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Championship Sheepdog Trials Quigley Canyon Fields, Hailey, Dawn until Dusk Nominal entrance fee of $2 per person; children under 5 free. Bring lawn chairs; no coolers please. Sponsor a Sheepdog! We're offering 50 sheepdog sponsorships for the 2013 National Point Qualifying Sheepdog Trials. Each of 50 dogs in the preliminary rounds will get two sponsors to support and cheer them on. (That's you who will come to cheer on your sheepdog). Or, you can double sponsor the dog of your choice. Dog supporters will be randomly assigned a dog after the running order is established. Cost: $100/dog. (You can share a dog with someone else) Where Your Money Goes
Dog Sponsorship Package (what you get for $100)
How to Sponsor A Dog for the Trailing of the Sheepdog Trials One, Complete the Trailing of the Sheepdog Supporter Registration Form. Download » Remember that there are only 50 dogs, and supporters will be on a first come first serve basis. Two, Mail your registration form with a $100 check (per dog) payable to "Trailing of the Sheep Festival", P.O. Box 3692, Hailey, ID 83333 Three, You will receive a confirmation and receipt by email. Once Sponsorship Funds are received your name and/or business will be listed on our website. For more information, to volunteer or become a part of this fun program, contact: Robyn Watson-Hay, 818-577-7811 or email: robyn@trailingofthesheep.org |
About the Annual Dog Trials
The National Point Qualifying Sheepdog Trails during the Trailing of the Sheep Festival is a must-see for all animal enthusiasts who have wondered who is in charge of the sheep and how the dogs are trained to respond to their handlers. These amazingly talented animals will bring words of astonishment from all viewers along with great photo opportunities. The U.S. governing body of the Border collie trialing world sanctions the Trailing of the Sheep Festival Dog Trial. The trial will feature the West Coast's most talented border collies paired with the top handlers. Look for teams traveling from Utah, Idaho, Montana, California, Oregon, Washington and Canada. The sheep are being loaned courtesy of Lava Lake Land and Livestock. About Border Collies Throughout history, man has depended on the herding skills of sheep dogs for the survival of sheep-based economies. In Australia, New Zealand, Britain, and the United States, where there are still huge bands of sheep and sometimes exceptional conditions, specialized types of sheepdogs have been developed and are still used: heelers, barkers, dogs capable of going over the backs of closely packed sheep or driving them long distances. But in Britain, and in parts of the United States as well, the Border collie has emerged as the dominant herding dog. Border Collies can be taught to herd a variety of livestock. Many will naturally herd anything that moves: ducks, chickens, sheep, cats, cars and children. Versatility also makes them excel in fields other than herding and sheepdog trials, and today there are many Border Collies winning Obedience, Agility and Flyball matches for their city and suburban owners. The Border collie is defined by its working style. Herding dogs are bred for working ability, and genetic makeup is the biggest factor in determining working characteristics. Each herding breed has somewhat different working behavior depending on the stockmen's needs at the time the breed was being developed. It is the working characteristics of the breed that essentially makes it different from other breeds. |
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