• $5,000 Premium Money Prorated per entry.

•  Deadline January 5 online with no penalty  http://www.hlsr.com/access/livestock/online-entry-open.aspx

•  Or Deadline January 31 no penalty using HLSR entry form and mailed to: Joy Hall, 22083 Kmiec Road, Hempstead, TX 77445

•  Please use the HLSR entry forms which can be found here:

• You must include the release form and the SSN form or they will not accept your entry.

• Once entered you may sell your spot if there is a waiting list.

• Courses:  Click Here

• Entry Limit:   50 runs

• Time trial Starts at 12 noon, Saturday March 13, 2010

• 2 runs one money combined scores.

• Judge: Jerry Lynch, all classes.

• Entry Fees: $40 per class, $10 office fee per dog.

• Parking passes and exhibitor badges will be mailed at no charge.

• MUST HAVE HEALTH CERTIFICATE ON DOGS.

• No RV parking on grounds.

• Questions? sheepgoddess@rouxcrew.com or 832 275 8453.

$1,000.00 added money, prorated per entry.

 Entry Form:  Click Here

Location: Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Lane, Austin, Tx.  From I-35 - go east on Hwy. 290 for 7 miles to Decker Lane, turn south on Decker - about 4 miles -.ENTER GATE 3

• Entry Deadline: When 75 dog limit is reached or March 1st.  No entries taken after deadline.

• No entry refunds after the deadline.  May sell your spot if there is a waiting list.

• Starting time:  10 am

• Arena timed trial - One day – two runs (one entry fee) - combined times. 

• Entries:  $35.00 - all classes.  Pay back - :  Open/$18.00,  OR, Ranch, Novice, Nursery - $20.00.

• Make separate checks for each Stockshow trials.

• Judge:     
  Course Director: 

• Two dog per class per handler.

• Courses:  Chick here

• Order of classes:  Open, Open Ranch, Ranch, Novice, and Nursery.

•  Must have health certifications on all dogs.

• Stock:  St. Croix/Dorper crosses

• Entry Deadline:  March. 1 – Mail to Francis Raley with entry fee.  No entry accepted without entry fees. No refunds, may sell your entries.

• All dogs are required to be on leash if not in stalls or performing in arena.

• Open, USBCHA qualifying, all classes TSDA qualifying.

• No RV parking on grounds.

Location: Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Lane, Austin, Tx.  From I-35 - go east on Hwy. 290 for 7 miles to Decker Lane, turn south on Decker - about 4 miles -.ENTER GATE 3
 Entry Form:  Click Here

$1,000.00 Added Premium prorated per entry.

• Entry Deadline:  March  1st.  No entries taken after deadline.

• No entry refunds after the deadline.  May sell your spot if there is a waiting list.

• Starting time:  10 am

• Arena timed trial - Two trials– two entry fees.

• Entries:  $50.00 - all classes.  Pay back -  $25.00

• Make separate checks for each Stockshow trials.

• Judge:     
  Course Director: 

• Two dog per class per handler.

• Order of classes:  Open, Pro Novice, Novice

•  Must have health certifications on all dogs.

• Entry Deadline: March  1 – Mail to Francis Raley with entry fee.  No entry accepted without entry fees. No refunds, may sell your entries.

• All dogs are required to be on leash if not in stalls or performing in arena.

• Open, USBCHA qualifying, all classes TSDA qualifying.

  1st Triple Crown Trial
Entry Form:  Click Here

Trial Canceled
 
It has been a very difficult decision to make, but I have decided to cancel the Top of the Hill trial for this year. Based on the current condition of the road and the possibility of some rain next week, I just don't feel it is I can take the risk of damaging the road (it is a private road belonging to several other landowners also) or worse someone having an accident. It has just been a wet year with no  end in  sight!!
 
I enjoy hosting my trial and having each of you attend. We will do it again next year.
 
Ron Burkey

• ·         Two trials, two entry fees.  Classes: Open, Nursery, Open Ranch. Ranch, Novice.

• ·         Order of  Classes:  1^st  Run: Open, Nursery, Open Ranch, Ranch, Novice. Order reversed for 2^nd Run. Classes to run continuously.

• ·         Start time: 7:30 AM

• ·          First run of each class will be “TRIPLE CROWN”

• ·         Stock: Hair Sheep

• ·         TSDA and USBCHA Sanctioned

• ·         Entry Fee: $45.00 all classes

• ·         Payback:  $25.00 all classes

• ·         Entry deadline is March 12^th.  Entries must include fees. NO ENTRIES TAKEN AFTER THE 12TH.  NO REFUNDS AFTER THE 12TH

• ·         Make checks payable to TSDA. 

• ·         Send entries to: TSDA, 2917 Anderson Lane,  Crawford, TX 76638

• ·         Judge: Larry Burkes

• ·         Lunch will be available.

• ·         Premium checks will be mailed following week.

• ·         RV parking, no hookups

Directions

        From downtown Fredericksburg, go west on Main Street to where Hwy 290 and Hwy 87 split. Go left 7.3 miles out Hwy 290 toward Harper. About 6 miles out you will cross Honey Creek and just a little farther you will cross Honey Creek again. Start watching on the right for Reeh Weinheimer Rd. It’s on a curve so you have to be watching.  Turn right on Reeh Weinheimer Rd and go 3.1 miles to Weinheimer  Rd. Turn right and go 1.8 miles. After the second cattle guard, watch for Sundheimer Rd on your left. This is a caliche ranch road. Stay on this road until the fourth gate which is a metal Lifetime gate, about 1 mile in. (don’t turn left on Mc Iinish rd) This is the entrance to our ranch. Stay on the same road until you come to another gate on the left. Turn here and follow around until you see the trial field.

    Dog Friendly Hotels in Fredericksburg: 
   Dietzel Motel: 830-997-3330, www.dietzelmotel.com,
   Comfort Inn: 830-997-3344, Country Inn: 830-997-2185,
   Budget Host Inn: 830-997-3330

• Location:  226 Stadium Road, Hillsboro, TX 76645

• Start Time:  9 am

• Fees:  $50.00, all classes

• Payback:  $35, all classes.

• Call Wayne Elmore (903-229-3919) that you are coming so arrangements can be make for cattle.

• Devotion before trial begins.

• Concession Stand

• Run order:  Open, Pro Novice, Novice

• Send entries to:  TCDA, 2915 Anderson Lane, Crawford, TX.  76638

• TCDA/USBCHA qualifying runs.

• Entry Fees:  $5.00 - no payback

• USBCHA & TSDA qualifying.

•  1 Nursery trial.

• Judge to e announced.

• USBCHA sanctioned, Open and Nursery & TSDA sanctioned, all classes 

• Entry Fees: $40 all classes–$25 payback – Three trials – Three entries

• Start Time:  8 am

• THCSDA sponsored added money – $500 – More money will be added from sponsorships, after expenses.

• Order of classes: We will have three separate trials: Classes will run continuously, with a short break for lunch each day

• Beginning Saturday–Open #1, Open Ranch #1, Ranch #1, Novice #1, Nursery #1,
  Novice #2, Ranch #2, Nursery #2, Open Ranch #2, Open #2,
  Open #3, Open Ranch #3, Nursery #3, Ranch #3, Novice #3…

• Last year trial #2 was split between Saturday and Sunday.

• We are scheduled in the Highland Games program until 4:00pm, so if we have time, we will add our famous “Jackpot Team Challenge” we pair a Novice/Ranch handler with an Open/OR/Nu handler…$5 per handler entry, winning team takes all!

• This is a small outdoor roping rodeo arena. 200 x 150 feet. Sheep will be set out of a shoot. Panels used for drive and cross drive.

• If you would like to volunteer to work please contact Terri Nicolau at terri@callistacreekfarm.com

• RV Parking on Site next to trial arena – Free – No Hookups

• Directions to fairgrounds, coming soon

• NO REFUNDS AFTER FIRST TRIAL BEGINS

• Trial will close once 150 dogs total is reached…Cancellation deadline: March 26th

• Mail entries to:  Highland Games SDT, c/o Jo Anne Noble, 1364 Desert Gold, Boerne, TX.  78006.  Make checks and MO payable to THCSDA.

This Trial is in conjunction with the San Antonio Highland Games. This is the only Celtic Highland Games around that hosts an actual sheepdog trial and not just a demo. People from all over San Antonio and the surrounding areas will come to watch. We get about 1000 spectators coming through the stands each day. All paid handlers will receive a wrist band to get them complimentary entry to the fairgrounds. Our handlers, sponsors, and volunteers will also enjoy complimentary lunch and beverages.

If you would like information on sponsorships, please contact Peg Miller at pmiller@cobaltemail.com or call her at 512 273-0130…. Sponsorships start at as little as $50! For a sponsorship brochure, contact Peg Miller or Catherine Laria at cdlaria@gvtc.com

For more information on the San Antonio Highland Games visit www.sahga.org

Special Thanks to our Sponsors so far this year:

Loyall Pet Foods; K9 Country Club; Miles Allen Border Collies & Trophy Rams; THCSDA; American Border Collie Association; JoAnne Noble, PMP

April 2,3, 4 - Normangee, Texas

Bruce Fogt Judging, Handling and Training Clinic  

Bruce Fogt, author of "Lessons from a Stockdog", and judge of last year's National Finals and Blue Grass Classic, has over 30 years of training and trialling border collies. Bruce is an excellent instructor and communicator and will work with any level of dog or handler.

 

This clinic will be set up for running trial courses at any level, with Bruce identifying problem areas for the dog or handler and working on improving those areas.  Bruce will discuss judging each area of the trial course and how to handle to prevent point deductions. Tips on setting up for tighter turns at the panels, smoother turns around the post, penning and shedding will be covered. We can set up courses from novice to open double lift and international sheds.

 

Due to format, limited number of dogs/handlers can be accommodated. Let me know as soon as possible if you are interested.

 

For more information  Kay Stephens ksteph5260@aol.com   or 979 229 6300

• Directions:  At  caution light in Crawford turn west, at Ft. Paul's Lutheran church turn right.  Go out of town about 4 miles, will be signposted. You will see trial field on left. 

• 2 days - 2 trials - 2 entry fees

• Classes:  Open, Open Ranch, Ranch, Novice, Nursery

• Entry Fee:  $40.00 all classes       Payback   $20.00 all classes.

• Order of Classes:  Open, Nursery, Open Ranch, Ranch, Novice - same both days.

• Depending on number of runs, may run two fields.  That to be announced latter.

• Stock:  Hair Sheep.

• Wild Bunch will be serving lunch.

• RV parking, no hookups

• 1st Trial Triple Crown Trial
  
   Directions:  From I-35, take the Nugent Ave. exit. Proceed west on Nugent to Eberhardt Road. Proceed north on Eberhardt Road. The Texas Early Day Tractor & Engine Association Show grounds will be on the right

• 2 days - 2 trials - 2 entry fees

• Beginning time:  8 am

• Entry Fees:  $40.00 all classes.

• Stock:  Wool Sheep

• Entry Deadline:  April 17th, no entries taken after the 17th.

• Send Entries To:  TSDA, 2915 Anderson Lane, Crawford, Tx.  76638

• Judge:  Ron Burkey

• Order of Classes:  Open, Nursery, Open Ranch, Ranch, Novice - both trials.

• USBCHA & TSDA sanctioned.

• Two event passes are given with each dog entry.  Those attending who do not have a dog entered will be charged $7 for advanced tickets or $10 at the gate on Saturday.  

• Concessions on grounds:  BBQ Plate (BBS, potato salad, beans & bread)  BBQ sandwich, Cornbread & Beans, Sausage Wrap, Beans, Cornbread or Potato Salad Separately, Chips, Drinks,  Cup of Ice, Bag of Ice.

• Friday:  RV Check-in, Friday 3:00 - 7:00 pm, $25 for electrical (20 & 30 amp available) and water hook-ups available, 23 sites.

• Saturday:  Bluegrass music begins 10:00 am, 10:30 - 2:30 Agility demonstrations and Fun Matches.,  11:00 Lunch, 2:30, Temple Police Canine Unit Demonstration.  3:00  Temple Fire Dept , fire engine rides and photo opportunities with their Dalmations.  9:00 Bluegrass music ends.

 

 

 

Sheep Herding Dog Field Trial Hotel
Chosen as Event Host Hotel  - Motel Link Link shows map.
Address; 1001N. General Bruce Dr,  Temple, approx 1.5 Miles from Tractor Show Grounds.
60 rooms (10 of which are smoking) Kings and Doubles beds.
$45.00/night for one bed (queen/king), small refrigerator, microwave, coffemaker.
$55.00/night for two queen beds, full-size refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker
Pet free waived, (max.2 pets) personal responsibility if any damage.
Free continental breakfast (6:00 - 10:00: waffles, cereal, fruit, pastry, juice/coffee
Free local calls, free wireless internet
Coin operated laundry
Outdoor swimming pool available by April 23
Ample Parking
30 rooms blocked until April 10 - group rate based on availability after that date.
Ask for Wildflower Bluegrass Festival rate - 254-771-1688  fax  254-771-2283
Directions:  1001 N. General Bruce Dr., Temple, TX  US  76504 .

3rd Triple Crown Trial

                   May 22, 23 - Free to Be SDT,  Mountainair, NM
           Geri Abrams,   ftbranch@gmail.com   505-228-2989

• Judges to be announced.

• TSDA, USBCHA, WTSDA sanctioned.

• Sponsored by New Mexico Herding Dog Association.

• Classes:  Open Nursery, Open Ranch Ranch, Novice.

• Each class will run 2 times.

• Trial Location:  Free to Be Ranch, Mountainair, NM

• Contact Person: Geri Abrams

• Entry form will be found on website - www.freetoberanch.com

  July 28, Aug. 1 - USBCHA SDT, Mountainair,
Geri Abrams, ftbranch@gmail.com   505-228-2989

• Classes:  Open, Nursery, Open ranch, Ranch, Novice

• USBCHA sanctioned only.

• Each class will be run 5 times.

• Judges to be Announced.

• Entry Form and information at www.freetoberanch.com

• Classes:  Open, Nursery, Open Ranch, Ranch, Novice

• Each Class will run 3 times.

• USBCHA sanctioned only.

• Entry form & information on website - www.freetoberanch.com