Trials
San Antonio Highland Games SDT ~ Apr. 7-8, 2018
Helotes, TX

Entries Open: 03/01/2018
Entry Deadline: 03/21/2018

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Classes
  (Entry/Payback) Trials    
Open $50.00 / Afer Expenses 3
Open Ranch $50.00 / Afer Expenses 3
Ranch $50.00 / Afer Expenses 3
Novice $50.00 / Afer Expenses 3
Nursery $50.00 / Afer Expenses 2
Judges
John Lewis - TX
Trial Information
USBCHA & TSDA Sanctioned

  • Handlers,  Pot luck lunch Saturday at Highland Games,  Vivian is bringing a large brisket so please bring a side dish.

    No closing date for Highland Games.  Send in entries as soon as possible.

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  • San Antonio Highland Games SDT – April 7-8 2018,  Helotes, TX
  • CONTACT:  Ken Theus bcherding@gmail.com (p) 318-348-6142
  • ENTRIES OPEN:  3/1/2018  ENTRY DEADLINE: 3/21/18
  • MAIL ENTRIES TO:  TSDA  - 2915 ANDERSON LANE, CRAWFORD, TX  76638
  • CLASSES:  ****$50.00 – Open,OR,Ranch, Novice, Nursery – 3 trials. 
  • JUDGE – John Lewis  -- TX
  • TRIAL INFORMATION:
  • 3 TRIALS- 2 DAYS (3 ENTRIES)  NURSERY ONLY 2 TRIALS.
  • Start time: 9:00 am  Handler Meeting: 8:30 am
  • Course Director – Ken Theus
  • Contact Person – Ken Theus (318)-348-6142 – (e) bcherding@gmail.com
  • USBCHA & TSDA Sanctioned - 
  • Trial Seretary – TSDA Francis Raley, Onsite Secretary Vivian Christensen
  • MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:  TSDA
  •  ENTRIES TO: TSDA 2915 ANDERSON LANE, CRAWFORD, TX 76638
  • Sheep – Hair sheep
  • No limit on dogs per handler.
  • Class Order:  Open, Open Ranch, Ranch, Novice, Nursery
  • Payout to TSDA Guidelines.  Added Money prorated on number in each class.
  • Lunch will be a potluck.
  • Handlers will receive a wristband to get a complimentary entry to the fairgounds.
  • LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED IF STOCK AVAILABLE.
  • Volunteers need for Friday setup, set out (no dog needed), exhaust, scribe and Sunday Teardown.  Please contact Ken Theus (318) 348-6142 or Karen Trimble (210) 313-9006.
  • Plenty of RV parking on site no hookups.
  • • The trial is in conjunction with the San Antonio Highland Games & Celtic Music Festival.  This is the only Celtic Highland Game in Texas, and only one of few nationally, 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.  Competitors come from all over the US.  The sheepdog trail is one of the most popular events at the games. Thousands of spectators come through the stands each day. The Highland Games Association even has a page for our trial and about “sheep herding.”.  For more information on the San Antonio Highland Games and to see our “sheep herding” page, visit www.sahga.org


 


 

Directions

Directions

The arena is behind the Highland Games.  GPS Address: GPS Address: San Antonio Highland Games 12210 Leslie Road, Helotes, TX 78023
From San Antonio:
Take Loop 1604 to Bandera Rd/Hwy 16, turn west on Bandera Rd. go 0.6 mile and turn left on Leslie Rd. continue past  Highland Games entrance on Leslie until T intersection, turn left and continue about 300 ft on Leslie Road. Just past J&C Auto Service, turn left to road (yellow pipe fence entrance) leading up to rodeo arena.
From I-10 and west:
On I-10 just past Boerne, take exit 543 (Boerne Stage/Cascade Caverns Rd) turn right and go 12 miles until road reaches t-intersection at Bandera Rd/Hwy 16. Turn left and go 1.8 miles and turn right on Leslie Rd. and continue past  Highland Games entrance on Leslie until T intersection, turn left and continue about 300 ft on Leslie Road. Just past J&C Auto Service, turn left to road (yellow pipe fence entrance) leading up to rodeo arena.


GPS Address: 12210 Leslie Road, Helotes, TX 78023
Hotel Information

Hotel Information
Dog friendly hotels near Helotes:
Please tell hotel you are with Highland Games for special rates
Motel 6 San Antonio – Bandera Road #4085
11425 West Loop 1604 North
SR 1604 Loop at the Bandera Road Exit
San Antonio, TX, 78254
Phone: (210) 695-6616

Candlewood Suites
9502 Amelia Pass
San Antonio, TX 78254
Phone: (210)523-7666