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- If a dog is withdrawn for any reason, no refunds will be made.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.
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
