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Judges Chosen for 2022 National Finals

Posted on 03/28/202203/28/2022 By Pearse Ward
Judges Chosen for 2022 National Finals

The judges have been chosen for the 2022 National Sheepdog and National Cattledog Finals. For the National Sheepdog Finals September 20th – 25th in Minden NV, the judges are: Angie Coker-Sells, OK USAMichael Gallagher, IREBruce Fogt, OH USADon Helsley, ID USA For the National Cattledog Finals held this year again at Sandeen Farms in Blakesburg…

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Update to waiting list procedure at National Sheepdog Finals

Posted on 03/12/202203/17/2022 By Pearse Ward
Update to waiting list procedure at National Sheepdog Finals

The method by which the waiting list at the National Sheepdog Finals will be managed going forward is listed below. The update reflects how things have been managed at the past several trials and is designed to be more fair to handlers who wish to remain on the waiting list and to make it easier…

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March 2022 Board of Directors Meeting

Posted on 03/12/202203/12/2022 By Pearse Ward
March 2022 Board of Directors Meeting

The USBCHA Board of Directors met March 2nd 2022. Highlights from this meeting are as follows: There is a minor change to the way in which the waiting list at the National Sheepdog Finals is managed to make it more fair and easier on the Secretary.  The rule requiring at least two (2) North American…

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2021 Purina Top Field Trials Dog

Posted on 02/04/202202/04/2022 By Pearse Ward
2021 Purina Top Field Trials Dog

The winner of the 2021 Purina award for Top Field Trials Dog goes to “Lee” owned and handled by Beverly Lambert. Congratulations to Beverly and Lee.

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2022 Cattledog Finals

Posted on 02/02/202202/02/2022 By Pearse Ward
2022 Cattledog Finals

With the help of Lyle East -Tim Sandeen-Wyatt Fleming- Bob Allen and Bob Johnson and many others, we now have the location and dates of our cattledog national finals. It will return again this year to the Sandeen Ranch in Blakesburg, Iowa on Oct 13-16, 2022. We are excited that it is returning back to…

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PawPrint Genetics 2022 discount

Posted on 01/01/202201/01/2022 By Pearse Ward
PawPrint Genetics 2022 discount

Once again, we have partnered with Paw Print Genetics to save on your genetic testing. Apply code USBCHA22 to save 40% off any order of diseases, coat colors and traits or 50% off the Border Collie Panel. This code is valid through May 31st, 2022. More information here

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December 2021 Directors Meeting

Posted on 12/15/202112/15/2021 By Pearse Ward
December 2021 Directors Meeting

The USBCHA Board of Directors met on December 12th. Full minutes are available here Items discussed included the resignation of Peter Hall as President and appointment of Russell McCord as President and updates to the Interim Rules regarding COVID accommodations.

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Scores -2021 Sheepdog Finals

Posted on 10/02/202110/02/2021 By Pearse Ward
Scores -2021 Sheepdog Finals

Scores for the 2021 Sheepdog Finals can be found here as they are posted.

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National Sheepdog Finals Running Orders

Posted on 09/10/202109/10/2021 By Pearse Ward
National Sheepdog Finals Running Orders

Running orders for the 2021 National Sheepdog Finals are posted under the “Sheepdogs” menu. Open and Nursery orders can be found by following the links and there is a downloadable PDF available.

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COVID-19 and the National Sheepdog Finals in VA

Posted on 09/01/202109/01/2021 By Pearse Ward

The following information is posted at the request of the USBCHA President and the National Finals Committee. Currently, there are no restrictions on outdoor activities in Virginia. Current guidance on mask- wearing can be found at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/situation-summary/. Due to the number of public events it hosts, Belle Grove has a direct communication link with the…

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