STOCK DOG OPEN TIMED TRIALS
SHEEP SUPERINTENDENT - Mark Henderson
CATTLE SUPERINTENDENT - Tim Gifford, Bob Wagner
JUDGES: Billy Pickel, Tie Siding, WY (Sheep)
Bill Melvin, Sutherland, NE (Cattle)
ENTRY DEADLINE DECEMBER 1, 2016 Friday, January 20, 8:00 a.m. - Stockyards - Preliminary Cattle Competition
Saturday, January 21, 10:00 a.m. - Stockyards - Final Cattle Competition
Sunday, January 22, 8:00 a.m. - Stadium Arena - Open Sheep Competition
Sunday, January 22, 1:00 p.m. - Stadium Arena - Imtermediate Sheep
Preliminary round with a final round to follow
Sale Dog Preview 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 pm Thursday, January 19, 2017
9th Annual Stock Dog Sale 1:00 p.m. - Saturday, January 21, 2017
Clinic will follow the conclusion of the Sale
NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW RULES
NOTICE: Two (2) dogs per handler, per class
In the event entries exceed the limit, a random draw may be conducted to fill the appropriate
classes.
OPEN SHEEP
USBCHA Sanctioned Trial
50 DOG LIMIT
ENTRY FEE: $80.00 PER DOG
NO WAIT LIST - NO SUBSTITUTIONS
1.
Course will be announced prior to the handlers meeting.
2.
All rules regarding the course will be reviewed at the handlers meeting imme
diately prior to the event.
3.
The top 10 will return for the final round. Points will not be cumulative from the preliminary round. Premiums will be paid on the final round to the top 10 contestants. First place will receive $500 plus a buckle. Second through tenth will be paid on a graduated scale.
USBCHA points will be awarded on the preliminary round.
4.
The Judges decision will be final.
5.
Contestants, please include an email address if possible on your entry form
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STOCK DOG TRIALS (continued)
OPEN CATTLE
NCA Sanctioned Trial
50 DOG LIMIT
ENTRY FEE: $100.00 PER DOG
STOCK CHARGE: $15.00 PER RUN IN QUALIFYING ROUND
NO WAIT LIST - NO SUBSTITUTIONS
The Open Cattle Stock Dog Trial will be open to fifty (50) dogs for the qualifying round.
The top 20 dogs from the qualifying round will advance to the Open Cattle Finals. This will be a time
and points trial incorporating Outrun, Fetch, Drive, and Pen work. Course and rules will be explained
at the handlers’ meeting immediately prior to the event.
Seventy-five percent (75%) of the entry fees will be jackpotted. Premiums will be paid to the top 5
places in the open cattle finals. First place will receive premium plus a buckle. Second through fifth
places will be paid on a graduated scale.
INTERMEDIATE SHEEP
50 DOG LIMIT
ENTRY FEE: $65.00 PER DOG
NO WAIT LIST - NO SUBSTITUTIONS
The Intermediate Sheep Stock Dog Trial will be open to 50 dogs. The course will be
described at the handlers meeting. Three (3) sheep will be used and standard USBCHA rules will
apply.
There will be a preliminary round and the final round will be determined by the number of contestants entered. This will be announced at the handlers meeting immediately prior to the event.
Premiums will be paid to 5 places. First place will receive $350 plus a buckle. Second through fifth
places will be paid on a graduated scale.
Abuse of animals in any form will not be allowed
or tolerated.
Any violation of this rule may result in immediate
disqualification.
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