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Time to Nominate Directors
Nominations are now open for USBCHA Directors for Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and for one At Large Directorship. Districts 8-10 do not have open positions this year. The nominiation form is available here.
National Finals Entry Forms
Entry forms are now available for the 2021 National Sheepdog Finals in Belle Grove VA and for the National Cattledog Finals at Sandeen Farm, Blakesburg IA or on the Forms-Resources page.
Interim Rule Changes Extended
The Interim Rule changes pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the COVID-19 Mitigation Grant, and Entry Fee Refund Program have been extended until July 31st 2021.
Sponsors
The American Border Collie Association (ABCA) is the country’s border collie registry and has been the long-time partner of the USBCHA. 
Paw Print Genetics is excited to continue their partnership with the USBCHA throughout 2021. Please use the following discount code: USBCHA21.
Read more about this discount. 
The USBCHA is pleased to announce the Nestle Purina Award For The Outstanding Field Trial Herding Dog.
This is an annual award honoring North America’s top winning field trial herding dog from trials held throughout the year. The owner of the winning dog will receive an oil painting of their dog, a cash prize of $1,000.00 ($2,000.00 if they are an active Purina Pro Club member) and a year’s supply of Pro Plan dog food for the dog.
Latest News
Click the posts below for the latest updates to rules, elections and other information...
Paw Print Genetics Special Member Pricing
Once again, USBCHA has partnered with Paw Print Genetics to save on your genetic testing. Apply code USBCHA21 to your order to save 40% off any order of diseases, coat colors and traits or 50% off the Border Collie Panel. This code is valid through December 31, 2021. DNA profiling, Parentage and Clear by Read more about Paw Print Genetics Special Member Pricing[…]
Trial Insurance no longer available through USBCHA
During a comprehensive review of the USBCHA General Liability (GL) Insurance policy, our insurance carrier informed us that the USBCHA GL Insurance policy could only be applied to events hosted by the USBCHA and that trial hosts would have significant gaps in coverage if the USBCHA offered coverage to sanctioned trials not hosted by the Read more about Trial Insurance no longer available through USBCHA[…]
2020 Election of Directors
The votes have been counted and the following members have been elected to serve on the USBCHA Board of Directors: District 1 – Joe HaynesDistrict 2 – Jamie SpringDistrict 3 – Bob AllenDistrict 4 – Russell McCordDistrict 5 – Mike NearyDistrict 6 – Bob WasherDistrict 7 – Mitch FerraroDistrict 8 – Marianna SchreederDistrict 9 – Read more about 2020 Election of Directors[…]
Trialing in the time of COVID
Last year I was invited to judge the Cedar Stone Farm trial in Cambridge WI by trial host Merry Russel. I’m always honored to be asked to judge a trial but little did I know at the time that this would turn out to be the first trial in the Midwest to be held in Read more about Trialing in the time of COVID[…]
July 29th Directors Meeting
The USBCHA Board of Directors met in extraordinary session by teleconference on July 29th to further discuss issues arising from the COVID-19 pandemic and other matters. Due to the amount of work involved in addressing legal and liability issues arising out of COVID-19, the USBCHA will investigate the feasibility of engaging independent counsel to draft Read more about July 29th Directors Meeting[…]
July Directors Meeting Minutes
The USBCHA Board of Directors met Wednesday July 8th by teleconference to discuss further developments arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. There were three interim rules added to the Association rules and applying to all sanctioned trials. Hosts are required to follow the local rules and regulations applying to the state in which the trial is Read more about July Directors Meeting Minutes[…]
Interim Rule Changes
At their July Directors Meeting, the USBCHA approved the following rule changes pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic. These rule changes are effective immediately and until further notice: PART II a: INTERIM RULES PERTAINING TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC (Adopted July 8, 2020. Interim rules have been extended through May 31, 2021 by a majority vote of the Read more about Interim Rule Changes[…]
UPDATE ON TRIAL SANCTIONING REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES FOR TRIALS AFTER AUGUST 1, 2020
The USBCHA has affirmed its decision to resume sanctioning of sheepdog and cattledog trials scheduled on or after August 1, 2020. Given that the COVID-19 pandemic is still among us, it is important for trial hosts and handlers to exercise the utmost caution when attending USBCHA trials and events. To facilitate this, USBCHA has instituted Read more about UPDATE ON TRIAL SANCTIONING REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES FOR TRIALS AFTER AUGUST 1, 2020[…]
June 2020 Directors’ Meeting Minutes
The Board of Directors June 2020 meeting minutes are now available.
2021 Directors Nominations
Time to nominate USBCHA District Directors. You are eligible to nominate a district director from your district and a director at large from any district as long as you are a current General member or Life member who has met the requirement for General membership. No one can be nominated to both positions. PLEASE MAKE Read more about 2021 Directors Nominations[…]