| (Entry/Payback) | Trials | |||
| Open | $75.00 / Afer Expenses | 2 | Combined Scores | Double Lift Final |
| Open Ranch | 65.00 / Afer Expenses | 2 | Combined Scores | |
| Ranch | 55.00 / Afer Expenses | 2 | Combined Scores | |
| Novice | 55.00 / Afer Expenses | 2 | Combined Scores | |
| Nursery | 65.00 / Afer Expenses | 2 | Combined Scores |
Hosted by Texas Sheep Dog Association. Held at Swindall Ranch in Gatesville, Texas
Two trials x 2 Entry Fees.
Ranch and Novice classes will be held on Friday.
Dear TSDA Members,
We’re excited to share the details for the upcoming Texas Sheep Dog Association Finals! Below you’ll find important information about the schedule of events, our Awards Banquet, and the always-popular Silent Auction.
Finals Schedule of Events
A full schedule of events for the Finals will be posted on the TSDA website and shared at the trial grounds. Please be sure to check for updates as times and order of go may vary depending on weather and entry numbers.
Trial Dates: November 5-8, 2025;
Wednesday: Field 1 – Open 1; Field 2 Open Ranch 1
Thursday: Field 1 – Nursery, followed by Open 2; Field 2 – Open Ranch 2
Friday: Field 1 – Open 2 followed by Nursery 2; Field 2 - Youth, Novice Ranch, Youth, Novice, Ranch Classes
Potluck Friday Night for all members with the Silent Auction. Annual Membership Meeting. Pulled pork will be provided by the Association.Bring a dish to go with it. Doublelift will be drawn during meeting and potluck.
Saturday: Double Lift Final, followed by the annual awards dinner.
Awards Banquet
Join us in celebrating the hard work and success of all our members at the TSDA Awards Banquet!
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 6:00pm
Banquet Tickets:
Dinner tickets must be purchased in advance. Please RSVP and submit payment by TSDA to ensure your seat. We are passing on the cost of the meal to the members. Sorry folks but we hope you will come out and join us. Hall of Fame will be announced; Dog of Year and Finals Champions will be awarded.
Cost: $30 per person
Payment Options: check, cash at event
Silent Auction
We’ll also be hosting our Annual Silent Auction during the Finals to help support TSDA programs and future events.
Donations are welcome and appreciated! Please bring your items to the Finals or contact [insert contact name/email] to arrange drop-off.
Auction bidding will be open throughout the event, closing during the Membership Potluck evening.
Thank you all for your continued support of TSDA and for helping make this year’s Finals a success. We look forward to great runs, good company, and celebrating another strong season together.
See you at the Finals!
Warm regards,
Maci McGraw
Texas Sheep Dog Association
ma...@mcgrawstockdogs.com
1075 Walker Road
Gatesville,TX 76528