2025 TSDA State Championship Finals ~ Nov. 5-8, 2025
Gatesville, TX
Contact: Linda Spindor (e) lspindor@gmail.com (p) 972-841-5638
Trial Host: Brent Swindall
Entries Open: 09/21/2025
Entry Deadline: 10/06/2025
Mail Entries To: TSDA 220 County Road 505, Goldthwaite, TX 76844
Cancellation Deadline: 10/19/2025

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Classes
  (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
*Limited - 150 entries per trial
*2 dogs per handler per class

Class Order: Ranch and Novice will run Friday
Judges
Linda Fogt - United States
Linda Fogt lives on a sheep farm in Sidney, Ohio with her husband, Bruce, and daughter, Haley. Linda and Bruce care for 100 plus sheep, chickens, and 9 Border Collies on their 70-acre farm. Linda and Bruce hold the popular Rush Creek Summer and Fall trials at their home farm in Sidney Ohio for over 25 years. Linda has been training dogs since she was 11 years old. She has numerous appearances in the top 20 finals at Bluegrass Classic Open Trial, as well as The Meeker Classic , Soldier Hollow and the USBCHA National Finals. She has judged The National Finals in Virginia, Blue Ridge Open Trial, Sonoma Wine Country as well as numerous trials over the years. Linda currently works as an Operating Room nurse in a Level I hospital.
Mike Lupow - CO
Trial Information
Start Time: 7:30
End Time: 5:30
USBCHA & TSDA Sanctioned
Trial Secretary: Linda Spindor

 

 

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

Directions

1075 Walker Road

Gatesville,TX 76528


GPS Address: 1075 Walker Road