out to our sponsor CopRice for supporting us! Thanks to you guys the team have been in fit form this year and look the goods. They’ve been hard at it between work and competition lately and are kicking goals at both.
Dogs in order Native Hut Flint, Vera Blue, Vera Slim, Marista Zoe and Larnach Moana.

25/09/2023

Had a really cool opportunity to talk to Rachel from the Stock & Land couple weeks ago. If anyones interested in some of my story check it out. Was in the paper last week.
None of this happens with out a great sponsor backing you. Cheers CopRice

Bree Cudmore has helped even the playing field for women in yard dog trials.

08/08/2023

Well what a little legend she is. Back to back wins at Hamilton sheepvention for the Larnach Moana. Very pleased with what she has achieved and continues to give her all. Back to reality as always for her once again, a champion yesterday but a work dog today. Just how she likes it.
To be able to win again in such a close field of accomplished people was amazing. Well done to all the other place getters and to the organisers on a great weekend, you should be proud of yourselves.
Thank you to all those who made sure to congratulate me and who have supported me along the way.
The other dogs also did well with Marista Zoe winning the first round and Vera Slim getting 4th in the improver.
Massive thanks to our sponsor CopRice who was there cheering me on! The support is very appreciated.

16/07/2023

Very happy with the team’s efforts over at Bendigo Sheep & Wool show this weekend. 3 making the top 20 was awesome with Moana and Zoe just missing out as well.
Vera Blue 2nd in the championship after a run off to decided the winner. I’m very proud of this young dog once again and I’m excited to see what more he can do as he continues to mature and develop.

Nativehut Digga 3rd in the championship and 3rd in the open. Diggs was awesome, not many dogs could be picked up the day before the trial and run by someone else and achieve what he did. I’ve always rated this dog and his ability to get the job done. Well done to his owner Marcus Campbell on once again training him so I can look good working him haha

Vera Slim 3rd in the improver and made the top 20 as well showing that even though his more suited to the paddock is still capable of working in the yards.

Congratulations to the winner Geff & Ace!
A huge thanks to our sponsor CopRice for feeding the team.

23/04/2023

Been a busy month of trialing for myself and the dog team. It’s been great to see multiple dogs making finals against good competition and I’m proud to have such a hard working team of dogs 🐕
All trials we’ve been to have been so well run and challenging in all the right ways.

In order from left to right.
Cherry
Mt Hesse 2nd novice farm
Cooper
Beaufort 6th open yard
Beloka 5th open utility
Blue
Heathcote 2nd open yard
Beloka 5th open yard
Mt Hesse 6th open farm
Zoe
Beloka 2nd open yard
Beloka 3rd open utility
Beloka 2nd open 3 sheep
Moana
Beaufort 5th open yard
Beloka 2nd open utility
Beloka 1st open yard
Slim
Beaufort 2nd open yard
Beloka 3rd novice utility
Beloka 6th open yard
Mt Hesse 3rd open farm

Shout out to CopRice for fueling these legends!