Herding
Sunday, October 4 and Monday, October 5
Polly Simpson's Farm
1479 200th Avenue
New Richmond, WI
Event Chair
Ann Witte
adoannie@webtv.net
Emergency Vet
Emergency on-call vet information is here.
Forms
- Download the Herding Test/Trial Premium List
- Download the Herding Instinct Test Entry Form
- Download the Judging Program
Herding Tests and Trials
Our herding events will take place at Polly Simpson's farm in New Richmond, WI (20 miles form Stillwater, MN). We will be holding a total of six trials (three Sheep and three Ducks) over the two days. Limits will be 25 Sheep runs and 12 Duck runs per Trial; 20 Sheep runs per Test Event. Trials and Tests may run concurrently; Sheep Trial runs will take precedence over Duck Trial runs or Test runs.
Note: There will be two all-breed herding trials at the same location just before the Specialty. Look here for the information.
- Schedule
- Directions
- Hotels and Camping near the Herding Event
- Lunches and Drover's Dinner
- Sponsor a Herding Trophy
Judges:
Sean Hathaway, Terry Workman, and Gerard Baudet
Trial Secretary:
Barb Witte11704 Capehart Rd.
Springfield, NE 68059
GaelynCot@aol.com
Herding Instinct Tests
Instinct testing will be offered on Monday, October 5, 2009, and is limited to 25 entries.
Judging Schedule
On Sunday, First Handler’s Meeting will be at 8:30 am with classes to follow as listed. Judging will start at 8:45 am. On Monday, First Handler’s Meeting will be at 8:00 am with classes to follow as listed. Judging will start at 8:15 am. There will be a brief handler’s meeting before the start of each class and/or stock & course at the judge’s determination. Lunch break will be at the judge’s discretion.
Sunday, October 4, 2009 - 8:30 am
Sheep Trial A - Judge: Terry Workman
- Course A Advanced Sheep - 9 entries - 1501-1509
- Course A Intermediate Sheep- no entries
- Course A Started Sheep- 2 entries - 1301-1302
Duck Trial A - Judge: Terry Workman
- Course A Advanced Ducks- 1 entry - 2501
- Course A Intermediate Ducks- 1 entry - 2401
- Course A Started Ducks - no entries
Duck Trial B - Judge Sean Hathaway
- Course A Advanced Ducks- 1 entry - 2521
- Course A Intermediate Ducks- 1 entry - 2421
- Course A Started Ducks - no entries
Sheep Trial B - Sean Hathaway
- Course A Advanced Sheep - 9 entries- 1521-1529
- Course A Intermediate Sheep - no entries
- Course A Started Sheep - 2 entries - 1321-1322
7:00 PM — Drover's Dinner
Monday, October 5, 2009 - 8:00 am
Sheep Trial C - Judge Gerard Baudet
- Course A Advanced Sheep - 9 entries- 1531-1539
- Course A Intermediate Sheep - no entries
- Course A Started Sheep - 2 entries - 1331-1332
Herding Tests One - Judge Sean Hathaway
- Pre-Trial Test Sheep - 2 entries - 1201-1202
- Herding Test Sheep - 9 entries - 1101-1109
Duck Trial C - Judge Gerard Baudet - concurrent with Tests One
- Course A Advanced Ducks- 1 entry - 2531
- Course A Intermediate Ducks- 1 entry - 2431
- Course A Started Ducks - no entries
Herding Tests Two - Judge Terry Workman - at conclusion of Tests One
- Herding Test Sheep - 8 entries - 1121-1128
- Pre-Trial Test Sheep - 2 entries - 1221-1222
Herding Hospitality
Hospitality Chairs:
Hank & Joyce Price
hank@pixius.net
Herding Lunch Buffet
Lunches will be available on site both days. On the menu for Sunday is a Taco Salad Bar; Monday’s offering is a Chicken Sandwich with a choice of two salads. Cost is $10 per lunch. Soft drinks and water supplied.
Drovers' Dinner
Information about the Drover's Dinner is here.
Directions to the Farm
Street Address: 1479 200th Avenue, New Richmond, WI 54017
The farm is approximately 90 minutes' drive from the host hotel. There are nearby hotels, camping, and RV parking for those who prefer to stay closer to the herding venue.
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