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2023 Sheep Dog Trials

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Date: Jan 30, 2023
Time: 10:00 AM

What is a Sheep Dog Trial?

As far as possible, the conditions and work to be encountered in everyday shepherding on the hills and farms are followed at sheepdog trials. The trials course is not intended as a succession of 'tricks' or gimmicky obstacles, but rather a practical demonstration of the skills the dog uses every day of his working life.

Those who need to look after sheep, sometimes on difficult country, need the help of one or more able sheepdogs. For many years dogs have been bred to develop the traits of intelligence, stamina and obedience.

During a sheepdog trial, dogs are guided through a series of commands to complete a variety of tasks which reflect their everyday work with a packet of sheep. Each handler will have a preference when giving their commands, either by voice, by whistle, or a combination of both. This has changed very little over the years, and the shepherds of yesterday would easily recognize the requirements of today’s handlers’ competition.

Many of the dogs seen on the trials field will have been at work on the farm, probably that very morning before setting off for the trial. It is true to say that the skills they acquire in their everyday work are key to them gaining maximum points. The system of scoring at trials is that a maximum number of points are allocated for each element, and dog and handler actually 'lose' points for any faults as they progress around the course.

CONTEST RULES & INFORMATION

1. MANDATORY Handlers meeting at 9am (subject to change) at the Central States Fairgrounds Kjerstad Event Center.

2. Course will be explained at handlers meeting.

3. Entries limited to three dogs per handler with a total limit of 65 dogs. Additional dogs will be placed on a waiting list.

4. Entries and run order will be drawn on January 16, 2023. After January 13 refunds are granted only with a signed veterinary certificate.

5. Top 16 preliminary dogs will compete in the semi-finals with the top 10 returning for the finals.

6. Any handler may qualify three dogs in the semi-finals and three dogs in the finals. Top 10 combined times will advance to the finals.

7. At trial check-in, handlers receive entry for two adults and two children. Additional tickets areavailable for purchase at the door.

8. Handler and dog must be in marked box then signals ready.

9. Sheep are released from holding pen. Time begins when either the chute gate is closed or the Handler sends dog, whichever happens first.

10. Time stops when sheep are penned, and gate is closed.

11. Top 16 dogs with fastest times will run in semi-finals. TOP 10 DOGS with fastest COMBINED times will go into FINALS.

12. Any Handler may qualify two dogs in the semi-finals, and two dogs in finals.

13. Run may be called off if time warrants.

14. Alternative times may be taken by clerks when sheep are at various points in the course for tie breaking purposes.

15. Maximum time allowed to complete course will be stated at Handler’s meeting.

Contestants may be disqualified for:

  • Failure to follow pattern with any or all sheep.
  • Handler leaves box before sheep completes figure eight around barrels.
  • Handler may help dog put sheep over bridge, but at no time touch the sheep.
  • Rope is attached to pen gate, once Handler has grasped rope they must Not intentionally let go until sheep have been penned.
  • Handler cannot touch sheep or use pen gate to push sheep into pen.
  • Judge may disqualify any dog for incompetent work.
  • No biting or puling wool (judge’s decision).

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Semi-Final Round

Run Order HANDLER'S NAME DOGS NAME
1 TOM CONGER IZZY
2 TANYA GIFFORD TWIST
3 BECKY COMBS SADIE
4 TANYA GIFFORD PR BRYNN
5 BLAINE MORGAN CAP
6 TIM GIFFORD PR CHEETAH
7 WENDY AUZQUI BO
8 CHARLES JARRARD QUEEN
9 TAMMY MERRIMAN KAT
10 MARY ANNE WARNS PETRA
11 MARY ANNE WARNS BELLE
12 LINDA LULIAS GILL
13 BECKY COMBS KATE
14 TIM GIFFORD DUNCAN
15 WENDY AUZQUI FRANK
16 TAMMY MERRIMAN VIK

Preliminary Results

PLACE HANDLER'S NAME DOGS NAME Tie Time #1 Tie Time #2 FINAL TIME
1 TAMMY MERRIMAN VIK 1:53 3:24 4:13
2 WENDY AUZQUI FRANK 1:13 1:53 5:00
3 TIM GIFFORD DUNCAN 2:58 4:07 5:00
4 BECKY COMBS KATE 1:59 4:24 5:00
5 LINDA LULIAS GILL 3:03 4:49 5:00
6 MARY ANNE WARNS BELLE 1:11 5:00
7 MARY ANNE WARNS PETRA 1:12 5:00
8 TAMMY MERRIMAN KAT 1:14 5:00
9 CHARLES JARRARD QUEEN 1:28 5:00
10 WENDY AUZQUI BO 1:33 5:00
11 TIM GIFFORD PR CHEETAH 1:39 5:00
12 BLAINE MORGAN CAP 2:03 5:00
13 TANYA GIFFORD PR BRYNN 2:25 5:00
14 BECKY COMBS SADIE 2:46 5:00
15 TANYA GIFFORD TWIST 2:50 5:00
16 TOM CONGER IZZY 2:51 5:00
17 TIM FLINT QUIN 2:54 5:00
18 BLAINE MORGAN REX 3:02 5:00
19 MICHELLE CASTELEIN CLAY 4:00 5:00
20 ALLISON JARRARD MEG 5:00 5:00
21 TIM NAASZ HARVEY 5:00 5:00
22 TIM NAASZ LIL 5:00
23 MICHELLE MILLER SID 5:00
24 MICHELLE MILLER JOSEY 5:00
25 JEFF GARMAN SIS 5:00
26 WENDY AUZQUI QUIRT 2:49 3:39 DQ
27 JOHN HOLMAN MEG 1:45 DQ
28 JESSI WIDDEL CEEDA 1:55 DQ
29 CHARLES JARRARD BETH 2:19 DQ
30 LINDA LULIAS JESSI 2:23 DQ
31 ERIN WILLIAMS MISR STASH DQ
32 SUSAN NELSON RUDIE DQ
33 JOHN HOLMAN MOON DQ
34 TAMMY MERRIMAN PEACH DQ
35 TIM NAASZ TACK DQ
36 SUSAN NELSON PAIGE DQ
37 MICHELLE CASTELEIN LORI DQ
38 TANYA GIFFORD ZEB DQ
39 TOM CONGER RUFUS DQ
40 ALLISON JARRARD WYNN DQ

Order

HANDLER

DOG

1

Tim Gifford

Duncan

2

Erin Williams

MISR STASH

3

Allison Jarrard

Meg

4

Susan Nelson

Rudie

5

John Holman

Moon

6

Tom Conger

Izzy

7

Tammy Merriman

KAT

8

Jessi Widdel

Ceeda

9

Ronda Pletcher

Tess

10

CharlesJarrard

Queen

11

Mary Anne Warns

Tweed

12

Brian Biesemeier

stacy

13

Tim Naasz

Lil

14

Lennie Kempenich

Tibbs

15

Wendy Auzqui

Bo

16

Linda Lulias

Gill

17

Tanya Gifford

Twist

18

Michelle Miller

Sid

19

Mary Anne Warns

Petra

20

Ronda Pletcher

Mo

21

Wendy Auzqui

Quirt

22

Mike Merriman

Nell

23

Blaine Morgan

Rex

24

Ronda Pletcher

Wick

25

Tammy Merriman

PEACH

26

Becky Combs

Kate

27

Michelle Miller

Josey

28

CharlesJarrard

Beth

29

Shannon Fritz

Bill

30

Tim Naasz

Tack

31

Susan Nelson

Paige

32

Brian Biesemeier

Wit

33

John Holman

Meg

34

Mary Anne Warns

Belle

35

Cheryl Barker

Boomer

36

Tim Naasz

Harvey

37

Brian Biesemeier

Quinn

38

Michelle Castelein

Lori

39

Shannon Fritz

Remi

40

Tanya Gifford

Zeb

41

Tim Flint

Quin

42

Mike Merriman

Ted

43

Cheryl Barker

Lara

44

Michelle Castelein

Clay

45

Jeff Garman

Sis

46

Becky Combs

Sadie

47

Tom Conger

Rufus

48

Tim Gifford

PR Cheetah

49

Blaine Morgan

Cap

50

Tanya Gifford

PR Brynn

51

Wendy Auzqui

Frank

52

Nancy Creel

Rey

53

Allison Jarrard

Wynn

54

Tammy Merriman

VIK

55

Linda Lulias

Marty

56

Cheryl Barker

Buddy

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED

2022 Results

PLACING HANDLER DOG AGE SEX FINAL
1 Nancy Creel Rey 5 female 2.39
2 Tim Flint Quin 5 male 3.55
3 Jamie Spring Monster 3 male 4.30
4 Tammy Merriman Kat 9 female 4.30 no pen
5 Shannon Fritz Reed 7 male 4.30 no pen
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