The Working Aussie Source along with Arcadia Ranch are proud to host the Working Aussie Source Ranch Dog Futurity Program.
Official Rules and Deadlines:
Location: Arcadia Ranch- Frost, TX 76641
Dates: April 25-27, 2025
Eligibility:
Registered Australian Shepherds born on or after April 1, 2022-March 31, 2023
Course:
There will be 3 runs on sheep/ goats and 3 runs on cattle over the weekend. Scores will be cumulative.
Courses will be mostly ranch work – loading trailers, penning, outrun, pasture work, driving, etc.
More details to come.
Fees:
If paid by June 30, 2024: $500
Payment plan: $150 a month starting June 1, 2024- September 1, 2024 (see entry form for payment plan details)
Substitutions: Dogs may be substituted. You may enter a new dog with payment of a substitution fee of $250 as long as it qualifies.
Awards:
TBD cool stuff and money!
Special Awards:
ATTENTION Breeders, sponsor an award for your highest scoring pup entered!
Clubs and groups, sponsor events and special awards! Contact me for more information.
Contest Rules
General Rules
- No restrictions on trialing before the Futurity Event.
- Futurity Courses will be run for Points and Time.
- Training devices (mechanical and/or electrical) will not be permitted on trial grounds.·
- Bitches in season are permitted and will run in draw order.·
- Each owner/handler is responsible for their dog(s). Dogs must be confined or on lead at all times, except when competing. Dogs are not allowed to run loose on the trial site.
- No collars of any kind permitted on dogs when running.
- If a dog is withdrawn for any reason, no refunds will be made.
- Dogs may be substituted. You may enter a new dog with payment of a substitution fee of $250 as long as it qualifies.
Handler Classes
Novice Class:
This class will be open to handlers who have less experience training a dog.
Novice Handler must be able to attest the following:
- I am not a stockdog clinician.
- I do not currently or in the past offer(ed) stockdog training lessons.
- I have not put a WTCH or a HTCH on a dog.
- I have not completed advanced classes on any stock through AKC or level III classes in AHBA.
- I have not won any money competing with a stockdog.
- I have not competed in any level above novice in any other stockdog organization.
- I do not train outside dogs.
- I have not competed in a futurity in the past.
This is class is for beginner competitors. If you are not a beginner, don’t sign up for this class.
For more information:
email: workingdogsupply@gmail.com
How to Enter
- Fill out the Entry form.
- Upload photos of your dog and pedigree info for the catalog. Click here to upload
NOTE: Your entry is not complete without photos and pedigree! - Send Entry to Jacqueline Tinker PO Box 248, Frost, TX 76641
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorships available:
- Classes
- Buckles
- Cash Prizes
- Stock Rental
- Banquets
Buckle Sponsorship:
Novice Sheep Buckle $250
Novice Cattle Buckle $250
Open Sheep Buckle: $250
Open Cattle Buckle: $250
Novice Overall Winner: $350
Open Overall Winner: $350
Cash Prizes:
If you are interested in donating cash towards prize winnings, please contact Jacque
Benefits of donating:
0-$249- Mention in the Futurity Program
$250-$499 – Mention in the Futurity Program, 1/4 page ad
$500-$999- 1/2 page ad, banner in 1 arena
$1000+ – Full sized ad in Program, Banner in both Arenas, special mention throughout the event
Banquet Sponsor- Banner at banquet and opportunity to speak at banquet
Other Prizes:
Breeders may present specific prizes to their progeny.
You may purchase or send items for the welcome bags.
Breeder Incentives
Liability Statement
UNDER TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 87, CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE), A FARM ANIMAL PROFESSIONAL OR FARM OWNER OR LESSEE IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN FARM ANIMAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING AN EMPLOYEE OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF FARM ANIMAL ACTIVITIES
