THIRTEEN-YEAR-OLD Mathew Carter from Delabole took on the adults at the West Country nursery season Sheep Dog trials held at Trethern Farm, Delabole, recently.

Farmers came from as far as Dorchester and Bristol to run their novice dogs.

Mathew also won the young handler class running his grandfather's dog Blue. Jim Nicholls from Buckland Brewer won the Maltese Cross with Dan and Mavis Backhouse from Crediton won the ­driving class with Polly.

A great day was had by all who attended. A points trophy is awarded to the dog gaining the most points in each class at the end of the season. The club will be back at Trethern Farm, owned by John Carter, for the last run on Sunday, April 19.