Info for Spectators

Information on the July 2022 Sheep Dog Trial

The July 2022 trial will again be held at Three Sisters Park in Chillicothe, Il on State Rt 29.

There will be two trial fields running simultaneously, with different state times.

The Open Field will be where the more experienced dogs and handlers will run their dogs, and the Novice Field is where we will run the less experienced dogs.

Description and requirements of classes:

Pro-Novice is open to all handlers.This course has shortened outrun (a bit farther than Ranch), lift, fetch, drive, cross-drive & pen.

Open class is a sanctioned class through the USBCHA. It is open to all handlers. This class has the longest outrun then has lift, fetch and drive, cross-drive, pen and shed.

Nursery class is also a sanctioned class through the USBCHA and is open to dogs if its third birthday falls on or after July 1 of the year in which the Nursery Final is held. Imported dogs are eligible only if imported before they reach one (1) year of age. The course is the same as the Open class but does not include a shed. We will not be running the Nursery class at this trial.

Pro-Novice is open to all handlers.This course has shortened outrun (a bit farther than Ranch), lift, fetch, drive, cross-drive & pen.

Ranch is open to all handlers and dogs, but an Open handler may only enter this class with a dog that is not running in a sanctioned class (Open & Nursery), and they must be non-compete.  This course has shortened outrun, lift, fetch, one-leg drive & pen.

Novice is open to only novice handlers and dogs.  This course has short outrun, lift, fetch, and pen.

If you are looking for a particular handler, checkout the Info for Handlers/Running Order page. The running order for each class of the trial is posted there.

Please bring a lawn chair for yourself and protection from inclement weather as the event is held rain or shine.  Many of the dogs participating in the trial are working farm dogs and may or may not enjoy meeting your dog.  Please be respectful of handlers and their canine team member and ask permission before approaching them. 

Most everyone is happy to explain what is going on out on the field, so please ask questions.  We are always happy to talk about our dogs 🙂 We look forward to seeing you there.

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