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ASCA STOCKDOG TRIALS
ASCA Stockdog Trial Entry Form (.pdf)
ASCA Stockdog Rulebook (.pdf)
new: proposed ASCA arena courses: • Course D • Course E • Course F
all ASCA trials are cattle, sheep, and ducks, arena Course A or B unless further specified. Farm, Ranch, and Post Advanced Trials are highlighted in green.
SEPTEMBER 2010
4 September
C.O.A.S.T. ASC
Cayucos, CA
A.M. Farm Trial, PM Course C arena
judge: Brad and/or Kathy Warren
CD: Trish Alexander
farm trial .pdf flyer
arena trial .pdf flyer
4-5 September
HIGH PLAINS ASC
Four Paws Roundup
Sundown Indoor Arena, Kiowa CO
judges: James Bergert, Robyn Johnson-Garrett
.pdf flyer
4-5 September
WORKING AS OF ITALY CLUB
judges: Russ Ford, Jan Wesen
Cowboy Guest Ranch, Volghera, Italy
.pdf premium
4-6 September
BLACK SHEEP ASC
Rustler's Roundup
Clayton, WA
Judges: Wayne Kirby, Dana MacKenzie
.pdf flyer
9-10 September
MANITOBA ASC
4U Farms, Winnepeg MB, Canada
sheep/ducks only
judge Roy Sage
.pdf premium
9-12 September
WESTERN EUROPE WORKING ASC
S Bar L, Hösbach, Germany
judge: Russ Ford
info: Sandra Zilch
.pdf premium
10-13 September
HOOSIER WORKING ASC
Honey Creek Classic
Honey Creek Farm, Muncie, Indiana
Farm trial Fri, arena trials Sat/Sun
CD: Michelle Durkin
11-12 September
WORKING ASC OF OKLAHOMA
Edmond, OK
Farm trial Sat AM
Judges: Larry Teaff, Dana MacKenzie
info: Jamie Burns
.pdf flyer
17-19 September
ROCK RIVER VALLEY ASC
Shadowdance Farm, Saukville, WI (approximately 20 minutes north of Milwaukee)
Farm sheep trial, 3 arena trials
Judges: Marti Parrish and Maxine Schvaneveldt
info:Kathi Schwengel
17-19 September
ASC OF IDAHO
fri Farm trial am, arena pm,
sat/sun arena
judges: Roy Sage, Joan Carillo, TBA
18-19 September
ASC OF NEW ENGLAND
Riverfare Farms. Webster, NH
24-25 September
WORKING ASC OF GEORGIA
1st Annual Peach State Classic Stockdog Trial
Judges: Wally Butler, Michael Bryant
Info: Tony Padgett 770-608-6861
.pdf flyer
25-26 September
COAST ASC
Fall Classic
Cayucos, CA
judges: Joan Carrillo, Steve Shope
.pdf flyer
OCTOBER 2010
1-3 October
WASATCH WORKING ASC
7th Annual Soggy Bottoms Trial
Riverton, Utah
Friday ranch trial sheep, S/Sun arena
judges: Marti Parrish, Wade Carter
.pdf premium
1-3 October
ASC OF NEW ENGLAND
Harvest Moon Mania
Westfield Fairgrounds, Westfield, MA
FMI: Tenley Dexter
1-3 October
GREATER ATLANTA ASC
Bartow County Saddle Club
Cartersville, Georgia
Fri Farm Trials on cattle & sheep, Sa/Sun reg trials
judges: Rick Hardin & Maxine Schvaneveldt
CD: Cheryl Padgett
1-3 October
SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN ASA
Friday ranch trial sheep and arena trial
2-3 October
WESTERN EUROPE WORKING ASC
S Bar L, Hösbach, Germany
Farm Trial sheep/ducks
info: Sandra Zilch
2-3 October
PENINSULA ASA
Fiona's Farm, 280 Balfour Rd., Brentwood California
Courses A, B, and E; course E practice runs avail. Fri before trial
judges: Ken Silveira, Sharon Simmons
cd: Fiona Hibbard
.pdf flyer
7-10 October
ASC OF MID-AMERICA
7th Annual Whiskey Creek Classic
Whiskey Creek Sheep Farm, Washington, MO
Th/Fri PATD sheep/cattle & Farm sheep, S/Sun arena
judges: Rick Hardin, Bob Blount, John Rossy
.pdf premium
8-10 October
THREE RIVERS WORKING ASA
Frey Ranch, Ashland, OR
judges:
Roy Sage,
Bob and Devona Myrick
21 October
FIRST COAST ASC
2010 ASCA Nationals Stock Pre-trial
Waco, Texas
We will run three rings simultaneously. Because this trial is the first day of the nationals week and the day before stock finals, we want to give everyone who is interested a chance to run their dogs. We will guarantee entries for everyone who gets their entry postmarked on the opening day. If needed, we will hire an overflow judge to accommodate everyone.
We will also offer silver belt buckles as awards. If you are interested in sponsoring a belt buckle, please contact us.
20-28 October
ASCA NATIONALS
Waco, Texas
21 and 24 Oct Pre-trials
22-23 Oct Finals
Finals judges:
Ken Silveira – Ducks 1st rnd,
Kathy Warren – Sheep 1st rnd & 2nd day,
Sharon Simmons – Cattle 1st rnd & 2nd day,
Jeanne Joy Hartnagle-Taylor – Ducks 1st day,
Joan Carrillo – Sheep 1st day & 2nd day,
Wayne Harris – Cattle 1st day & 2nd day
25-27 Oct National Speciality trials
National
Speciality judges: Ducks – Russ Ford,
Sheep – Rick Pinney,
Cattle – Brad Warren
NOVEMBER 2010
6- 8 November
BRANDYWINE VALLEY ASC
5th Annual Boo and Gobble
New London, PA (southeastern PA)
3 trials
12-14 November
FLORIDA ASA
Fall Fling
BRLEJ Farm, Groveland, & BD Farm, Bushnell FLA
Fri and Sun Farm, Sat arena
judges: Dana MacKenzie, Tony Padgett
20-21 November
ASC OF ARIZONA
DECEMBER 2010
OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST
2010
1- 2 September
CANADIAN NATIONAL ASA SPECIALITY STOCKDOG TRIALS
Dog Tale Ranch, Watrous, Saskatchewan
2 arena and 2 ranch trials
4-7 September
MARC CHRISTOPHER FALL SEMINAR
Finelia Farm, Greenfield, OH
Seminar For ALL Levels – Sat. Sept. 4 & Sun. Sept. 5- $200
Working/Trialing Camp – Thurs.Sept. 2 & Fri. Sept. 3- $250
Private Lessons - Wed. Sept. 1, Mon.Sept. 6 & Tues. Sept. 7
Privates may be available late afternoon on Sat. Sept. 4 & Sun. Sept. 5
info/reg: Denise Teal - 419-862-2626
10-12 September
ROGER STEVENS CLINIC AND TRIALS
Pincie Creek Farm, Dothan Alabama
9/10 Clinic;
9/11-12 AHBA Herding Ranch Cattle/ Goats; 9/11 Working Australian Shepherd Association (WASA) Trial Course 6; 9/12 WASA Trial Course 5
enter online at www.wasadogs.com for WASA trials;must sign up as member to enter trial. More info contact e-mail pinciecreekstockdogs@yahoo.com pinciecreek@centurytel.net Or call 334-692-3883 Kathy Stevens
19-20 September
ALL LEVEL CLINIC
New London, PA (southeastern PA)
2 days of intense working
info: Flyaway Fields
26 September - 12 December
2010 HANDY RANCHDOG SERIES
Downriver Farm,
Laidlaw, British Columbia, Canada
BCSDA sanctioned time and points events, all breeds welcomed and encouraged. Rookie through Open level. $25 per run. Dates: Sept 26, Oct 17, Nov 21, Dec 12
info: John Carter, ph 604-869-2127
1-3 October
TRUDY VIKLUND CLINIC
Cody, Wyoming
sponsored by Wild West ASC.
inside arena, on sheep, $225 per dog, with 12 working spots.
more info: Jody Fay
9-10 October
AHBA TRIALS ON CATTLE AND SHEEP
Ashland, Ohio
If the trials fill, cash awards for high cattle and high sheep scores will be offered.
info/premium:
George Muehlheim or Liz Klenk
6-7 November
JEANNE JOY HARTNAGLE CLINIC
Brenham, Texas
contact Terri Carver
19-21 November
LARRY PAINTER CLINIC
8805 Brunswick Rd, Millington, Tennessee
sheep & ducks, $160 for 2 days, $230 for 3 days
more info: Phone: 901-829-3290 or cell: 901-486-4372
2011
2011 HANDY RANCHDOG SERIES
Downriver Farm, Laidlaw, British Columbia, Canada
BCSDA sanctioned time and points events, all breeds welcomed and encouraged. Rookie through Open level. $25 per run. Dates: January 23, February 27, March 2, April 17, May 15, June 5 info: John Carter, ph 604-869-2127
For more clinics etc. in your area, go to the Herding Trainers section for links to their calendars, or check regional calendars.
OTHER CALENDARS
ASCA official calendar. Not complete, and listings are usually only a couple months ahead, but always have .pdf premium links. Another ASCA calendar, privately maintained, is Frank's Calendar. It, too, is not complete. They both list all ASCA events, not just stockdog trials.
Australian Shepherd Trialing Association
Time-and-points trialing group which sponsors non-judged trials with payout to the winners. Courses vary, any herding breed can compete, but are meant to showcase Aussie talents. No titles. Not much activity recently.
American Herding Breeds Association
AHBA herding trials are open to all herding breeds of any or no registration. The AHBA offers herding instinct testing, certification, and titles in a variety of trial types including arena, ranch, and 'large flock'. Stock may include geese, sheep, ducks, or goats. Designed to be accessible to all herding breeds.
The American Kennel Club
Offers instinct testing, certification, and trialing titles. Designed to be accessible to AKC registered Herding Group breeds, although spayed/neutered non-AKC Aussies may petition to compete.
United States Border Collie Handlers Association
The USBCHA allows any breed to compete in their open-field and arena sheep and cattle trials. Designed to showcase the particular talents of Border Collies. No titles. May be judged or points/time. Trial requirements vary according to the terrain or ranch.
Cowdog News Events Calendar
Cattle clinics and trials sponsored by various stockdog associations. Commercial cattle-working breeds such as Border Collies, Aussies, Kelpies, Cattle Masters, Hangin Tree Cowdogs, and crosses of these breeds, are the typical competitors. No titles.
California/Arizona Herding Events
Midwest Herding Connection Events Calendar
Northeast Herding Events
Northwest Dog
Jan Wesen's Northwest Calendar
Herding Canada
Western Europe Working Australian Shepherd Club Trial Calendar
Western New York Herding
covers Western New York, Southern Ontario, Northwest Pennsylvania