This page was last updated: October 5, 2017
Sheep used will be White Dorper & commercial hair sheep
Shady Acres Sheep Dog Trial
Handlers' Information
Morning coffee and refreshments will be available for the handlers each morning.
Lunch Concessions will be at the trial for a fee.
Dinner for Handlers will be provided Saturday night, by Shady Acre Farm. No fee is required, but donations are accepted.
See more details on the back of the Entry Form.
7th Annual Shady Acres Sheep Dog Trial
September 2nd & 3rd, 2017
Judge – Steve Rhidenour, Groesbeck, TX
Trial Director - Steven McCaleb
Trial Secretary - Gail Herbert
Set out / Exhaust crew
Steven McCaleb
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
