Trials
Trials are listed by date, location and type of trial (Open, Nursery/Novice, Young Handler, New Handler etc) along with contact information.
Trials occasionally have to be cancelled or postponed, so please check before setting off for a trial, especially if travelling a long distance.
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June 2019
Fri 21st
Harden Moss Open
Location: Grenfield Road (A635) Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 3XF
Open with Championship, Brace, Nursery, Local and Young Handler Class with £50 prize money for 1st place. Full details...
Fri 21st
Sat 22nd
Devon & Exmoor SDS - Ralegh's Cross Trial
Location: Adjacent to Ralegh's Cross Inn, Ralegh's Cross, Exmoor (signed from B3190)
Classes: Open Driving/Best Novice/Best Young Handler. Open Maltese Cross/Best Novice/Best Young Handler. 8.30 am start. Catering, Entries close 8 June. Full details...
Sat 22nd
Harden Moss Open
Location: Greenfield Road (A635) Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 3XF
Open with Championship, Brace, Nursery, Local and Young Handler Class with £50 prize money for 1st place. Full details...
Sat 22nd
Sat 22nd
Bleasdale Farmers Chaity OpenTrial
Location: Cobble Hey Farm & Gardens, Hobbs Lane ,Claughton on Brock nr Garstang, Lancs PR3 0QN follow signs for gardensfrom A6 Garstang
9am Start, Entry on field Full details...
Sun 23rd
Harden Moss Open
Location: Greenfield Road (A635) Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 3XF
Open with Championship, Brace, Nursery, Local and Young Handler Class with £50 prize money for 1st place. Full details...
Fri 28th
Shabden Park Continental Open
Location: Located in the stunning Surrey Hills area of outstanding natural beauty, approximately 1 hour from Dover.
28, 29 & 30 June 2019 TRIAL NOW FULL Full details...
Fri 28th
Shabden Park Continental Opens
Location:
Entries open 3rd February 9.00 a.m. GMT - 4.2.19 TRIAL NOW FULL Full details...
Fri 28th
Sheep Dog Trial
Location: Ashridge Court, North Tawton, EX20 2DH
Driving & Mx, Closing date 21st June Full details...
Sat 29th
Shabden Park Continental Open
Location: located in the stunning Surrey Hills area of outstanding natural beauty, approximately 1 hour from Dover.
28, 29 & 30 June 2019 TRIAL NOW FULL Full details...
Sat 29th
Sat 29th
Northumberland League - Whitfield Pink Ribbon - Open
Location: Whitfield, Mains Rigg Farm, Whitfield, Hexham, NE47 8HR
Open Full details...
Sat 29th
Come Bye & Away Club - Open Trial
Location: Middle East Street Farm, West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8NJ
10am Start Full details...
Sun 30th
Shabden Park Continental Open
Location: Located in the stunning Surrey Hills area of outstanding natural beauty, approximately 1 hour from Dover.
28, 29 & 30 June 2019 TRIAL NOW FULL Full details...
Sun 30th
Shabden Park Continental Opens
Location:
Entries open 3rd February 9.00 a.m. GMT - 4.2.19 TRIAL NOW FULL Full details...
Sun 30th
Sheep Dog Trial - Open Driving & Open Maltese Cross
Location: Higher Bug Hill Farm, Shaugh Prior, Nr Plymouth, PL7 5EW
9.30 prompt start, max 3 dogs per handler. Full details...
Sun 30th
Come Bye & Away Club - Double Fetch
Location: Middle East Street Farm, West Pennard, Glastonbury, Somerset, BA6 8NJ
10.00am Start Full details...
July 2019
Sat 6th
Devon & Exmoor SDS - Brendon Hills Trial
Location: Brendon Hills, Exmoor (signed from B3190 nr Wimbleball Reservoir)
Classes: Open Driving/Best Novice/Best Young Handler. 8.30 am start. Entries close 23 June. Full details...
Sat 6th
Sun 7th
Kentisbury Down Trial
Location: Kentisbury Down, (signed from Blackmoor Gate) Grid Ref: SS646432 & further signs on A399
Classes: Open Driving. 9.30 am start, entries on field. Full details...
Sun 7th
Osberton Sheep Dog Trial
Location: Osberton Estate, Scofton Village, Worksop, S81 0UG
Pre-entry Full details...
Sun 7th
Thu 11th
Totterbank Open
Location: Crosthwaite, Cumbria, South Lakes, LA8 8HX
8.30 am start, book in by 12 noon, 2 dogs Full details...
Sat 13th
Pittsworthy Farm
Location: Pittsworthy Farm, Thorndon Cross, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4NG
Open Driving, 8.30 am start, entries on field before 11.00 am, refreshments Full details...
Sat 13th
Wessex SDS (ASSEESDS) Open/Novice Trial
Location: Didling, GU29 0LQ
13th & 14th July Full details...
Sat 13th
Sun 14th
Sun 14th
Broomhead Show
Location: Broomhead, Bolsterstone, Sheffield, S36 4ZA
Enter on field. Full details...
Sun 14th
Wessex SDS (ASSEESDS) Open/Novice Trial
Location: Didling, GU29 0LQ
13th & 14th July Full details...
Wed 17th
Fri 19th
Sheep Dog Trial
Location: Salesbury Hall, Ribchester, Preston, PR3 3XR
19, 20 & 21 July Full details...
Fri 19th
Royal Lancashire Show - Open
Location: Salesbury Hall, Ribchester, Preston, PR3 3XR
Pre entry by 28th June, first 40 dogs, maximum 2 dogs per handler, Full details...
Sat 20th
Borough Farm
Location: Borough Farm, Mortehoe, Wollacombe, Devon, EX34 7HE
Open Driving, 9.30 am start, entries on field before 12 noon. Full details...
Sat 20th
Northumberland League - Powburn Open
Location: Powburn, Beanley, Alnwick, NE66 2DX
Open Full details...
Sat 20th
Sheep Dog Trial
Location: Salesbury Hall, Ribchester, Preston, PR3 3XR
19, 20 & 21 July Full details...
Sat 20th
Royal Lancashire Show - Open
Location: Salesbury Hall, Ribchester, Preston, PR3 3XR
Pre Entry by 28th June first 40 dogs, maximum 2 dogs per handler Full details...
Sun 21st
Brompton Regis Trial
Location: Ruglands Farm, Brompton Regis, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9NZ
Classes: Novice/Open Maltese Cross/Best Young Handler. Open Driving/Best Young Handler. 8.30 am start. Entries close 6 July. Full details...
Sun 21st
Henley Show SDT
Location: Greenlands Farm, Hambleden, Nr Henley on Thames, RG9 3AS
circa 40 runners Full details...
Sun 21st
Romney Marsh & District SDS (ASSEESDS) - The Kent Championship - Novice/Open Trial
Location: Dean Court, Westwell, TN25 4NH
Sun 21st
Sheep Dog Trial
Location: Salesbury Hall, Ribchester, Preston, PR3 3XR
19, 20 & 21 July Full details...
Sun 21st
Royal Lancashire Show - Open
Location: Salesbury Hall, Ribchester, Preston, PR3 3XR
Pre entry by 28th June first 40 dogs, maximum 2 dogs per handler Full details...
Fri 26th
Husbands Bosworth & Theddingworth SDT
Location: Husbands Bosworth Hall, nr Lutterworth, LE17 6LQ
Fri 26th
Husbands Bosworth & Theddingworth SDT - Local
Location: The Park, Husbands Bosworth Hall, LE17 6LZ
Sat 27th
Husbands Bosworth & Theddingworth SDT
Location: Husbands Bosworth Hall, nr Lutterworth, LE17 6LQ
Sat 27th
Husbands Bosworth & Theddingworth SDT - Open
Location: The Park, Husbands Bosworth Hall, LE17 6LZ
Sun 28th
Mid Shires Open/Novice 30th Anniversary Trial
Location: Framlands Farm, Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics, LE13 1LB
Sun 28th
Gargrave Show Sheep Dog Trial
Location: Holmes House Farm, Gargrave, BD23 3PR
9.00 am start, all dogs to be booked in by 2pm; if running 2 dogs 1 to be booked in before 12 noon. Homemade refreshments! Full details...
Wed 31st
Devon & Exmoor SDS - Pennywell Farm Trial
Location: Pennywell Farm, Lower Dean, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0LT (signed from A38, follow brown hand-cart tourist sign)
Classes: Open Driving/Best Novice/Best Young Handler. There are 3 Trophies all owned by Mr Chris Murray. Double Fetch - For Top 3 dogs. 9.00 am start. Entries close 17 July. Refreshments. Full details...
August 2019
Fri 2nd
Macclesfield and District Sheep Dog Trials Association
Location: Bullocks Lane, Sutton, Nr Macclesfield, SK11 0HE
Friday 2nd & Saturday 3 August - Open/Nursery/Brace/Beginners Full details...
Sat 3rd
Macclesfield and District Sheep Dog Trials Association
Location: Bullocks Lane, Sutton, Nr Macclesfield, SK11 0HE
Open/Nursery/Brace/Beginners Full details...
Sat 3rd
Cornwall SDS - Wadebridge Trial
Location: Trewindles Farm, St Breock Down, Wadebridge, PL27 7LF (signed from Wadebridge town centre)
Classes Open Driving Novice Mx, Open Mx. Start 9.30 am, entries on field. Full details...
Sat 3rd
Vale of Evesham SDS
Location: Baldwyn's Farm, Dorsington Road, Pebworth, Worcs, CV37 8XB
Local Novice and Local Working Test. Start 2.00 pm. Entry £2 per dog. Full details...
Sun 4th
Sun 4th
Devon & Exmoor SDS - Huish Champflower Trial
Location: At Nr Huish, Champflower, Exmoor (signed from B3190 Nr Wimbleball Reservoir NGR SS999328)
Classes: Open Driving/Best Novice/Best Young Handler (500 yd outrun). 8.30 am start, entries close 20 July. Full details...
Sun 4th
Romney Marsh & District SDS (ASSEESDS) - Novice/ Open Trial
Location: Snargate, Kent, TN29 0EW
Sun 4th
Northumberland League - Hethpool Open
Location: College Valley, Heathpool, Kirknewton, Wooler, NE71 6TW
Open. Entry on field Full details...
Sun 4th
Vale of Evesham SDS - 60th Anniversary Open Trial
Location: Baldwyn's Farm, Dorsington Road, Pebworth, Worcs, CV37 8XB
Class 3 - Open Singles. Entry £6 per dog. 2 fields, 2 trials. Full details...
Sun 4th
Thu 8th
Lake District Sheep Dog Trials - Open
Location: Hill Farm, Ings
10.00 am start, special prizes for best novice dog and best local dog. Closing date for entry Friday 19 July. Full details...
Fri 9th
ENGLISH NATIONAL 2019
Location: MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE, ST MICHAELS ROAD, PRESTON, LANCS, PR3 0RY
9-11 August 2019 Full details...
Sat 10th
ENGLISH NATIONAL 2019
Location: MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE, ST MICHAELS ROAD, PRESTON, LANCS, PR3 0RY
9-11 August 2019 Full details...
Sun 11th
ENGLISH NATIONAL 2019
Location: MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE, ST MICHAELS ROAD, PRESTON, LANCS, PR3 0RY
9-11 August 2019 Full details...
Wed 14th
Moreton Sheep Dog Trial
Location: Chadshunt Farm, Chadshunt, Kineton, CV35 0EH
Open & Novice, 8.00 am start, pre-entry. Full details...
Sat 17th
Devon & Exmoor SDS - Brentor Trial
Location: Week Farm, Brentor, Nr Tavistock
Classes: Open Driving/Best Novice/Best Young Handler. Brace. 8.30 am start, entries close 3 August. Refreshments. Full details...
Sat 17th
Northumberland League - Monkridge Hall Open
Location: Monkridge Hall, Otterburn, NE19 1NB
Open, 9.00 am start, book in before 11.00 am for 2nd & 3rd dogs. Full details...
Sun 18th
Devon & Exmoor SDS - Westcountry Driving Championship
Location: Week Farm, Brentor, Nr Tavistock
Classes: Open Driving/Best Novice/Best Young Handler. 8.30 am start, entries close 3 August. Refreshments. Full details...
Sun 18th
Mid Shires Open/Novice Sheep Dog Trial
Location: Briar Hill Farm, Broad Campden, Glos, GL55 6XB
Sun 18th
Northumberland League - Kirknewton Show - Open
Location: Kirknewton, Wooler, NE71 6XH
Open, 9.00 am start, entry on field, catering available. Full details...
Sun 18th
Tue 20th
Dovedale Sheep Dog Society
Location: Blore Pastures, Nr Ashbourne, DE6 2BS
Tues 20th & Wed 21st August. Commence each day at 7.00 am. Full details...
Wed 21st
Dovedale Sheep Dog Society
Location: Blore Pastures, Nr Ashbourne, DE6 2BS
Tues 20th & Wed 21st August. Commence each day at 7.00 am. Full details...
Sat 24th
Whitchurch & Sampford Spiney Trial
Location: At the Sports Field of Plasterdown, Tavistock, Devon
Classes: Novice/Open Maltese Cross. Open Driving. 9.00 am start, entries close 10 August, refreshments. Full details...
Sat 24th
Wessex SDS (ASSEESDS) Open/Novice Trial
Location: Didling, GU29 0LQ
24th & 25th August Full details...
Sat 24th
Northumberland League - Falstone Open
Location: Falstone, Hexham, NE48 1AA
Open. Catering available. Full details...
Sun 25th
Mid Shires Open/Novice SDT
Location: Framlands Farm, Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, Leics, LE13 1LB
Sun 25th
Wessex SDS (ASSEESDS) Open/Novice Trial
Location: Didling, GU29 0LQ
24th & 25th August Full details...
Sun 25th
Cornwall SDS - Great Draynes Trial
Location: Sparretts Farm, Common Moor, Liskeard, PL14 6SB (off the Bolventor - Redgate country road from A30)
Classes:, Open Driving Novice MX, Open MX Start 9.30 am - Entries on Field. Full details...
Sun 25th
Northumberland League - Warton Open
Location: Warton, Thropton, Morpeth, NE65 7LD
Open, 8.30 am start, 2nd dog book in before 12.00. Full details...
Mon 26th
Mon 26th
Cornwall SDS - Sparretts Trial
Location: Sparretts Farm, Common Moor, Liskeard, PL14 6SB (off the Bolventor - Redgate country road from A30)
Classes: Open Driving, Ley Farm Brace Novice MX, Open MX. Start 9.30 am - Entries on field. Full details...
Mon 26th
Northumberland League - Cowden Burn Charity Trial - Open
Location: Cowden Burn, Birtley, Hexham, NE48 3JE
Open, 1st dog to run before 12.30, refreshments available. Full details...
Mon 26th
Hope Show - Open Sheep Dog Trial
Location: Hope Showground, Hope, Hope Valley, S33 8RZ
max 75 runners Full details...
Thu 29th
Longshaw Sheep Dog Trials
Location: Longshaw Pasture in front of Longshaw Lodge, S11 7TZ on the B6521 Sheffield to Grindleford road
29th, 30th & 31st August. 29th & 30th - Open and brace classes - advance entry only. Full details...
Thu 29th
Caldbeck & H-N-M Sheep Dog Trial
Location: The Wath, Caldbeck, Wigton, CA7 8EY
First run 9.30 am, enter on field up to 3.30 pm. If running two or more dogs, one dog must be booked in and run before 12 noon. Approx. 50 runners. Full details...
Fri 30th
Longshaw Sheep Dog Trials
Location: Longshaw Pasture in front of Longshaw Lodge, S11 7TZ on the B6521 Sheffield to Grindleford road
29th, 30th & 31st August. 29th & 30th - Open & Brace classes - advance entry only. 30th - Beginners class following completion of the Open class - entry on the field. Full details...
Sat 31st
Sat 31st
Challacombe Trial
Location: White Field, Challacombe
Classes: Open Maltese Cross. Open Driving. 10.00 am start, entries close 17 August, refreshments. Full details...
Sat 31st
Longshaw Sheep Dog Trials
Location: Longshaw Pasture in front of Longshaw Lodge, S11 7TZ on the B6521 Sheffield to Grindleford road.
29th, 30th & 31st August. 31st - Local class (advance entry) 14 mile radius of the trial field. Approx. 12.30 pm - double gather championship. Full details...
Sat 31st
Northumberland League - Waite Farm Open
Location: Waite Farm, Haydon Bridge, Hexham, NE47 6NA
Open. Double gather, pre-entry required. Full details...
September 2019
Sun 1st
Sun 1st
Mendip Open Trial
Location: Warren Farm, Charterhouse, Mendip, BS40 7XR
Classes: Open Driving. 9.00 am start. Entries on field, in person before 12 noon, max 3 dogs per handler. Refreshments. Full details...
Sat 7th
EASS - Open/Novice
Location: Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2AB
Open/Novice - Pre-entry Full details...
Sat 7th
Northumberland League - Shirlaw Hope Open
Location: Shirlaw Hope, Longframlington, Morpeth, NE65 8EN
Open, 2 dog limit, 1st to run before 12.30. Full details...
Sun 8th
EASS - Open/Novice
Location: Wherstead, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP9 2AB
Open/Novice - Pre-entry Full details...
Sun 8th
Romney Marsh & District SDS (ASSEESDS) Starter/ Novice/Open Trial
Location: Riggs Hill, Stalisfield
Sun 8th
Cornwall SDS - Cornwall Vs Devon Match
Location: Whalesborough Farm, Marhamchurch, Bude EX23 0JD (Signed from the A39 at Marhamchurch, near The Weir Restaurant)
Classes: Maltese & Driving, start 9.30 am, entries on field, no entries after 12 noon. Full details...
Sun 8th
Northumberland League - Whitfield Show - Open
Location: Whitfield, Mains Rigg Farm, Whitfield, Hexham, NE47 8HR
Open Full details...
Sat 14th
Northumberland League - Ingram Open
Location: Ingram, NE66 4LT
Open, enter on field. Full details...
Sun 15th
Dorset County Show SDT
Location: Manor Farm, Cheselbourne, Dorset, DT2 7NR
Class: Open Driving. 9.00 am start, entries close 31 August. Refreshments. Full details...
Wed 18th
Pittsworthy Farm
Location: Pittsworthy Farm, Thorndon Cross, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4NG
Open Driving, 8.30 am start, entries on field before 11.00 am. Full details...
Sat 21st
Cornwall SDS - Tremeer Trial
Location: Trewinnow Farm, Davidstow, PL32 9YA (off the old aerodrome)
Classes: Open Driving Novice MX, Open MX. Start 9.30 am - Entries on field. Full details...
Sat 21st
Northumberland League - Slaggyford Open
Location: Slaggyford, Brampton, CA8 7PB
Open. To guarantee a run please be present on field by 3.30 pm. Full details...
Sun 22nd
Mid Shires Charity Open/Novice SDT
Location: Brington Road, East Haddon, Northants, NN6 8DS
Sun 22nd
Sun 22nd
Cornwall SDS - Trewiggetts Trial
Location: Trewinnow Farm, Davidstow, PL32 9YA (off the old aerodrome)
Classes: Open Driving Novice Mx, Open Mx. Start 9.30 am - Entries on field. Full details...
Sun 22nd
Northumberland League - Dunterley Open
Location: Dunterley Farm, NE48 2JZ
Open. If 3 dogs, enter by 11.00 am. Catering available. Full details...
Sat 28th
Woolhanger Hill Trial
Location: Parracombe, N Devon, EX31 4RF signed from A39 - Blackmoor Gate & Lynton
Sat 28 & Sun 29 Sept. Open Driving. Challenging course more suited to experienced dogs. 9.00 am start, entries close 14 Sept. Full details...
Sat 28th
Surrey SDS (ASSEESDS) Open/Novice Trial
Location: Feltons Farm, RH3 7AU
28th & 29th September Full details...
Sat 28th
Northumberland League - Rochester Open
Location: Rochester, NE19 1RB
Open. Pre-entry to J Fyall or on day. Full details...
Sun 29th
Woolhanger Hill Trial
Location: Parracombe, N Devon, EX31 4RF (signed from A39 - Blackmoor Gate & Lynton)
Open Driving, challenging course more suited to experienced dogs, 9.00 am start, entries close 14 Sept. Full details...
Sun 29th
Mid Shires Open/Novice Sheep Dog Trial
Location: Ashurst Farm, Coalpit Lane, Wolvey, Hinckley, Leics, LE10 3HD
Sun 29th
Surrey SDS (ASSEESDS) Open/Novice Trial
Location: Feltons Farm, RH3 7AU
28th & 29th September Full details...
October 2019
Sat 5th
EASS - Open/Novice
Location: Ickworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5QE
Open/Novice - Pre-entry Full details...
Sat 5th
Bishopstone Charity Sheepdog Trial
Location: Bishopstone, Salisbury
Sat 5 & Sun 6 Oct. Sat 5 - Open Driving; Sun 6th - Double Fetch. 8.00 am start., entries close 21 September. Refreshments. Full details...
Sun 6th
EASS - Open/Novice
Location: Ickworth, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5QE
Open/Novice - Pre-entry Full details...
Sun 6th
Bishopstone Charity Sheepdog Trial
Location: Bishopstone, Salisbury
Sat 5th - Open Driving, Sun 6th Double Fetch. 8.00 am start, entries close 21 September. Refreshments. Full details...
Sun 6th
Northumberland League - Otterburn Open
Location: Otterburn, NE19 1JX
Open, 8.00 am start, catering available. Full details...
Sat 12th
Sat 12th
Cornwall SDS - Blisland Trial
Location: Hamatethy, St. Breward, Bodmin, PL30 4PN (off the B3266 near St. Breward)
Classes: Open Driving, Novice Mx, Open Mx. Start 9.30 am - Entries on field. Full details...
Sat 12th
Northumberland League - Alwinton Open
Location: Alwinton, NE65 7BQ
Open, pre-entry required. Full details...
Sun 13th
Sun 13th
Romney Marsh & District SDS (ASSEESDS) Novice/Open Trial
Location: Scotney Castle, Lamberhurst, Tunbridge Wells TN3 8JN
Sun 13th
Cornwall SDS - Hamatethy Trial - Incorporating the Cornish Novice Run-off
Location: Hamatethy, St. Breward, Bodmin, PL30 4PN (off the B3266 near St. Breward)
Classes: Open Driving, Novice Mx, Open Mx. Start 9.30 am - Entries on field. Full details...
Sat 19th
Sat 19th
Cornwall SDS - Pennare Trial
Location: Pennare Farm, Veryan, TR2 5PH (off the A3078 nr Veryan)
Classes: Open Driving Novice Mx, Open Mx. Start 9.30 am - Entries close 13th October. Full details...
Sun 20th
Sun 20th
Cornwall SDS - Veryan Trial
Location: Pennare Farm, Veryan, TR2 5PH (off the A3078 nr Veryan)
Classes: Double Fetch, start 9.00 am, entries close 13th October. Full details...
Sat 26th
Sun 27th
Cornwall SDS - Champions of Champions
Location: Ashridge Court, North Tawton, EX20 2DH
Classes: Driving & Maltese. Start 12 noon - Entries by invitation only. Full details...