Herding Event Schedule 2008
At this time this calendar
is preliminary based on events scheduled in 2007, some events have been
confirmed, please check with contact people for further details and updates on information.
The information provided here is provided as a service and may not reflect
changes made locally. Please contact the local people listed before coming to
an event to be sure that the date, place, and time have not been changed or the
event cancelled.
Other
organizations sanctioned trials can be
found at:
American Herding Breeds
Association The American Kennel Club
United States Border Collie
Handlers Association
Australian Shepherd Trial Association
*IHDA trial (counts for
points)
Updated May 1st, 2008
January 5th, 2008
Jack Knox Training and Judging Workshop
Tingley Community Center, Tingley, Iowa
Contacts: Bob Johnson 641-340-5409 bjohnson@iowatelecom.net
Debbie Meier
515-854-2060 waynescustomltr@cs.com
Flyer: Workshop Flyer
February 2nd, 2008
Herding Practice, Alden IA Contact:
Wayne Bamber
515-854-2060 or 608-334-4203 waynescustomltr@cs.com
March 1st, 2008
Herding Practice, Alden IA Contact:
Wayne Bamber
515-854-2060 or 608-334-4203 waynescustomltr@cs.com
March 29st, 2008
IHDA Annual Membership Meeting and Member Herding Party
Milo, IA Contact:
Debbie Meier or Cathy Wilson
515-854-2060 waynescustomltr@cs.com
515-991-7899 catrodsoph2004@yahoo.com
Link to Flyer: Meeting & Fun Day Flyer
April 5th, 2008
Herding Practice, Alden IA Contact:
Wayne Bamber
515-854-2060 or 608-334-4203 waynescustomltr@cs.com
April 17th, 18th, 19th & 20th,
2008
Marc Christopher lessons/clinic, Alden IA Contact: Wayne Bamber
515-854-2060 or 608-334-4203 waynescustomltr@cs.com
Link to Information and Flyer: Information (Marc Christopher)
April 19th & 20th. 2008
AKC Herding Trial, B Course Ducks and Sheep, A Course Ducks and Sheep, Council Bluffs, IA
Gerianne Darnell: GerianneDarnell@AOL.COM
April 21-22, 2008
Kent and Lori Herbel Herding Clinic, working spots full, but auditing available, Council Bluffs, IA
Gerianne Darnell: GerianneDarnell@AOL.COM
April 25, 26, and 27 2008
Bob Vest Training Clinic - Willow Creek Farm
Williamsburg, IA
Patty Anderson - patricia.anderson@med.va.gov / 319-430-5540
Tracey McPherson – cmeaussies@gmail.com / 319-331-2602
Flyer: Bob Vest Clinic Flyer
May
April 30th - May 3rd, 2008
Bob Vest Advanced Seminar - Contact JoAnna Yund - joannay@aol.com
May 3rd, 2008
Herding Practice, Alden IA Contact:
Wayne Bamber
515-854-2060 or 608-334-4203 waynescustomltr@cs.com
May 4th, 2008
May 5th - 7th, 2008
Bob Vest Intermediate Seminar - JoAnna Yund - joannay@aol.com
May 10th - 11th
Simon Leaning Seminar
Contact Julie Lawrence - kelpiedog@northfieldwifi.com
May 17-18, 2008
AKC Herding Trial, B Course Ducks and Sheep, A Course Ducks and Sheep, Council Bluffs, IA
Gerianne Darnell: GerianneDarnell@AOL.COM
Monday, May 26th, 2008. Memorial Day
June 7th - 8th, 2008
Larry Painter Seminar - Contact JoAnna Yund - joannay@aol.com
June 7th, 2008
Herding Practice, Alden IA. Contact: Wayne Bamber
515-854-2060 or 608-334-4203 waynescustomltr@cs.com
June 13th, 2008* (IHDA Point Earning Trial)
Iowa Sheep & Wool Festival
Point/Time Sheepdog Trial
More information to follow, contact Debbie Meier with Questions:
515-854-2060 or 515-227-6248 waynescustomltr@cs.com
Link To Event Flyer: Iowa Sheep & Wool Festival Flyer
June 14th & 15th, 2008
4th
Annual Iowa Sheep & Wool Festival
Festival Website: http://www.iowasheep.com/Festival.html
Saturday June 14th, 2008* (IHDA Point Earning Trial)
Southern Iowa Cattle Trial. Moravia, IA
Ed Ball 641-932-5844 (h) / 641-932-7887 (w)
e-mail:
eball@psbalbia.com
Link to Event Flyer: Event Flyer (Moravia)
Southern Iowa Cattle Trial Results
Sunday June 15th, 2008* (IHDA
Point Earning Trial)
Southeastern Iowa Cattle trial, Keosauqua.
Gary Goehring, 641-919-0865
Link to Event Flyer: Event Flyer (Keosauqua)
June 21st-22nd, 2008
Great River Stockdog Club AKC Trial
Contact Wendy Sommer - Sommer8856@aol.com
June 28th
& 29th, 2008* (IHDA Point
Earning Trial) .
Great Western Bank Sheep Dog Trial. Tingley IA.
Bob Johnson. 641-340-5409
bjohnson@iowatelecom.net
Link to Event Flyer: Flyer (Great Western)
Friday July 4th 2008 Independence Day
July 5th & 6th, 2008
3rd Annual Corn Roast and Herding Practice (Shhh….It’s Wayne’s B-Day),
Alden IA - July 5th
Pot Luck, Free Stock Charges, Agility Equipment, Camping Available
July 6th
Open Practice
Contact: Deb Meier 515-854-2060 or 608-334-4203 waynescustomltr@cs.com
July 11-15, 2008
Herding Dogs Camp, obedience, agility, tracking, and rally for herding breeds with Gerianne Darnell, herding with Kent Herbel
Council Bluffs, IA
Gerianne Darnell: GerianneDarnell@AOL.COM
July 14, 2008
Entry Deadline Iowa State Fair Sheep Dog Trials
Entry Information:
http://www.iowastatefair.com/competition/pdfs/08premium_books/stock-dogs.pdf
July 20th, 2008
Rice County Fair Timed Arena Trial – sheep/ Faribault, MN.
(May be a point/time Ranch Trial)
20 entry limit
Contact: Tim Hoover 507-269-6443.
Link to Flyer: Flyer (Rice County Fair)
July 25-27
Kathy Knox Herding Clinic, working spots available
Council Bluffs, IA
Gerianne Darnell: GerianneDarnell@AOL.COM
July 27th, 2008* (IHDA Point Earning Trial)
Adair County Sheep Dog Trial, Greenfield IA.
Contact Curtis Dukes 641-348-2389 /
mailto:dkcollie@iowatelecom.net
Link to Event Flyer:
Event Flyer (Greenfield)
August 2nd, 2008
Herding Practice, Alden IA. Contact: Wayne Bamber
515-854-2060 or 608-334-4203 waynescustomltr@cs.com
August 13th, 2008
Iowa State Fair August 7-17, 2008
“U Gotta Love it!”
Iowa State Fair Sheep and Cattle Stock Dog Trial
8:00 a.m., Wednesday August 13th
Outdoor Arena, State Fair Grounds, Des Moines, Iowa
Entry Deadline July 14, 2008
Contact Tracy Wiseman
515-262-3111 ext. 242 for more information or TWiseman@iowastatef
http://www.iowastatefair.com/competition/pdfs/08premium_books/stock-dogs.pdf
August 30th & 31st,
2008
2nd Annual Labor Day Weekend
Sheep Ranch Trial (Point/Time)
Duck Trial (Point/Time)
Alden, IA
Contact: Wayne Bamber 515-854-2060 or 608-334-4203 waynescustomltr@cs.com
Monday September 1st, 2008 Labor Day
September 6th, 2008
Herding Practice, Alden IA
Contact: Wayne Bamber,
515-854-2060 or 608-334-4203. waynescustomltr@cs.com
September 20-21, 2008
AKC Herding Trial, B Course Ducks and Sheep, A Course Ducks and Sheep, Council Bluffs, IA
Gerianne Darnell: GerianneDarnell@AOL.COM
September 27-28, 2008
USBCHA Sheep Trial
Council Bluffs, IA
Gerianne Darnell: GerianneDarnell@AOL.COM
October 4th,
2008
Herding Practice, Alden IA Contact: Wayne
Bamber
515-854-2060 or 608-334-4203 waynescustomltr@cs.com
Saturday October 11th, 2008
Southeastern Iowa Cattle trial, Keosauqua.
Gary Goehring, 641-919-0865
Sunday October 12th, 2008
Southeastern Iowa Cattle trial, Keosauqua.
Gary Goehring, 641-919-0865
Monday October 13th, 2008 Columbus Day
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