Trials of Bute 2026 Champions Chris Toner and Niro Mace.

Congratulations! Chris Toner returns to win Trials of Bute for a fourth time, third time with Mace. The only occasion in the five years this event has been running he didn't win was the year we made him judge! Well done all the to all the finalists on what was a spectacular if incredibly challenging field. Thank you to all the handlers who helped out over the week and contributed to the smooth running of the trials. A massive thank you to all the Trials of Bute sponsors, Mount Stuart Trust, Sheepdog School, Bute Enterprise fund, JGPears, NFU Mutual, CCM Marts, Bute Yard, Logan Whistles, and Ray and Angela Berverly for the unique trophies. The team and the farming families that host the trials put blood, sweat, tears, and hundreds of hours into this event and we couldn't without any one of you, a sincere thank you!