This page was last updated: February 4, 2020
Sheep used will be White Dorper & commercial hair sheep
Handlers' Information Page
The Trial Field
(all distances are approximate, and are subject to change)
Open - (225 - 250 yds.)
Outrun, Lift, Fetch, Drive, Cross Drive, Pen & Shed
Open Ranch - (225 - 250).
Outrun, Lift, Fetch, Drive, Cross Drive and Pen
Nursery - (225 - 250).
Outrun, Lift, Fetch, Drive, Cross Drive and Pen
Pro-Novice - (~150 yards).
Outrun, Lift, Fetch, Drive and Pen
Novice - (~75 - 100 yards) - Outrun, Lift, Fetch, Drive, Pen
(at the end of the fetch the handler may leave the post and help the dog with the drive)
Click here to open full size photo of possible trial course setup
The Arena
200' X 300'
(all distances are approximate, and are subject to change)
Open - (up to 100 yds.)
Outrun, Lift, Fetch, Drive, Cross Drive, Pen & Shed
Open Ranch - (up to 100 yds).
Outrun, Lift, Fetch, Drive, Cross Drive and Pen
Nursery - (up to 100 yds).
Outrun, Lift, Fetch, Drive, Cross Drive and Pen
Pro-Novice - (~up to 100 yards).
Outrun, Lift, Fetch, Drive and Pen
Novice - (~75 - 100 yards) - Outrun, Lift, Fetch, Drive, Pen
(at the end of the fetch the handler may leave the post and help the dog with the drive)
PRE Novice or Beginner Novice (when offered) - ~50 to 75 yards
Assisted Outrun, Lift, Fetch, Drive, Pen
(May leave post to help with outrun. at the end of the fetch the handler may leave
the post to ware, or help the dog with the drive.)
