United States Border Collie Handlers Association
The official site of US Border Collie Handlers
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
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.
Scores for the 2021 Sheepdog Finals can be found here as they are posted.
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.
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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Minutes from the latest Board meeting held 8/4/21 are available here.
It is time for all current members to vote for the Director of your choice for your District and for one of the “At Large” Director positions. To vote go to the online ballot where you should fill out the form and either submit an online ballot or print your ballot and mail it to…
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…
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…
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At their December 2021 Directors Meeting, the USBCHA elected not to extend the interim rules past the October 31st 2021 expiry date although trial hosts are recommended to follow local rules and regulations and to take necessary precautions. However, these are no longer required under USBCHA rules. Concerning the reimbursement of entry fees, the USBCHA…
