2023 World Sheepdog Trials Information Update
The following handler/dog teams have qualified for the 2023 World Sheepdog Trials scheduled for September 13-16, 2023 at Gill Hall Estate, in Dromore, Co Down, Northern Ireland. As previously indicated, USBCHA has a total of ten senior handler/dog slots and three junior/young handler/dog slots to represent the United States. The following handlers/dogs have now qualified to compete on behalf of the United States Border Collie Handlers’ Association and represent the United States in this event:
2021 Qualified Senior Handler/Dog:
Alasdair MacRae with Tweed
Faansie Basson with Finn
Barbara Ray with Grant
Bob Allen with Joey
Angie Coker-Sells with Soot
2022 Qualified Senior Handler/Dog:
Marianna Schreeder with Star
Ron Burkey with Rocky
Dave Imas with Wyatt
Bob Allen with Grace
Russell McCord with Sally
Junior/Young Handler/Dog:
At this time there have been no nominations received.
Notification to Handler/Dog Teams:
Notification has been sent on to all Qualified Senior Handlers with a deadline of November 1, 2022 to indicate their intent to represent Team USA at the 2023 World Sheepdog Trials. If the ten handler/dog teams are not filled, we will move to the next qualified handler/dog team and provide them seven days to respond and indicate their commitment in participating. The goal is to have the Team USA determined and identified as soon as possible. The 2023 World Sheepdog Trial entry deadline is April 1, 2023.
Contact Personnel for World Sheepdog Trial Information:
For questions regarding ISDS the contact person will be Linda DeJong at secretary@usbcha.com For questions regarding the World Sheepdog Trial Team USA will be Maggi McClure.
Should you have any questions or comments regarding the information provided in this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Again, thank you for your service and commitment to USBCHA and its membership.
Sincerely,
Russell R. McCord
President, USBCHA
