Emma Gray's farming life: "No one wanted to believe that something as low as poisoning could happen in the sheepdog world"

In a blog for Farmers Guardian, shepherdess and top dog trialler Emma Gray discusses drama at the International sheepdog trials

Emily Ashworth
Digital Editor
clock • 2 min read
Emma Gray's farming life: "No one wanted to believe that something as low as poisoning could happen in the sheepdog world"

The International, the pinnacle of sheepdog trialling, was held at Syde farm, Biggar, Scotland on September 12 - 14. Sheepdog enthusiasts from all over the country wrapped up warm against the biting...

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