ASCA STOCKDOG TRIALS
OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST
OTHER CALENDARS: TRIAL-SPONSORING ASSOCIATIONS & CLUBS
OTHER CALENDARS: REGIONAL
Please email the calendar coordinator with your event information and we will be happy to post it. Please note: it is very helpful to us if you send your information in the format below.
ASCA Stockdog Trial Entry Form (.pdf)
ASCA Stockdog Rulebook (.pdf)
Experimental ASCA arena courses: • Course D • Course E • Course F
Unless otherwise noted, ASCA trials are two arena trials per day ('AM/PM'), Course A and/or B, and on cattle, sheep, and ducks.
2012
FEBRUARY
24-26 February
ASC OF ARIZONA
Cactus Classic
New River, AZ
judges: Rick Hardin, Russ Ford, Roy Sage
Info: Lisa Goss, 623-326-8132
.pdf flyer
MARCH
2 - 4 March
GEORGIA PERFORMANCE AUSSIES
Four Mile Farm, Ball Ground, GA
5 arena trials, Courses E, B and A
Judges: Maarten Walter, Michael Bryant, Allison Bryant
CD: Friday - Andrea Hoffmann; Saturday & Sunday - Allison Bryant
.pdf flyer
3-4 March
CENTRAL VALLEY ASC
Werner's Arena, Carruthers CA
judges: Canby Scott, Brad Warren
.pdf flyer
9-11 March
FLORIDA ASA
Penn y Caereu Farm, Lady Lake, FL, and BD Farm, Bushnell FL
judges: Cheryl Padgett, Wayne Kirby
.pdf flyer
10-12 March
GATEWAY ASC
Kelly Oberson Memorial
Nestle-Purina Farms, Gray Summit, MO
Fri/Sat 2 arena trials per day; Sun Post Adv & Farm trials
judges: Bob Blount, Rachel Vest
CD: Diane Bettis
.pdf flyer
16-18 March
GREATER ATLANTA ASC
Spring Fling
Cartersville, Georgia
Farm-cattle, sheep, ducks, mixed(sheep & cattle) Arena trials
Judges: Rick Hardin & Wayne Kirby
CD: Cheryl Padgett or Dean Jennings
17-18 March
NORTHERN ARIZONA ASA
Fire n Ice Ranch, Mayer, AZ
judges: Robyn Johnson-Garrett, Bob Myrick
.pdf flyer
24-25 March
CENTRAL TEXAS WORKING ASC
Waller, Texas
2 trials Saturday, 1 trial Sunday
Judges: Cheryl Padgett, Preston Kissman and Neal DeShazo
CD: Judy DeShazo
.pdf flyer
31 March-1 April
LONE STAR ASC
Memac Ranch, Gainsesville TX
judges: Preston Kissman, Russ Ford
CD: Marcus Krieger ph: 806-367-1592
.pdf flyer
APRIL
13-15 April
WORKING ASC OF OKLAHOMA
Hillbilly Classic
Bolivar, MO
1 arena trial Fri, 2 Sat, 1 Sun
info: Marla Gaby or Pam Watson
21-22 April
HOOSIER WORKING ASC
Honey Creek Farm, Muncie, IN
info:Ferreh Hiatt
28-29 April
ASC OF WASHINGTON
April Showers Trial
Arlington, Wa
Judges Joan Carrillo & Robyn Johnson-Garrett
CD: Amy Bradley
MAY
4-6 May
WORKING ASC OF NEVADA
Sand and Sage Trial
3/4 Circle H Ranch, Gardnerville, NV
Fri Farm Trial & arena trial, S/Sun 2 arena trials per day
judges: Bob Myrick, Steve Shope
.pdf
5-6 May
TRI-COUNTY AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD WORKING ASSOCIATION
TASK Farms, Leona Valley, CA
Judges: Ken Silviera, Fiona Hibbard and Brad Warren
5-6 May
WORKING ASC OF GEORGIA
Cherokee Rose Stockdog Trial
Coosawattee Farm, Calhoun, Georgia
Judges: Brad Warren & TBA
11-13 May
ASC OF MONTANA
Spring Turnout
Miller’s Arena, Frenchtown, MT
2 day pre-trial clinic by Betty Williams;
6 Stock Trials
Judges: Wayne Kirby and Bob Myrick
CD: Barbara Miller/Jim McKay (406-546-4069)
12-13 May
NORTHERN ARIZONA ASA
Last Chance for Points Trial
Fire n Ice Ranch Mayer, AZ
Judges: Gary Hawley and TBA
CD: Susan Paluszcyk
17-20 May
WESTERN EUROPE WORKING ASC
Kroksbo Stockdog Centre, Runhällen, Sweden
Judges: Rick Hardin & Gunnar Larsson
18-20 May
ASC OF IDAHO
New Plymouth, ID
judges: Roy Sage, Cheryl Padgett, TBD
CD: Lindy Epperly
19-20 May
DELTA ASF
Twin Oaks Ranch, Galt, CA
25-28 May
COLORADO ASA and other Colorado clubs
Memorial Weekend All Colorado Classic
26-28 May
THREE RIVERS WORKING ASA
Ashland, OR
judges: Roy Sage, Maxine Schvaneveldt
info: Joanne Frey
26-28 May
SOUTH EAST MICHIGAN ASA
Memorial Day Weekend
Manchester, MI
2 arena trials per day
Judges: Tanya Wheeler, Allison Bryant
info: slickworkingdog@aol.com
26-28 May
CENTRAL TEXAS WORKING ASC
Flatonia, TX
judges: Wayne Kirby, Dana MacKenzie, Chris Caldwell
.pdf flyer
JUNE
1-3 June
ASC OF WASHINGTON
Fido's Farm, Yelm Wa
Ranch, Post Advanced and Arena trials
CD: Michelle Berryessa
9-10 June
ASC OF MONTANA
Frenchtown Fling
Miller’s Arena, Frenchtown, MT\
Judges: Rick Hardin and TBA
CD: Barbara Miller/Jim McKay (406-546-4069)
14-17 June
WESTERN EUROPE WORKING ASC
S Bar L Ranch, Hösbach, Germany
Judges: Joan Carillo & Roy Sage
15-17 June
BRANDYWINE VALLEY ASC
Summer Showdown
Fly Away Field, Oxford PA
2 Farm Trias, 2 Arena Trials, 1 Ranch Trial
Judges: Dana Mackenzie and Maxine Schvaneveldt
info: Chris Davies
16-17 June
OZ ASC
Summer Sizzler
Salina, KS
info: Cecil Pettit
16 - 17 June
LOBO ASC
June Howler
Estancia, New Mexico
Judges: Robyn Johnson-Garrett and Steve Shope
CD: Anne Shope
.pdf flyer
20 - 22 July
ASC OF NEW ENGLAND
Prospect , Maine
Friday - Mixed stock Farm trial (sheep/ducks) Sat / Sun - Courses A and B
Judges: Jan Wesen & Rachel Vest
info: pipesmom1@yahoo.com
29 June - 2 July
ASC OF WASHINGTON
Summer Spectacular
Graham Wa
Contact: Michelle Berryessa
JULY
6-8 July
THAT'LL DO ASC
Williams, IA
judges: David Clayton, Marie Murphy, Jerry Rowe
6-8 July
ASC OF MONTANA
Cow Country Classic
Miller’s Arena, Frenchtown, MT
Judges: Wayne Harris and Ken Lyle
Buckle awards for HC Aussie WTCH, HC Aussie Non-WTCH; HC OB, MPS Aussie.
CD: Barbara Miller/Jim McKay (406-546-4069)
21-22 July
WESTERN EUROPE WORKING ASC
Kroksbo Stockdog Centre, Runhällen, Sweden
Judges: Tanya Wheeler & Wayne Kirby
26-27 July
WESTERN EUROPE WORKING ASC
Two Coast Aussies, Wrohm, Germany
Judges: Tanya Wheeler & Wayne Kirby.
AUGUST
August TBD
ASC OF WASHINGTON
Lakebay, Wa
CD: Lisa Cameron-Bell
3 - 5 August
LOBO ASC
12th Annual Three Pine Ranch Classic
Estancia, New Mexico
Judges: David Clayton & Tony Padgett
CD: Anne Shope
.pdf flyer
11 August
BRANDYWINE VALLEY ASC
Coatesville, PA
Farm Trial
11-12 August
THREE RIVERS WORKING ASA
Ashland, OR
judges:TBA
info: Joanne Frey
11-12 August
ASC OF NEW ENGLAND
Webster, NH
17-20 August
ASC OF MONTANA
Summer Roundup
W Lazy J Ranch, Lewistown, MT
4 arena, sheep/cattle Ranch trial, Post Adv sheep/cattle
Judges: Dana Mackenzie and Maxine Schvaneveldt
CD: Betty Williams (406-535-7342)
SEPTEMBER
7-9 September
HOOSIER WORKING ASC
Honey Creek Farm, Muncie, IN
Farm Trial fri, AM/PM Arena Trials Sat/Sun
info: Michelle Durkin
8 - 9 September
LOBO ASC
Fall Round Up
Estancia, New Mexico
Saturday Ranch Trials sheep/cattle; Sunday - two farm trials
THIS IS A JACKPOT TRIAL EVENT
Judges TBA
CD: Anne Shope
14-16 September
ASC OF IDAHO
New Plymouth, ID
14-16 September
ROCK RIVER VALLEY ASC
Campfire Classic
Saukville, WI
Farm Trial (sheep) & 1 Arena Trial Friday 2 Arena Trials Saturday, 1 Arena Trial Sunday Judges: Russ Ford & Tanya Wheeler
CD: Kathi Schwengel
15-16 September
ASCA OF IDAHO
Judges: Jan Wesen & James Bergert
CD: Lindy Epperly
WORKING ASC OF GEORGIA
Peach State Classic
Coosawattee Farm, Calhoun, Georgia
Judges: TBA
OCTOBER
5-7 October
THREE RIVERS WORKING ASA
Ashland, OR
judges:TBA
info: Joanne Frey
5-7 October
SOUTH EAST MICHIGAN ASA
Manchester, MI
Judges: Cheryl Padgett and John Rossy
info: slickworkingdog@aol.com
5-7 October
GREATER ATLANTA ASC
Georgia Jubilee
Bartow Co Saddle Club, Cartersville, GA
Farm Trial on cattle, sheep, ducks & mixed (sheep & cattle),
arena trials
Judges: Rachel Vest & Tony Padgett
CD: Cheryl Padgett or Dean Jennings
NOVEMBER
2-10 November
ASCA NATIONAL SPECIALITY
Bakersfield, CA
hosted by Central Valley ASC
3 November: Pre-Trial sponsored by DELTA ASF
4-5 November: National Stockdog Finals
7-9 November: Stockdog Trials
December
OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST
This is not a complete list. For more clinics, unaffiliated trials, etc. in your area, go to Herding Trainers & Clinicians for links to their personal calendars, and/or check the regional calendar for your location.
2012
FEBRUARY
25-27 February
BETTY WILLIAMS CLINIC
sponsored by: Georgia Performance Aussies
Ball Ground, Georgia
info: Allison Bryant ph 770-893-3647
26-27 February
TENLEY DEXTER CLINIC
Asher Dell Farm, Malabar, FL
sponsored by Central Florida Herding Club Inc.
info: Judith Kelly 321-544-7321;
MARCH
3-9 March
MARC CHRISTOPHER HERDING CAMP
Cornerstone Farm, Moody, MO
3-4 March arena trial and seminar; 5-9 March workshops and lessons. Workshop topics may include practical stock handling, lifting from horseback, shedding & sorting, trialing & judging.
more info: Marc and Heather Christopher ph
417-284-3393
17-18 March
JIM HARTNAGLE CLINIC
Conroy Farm, Farmington, Minnesota
info: Deb Conroy
17 March
CHRIS DAVIES CLINIC
Fly Away Field, Oxford, PA (southeastern PA)
info: flyawayaussies website
24-25 March
DIANE SOBEL-MEYER CLINIC
Sugarbush Gap, Windsor, NY
sponsored by Penn-Ny ASC
.pdf flyer
23-26 March
KENT & LORI HERBEL CLINIC
Bellwether Farm, Cobden, Illinois
info: Mary Swindell
30 March - 1 April
JAN WESEN SHEEP CLINIC
Bunce Highland Farm, Edinboro, Pa
info: Kathy Bunce 814-566-9488
APRIL
April
SHERRY BAKER CLINIC
Galt, CA
Contact: Sherry Baker
2-3 April
JAN WESEN CATTLE CLINIC
Bunce Highland Farm, Edinboro, Pa
info: Kathy Bunce 814-566-9488
12-15 April
JAN WESEN CLINIC
Black Birch Farm, Sturbridge, MA
info: BlackBirch.farm@yahoo.com
14 – 15 April
CHRIS DAVIES CLINIC
Fly Away Field, Oxford, PA (southeastern PA)
info:flyawayaussies website
20-22 April
KENT & LORI HERBEL CLINIC
Hillhaven Farm Lake City, Minnesota
info: Louanne Brooks
JERRY ROWE HERDING CAMPS SCHEDULE
Twin Creek Farm,
Osborne, KS
April 23-27
April 30-May 4
May 7-11
May 14-18
May 21-25
June 4-8
June 11-14 (four day camp)
Oct 22-26
Oct 29-Nov2
Nov 5-9
27-29
April
TENLEY DEXTER CLINIC
Pawling NY
info: Georjean Hertzwig
28-29 April
TIME AND POINTS TRIAL
Finelia Farm, Greenfield OH
info: http://www.jusdandy.com/
MAY
9-10 May
BETTY WILLIAMS CLINIC
Miller’s Arena, Frenchtown, MT
sponsored by ASC of Montana
11-13 May
TENLEY DEXTER CLINIC
Stockdog University, Muncie, IN
info: Ferreh Hiatt
MARC CHRISTOPHER SEMINARS, CAMP, LESSONS
Finelia Farm, Greenfield, OH (about half way between Cincinnati & Columbus)
26-27 May: Fundamentals Seminar
28-29 May: Camp (3 lessons per day, w/associate trainers)
25 May and 30 May: private lessons
22 June: Fundamentals Seminar
25-26 June: private lessons
10-13 August: private lessons
contact Denise Teal ph 419-862-2626
30 May -1 June
TENLEY DEXTER CLINIC
Stratham, NH
contact Beth Adam
JUNE
1-6 June
KENT & LORI HERBEL CLINIC
Dogwood Farm Williamsport, Indiana
info: Mary Lou Hayden
2-3 June
TENLEY DEXTER CLINIC
Appleton, ME
Iinfo:Suzanne White
22-24 June
TENLEY DEXTER CATTLE CLINIC
Lebanon, CT
info:Janet Benson
23-26 June
BETTY WILLIAMS SHEEP CAMP
Sweeting Ranch, Lewistown, MT
Camp Registration Form
JULY
29 June - 1 July
TENLEY DEXTER CLINIC
Tee Creek, Ontario, Canada
info: Kathy and Dave Warner
Early July
WESTERN EUROPE WORKING ASC FARM TRIAL
(not part of the ASCA farm trial titling program)
Mundelfingen, Germany
11-15 July
KENT & LORI HERBEL CLINIC
Hillhaven Farm Lake City, Minnesota
info: Louanne Brooks
13-15 July
CAPPY PRUETT CLINIC
Edinboro, Pa 16412
Contact: Kathy Bunce 814-566-9488
20-22 July
KATHY KNOX CLINIC
Sunshine Farm, Council Bluffs, Iowa
info: Gerianne Darnell
AUGUST
BETTY WILLIAMS 4-DAY CATTLE CAMPS
Sweeting Ranch, Lewistown, Montana
13-16 August
22-25 August
1-4 September
.pdf Cattle Camp Information
.pdf Camp Registration Form
SEPTEMBER
29 Sept 29-2 Oct
JAN WESEN CLINIC
Black Birch Farm, Sturbridge, MA
info: BlackBirch.farm@yahoo.com
21-24 September
KENT & LORI HERBEL CLINIC
Bellwether Farm, Cobden, Illinois
info:
Mary Swindell
OCTOBER
5-8 October
KENT & LORI HERBEL CLINIC
Meadowgate Farm, Spring Grove, Minnesota
info: Linda Donoghue
OTHER CALENDARS
Trial-sponsoring Associations and Clubs
Australian Shepherd Club of America official calendar. ASCA affiliate clubs host many trials all over North America and western Europe. Most common are arena trials but farm trials (variable trials in a small-scale area) are becoming more common. Ranch trials and Post Advanced (open field) trials are also possible offerings. Cattle, sheep, and ducks are the usual stock (all three, normally), but geese and goats are possible. All trials are judged. Trial formats are intended to showcase the working abilities of Aussies. Listings on this calendar are usually only a few months ahead, but always have .pdf premium links.
Another ASCA calendar, privately maintained, is Frank's Calendar. It is not complete, as it relies upon voluntary submissions. Both list all ASCA events, not just stockdog trials.
Another online aid is this Google Map of the locations of upcoming ASCA trials, associated with the Facebook group Aussie Stockdog.
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. No 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'. All trials are judged. Stock may include geese, sheep, ducks, goats, or (rarely) cattle. Designed to be accessible to all herding breeds.
The American Kennel Club
Offers instinct testing, certification, and trialing titles. All trials are judged. 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, Kelpies, Cattle Masters, Hangin Tree Cowdogs, and crosses of these breeds, are the typical competitors. May be judged or points/time. No titles.
Announcements of AHBA,AKC, and ASCA trials. Clinic announcements. Related announcements, discussion, requests, posted video and photos.
California/Arizona Herding Events
Midwest Herding Connection Events Calendar
Northeast Herding Events
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