Herding East Stock Dogs

08/30/2025

Hello everyone! Quick update on dog night: effective October 1 we will be on holidays and will not offer class during that time. Return update to follow.

07/01/2025

The double lift has been cancelled, instead the nursery will run Sunday. Spectators welcome, message me if you would like a maps pin to the trial location.

05/27/2025

I am the in the top 3 dog handlers in my family. Milt Scott on a good day is the best. Milt on a bad day is second best.

04/04/2025

SEE BELOW FOR THE LINK TO ENTER. Entries Open tomorrow at 12PM MDT.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIvJrdAMUmifwMq7Y2Xbc9hr_F8m_WEku4fCUOTnOfqgkbVQ/viewform?usp=dialog

JUNE TRIAL CLINIC
Clinician: Randy Dye
Date: June 13, 14 and 15 2025
Location: Irricana, Alberta

Entries open April 4th 2025 12:00 pm MDT (first come first serve).

🔗 Link to Enter: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIvJrdAMUmifwMq7Y2Xbc9hr_F8m_WEku4fCUOTnOfqgkbVQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Minimum requirements:
This clinic is not to train your dog, this clinic is to educate and prepare handlers for USBCHA style field trialing. Handler/dog teams should be able to send a dog 75 yards and control them at that distance. This is not limited to border collies, but please limit to traditional herding dogs (if you have any questions please contact us).

Format:
June 13th is a catered dinner and presentation. The presentation will cover trial terminology, etiquette and basic structure followed by a high level judging clinic and rule breakdown. Participants should leave with a comfortable understanding of how an average field trial works.

June 14th will include two coached runs in the field. The first will have Randy stand with the handler to coach the handler through every leg of the course. Helping the handler place their dog, read the livestock and earn as many points as possible. The second run will have Randy at the post but only provide coaching where requested or where necessary. The evening we will be having a bonfire for the opportunity to socialize and make your new trial friends.

June 15th is a fully judged trial by Randy where you can practice everything you learned. Participants will be asked to help set sheep, scribe and trial direct. At the end, the judge cards will be provided and placements will be announced.

Packages and pricing:
June 13th dinner: $45 per person
Weekend audit (includes June 13th dinner): $125 per person
Weekend working spot (includes June 13th dinner): $350 per person

Camping space is available (no hookups)
Nearest hotels are in Airdrie (roughly 30 minutes away)
Sign up forms will be available via Google form on April 4.

Link to enter:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIvJrdAMUmifwMq7Y2Xbc9hr_F8m_WEku4fCUOTnOfqgkbVQ/viewform?usp=dialog

03/30/2025

JUNE TRIAL CLINIC
Clinician: Randy Dye
Date: June 13, 14 and 15 2025
Location: Irricana, Alberta

Entries open April 4th 2025 12:00 pm MDT (first come first serve).

🔗 Link to Enter: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIvJrdAMUmifwMq7Y2Xbc9hr_F8m_WEku4fCUOTnOfqgkbVQ/viewform?usp=dialog

Minimum requirements:
This clinic is not to train your dog, this clinic is to educate and prepare handlers for USBCHA style field trialing. Handler/dog teams should be able to send a dog 75 yards and control them at that distance. This is not limited to border collies, but please limit to traditional herding dogs (if you have any questions please contact us).

Format:
June 13th is a catered dinner and presentation. The presentation will cover trial terminology, etiquette and basic structure followed by a high level judging clinic and rule breakdown. Participants should leave with a comfortable understanding of how an average field trial works.

June 14th will include two coached runs in the field. The first will have Randy stand with the handler to coach the handler through every leg of the course. Helping the handler place their dog, read the livestock and earn as many points as possible. The second run will have Randy at the post but only provide coaching where requested or where necessary. The evening we will be having a bonfire for the opportunity to socialize and make your new trial friends.

June 15th is a fully judged trial by Randy where you can practice everything you learned. Participants will be asked to help set sheep, scribe and trial direct. At the end, the judge cards will be provided and placements will be announced.

Packages and pricing:
June 13th dinner: $45 per person
Weekend audit (includes June 13th dinner): $125 per person
Weekend working spot (includes June 13th dinner): $350 per person

Camping space is available (no hookups)
Nearest hotels are in Airdrie (roughly 30 minutes away)
Sign up forms will be available via Google form on April 4.

Link to enter:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIvJrdAMUmifwMq7Y2Xbc9hr_F8m_WEku4fCUOTnOfqgkbVQ/viewform?usp=dialog

03/30/2025

JUNE 13th, 14th, 15th TRIAL CLINIC

❗️CLINICIAN ANNOUNCEMENT ❗️

Randy Dye

We have been told a few times that Randy was the perfect clinician for the job! We are very excited for the opportunity to host him.

https://www.randydye.ca/

03/19/2025

❗️Announcement ❗️

We have been planning something we believe is going to be a spectacular weekend for Novice Field Trial Handlers…

A NOVICE FIELD TRIAL/CLINIC
SAVE THE DATE JUNE 13, 14, 15

Here are some of the expectations of the weekend:

Coached Run 1 (clinician with you at the post) (Saturday)
Coached / Self directed Run 2 (Saturday)
Competitive Run (Trial Sunday)
Pen work AND setting practice/clinic
Catered dinner and classroom teaching on trial etiquette, rules, judging etc.

❗️Clinician will be announced soon ❗️

All of the details are currently underway and we will announce them all soon!