All trials must be approved by the USBCHA secretary.
Approval forms must be submitted 30 days prior to entry open date*. Requests submitted later will need a waiver from the two district directors of the district where the trial is held.
If Trial Managers forward electronically entry forms, directions, running orders to the secretary, they will be posted under Info/Entries
EO=Entries Open Date, O=Open, N=Nursery, Dist = District
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Last Updated: 01/13/2025 12:51 pm
| Trial Dates | Trial Name | City | State | ENTRIES OPEN | OPEN | NUR | District | Contact | Info/Entry | Other Organization Sanctions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2025 | Bittersweet New Years SDT | Hampton | CT | Jan 1, 2025 | 1 | 1 | 7 | Carol Campion 860-455-5660 | ||
| Jan 4, 2025 | A Shepherds Retreat Winter #3 | Arlington | WA | Dec 7-Jan 3, 2025, 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Lynne Green 360-572-1440 | Entry | OSDS, WASH |
| Jan 4-Jan 5, 2025 | Brr & Baa | Scio | OR | Nov 25-Dec 5, 2024 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Ian Caldicott 541-971-0372 | Entry | |
| Jan 4-Jan 5, 2025 | Edgeworth Novice/Nursery SDT | Gordonsville | VA | Jan 4-Jan 5, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 6 | Robin French 919-603-4549 | Entry | |
| Jan 4, 2025 | Ready.Set.Stockshow! | Peyton | CO | Dec 16-Dec 30, 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Terry Murray 719-313-6837 | MPBCA | |
| Jan 6-Jan 7, 2025 | PA Farm Show SDT | Harrisburg | PA | Dec 16-Dec 20, 2024 | 2 | 2 | 6 | Emily Falk 717-574-7265 | Entry | NEBCA |
| Jan 11-Jan 12, 2025 Date Change | State of Jefferson Winter #1 | Tulelake | CA | Dec 1, 2024-Jan 17, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Geri Byrne 541-891-7518 Website | Entry | OSDS |
| Jan 11-Jan 12, 2025 | Wright Winter Trial #3 | Wright | WY | Dec 1-Dec 28, 2024 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Cheryl Barker 307-751-3640 Website | Entry | |
| Jan 12, 2025 New Date | Walzing Thru Winter #3 | Morriston | FL | Dec 16, 2024-Jan 6, 2025 | 1 | 0 | 8 | Diane Menard 508-615-3668 | Entry | GSDA |
| Jan 14, 2025 | National Western Stock Show | Denver | CO | Oct 2-Dec 15, 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Mark Henderson 303-621-2335 Website | Entry | |
| Jan 17-Jan 20, 2025 | Page Farms SDT | Ellabell | GA | Dec 15-Dec 30, 2024 | 2 | 3 | 8 | Kim Hicks 912-713-6090 | Entry | GSDA |
| Jan 18, 2025 | Carlton Creek Arena Trial | Airdrie | AB | Jan 9-Jan 15, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 10 | Samantha Scott 587-434-1940 | Alberta Stock Dog Assoc | |
| Jan 18, 2025 | Fort Worth Stock Show SDT | Fort Worth | TX | Nov 20-Nov 25, 2024 | 2 | 2 | 4 | Linda Spindor 972-841-5638 | TSDA | |
| Jan 18-Jan 19, 2025 | MacDonald's Winter #4 | Longbranch | WA | Dec 3-Dec 20, 2024 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Sue MacDonald 253-370-0052 | Entry(Word) Entry(PDF) | OSDS, WASH |
| Jan 18-Jan 19, 2025 | SMSDL Winter Series | Clinton | MO | Jan 1-Jan 17, 2025, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 3 | Beth Huhs 573-645-8138 | Entry Info | Show Me Stockdog League |
| Jan 24-Jan 26, 2025 | Fido's Farm Jan 2025 | Olympia | WA | Jan 1-Feb 7, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Chris Soderstrom 360-628-9483 | Entry | OSDS |
| Jan 25, 2025 | Ponoka Ag Society Heritage Classic | Ponoka | AB | Jan 11-Jan 14, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 10 | Lindsey Kuefler 780-360-5765 | Alberta Stock Dog Assoc | |
| Jan 30-Feb 2, 2025 | Frio Draw Classic | Friona | TX | Nov 15-Dec 15, 2024 | 2 | 3 Added Class | 4 | Tommy Hefner 858-205-7620 | Entry | TSDA |
| Feb 6-Feb 9, 2025 | Ashcraft Ranch SDT | Stephenville | TX | Jan 1-Jan 15, 2025 Date Change | 2 | 2 | 4 | Linda Spindor 972-841-5638 | TSDA | |
| Feb 8-Feb 9, 2024 | Chill Hill SDT | Escondido | CA | Jan 10-Jan 31, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Terry Parrish 760-739-8673 Website | ||
| Feb 11-Feb 13, 2025 | Wild Winter Wag | Morriston | FL | Jan 13-Feb 5, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 8 | Diane Menard 508-615-3668 | Entry | GSDA |
| Feb 13-Feb 16, 2025 | Junction Trial on the Pecos Trail | Junction | TX | Jan 10-Jan 19, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 4 | Linda Spindor 972-842-5638 Website | TSDA | |
| Feb 15-Feb 17, 2025 New Date | Howerton Sheepdog Showcase | Williston | FL | Dec 1, 2024-Jan 10, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 8 | Celeste Lacroix 613-284-6611 | Entry(word) Entry(PDF) | GSDA |
| Feb 15, 2025 | San Antonio Stock Show SDT | San Antonio | TX | Jan 15-Jan 20, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 4 | Linda Spindor 254-265-4177 Website | TSDA | |
| Feb 15-Feb 16, 2025 | State of Jefferson Winter #2 | Tulelake | CA | Dec 1, 2024-Feb 14, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Geri Byrne 541-891-7518 Website | Entry | OSDS |
| Feb 20-Feb 23, 2025 | Linden Hollow SDT | Saint Cloud | FL | Jan 8-Feb 8, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 8 | Sherry Lee 321-624-1704 | Entry | |
| Feb 21-Feb 23, 2025 | Gatesville SDT | Gatesville | TX | Jan 21-Jan 31, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 4 | Brent Swindall 254-223-0043 Website | TSDA | |
| Feb 21-Feb 23, 2025 | Fido's Farm Feb 2025 | Olympia | WA | Feb 1-Feb 7, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Chris Soderstrom 360-628-9483 | Entry | OSDS |
| Feb 22-Feb 23, 2025 | Show Me Winter Series Benefit | Leeton | MO | Jan 21-Feb 21, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Donna Rock 601-749-1930 | Show Me Stockdog League | |
| Feb 27-Mar 3, 2025 | San Saba's Reunion SDT | San Saba | TX | Jan 27-Feb 11, 2025 date change | 2 | 2 | 4 | Charly Kronberger 832-721-5550 Website | TSDA | |
| Feb 28-Mar 3, 2025 | iHerd Orange Cove Spring SDT | Orange Cove | CA | Jan 13-Jan 17, 2025 | 3 | 3 | 1 | Bill Wilder 949-204-7190 Website | ||
| Mar 1-Mar 3, 2025 | Suwannee Open SDT | Wellborn | FL | Jan 15-Jan 30, 2025 Earlier Closing Date | 2 | 2 | 8 | Larry Roegner 904-259-6209 | Entry | GSDA |
| Mar 8, 2025 | Walzing Thru Winter #4 | Morriston | FL | Feb 15-Feb 28, 2025 | 1 | 0 | 8 | Diane Menard 508-615-3668 | Entry | GSDA |
| Mar 8-Mar 9, 2025 | State of Jefferson Winter #3 | Tulelake | CA | Dec 1, 2024-Mar 8, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Geri Byrne 541-891-7518 Website | Entry | OSDS |
| Mar 9, 2025 | Houston Livestock Show&Rodeo SDT | Houston | TX | Jan 8-Feb 1, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 4 | Karl Hengst 832-667-1129 Website | TSDA | |
| Mar 14-Mar 16, 2025 | Keepstone Farm | Berryville | VA | Jan 22-Jan 27, 2025 | 3 | 3 | 6 | Susan Rhoades 540-533-6431 Website | ||
| Mar 15-Mar 16, 2025 | SMSDL Winter Series | Butler | MO | Feb 14-Mar 14, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 3 | Beth Huhs 573-645-8138 | Show Me Stockdog League | |
| Mar 21-Mar 23, 2025 | GSDA Spring Trial | Kite | GA | Feb 15-Mar 5, 2025 Date change | 2 | 2 | 8 | Lisa Zimmerman 561-445-3666 Website | ||
| Mar 22-Mar 23, 2025 | Aquilla SDT | Aquilla | TX | Mar 1-Mar 15, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 4 | Jimmy Walker 254-723-5703 Website | Texas Sheepdog Assoc | |
| Mar 28-Mar 30, 2025 | Fido's Farm March 2025 | Olympia | WA | Mar 1-Mar 7, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Chris Soderstrom 360-628-9483 | Entry | OSDS |
| Mar 28-Mar 31, 2025 | McCormack Ranch SDT | Rio Vista | CA | Feb 3-Feb 8, 2025 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Kelsey Nichols 208-908-1135 | Entry | |
| Mar 28-Mar 30, 2025 | Millstone Farm SDT | Buena Vista | VA | Feb 15-Feb 28, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 6 | John Campbell 540-461-2072 | ||
| Mar 29-Mar 30, 2025 | HR Shootout SDT | Center | TX | Feb 15-Mar 1, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 4 | Linda Spindor 972-841-5638 | TSDA | |
| Apr 4-Apr 6, 2025 | San Saba FM 500 SDT | San Saba | TX | Feb 26-Mar 15, 2025 Date Change | 2 | 2 | 4 | Charly Kronberger 832-721-5550 Website | Texas Sheep Dog Assoc | |
| Apr 5-Apr 6, 2025 | Destiny Farm Spring SDT | Betram | TX | Feb 20-Mar 29, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 4 | Linda Spindor 972-841-5638 | TSDA | |
| Apr 12-Apr 13, 2025 | C&S SDT | Hillsboro | TX | Mar 25-Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 4 | Chris Thomson 254-479-1017 | TSDA | |
| Apr 12-Apr 13, 2025 | OSDA PK Classic | Bristow | OK | Feb 12-Apr 11, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 3 | Justin Barrett 918-640-4914 Website | OSDA | |
| Apr 17-Apr 21, 2025 | Northern Nevada SDT | Dayton | NV | Mar 3-Mar 12, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Sandra Massie 859-559-6730 | Entry Word version | |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Pine Lake Spring Fling | Pine Lake | AB | Mar 15-Apr 5, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 10 | Karen Ramstead 403-348-6389 | ASDA | |
| Apr 24-Apr 27, 2025 | Goring Ranch SDT | Tremonton | UT | Mar 11-Mar 15, 2025 | 3 | 2 | 2 | Brianna Henderson 435-760-8190 | ||
| Apr 25-Apr 27, 2025 | Blueoak Ranch SDT | Cottonwood | CA | Feb 10-Feb 25, 2025 | 3 | 3 | 1 | David Lee-Johnson 530-366-6455 | ||
| Apr 25-Apr 27, 2025 | Fido's Farm April 2025 | Olympia | WA | Apr 1-Apr 7, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Chris Soderstrom 360-628-9483 | Entry | OSDS |
| Apr 25-Apr 27, 2025 | Hoover Ridge SDT | Madison | VA | Apr 1-Apr 11, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 6 | John Campbell 540-461-2072 | ||
| May 1-May 5, 2025 | Strang Ranch Spring | Carbondale | CO | Mar 1-Apr 8, 2025 | 4 | 3 | 2 | Bridget Strang 970-948-2391 | ||
| May 2-May 4, 2025 | Triangle H Ranch Spring SDT | Wellington | NV | Apr 1-Apr 10, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Haley Hunewill 530-233-0595 | OSDS | |
| May 3-May 4, 2025 | Shaunavon Spring Fling | Shaunavon | SK | Feb 15-Mar 15, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 10 | Jamie Gardner 306-294-7604 | SSDA | |
| May 9-May 11, 2025 | Hotchkiss Sheep Camp SDT | Hotchkiss | CO | Feb 1-Feb 10, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Jolie Clark 970-778-8238 | Entry | |
| May 9-May 12, 2025 | South Fork SDT | Coalville | UT | Apr 7-Apr 11, 2025 | 3 | 2 | 2 | Brianna Henderson 435-760-8190 | ||
| May 9-May 12, 2025 | Wilfong Farms SDT | Dunmore | WV | Mar 1-Apr 1, 2025 | 2 | 4 | 6 | Rebecca Gibson 704-975-2575 | ||
| May 10-May 11, 2025 | Red Lodge SDT | Bowden | AB | Mar 17-Apr 14, 2025 | 2 | 0 | 10 | Linda Comeau 403-604-3473 | ||
| May 14-May 18, 2025 | Bluegrass Classic | Lexington | KY | Mar 4-Apr 15, 2025 | 2 | 4 | 6 | Marianna Schreeder 678-296-1069 Website | ||
| May 15-May 17, 2025 | Phantom Ridge Classic | Millarville | AB | Mar 15-Apr 20, 2025 | 3 | 0 | 10 | Deanna Tatham 403-391-0561 | ||
| May 16-May 18, 2025 | Northwest Championship | Scio | OR | Mar 1-Mar 10, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Ian Caldicott 541-971-0372 Website | ||
| May 22-May 25, 2025 | Frio Draw Memorial SDT | Friona | TX | Feb 1-Feb 20, 2025 | 3 | 2 | 4 | Tommy Hefner 858-205-7620 | TSDA | |
| May 23-May 25, 2025 | Fido's Farm May 2025 | Olympia | WA | May 1-May 7, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Chris Soderstrom 360-628-9483 | Entry | OSDS |
| May 23-May 26, 2025 | Running S Ranch | Lookout | CA | Apr 7-Apr 11, 2025 | 4 | 3 | 1 | Geri Byrne 541-891-7518 Website | OSDS | |
| May 29-Jun 4, 2025 | Tabletop | Larkspur | CO | Mar 15-Apr 15, 2025 | 4 | 4 | 2 | Lise Andersen 719-351-5343 | MPBCA | |
| May 30-Jun 2, 2025 | State of Jefferson | Lookout | CA | Apr 7-Apr 11, 2025 | 4 | 3 | 1 | Geri Byrne 541-891-7518 Website | OSDS | |
| Jun 6-Jun 9, 2025 | Spring Ranch SDT | Union Center | SD | Apr 1-Apr 30, 2025 | 3 | 3 | 2 | Jamie Spring 605-490-1681 | ||
| Jun 7-Jun 8, 2025 | Glenrose Farms June Series #1 | Newport | VA | May 5-May 25, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 6 | Laura Noll 540-449-9774 | ||
| Jun 13-Jun 16, 2025 | Dore River Nursery | McBride | BC | May 5-May 12, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 10 | Jennifer L'Arrivee 250-569-7173 Website | ||
| Jun 13-Jun 16, 2025 | UhOh Ranch SDT | Simla | CO | Apr 1-May 15, 2025 | 4 | 4 | 2 | Terry Murray 719-313-6837 | ||
| Jun 14-Jun 15, 2025 | Glenrose Farms June Series #2 | Newport | VA | May 5-May 25, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 6 | Laura Noll 540-449-9774 | ||
| Jun 20-Jun 22, 2025 | Fetch Gate 2.0 Novice | Cortland | NY | May 8-May 29, 2025 | 0 | 3 | 7 | Carolyn West 860-729-0550 | NEBCA | |
| Jun 20-Jun 22, 2025 | Nippersink or Swim | Lake Geneva | WI | Apr 1-May 15, 2025 | 3 | 3 | 5 | Margaret Lass-Gardiner 262-745-2866 | ||
| Jun 20-Jun 22, 2025 | The Nellie Effect SDT | Connersville | IN | Apr 1-May 25, 2025 | 3 | 3 | 5 | Karen Newhall 765-960-5081 Website | ||
| Jun 22-Jun 23, 2025 | Shaunavon Sheep Creek Classic | Shaunavon | SK | Apr 1-May 1, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 10 | Jamie Gardner 306-294-7604 | ||
| Jun 28-Jun 29, 2025 | Pro-Motion Canine Summer | Minot | ND | Apr 26-May 26, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 2 | Jessinta Widdel 701-541-0145 | ||
| Jun 28-Jun 29, 2025 | San Diego Scottish Highland Games | Vista | CA | Jun 1-Jun 22, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Lori Morris 760-402-4169 Website | ||
| Jul 2-Jul 6, 2025 | Rush Creek Summer | Sidney | OH | May 19-May 24, 2025 | 3 | 4 | 6 | Linda Fogt 937-726-9980 | Entry | |
| Jul 3-Jul 6, 2025 | Fetch Gate Farm 2.0 | Cortland | NY | May 12-Jun 2, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 7 | Carolyn West 860-729-0550 | NEBCA | |
| Jul 11-Jul 14, 2025 | Sheep Thrillz | Scio | OR | May 16-May 25, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 1 | Ian Caldicott 541-971-0372 Website | ||
| Jul 15-Jul 16, 2025 | Robson Valley SDT | McBride | BC | Jun 2-Jun 17, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 10 | Jennifer L'Arrivee 250-569-7173 Website | BCSDA | |
| Jul 17-Jul 20, 2025 | Irish Woods SDT | Woodstock | IL | Jun 2-Jun 27, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 5 | Gordon Watt 573-418-5938 | ||
| Jul 18-Jul 20, 2025 | Dawson Creek SDT | Dawson Creek | BC | Jun 15-Jun 30, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 10 | Jean Gellings 250-786-0303 | BCSDA | |
| Aug 20-Aug 24, 2025 | Hilltop SDT | Makota | SK | May 1-May 30, 2025 | 3 | 2 | 10 | Wendy Schmaltz 306-478-7178 Website | Sask Stockdog Assoc | |
| Aug 22-Aug 24, 2025 | Dead Hill SDT | Lakeview | MI | Jul 18-Aug 1, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 5 | Doug Uzelac 606-540-9559 Website | ||
| Aug 28-Aug 31, 2025 | Show-me what ewe got! | Leeton | MO | Jun 1-Jun 15, 2025 | 2 | 2 ADDED | 3 | Thad Fleming 660-909-2067 | ||
| Aug 28-Sep 1, 2025 | WWSDA 39th Annual Midwest Championship | Hudson | WI | Jun 16-Jul 25, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 5 | Claudia Mahon 715-386-2221 Website | Wisconsin Working Stock Dog Assoc | |
| Sep 3-Sep 7, 2025 | Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship | Meeker | CO | Mar 1-Mar 31, 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Maym Cunningham 970-878-0111 Website | ||
| Sep 5-Sep 7, 2025 | Crook & Whistle SDT | Jefferson | WI | Jul 4-Aug 8, 2025 | 3 | 3 | 5 | Samantha Jones&Jeff Seeger 330-352-7587 | ||
| Sep 6-Sep 7, 2025 | Paxton Valley Sheepdog Trial | Falkland | BC | Jul 14-Aug 18, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 10 | Holly Brunner 250-938-2430 | ||
| Sep 13-Sep 14, 2025 | South Side Ranch SDT | Whelan | SK | Jun 1-Sep 1, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 10 | Kolina Crowe (587) 873-5291 | SSDA | |
| Sep 19-Sep 22, 2025 DATE CHANGE | Catbird Farms Open SDT | Cheney | WA | Jul 7-Jul 11, 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1 | Julie Grenfell 3609411613 Website | ||
| Sep 20-Sep 21, 2025 | Alberta Finals | Vallyview | AB | Aug 1-Sep 1, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 10 | Karen Ramstead 403-348-6389 | Alberta Stockdog Assoc | |
| Sep 23-Sep 25, 2025 | Western Canadian Finals | Dawson Creek | BC | Aug 1-Sep 1, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 10 | Karen Ramstead 403-348-6389 | Alberta Stockdog Assoc | |
| Sep 30-Oct 5,2025 | USBCHA National Sheepdog Finals 2025 | Canby | CA | |||||||
| Oct 4-Oct 5, 2025 | Montpelier SDT | Montpelier Station | VA | Aug 25-Sep 8, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 6 | Debbie Crowder 804-382-0194 | ||
| Oct 8-Oct 12, 2025 | Trailing of the Sheep | Hailey | ID | Jul 15-Aug 15, 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Kelly Ware 702-275-0515 Website | ||
| Oct 10-Oct 12, 2025 | Bar Quarter Circle SDT | Payette | ID | Aug 1-Aug 8, 2025 | 3 | 3 | 1 | Sonia Craig 208-739-5104 | ||
| Oct 18-Oct 19, 2025 CANCELED | Catbird Farms Nur & PN SDT | Cheney | WA | Jul 14-Jul 18, 2025 | Jul 14-Jul 18, 2025 | 2 | 1 | Julie Grenfell 360-941-1613 Website | ||
| Oct 24-Oct 26, 2025 | GSDA Fall | Kite | GA | Sep 15-Oct 5, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 8 | Beth Barron 404-435-6244 Website | GSDA |