Sheepdog Handler Information

Trailing of the Sheep Stock Dog Trials
Sanctioned by USBCHA

Entry Fee: Open $80 per run. Each Dog Runs Twice. $160 per Dog (Includes the Finals)

Official Entry: Available on USBCHA.com

Entries Open: 07/01/2026 

Entries Close: 07/15/2026 or until full

Wait list will be held, third dogs on a separate wait list

DRAW OUT DATE Without Penalty 08/15/2026

Handler Entry Here

Judges: Patrick Shannahan, Dianne Deal, Laura Vishoot

Contact Info: Kelly Ware; 702.275.0515, warebarnes@msn.com or Angie Untisz, 503-680-2007

Classes and Fees: 3 Days of Qualifying Runs & Double Lift Finals Soldier Hollow Qualifying Double Lift Finals

Entries: Enter online.

Checks Payable to: Payment after accepted entries list is posted.

*All participating Handlers will be required to sign this release to be a part of the Trailing of the Sheep Festival's NationalmQualifying Sheepdog Trials.
Handler Release Form
Handler Information

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From the north or the south on Highway 75/Main Street in Hailey, head East on McKercher Boulevard via the stoplight on Main Street. Travel approximately .5 mile from Main Street to Buttercup Road. Turn left (north) on Buttercup Road at the stop sign intersection of McKercher Boulevard and Buttercup Road. Travel approximately 1.5 miles on Buttercup Road and you will see the Trials event set-up on the east side of the road. Follow signage, team and volunteers who will direct you to the parking area.