This page was last updated: November 27, 2018
Sheep used will be White Dorper & commercial hair sheep
Handlers' Information Page
Meals:
(Sat / Sun) Mornings: coffee and breakfast foods.
(Sat / Sun) Lunch: Concessions stand by Shady Grove Volunteer Fire Dept.
Handlers Supper will be provided on Sat evening.
Mid South Stock Dog Association (MSSDA)
Volunteer State Sheep Dog Trial
September 22nd & 23rd, 2018
Judge- James Valley
Course Director- Paula McCaleb
Set-out- Leslie Scruggs, Steve McCaleb
Trial Treasurer –Paula McCaleb
Trial Secretary - Gail Herbert
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 - (~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 trial course setup
