Ft. Worth is full, entries closed

$2,500.00 Premium Money ($1,250.00 per trial)
. Premiums - Prorated per entry.

Entry Deadline:  Dec. 5, 2009  Entry Form:   Click Here

Location:  Off Int. 30 turn north on University Dr. 
At first signal light  turn left.  Stockshow about 3 blocks on left.

Course Pattern:  Click Here

·         2 days - 2 trials. Once entered you may sell you spot if there is a waiting list.

·         Combined scores.  First run placings for USBCHA qualifying placements in Open.

·         Time Trial:  8 AM - 6 PM each day.   

·         Judge:  Jerry Lynch, all classes.

·         Entry Fees:  Open/$50.00 - all other classes $35,  Two trials,  2 entry fees   Order of classes:  Open, OR, Ranch, Novice, Nursery

·         Open USBCHA qualifying.  All classes TSDA sanctioned.  Make separate checks for all arena trials.   

·         Pay back: : $33.00  Open.  $20 in Open Ranch, Ranch, Novice, Nursery.

·         Two dogs per class per handler. 

·         Parking Passes:  $25.00

·         Must have health certifications on all dogs.

·         No RV parking on grounds.

• Entry Deadline: When 75 dog limit is reached or Feb. 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:  Click 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:  Feb. 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.

Feb. 12-14 - Wine Glass SDT

9090 FN 1026. Gouldbusk, TX.  76845

Eileen Stineman  325-357-4681
 

• Judge: Alasdair MacRae

•  2 open, 3 nursery, one  Novice, Ranch, Open-Ranch.

• Friday:  Novice, Ranch, Open Ranch & Nursery.

• Saturday & Sunday:  Open & Nursery

• Starting Time:  Daylight

• Entry Deadline:  Feb. 5th

• Send entries to:  TSDA, 2915 Anderson Lane, Crawford, Tx.  76638

• Sheep:  Hair Sheep

• Entry Fees: $40 all classes-

• Payback:  Only qualifying fees will be kept out of entry fees in Open..

• Entry Form:  Click Here

• Lunches will be served.

• Handlers dinner Friday evening.

• TSDA/USBCHA sanctioned trials.

DIRECTIONS

From the North:

Exit I 20 at Cisco exit 330. Follow 206 to Coleman. Continue to follow 206 through Coleman until you pass the Dairy Queen on the right.  Upon passing DQ go approx. 3 more blocks to an Allsup Service Station.  At Allsups turn left onto Santa Anna Ave..  Go approx. 1/2 mile and turn left onto Rt. 2131.  Go 6 miles to Blinking Red Light. Go straight crossing over Rt. 67.  Go straight approx 15 miles to 5 mailboxes on the left.  Turn left onto driveway.  Will be a sign.

From the South:

Exit I 10 to Fredericksburg and from Fredericksburg go to Brady.  Go straight through Brady to the Courthouse

Square.  There turn left onto 87 and go approx 3 miles to a bare right onto 283N.  Go straight approx. 30 miles to FM 1026. Turn left onto 1026. Go 3 miles to STOP sign. Turn left and go 3.4 miles to 5 mailboxes on the left.  Turn left onto driveway.  Will be a sign.

Feb 19, 20, 21 - Wind Chill SDT, Pottsville, TX.
Richard & Monika Treadway  monikatreadway@wildblue.net
Richard/Monika Treadway  (254) 372-3198

monikatreadway@wildblue.net

·         USBCHA & TSDA sanctioned

·         Classes: 2 Open, 2 Open Ranch, 2 Ranch, 2 Novice, 2 Nursery (If time and entries permit a 3^rd Nursery will be run. Please send separate check for 3^rd Nursery entries)

·         Send entries to: TSDA, 2915 Anderson Lane, Crawford, TX 76638. Please make checks payable to TSDA.

·         Cancellation deadline: February 12, 2010—no refunds after that date

·         Entry form: Click Here

·         Order of Classes: Friday--Novice, Ranch, Open Ranch, Nursery / Saturday/Sunday--Open, Nursery. 

·         Entry Fees: $40 all classes--$20 payback

·         Awards for first place each class: engraved dog collars

·         High combined score in Open, Nursery, and Open Ranch: gift certificates generously donated by Gun Dog Supply    www.gundogsupply.com :   and dog food generously donated by Black Gold Premium Dog Food, Muenster Milling, and Tom Greenwade of The Feed & Garden Store, Wichita Falls, TX (800 460-7761) distributor for Black Gold and Muenster Milling products.

·         Office Charge: $5 per handler, please include with entry fees.

·         Stock: Dorper cross sheep

·         Judges: Open/Nursery, Emil Luedecke.    Ron Burkey, Open Ranch, Ranch, Novice.

·         Lunch will be served

·         Directions: Pottsville, TX is on FM 218 about 13 miles west of Hamilton, TX (about 70 miles southwest of Ft Worth). As you get into Pottsville watch for CR 618 at the corner of the post office--it turns north. Turn and go straight up CR 618. There will be a sign that says "dead end"--ignore it. Continue up the hill to the closed double gate across the road--our driveway turns right before you hit the double gate. Do NOT turn on CR 619 where it curves off CR 618--stay straight and go up the hill. You can see our house from FM 218--just look up the hill behind the post office...it's a green double wide on top of the hill. 

·         If you are pulling a camper, please watch for an open gate on the right with a “Camper Parking” sign before you go up the hill—campers will park there. Please keep fingers crossed for a dry weekend!

·         Pottsville is very small—NO gas, NO food/ice—closest is Hamilton to the east or Zephyr/Goldthwaite to the west.   

ALASDAIR MACRAE CLINIC

All Levels of Training/Handling

February 27 & 28, 2010, Pottsville, TX    

Whether you want to give your young dog the foundation skills to carry him through his sheepdog career, need help with a trial/ranch dog at any level, or want help with your handling skills, this is a great opportunity to work with Alasdair MacRae, 10-time USBCHA Champion and International Supreme Champion.

Limited to 15 dog/handler teams
 

 Fee: $225 per dog/handler team; auditing $80 for the weekend

Fee includes lunch both days

Deposit of $100 required to reserve your slot

Final payment due by February 13, 2010

No refunds after that date
 

Alasdair will be wearing a wireless microphone so hopefully everyone
can benefit from watching all the dog/handler teams work. 

Camping on site, no hookups

For more information/registration form please contact:

Monika Treadway (254) 372-3198

monikatreadway@wildblue.net

• Motels: The Western Motel on Hwy 281 just south of Hamilton—it’s an older motel but clean, safe, and dog friendly…and it's next to Ortega's Mexican Restaurant. (254) 386-3141

•  The Inn at Circle T Arena is a VERY nice new Best Western at a big indoor arena/horse complex a few miles west of Hamilton on Hwy 36.  It has a restaurant, western store, indoor arena, etc. (877) 310-3209 or (254) 386-3209

 High combined score in Open, Nursery, and Open Ranch: gift certificates generously donated by Gun Dog Supply

 

               www.gundogsupply.com

Spring Fling has been canceled.

March 5 - 7, Spring Fling, Brashear, TX.
Mike & Stephanie Goracke  sgoracke@netzero.net   #972-658-5187
GPS Address:  1787 CR 1170, Brashear, TX.  75420

.  The closest cross road is FM3389 and CR 1170.
 

Entry Form:  Click Here

• Judge: Kevin Taylor, Burns, KS

• Entries:  Open- (3 Open classes), $45 each, hold $19 (may need to limit to 2 dogs per handler, enter 3rd dogs separately)   3 Nursery classes, third nursery will be run within OR class, must pay 2 entries to receive TSDA/USBCHA qualifications
  Open Ranch - 2 runs,  $40 each,  payback $21
  Nursery, Ranch and Novice - 2 runs, $25 each, no payback, but prizes will be awarded.

• Running Order:  Open, Nursery, OR, Ranch, Nov, Ranch, Nov, Open, Nursery, OR, Open

• Start Time:  Friday morning at sunrise, run til dark. 

• $5 per handler office charge - please include with entries. Remember to make separate checks for third open dogs.

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

• Sanctioned by:  TSDA, ASDA, USBCHA

• Cancellation Date:  Feb. 26th, last date to receive entry refunds.

• Camping available, no plug ins.

• Directions:  From the West:  I-30 to exit 116, follow service road thru stop sign and to FM 3389, turn right (S) go approx 5 miles to CR 1170, turn left.  Our driveway is on the 90 degree curve in the road, just stay straight and that is our drive.

  From the East:  I-30 to exit 124, follow the service road to FM 3389,  follow FM 3389 South for approx 5 miles to CR 1170, turn left.  Our driveway is on the 90 degree curve in the road, just stay straight and that is our drive. 

Motels

Best Western, #903-885-7515, Pets OK.  The Best Western is the host hotel.  Room rate is $64.99 per nite.  Big field to walk dogs, next door to a 24 hr restaurant.  Big breakfast spread in the morning.  If you book this hotel, please reference Spring Fling SDT or ask to speak to Jennifer (the manager) to get the special rate.

La Quinta (brand new) ,#903-885-8181 , around $89

 Holiday Inn Express ( a couple years old), #800-315-2605 Pets OK, around $90

 Quality One ,#903-885-0562 , Pets OK, around $42

 Super 8, #800-800-8000, around $42

 Comfort Suites, #903-438-0918, around $89

 

• $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:

• www.hlsr.com/access/livestock/downloads/Final%20Complete%20Sheep%20Dog%20Entry%20Form.pdf

• 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:  8 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:  8 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

• ·         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.

• ·         Make checks payable to TSDA. 

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

• ·         Judge:

• ·         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.

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

April 14-18 - Bobby Dalziel Clinic, Rocksprings, Texas

Contact – Susan Carpenter   E-mail: susanc@swtexas.net

 Phone: 830-683-5175       Cell: 830-683-7433

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