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2007

JANUARY

  • January 12-14
    USBCHA Cattle, sheep trials
    New Marshfield, OH
    Indoor arena, time/point trial
    Buckeye Cowdog Assoc.
    contact John Lavelle

  • January 20-21
    Tenley Dexter Clinic
    Campbellsville, KY
    Contact: Mary Gabehart  
    cancelled 

  • January 27
    USBCHA Caledonia Winter/Spring Nursery trial
    PORTAGE, WI 
    FMI: JOHN WENTZ
    608-697-3681 

fEBRUARY

  • February 9-11
    Larry Painter Clinic
     Willowcreek Farm,
     Williamsburg, IA 
    Contact: Patty Anderson   
    Flyer

  • February 22-26
    Marc Christopher
    Moody, MO
    1 Day Seminar,1 Day FUN TRIAL. Private lessons available Friday, February 23, Sunday A.M., February 25 and Monday, February 26. Saturday will be a 1 day Training Seminar. Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. will be a Fun Trial. Indoor facility.
    website

  • February 24
    USBCHA Caledonia Winter/Spring Nursery trial
    PORTAGE, WI 
    FMI: JOHN WENTZ
    608-697-3681 

mARCH

  • March 3-4
    SLHC AKC Trial, sheep and cattle.  
    Purina Farms, Gray Summit, MO. contact Kate Schallert (ankat@ix.netcom.com)

  • March 16-18
    USBCHA Shepherd's Crook trial. Sheep and cattle 
    Purina Farms, Grey Summit, MO. contact Robin Reasoner

  • March 24
    USBCHA Caledonia Winter/Spring Nursery trial
    PORTAGE, WI 
    FMI: JOHN WENTZ
    608-697-3681 

  • March 30-Arpil 1 
    USBCHA trial 
    Leeton, MO
    contact: Thad Fleming 660-653-0128 kfleming@iland.net   
    website

April

  • April 7
    Introduction to Herding Clinic - Limited Space 
    Hado-Bar Farm, Nova OH
    Sponsored by the BASC.   Entries limited to ASCA/AKC registered Australian Shepherds first and then all other Breeds.
    FMI: Hado-bar Farms

  • April 14-15
      ASCA  trial, sheep,cattle,ducks
    Thorntown, IN
    Judges: Marti Parish, Dana Mackenzie
    FMI: Michelle Durkin 
    Flyer 


  • April 14-15

    "Handling to Win" An Arena Trial Handling Clinic with Judge Joyce Norris Manhattan, Illinois 
    Contact Kathy:  or visit www.DancingHearts.org 



  • April 20-22
    USBCHA Plumb Lucky Mules SDT 
    LEETON, MO 
    Thad Fleming
     660-653-0128 

  • April 21-22
    stockdog clinic
    Irvine, KY  (East Central)
    Joyce Burnham, Custom Stockdogs 
    618 965-3641 618 713-6947 (cell) stockdog@egyptian.net  www.customstockdogs.com 


  • April 21-22
    AKC Trial, Course A and B, Ducks  and Sheep 
    Judges John Holman and Terry Workman
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    contact
    Dawn Antoniak-Mitchell / website

  • April 23-35
    Kent and Lori Herbel Clinic  
    Sunshine Farm, 
    Council Bluffs, IA.  
    flyer


  • April 27- May 1
    Bob Vest Camp 
    Willowcreek Farm, Williamsburg, IA 
    There will be an AHBA trial on the 29th for campers. Contact Patty Anderson     
    Flyer

  • April 28-29
     stockdog clinic
    New Salisbury, IN (25 miles west of Louisville, KY) 
    Joyce Burnham, Custom Stockdogs 618 965-3641 618 713-6947 (cell) stockdog@egyptian.net  www.customstockdogs.com 

  • April 28-29
    ASCA Conformation, AM&PM stock trial, Cattle, sheep, ducks.
    Slate Creek Farm, Elkhorn, KY   
    Premium


  • April 28-29
    Collie Club of Southern WI
    All Breed AKC Test/Trial, B course duck, A course sheep
    Genoa City, WI (Northwest of Chicago at the WI/IL border) 
    FMI: Contact Dorothy Schmidt      

  • April 28-29
    AHBA Trial at  RottieEwe Farm 
    Wright City, MO
    HTAD Sheep,  HTD and HTAD ducks 
    contact Kate Schallert 

  • April 28-29
    Marc Christopher seminar
    Finelia Farm, Greenfield, OH
    FMI: Denise Teal  

  • April 28-29
    "Sheep Herding 101" with Kathy Kawalec 
    Manhattan, Illinois 
    A weekend clinic for beginning shepherds and their dogs! 
    Contact Kathy:  or visit www.DancingHearts.org 



  • April 28
     AHBA Herding Ranch Dog Trial - 
     2 Trials in One Day - (Limited Entries)
    Hado-Bar Farm, Nova OH
    FMI: Hado-bar Farms 

  • April 29 
     AHBA HCT and JHD Tests - 2 Trials in One Day
    Hado-Bar Farm, Nova OH
    FMI: Hado-bar Farms  

May

  • May 5-6
    SLHC AKC Trial, sheep and ducks.  Course A & B
    Purina Farms, Gray Summit, MO. contact Kate Schallert (ankat@ix.netcom.com

  • May 5-6
    ASCA Trial, all 3 stock
    Campbellsville, KY
    Bluegrass ASC   .  
    FMI: Johna Roby.
        
    click here for more info

  • May 4-6
    Marc Christopher n
     Alden, IA 
    Contact Wayne Bamber  515-854-2060 or 608-334-4203.  Website 

  • May 7
    Brandenburg, KY. AHBA trial
    Bernese Mountain dog Club of America. HRD-s, HTAD-s (Course 2 w/ gather & ribbon pull); JHD-s, HCT-s. Judges: Dana Hasemeier, Cappy Pruett. Contact: Nancy Melone, 724-772-0837

  • May 11-13
    USBCHA Trial
    Brimfield, IL
    contact:  Patti Sumner 262-279-5303 bc4ever@genevaonline.com 


  • May 12-13
    USBCHA Trial  
    Lexington, Ky 
    contact: Mike Hanley
    859-527-6376  
    hanleys@wildblue.net
     


  • May 12-13
    AKC Trial  
    Tecumseh, MI
    FMI: Joanne Silhanek

  • May 16-20
    USBCHA Trials 
    Bluegrass Classic  
    Lexington, KY
    FMI: Eleanor Peavy 

  • May 19-20
    AKC Herding Trial
    Course A and B, Ducks and Sheep Sunshine Farm, 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Trial Secretary Barb Witte 

  • May 19-20
     stockdog clinic
    New Salisbury, IN (25 miles west of Louisville, KY) 
    Joyce Burnham, Custom Stockdogs 618 965-3641 618 713-6947 (cell) stockdog@egyptian.net  www.customstockdogs.com 

  • May 19
     Introduction to Herding Clinic
    Hado-Bar Farm, Nova OH
    FMI: Hado-bar Farms  
     

  • May 25-May 28
    Bob Vest Clinic
    Risco, MO contact: Jim New 


  • May 25-May 28
    Marc Christopher seminar
    Moody, MO
    FMI: Heather Christopher  
    website

  • May 26-27
     stockdog clinic 
    Cincinnati, OH  Joyce Burnham, Custom Stockdogs 618 965-3641 618 713-6947 (cell) stockdog@egyptian.net  www.customstockdogs.com 

  • May 26 & 27
    beginning Herding Seminar with Shelby Cook 
     Pawsitive Energy Dog Training, Columbus Indiana 
    FMI: www.pawsitivenergy. com 



  • May 26-28
    Great Lakes Special ASCA Trial 
    5 trials over weekend Manchester, MI 
    cattle, sheep, ducks contact - Gail Winnick  www.SEMASA.org 

  • May 29-June 1
    Larry Painter Clinic
     Willowcreek Farm, 
    Williamsburg, IA 
    cattle, sheep, and ducks many different arena's and pens to work in  Contact Patty Anderson  , 319-668-9905 or  Tracey McPherson  319-668-2592

June

  • June 1-3 
    USBCHA Trial
    Portage, WI 
    contact: John Wentz 608-697-36-81 wentz@countryspeed.com 


  • June 2-3
    AHBA Trial 
     HCT, JHD, HRD HTAD
     FMI:  e-mail   Judy Blount
    Slate Creek Farm, 
    Elkhorn, KY   
    Premium

  • June 2-3
    MINK ASC AM/PM ASCA StockDog Trial 
    AM/PM, 4 trials in 2 days
     WillowCreek Farm, Williamsburg, IA
    Contact Patty Anderson  , 319-668-9905 or  Tracey McPherson  319-668-2592

  • June 2-3
    stockdog clinic
    Irvine, KY  (East Central)
    Joyce Burnham, Custom Stockdogs 
    618 965-3641 618 713-6947 (cell) stockdog@egyptian.net  www.customstockdogs.com 

  • June 9-10
    AKC sheep Trial, all breed. 
    Aledo, IL
    FMI: Scott Co. KC

  • June 9-10
    AKC sheep Trial, all breed. 
    Promised Land Farm, 
    Thorntown, IN 
    contact: Gwen Chaney   

  • June 9-10
    stockdog clinic
    Pemberville, OH (North west)
    Joyce Burnham, Custom Stockdogs 
    618 965-3641 
    618 713-6947 (cell) stockdog@egyptian.net  www.customstockdogs.com 

  • June 9-11
    Marc Christopher Seminar
    Stacy, MN
    Advanced clinic. Handlers must have attended a Marc Christopher clinic or taken lessons from Marc if they want a working spot. All levels of auditors are welcome.
    FMI: Nancy Little  
    website

  • June 15-17
    AKC Trial, Williamsport, IN 
    FMI: Jenn Stanley
    (765) 427-7009
    website

  • June 15-17
     "Sheep Dog Camp" Manhattan, Illinois 
    Three Days of intensive lessons and loads of fun on the farm! 
    Contact Kathy or visit www.DancingHearts.org 


  • June 16
    Southern Iowa Cattle Trial. Moravia. Ed Ball 641-932-5844 (h) / 641-932-7887 (w) / e-mail:  USBCHA sanction pending (Open and Nursery)

  • June 17 
    Southeastern Iowa Cattle trial, Keosauqua. Gary Goehring, 641-919-0865 USBCHA sanction pending (Open and Nursery)

  • June 22-24
    AKC Trial,
    Nova, OH
    FMI: Dorothy Eller

  • JUNE 23-24 
    USBCHA Trial
     Tingley, IA 
    contact: Bob Johnson 641-340-5409 bjohnson@iowatelecom.net 

  • June 30- July 1
     stockdog clinic
    New Salisbury, IN (25 miles west of Louisville, KY) 
    Joyce Burnham, Custom Stockdogs 618 965-3641 618 713-6947 (cell) stockdog@egyptian.net  www.customstockdogs.com

July

  • July 14-15
    stockdog clinic
    Irvine, KY  (East Central)
    Joyce Burnham, Custom Stockdogs 
    618 965-3641 618 713-6947 (cell) stockdog@egyptian.net  www.customstockdogs.com 



  • July 27-29
    Kathy Knox Clinic  
    Sunshine Farm, 
    Council Bluffs, IA.  
    flyer

  • July 27 - 29
    Hourglass Stockdog trial
    USBCHA sheep/cattle
    time/points.
    New Marshfield, OH
    www.buckeyecowdog.com 

  • July 27 - 29
    USBCHA sheep trial 
    Jordan, MN (Scott Co. Fair)
    Contact: Kevin Bailey or 507-873-2876.   Entry forms  

  • July 29
    Adair County Fair, Greenfield, IA 
    Contact: Curtis Dukes: 641-348-2389

 

 

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September

  • September 1
    (rain date, Sept. 2)
     Sheep Ranch Trial, Alden IA  
    Contact: Wayne Bamber 
    515-854-2060 or 608-334-4203 

  • September 1-3 
    Bearcreek Farm, Columbia, KY
    HTD, HTAD Sheep, cattle, ducks.  Ranch large flock on Monday 3rd.  FMI contact
    Angela Judd  
    flyer


  • September 8
    Introduction to Herding Clinic
    Hado-Bar Farms, Nova, Ohio 
     flyer  or contact Jerry at fotodog_jerry@yahoo.com 

  • September 8-9
    Marc Christopher  
    Doug Weil farm, Neillsville, WI Contact: Caroline Weil dogworks@tds.net 
     (715) 743 7615
    flyer

  • September 8-9
    USBCHA trial - Scottish Festival,  Columbus IN Paul Tucker 859-375-2089 ttt_bc@bellsouth.net 
     

  • Sept 7-Sept 9
    Bob Vest Clinic, 
    Risco, Missouri 
    contact: Jim New 

  • September 8-9
    USBCHA Columbus Scottish Festival
    Columbus, IN 
    PAUL TUCKER 
    859-375-2089 

  • September 16
    Timed Duck Trial- Iowa City
    IHDA/ASTA Eastern Iowa Duck Challenge
    Open (Advanced), Pro-Novice (Intermediate), 2 people, Novice/Beginner, Dog-on-line Entries limited by number of ducks available!
    Jackpot duck ranch trial if time and ducks permit after regular trial.  Flyer available at:
    http://ihda.net 
    Contact:  Kathy Heilenman


  • September  21, 
    AHBA HCT-s, JHD-s.
    Slippery Rock, PA.  American White Shepherd Association
     FMI: Becky L. Joyce

  • September 21-23
    AKC Test/Trial, sheep, ducks
    Nova, OH   FMI:
    Viola Pyer, Event Secretary  (419) 866-1573

  • September 22-23 
    AKC Trial, Course A and B, ducks and sheep 
    Sunshine Farm 
    Council Bluffs, IA 
    Judges Linda Holloway and Tracy Miller Trial secretary Dawn Antoniak-Mitchell 

  • September 28-30
    Kentuckiana Tartan Border Collie Club AKC Testes/trials.  Brandonberg KY. Test,   A course and B course all three days. 

  • September 29-30
    Briard Club of America, Inc. AKC all breed herding Test/Trial  
    Hado Bar Farm  Nova, OH 
    Flyer: 
    FMI:  Carol Wolfram,  

     

  • September 29-30
    Salmon Ranch  SDT (USBCHA)
    Appleton City, MO 
    Robert Salmon  660-476-5664 rsranch@iland.net 

  • September 29-30 
    AKC Nationals Herding Test/Trial (Bouvier only)
    Dead Oak Trial Grounds,  Genoa City, WI
    website
    FMI: Dorothy Schmidt


  • September 29- October 5
    stockdog clinic
    New Salisbury, IN (25 miles west of Louisville, KY) 
    Joyce Burnham, Custom Stockdogs 
    618 965-3641 618 713-6947 (cell) stockdog@egyptian.net  www.customstockdogs.com 

October

  • October 3-4
    AHBA JHD-s, HCT-s.  
    Grey Summit, MO. North American Working Bouvier Association     (Preference to Bouviers until Sept. 1, then all-breed.) 

  • October 5-6
    AHBA Trial - RLF-s, HTD-d, HTAD-s,d (Course 4 w/gather for sheep/take pen for ducks, ribbon pull for sheep and shed for ducks).   
    (Friday 5th -  Bouviers only, Saturday 6th -  preference to Bouviers until Sept. 1, then all-breed)
    Grey Summit, MO. North American Working Bouvier Association  

  • October 5-7
    Chaffin's Sheepdog trial
     USBCHA sanctioned
    Vesper, WI 
    Contact: Jim & Lola Chaffin 
    715-569-4691. Entry forms   

  • October 6
    AHBA HTAD Duck Trial 
    (2 trials in one day) Course #2 
    with gather/gate sort 
    Del-Rae, Southington, OH
    Premium 

  • October 6-7
    Stockdog clinic
    Irvine, KY  (East Central)
    Joyce Burnham, Custom Stockdogs 
    618 965-3641 618 713-6947 (cell) stockdog@egyptian.net  www.customstockdogs.com 

  • October 6-7
    Green Acres Farm Sheep Trial
    (USBCHA) Ann Arbor, MI
    Jim Valley 734-216-1944 jle@mich.com 

  • October 6-7
    Marc Christopher seminar
    Finelia Farm, Greenfield, OH
    FMI: Denise Teal

  •  October 11-14
    Bob Vest Clinic 
    Belle-Rain Farm, Greenwood, IN
    website   
    FMI: Lynne Gish

  • October 12-14
    Star of The North SDT
    USBCHA sanctioned
    Minnetrista, MN
    Contact Pearse Ward or 651-796-5010
    Entry forms  

  • October 13-14
    AKC all breed 
    sheep & duck Tests\Trial 
    Shetland Sheepdog Club of Greater Detroit
    Nova OH 
    Premium
    FMI: Anita Paull 

  • October  13-14  
     Southeast Iowa Fall Cattle Trial (USBCHA) Keosauqua, IA 
    Gary Goehring   641-919-0865

  • October 15-17
    AKC Tests/Trials 
    Border Collie National Specialty
    (Border Collie only)
    Purina Farm, Gray Summit, MO
    Premium 

  • October 19-21
    Buckeye October Trial (USBCHA) 
    New Marshfield, OH
    John Lavelle 740.664.3313- www.lavellefarms.com  jlavelle@johnplavelle.com 

  • October 27-28
    Keller Farm Trial (USBCHA) Georgetown, KY 
    ANN KELLER 859-509-7547 annkellerbc@gmail.com 

  • October 27-28
    Stockdog clinic
    New Salisbury, IN (25 miles west of Louisville, KY) 
    Joyce Burnham, Custom Stockdogs 618 965-3641 618 713-6947 (cell) stockdog@egyptian.net  www.customstockdogs.com

November

  • November 3
    Harvest Time SDT (USBCHA) Council Bluffs, IA John  Holman 402-762-3714 john.dog4ewe@navix.net 

  • November 3-4
    Perryville Bluegrass Benefit USBCHA Trial   Perryville, KY  Ann Keller 859-509-7547 annkellerbc@gmail.com 

  • November 10-11
    Linda Bell Clinic
    Stockdog University
    Muncie, IN
    FMI:  flyer  
    CLINIC IS FULL, OBSERVER SPOTS OPEN 

  • November 10-11
    AKC Test/Trial 
    Northern Illinois Stock Dog Club  Czechmate Dog Sports Rockton, IL 
    FMI:  Renee Basye


  • November 16-18
    AKC Herding Tests/Trials 
    Elizabethtown, KY
    FMI:  Agatha Graham,  
    Website 

  • November 16-18
    Choc Ericsson CDT 
    USBCHA, BCDA Trial
    New Marshfield, OH 
    John Lavelle 740.664.3313- www.lavellefarms.com  jlavelle@johnplavelle.com 

  • November 16-18
    ASCA Trial, Elk Horn, KY
    5 Stockdog Trials (cattle, sheep, and ducks) 
    FMI: Website 
    flyer to follow

  • November 17-18
    Arkansas Stock Dog  Benefit Trial (USBCHA) 
    Leeton, MO Larry Moore 660-827-6820 jlmoore@iland.net 

  • November 23-25
    Stockdog clinic
    New Salisbury, IN (25 miles west of Louisville, KY) 
    Joyce Burnham, Custom Stockdogs 618 965-3641 618 713-6947 (cell) stockdog@egyptian.net  www.customstockdogs.com

  • November 24
    Hado-Bar Farms, Nova, OH
    AHBA Trial,  HRD - 2 Trials in One Day (Limited Entries)
    FMI: Judi Bigham  
            website

  • November 25
    Hado-Bar Farms, Nova, OH
    AHBA Trial,  HCT, JHD - 2 Trials in One Day
    FMI: Judi Bigham  
            website

  • November 27 - December 2
    12th Annual Bob Vest Flickerwood Arena clinic 
    Fruitland, Missouri (Just North of Cape Girardeau, Mo) 
    contact: Jim New 

December

  • December 1-2
    AKC Tests/Trials 
    Saint Louis Herding Club  RottiEwe Farm, Wright City, MO
    For additional information contact: Kate Schallert, Event Secretary   (314) 259-3416


  • December 1-2
     OVSDA Winter Trial (USBCHA) Harford, KY Becky Randolf 859-263-7166 beckyrandolph@insightbb.com 

  • December 29-30
    Stockdog clinic
    New Salisbury, IN (25 miles west of Louisville, KY) 
    Joyce Burnham, Custom Stockdogs 618 965-3641 618 713-6947 (cell) stockdog@egyptian.net  www.customstockdogs.com

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