Colin McLean

By ColinMcLean

Come in 'ahint

This was an phrase over-used by my mother, and she swore it was a shepherd's expression. I had the opportunity to check that out today, when I dropped into the Manor Water Sheepdog Trials, for no other reason than spotting the sign whilst out in the car. It's a long time since I went to trials, and found it fascinating. The farmers were enjoying themselves, but happy to answer my various questions. And the baking for sale in the tent was fabulous.

Oh, and Mum was right. It's shepherd-speak for "heel".

There are more pictures from the Trials here.

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