Rendle's Run

To Monks Eleigh Fete and dog show yesterday afternoon.

It was a perfect day for the event, not too hot and a nice breeze.  I managed to pick up some bargains on the second hand stall, and also a couple of Monks Eleigh commemorative mugs.  It was good to meet some friends old and new.

The highlight of the afternoon  was  undoubtedly Rendle the Lurcher's performance in the dog steeplechase event.  He was allowed two attempts, and it has to be said the first trip across the hay bales was not a great success.  He did not really know what he was supposed to be doing, and at the grand old age of 11 his eyesight is not what it was.  He therefore probably found it hard to see Nick, with an encouraging biscuit, at the other end of the run.

However, the second round was a triumph! Having understood what was required, the hairy hound took off at great speed and halved his time, completing the course in a very creditable 6 seconds. Not enough to win, but he certainly held his own against a strong field!

The heroic hound with his 'handler'