Armadillo SDT 2023 ~ Nov. 3-5, 2023 (CLOSED)

Fredericksburg, TX Contact: John Lewis (e) lewisjohn348@gmail.com (p) 830-456-2796
Trial Host: John Lewis
Entries Open: 10/10/2023
Entry Deadline: 10/27/2023
Mail Entries To: John Lewis 13437 FM 2093, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

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Classes

	(Entry/Payback)	Trials
Open	60.00 / 25.00	2
Open Ranch	60.00 / 25.00	2
Ranch	60.00 / 25.00	2
Novice	60.00 / 25.00	2
Nursery	60.00 / 25.00	2

*Limited - 60 entries per trial
*2 dogs per handler per class

Class Order: Fri Open 1 OR1 Sat Open 2 OR 2 Sun. Nur.1, Nur.2, Ranch 1, Novice 1, Ranch 2 Novice 2

Judges

Joanne Hardy - TX
As a judge in sheepdog herding, I bring a growing experience and a deep passion for the sport. Born in Montreal, Quebec, I moved to Texas in 2003, where I currently work as a large animal surgeon at Texas A&M University. My journey with herding Border Collies began in 2010, and since 2015, I have been competing in the Open level. Throughout my career, I have participated in numerous judging clinics, gaining valuable insights into the finer points of the sport. I thoroughly enjoy the role of judging, as it is an excellent way to not only assess the dogs' skills but also to help handlers improve and elevate the sport. It is my firm belief that the act of judging offers a unique opportunity to learn, refine techniques, and promote the development of both handlers and their dogs.
Steve Rhidenour - TX

Trial Information

Start Time: 8 am
Handler Meeting: 7:45 am
USBCHA & TSDA Sanctioned
Trial Secretary: Linda Spindor

Contact:  John Lewis (830) 456-2796
Trial Host:  John Lewis
Entries Open:  10/10/1023; Entries Deadline: 10/27/2023
Mail Entries to:  John Lewis; 13437 FM 2093; Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Limited to 60 entries for combined Open and Open Ranch.  Maximum of two dogs, although if trial does not fill up, may allow a third dog.  Send a separate check for the third dog.
Class Order: Friday:  Open1, OR1; Saturday:  Open 2, OR2
Sunday:  Nursery1, Nursery 2, Ranch 1, Novice 1, Ranch 2, Novice 2. Ranch 1 will begin immediately after the Nursery classes have been completed, but not before 10:00. Nursery class will require at least five entries to run. 

Judges:  Open, Open Ranch, Steve Rhidenour; Nursery, Ranch, Novice, Joanne Hardy.  Course Director: John Lewis.  Trial Secretary Vivian Christensen.

All entries received by 10/12/2023 will be considered the same and will be prioritized first.  Entries will be closed when and if 60 Open and Open Ranch entries combined are reached.  Classes:  2 trials/3days/2 entry fees.

Make checks payable “John Lewis, Special Account.” PLEASE DO NOT MAKE THEM PAYABLE TO TSDA!  Send them to John Lewis, 13437 FM 2093, Fredericksburg, TX 78624.  Checks will be cashed 10/30/2023.  Payout will be according to TSDA guidelines.

Open outrun:  400 yards.  Stock:  fine wool range ewes.  Sheep replacement fee $300
Lunch Will be served.
RV and all parking will be on the RIGHT side of the road.