Experienced Palmerston dog triallist Lloyd Smithfinished third in the short head and yard at the South Island championships at Hakataramea yesterday.
Mr Smith and Happy scored 187 points, just two points behind the winner, Selwyn Dorward, of Hastings, and Max.
He was also second in the straight hunt final, with Ernie, on Thursday.
Another Otago triallist, Barry Hobbs (Outram), and Cam, were seventh in the final of the long head. That event was won by Kerry Kilmister, of Tinui, with Floyd.
The five-day championships attracted about 250 competitors from throughout New Zealand.
The North Island and New Zealand dog trial championships will be held in Masterton, starting on June 6.
Final results of the South Island championship long head.
-Kerry Kilmister and Floyd (191) 1, Ken Lobb and Josie (190) 2, Murray Child and Dice (187.75) 3, Merv Williams and Jet (185.5) 4, Jeremy Berry and Duzar (184.5) 5, Merv King and Kylie (184) 6, Barry Hobbs and Cam (150.25) 7.
Final results of the South Island championship short head and yard.-
Selwyn Dorward and Max (189) 1, Eion Herbert and Haig (188.5) 2, Lloyd Smith and Happy (187) 3, Merv Utting and Briar (186) 4, Fred McDougal and Peg (183.5) 5, Dick Roy and Rob (180.5) 6, Kent Ebbett and Prince (178.5) 7.
