Manitoba Stock Dog Association

Trials for 2012

Trials for Summer 2012 in Saskatchewan

May 21 (following the clinic at Dog Tale Ranch) there will be an AHBA trial with 2 JHD classes (pending AHBA approval)

As Cathy Bishop mentioned (pending CKC approval) August 27 - 2 CKC Arena Trials following Dog Tale Ranch Camp

Jill
www.thetoadhall.ca

Shaunavon Sheep Dog Classic

Shaunavon Sheepog Classic 2010 Video

If you are concerned about your point standing, and need to know which trials are going to be higher point qualifiers due to entries, please call Molly 7 days prior to the trial to confirm entry numbers to date for each trial.

"Caroline" photo by Sally Hull

On behalf of all the Manitoba Stock Dog Association members and other participants in the Western Canadian Stock Dog Championship Trial, we would like to thank our sponsors with out whom we would not have had such a wonderful weekend.

NEW SERVICE!
Please see Upcoming Events for links to individual trial entry forms!

Trials


	Canadian Border Collie Association Championships The Canadian Border Collie Association sponsors an annual Championship Sheep Dog Trial. This trial rotates between the West and East annually. Generally in the West it is held in conjunction with the Western Championships and in the East it is either held on it's own or associated with a prestigious Eastern trial. Entry Requirements: Members in good standing can enter their CBCA registered dogs to compete at that championship trial. Membership and or registration deadline: June 1 of the present year.. Competitors (handlers and dogs) must have participated in at least one Canadian SDT(ISDS style judged) in the year before (Aug 1 - July 31). In extraordinary circumstances this requirement can be waived by the board for a long time member who has shown continuous support for CBCA over the years. The trial consists normally of a Nursery class - two runs with the highest combined score becoming Nursery Champion - and an Open class. In the Open there are normally two qualifying runs and the top dogs of the qualifying rounds will go on to the Double Lift Final - which will determine the CBCA Champion.

IMPORTANT NEW RULE:
Starting in January 2010, all competitors wishing to participate in a trial must register with Molly by phone [739-2678] or email, one week prior to the trial.

If competitors fail to pre-register they will pay a penalty fee of 25% of the entry fee on the trail day.

Trial fees are: Sheep: $20 + $5 stock fee
Cattle: $25 + $10 stock fee

Waiver

Trial _________________________

Handler: ______________________

Dog: _________________________

Stock Dog Release Form: I hereby release from liability the MSDA Association and the property owners and the exhibitors from any costs incurred as a result of damage to me, my property and or my dog(s). My payment and signature acknowledge that I have read this form and that I will accept liability for any cost incurred as a result of damages caused by myself or my dog(s) to the facilities, sheep, other livestock, dog(s) or persons. Replacement cost of stock is $225.00 per sheep and/or vet bills.

Signature of owner/handler:______________________________________________

Date:___________________

Waiver/Disclaimer

	Novice Arena Trial Rules
	General Rules 1. Novice (Rookie) is intended for 1^st time dog and handlers. Eligibility to be determined by committee and judge. 2. Any dog that enters the trial arena during another dog's run will be disqualified. The run in progress will be handled at the discretion of the committee members and judge. 3. Grips - The judge will determine whether the grip was necessary. If it was not necessary, handlers will be disqualified. 4. Novice - Will consist of outrun, lift, fetch, drive through a "y" chute, and then pen. (Or as determined by the judge prior to the handlers meeting) The event will be timed for each component of the event. Within a maximum time of 4 minutes. Handlers may move closer to the centre of the area than in Pro-Novice as determined at the handlers meeting under Judges' directions. 5. At no time may the handler touch the sheep, or he will be disqualified. However, if the sheep runs into handler, while blocking them, this is not a disqualification. 6. When the Judge raises the flag, the handler may send the dog. Timing starts as the Judge drops the flag. 7. Timing will stop when the pen gate is completely closed as governed by the Judge's flag. 8. Order of Running: Order will be determined by "Drawing for Position" by the committee prior to the trial. 9. First Run: Running order as printed (all dogs run) Second Run: Running order as printed (all dogs run) 10. Handlers Meeting: TBA 11. Dog leaving the arena will be retired as off-course. This will be discussed at handlers meeting due to differences in arena set-ups. 12. Handlers can not lead sheep through the obstacles or into the pen. 13. Roughness and abuse of livestock is prohibited. 14. Lack of forward progress through course will be retired at the desertion of the judge. 15. No dogs entered in the days trials will be allowed to handle sheep before trial starts. No dogs entered in trials will be allowed excessive noise behaviour.

	ProNovice Arena Trial Rules
	General Rules 1. ProNovice is intended for Level 1 handlers and dogs that have never placed in 3 or more Sanctioned Manitoba Stockdog Association trials in ProNovice. Eligibility to be determined by committee and judge. 2. Any dog that enters the trial arena during another dog's run will be disqualified. The run in progress will be handled at the discretion of the committee members and judge. 3. Grips - The judge will determine whether the grip was necessary. If it was not necessary, handlers will be disqualified. 4. ProNovice will consist of outrun, lift, fetch, drive," y "chute, and then pen. Each element will be timed, within a maximum time of 4 minutes. Pattern of the course to be determined by the Judge at handlers meeting. 5. At no time may the handler touch the sheep, or he will be disqualified. However, if the sheep runs into handler, while blocking them, this is not a disqualification. 6. When the Judge raises the flag, the handler may send the dog. Timing starts as the Judge drops the flag. 7. Timing will stop when the pen gate is completely closed as governed by the Judge's flag. 8. Order of Running: Order will be determined by "Drawing for Position" by the committee prior to the trial. 9. First Run: Running Order as printed (all dogs run) Second Run: Running order as printed (all dogs run). 10. Handlers Meeting: TBA 11. Dog leaving the arena will be retired as off-course. This will be discussed at handlers meeting due to differences in arena set-ups. 12. Handlers can not lead sheep through the obstacles or into the pen. 13. Roughness and abuse of livestock is prohibited. 14. Lack of forward progress through course will be retired at the desertion of the judge. 15. No dogs entered in the days trials will be allowed to handle sheep before trial starts. No dogs entered in trials will be allowed excessive noise behaviour.

	Open Arena Trial Rules
	General Rules Open class is open to anyone who wishes to enter. Any dog that enters the trial arena during another dog's run will be disqualified. The run in progress will be handled at the discretion of the committee members and judge. Grips - The judge will determine whether the grip was necessary. If it was not necessary, handlers will be disqualified. All sheep must complete the figure 8 while the handler is at the post. If any sheep miss any barrels, handler must redo that barrel with all 3 sheep. The handler can then move to the alley to assist his dog. All 3 sheep must go through the alley. If any sheep miss the alley then all must be regrouped and all 3 put through together before going on to the pen. All 3 sheep must be penned. Once the rope is picked up it can not be released again until the sheep are penned and gate is closed. Handler's Post - The handler must not step across the line until the first sheep has completed the figure 8 or disqualification will result. The handler's line will be across the arena at the front of the pen. At no time may the handler touch the sheep, or he will be disqualified. However, if the sheep runs into handler, while blocking them, this is not a disqualification. When the Judge raises the flag, the handler may send the dog. Timing starts as the Judge drops the flag. Timing will be taken as the last sheep comes through the alley, and then Timing will stop when the pen gate is completely closed as governed by the Judge's flag. The pen gate must not bump the sheep, if it does, handler will be disqualified. Excessive slamming of the pen gate may result in a 10 second penalty at the discretion of the judge. Order of running: Order will be determined by "drawing for position" by the committee prior to the trials. First run: Running order as printed (all dogs run) Second Run: Running order will be reverse order (Bottom to Top). Handler will be called twice and then sheep will be turned out. Handlers Meeting: TBA Dog leaving the arena will be retired as off-course. This will be discussed at handlers meeting due to differences in arena set-ups. Handlers can not lead sheep through the obstacles or into the pen. Roughness and abuse of livestock is prohibited. Lack of forward progress through course will be retired at the desertion of the judge. No dogs entered in the days trials will be allowed to handle sheep before trial starts. No dogs entered in trials will be allowed excessive noise behaviour.

	2011 Western & Canadian Stock Dog Trial
	2011 Western Canadian Stock Dog Trail 2011 Western Canadian / CBCA Championships link to website for all results and pictures from the trial.


	2011 National Sheepdog Finals Blog *2011 National Sheepdog Finals Blog* This link is to a blog profiling the handlers going to the US Border Collie Handler's Association National Finals in September. There are some Canadians being profiled in the most recent posts. The last post was about Amanda Milliken of Kingston, ON. I just read the most recent one about Scott and Jenny Glen (Alberta, woot woot!) There is some pretty sage advice in there for anyone in this hobby. Plus it's just more enjoyable reading about herding, for the obsessed. Nice write-up Jenny!


	'He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.' --- Author Unknown

Eriksdale Field Trial 2009

photo courtesy Lorna Wall