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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November 2018
Sat 17th
Yorkshire SDT
Location: Jackson Lane, Bradley, BD20 9HG
9.30am Start, Enter on field, Nursery/Young and New Handlers welcome Full details...
Sat 17th
Fylde Sheep Dog Society - Nursery Trial
Location: Merscough College, Lee Farm, Moss Lane, Bilsborrow, PR3 0RU
9.30 am Start, Enter on field, new and young handlers welcome Full details...
Sat 17th
North Westmorland - Nursery, Novice & New Handler
Location: Hutton in the Forest, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9TH
9.00 am start, enter on field by 1.00 pm, only one dog after 12 noon. Novice confined to Cumbria. Full details...
Sat 17th
Ryedale - Nursery
Location: Hall Farm, North reston, Louth, LN11 8JD
10.30 am start, enter on field by 1.00 pm, more than one dog first by 12 noon. Full details...
Sun 18th
Sun 18th
Herefordshire and Shropshire Sheepdog Trials
Location: Higher Hagley Farm, Obley, Clun, Shropshire SY4 2AE
9.30am start + AGM Full details...
Sun 18th
ASSEESDS (Surrey) Nursery & Novice Trial
Location: Deanland Farm, Golden Cross, East Sussex, BN27 3RJ
10.00 am start Full details...
Sun 18th
Higher Whitley - Nursery, Novice & Beginner
Location: School Lane, Higher Whitley, Cheshire, WA4 4QB
9.00 am start, enter on field by 1.00 pm. Full details...
Sun 18th
Northern - Nursery, Committee Novice & New Handler
Location: Valley Farm, Bowes, DL12 9RH approx. 4 miles west of Bowes off A66
10.00 am start, enter on field by 2.00 pm, only one dog after 1.00 pm. Full details...
Sun 18th
West Country - Nursery, Driving then Maltese cross
Location: Pittsworthy Farm, Thorndon Cross, Okehampton, EX20 4NG
10.00 am start Full details...
Sun 18th
Turton Young Farmers - Open
Location: Clough Head, Grane Road, Haslingden, Lancashire, BB4 4AT
10.30 am start, enter on field, catering Full details...
Mon 19th
Cornwall SDS - Champions of Champions
Location: Venue TBC
Start 12 noon - Entries by invitation only Full details...
Sat 24th
Holme Sheepdog Society - Nursery Trial
Location: S Duckworth, Clough Head, Grane Rd, Haslingden BB4 4AT
9.30 am start, enter on field, young and new handlers welcome. Those with two dogs to be booked in by 12 noon. Catering available. Full details...
Sat 24th
Trawden SDS - Nursery
Location: J Palmer, Higher Twiston, BB7 4BY
9.30 am Start. Young Handlers and Newcomers are all welcome Full details...
Sun 25th
ASSEEDS (Sussex) Nursery & Novice Trial
Location: Deenland Farm, Golden Cross, East Sussex, BN27 3RJ
10.00 am Start Full details...
Sun 25th
Morton SDS Nursery/Novice Trial
Location: Station Farm, Cottage Lane, Broughton Astley, Leics, LE9 6PD
9.30 am start, entry on field. Full details...
Fri 30th
BOB HAMBLETON, Memorial Open
Location: Sam Hudson's Ilam, Derbyshire, DE6 2BD
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TRIAL HAS BEEN HELD AND THIS DATE IS NOT GOING AHEAD Full details...
December 2018
Sat 1st
Fylde Sheep Dog Society - Nursery Trial
Location: J Hey, Hollingshead Farm, Caton, LA2 9NA
9.30 am Start, Enter on field, new and young handlers welcome Full details...
Sat 1st
North Lancs SDS
Location: J Scriven, Lea Warden Farm, Gisburn, BB7 4LJ
9.30 am Start, Nursery & New handler classes throughout the day Full details...
Sun 2nd
Sun 2nd
ASSEEDS (Wessex) Nursery & Novice Trial
Location: Deenland Farm, Golden Cross, East Sussex, BN27 3RJ
10.00am Start Full details...
Sat 8th
Somerset Christmas Trial
Location: Bellvue Farm, Nempnett Thrubwell, North Somerset, BS40 7XD, by kind permission of Rich & Tracey Stock
Start 9.00am, Maltese X and Drive. Entries on field in person before 12 noon, limited to 2 dogs per handler. There will be a raffle so donations of prizes would be much appreciated. Refreshments available Full details...
Sat 8th
Yorkshire SDT
Location: On A6034 between Addingham and Silsden, Cringles, Nr Silsden
9.30am Start, Enter on field, Nursery/Young and New Handlers welcome Full details...
Sat 8th
Holme Sheepdog Society - Nursery Trial
Location: J Cropper, Deerplay, Bacup, OL13 8RD
9.30 am start, enter on field, young and new handlers welcome. Those with two dogs to be booked in by 12 noon. Full details...
Sat 8th
Sun 9th
ASSEESDS (Romney Marsh & District) Cradle, Novice Handler, Novice & Nursery Trial
Location: Whitehall, Ludgate Lane, Lynsted, Nr Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 0RF
10.00am Start Full details...
Sun 9th
Sat 15th
Sat 15th
Trawden SDS - Nursery
Location: M Thornber, Barkerfield, Worston, BB7 1QB
9.30 am start. Young Handlers and Newcomers are all welcome Full details...
Sat 15th
North Lancs SDS
Location: M Glasgow, Meadow Court, Tarn Water Lane, Stodday, LA2 0AH
9.30 am Start, Nursery & New handler classes throughout the day Full details...
Sun 16th
Sun 16th
ASSEEDS (Sussex) Nursery & Novice Trial
Location: Deanland Farm, Golden Cross, East Sussex, BN27 3RJ
10.00am Start Full details...
Sun 16th
Morton SDS Nursery/Novice Trial
Location: Station Farm, Cottage Lane, Broughton Astley, Leics, LE9 6PD
9.30 am start, entry on field. Full details...
Sun 30th
Barford Meadows Christmas Charity Open Trial
Location: off the A43 near Kettering, Northants - nearest postcode NN14 1UD
Pre-entry, max 3 dogs per handler, £10 per run including lunch & refreshments. Full details...
January 2019
Sat 5th
Sat 5th
Fylde Sheep Dog Society - Nursery Trial
Location: Merscough College, Lee Farm, Moss Lane, Bilsborrow, PR3 0RU
9.30 am Start, Enter on field, new and young handlers welcome Full details...
Sun 6th
Sun 6th
ASSEESDS (Romney Marsh & District) Cradle, Novice Handler, Novice & Nursery Trial
Location: Whitehall, Ludgate Lane, Lynsted, Nr Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 0RF
10.00 am Start Full details...
Sun 6th
Sat 12th
Yorkshire SDT
Location: Timble, LS21 2NN
9.30am Start, Enter on field, Nursery/Young and New Handlers welcome Full details...
Sat 12th
North Lancs SDS
Location: T Smith, Pilling
9.30 am Start, Nursery & New handler classes throughout the day Full details...
Sun 13th
ASSEESDS (Surrey) Novice & Nursery Trial
Location: Shabden Park Farm, Chipstead, Surrey, CR5 3SF
10.00 am Start Full details...
Sun 13th
Morton SDS Nursery/Novice Trial
Location: Station Farm, Cottage Lane, Broughton Astley, Leics, LE9 6PD
9.30 am start, entry on field Full details...
Sat 19th
Sat 19th
Holme Sheepdog Society - Nursery Trial
Location: S Duckworth, Clough Head, Grane Rd, Haslingden BB4 4AT
9.30 am start, enter on field, young and new handlers welcome. Those with two dogs to be booked in by 12 noon. Catering available. Full details...
Sat 19th
Fylde Sheep Dog Society - Nursery Trial
Location: J Hey, Hollingshead Farm, Caton, LA2 9NA
9.30 am Start, Enter on field, new and young handlers welcome Full details...
Sun 20th
Sun 20th
ASSEEDS (Wessex) Nursery & Novice Trial
Location: Shabden Park Farm, High Road, Chipstead, Surrey, CR5 3SF
10.00am Start Full details...
Sat 26th
Yorkshire SDT
Location: West Hall Farm, Nesfield, Ilkley, LS29 0BX
9.30am Start, Enter on field, Nursery/Young and New Handlers welcome Full details...
Sat 26th
Sun 27th
ASSEESDS (Romney Marsh & District) Cradle, Novice Handler, Novice & Nursery Trial
Location: Whitehall, Ludgate Lane, Lynsted, Nr Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 0RF
10.00 am Start Full details...
Sun 27th
February 2019
Sat 2nd
Priory Farm Open Sheepdog Trial
Location: Priory Farm, Wormegay, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0RP
2nd & 3rd Feb Full details...
Sun 3rd
Holme Sheepdog Society - Nursery Trial
Location: J Cropper, Deerplay, Bacup OL13 8RD
9.30 am start, enter on field, young and new handlers welcome. Those with two dogs to be booked in by 12 noon. Full details...
Sun 3rd
North Lancs SDS
Location: T W Longton, Lee End Farm, Quernmore, Lancaster, LA2 9EE
9.30 am Start, Nursery & New handler classes throughout the day Full details...
Sun 3rd
ASSEESDS (Surrey) Nursery & Novice Trial
Location: Shabden Park Farm, Chipstead, Surrey, CR5 3SF
10.00 am Start Full details...
Sun 3rd
Priory Farm Open Sheepdog Trial
Location: Priory Farm, Wormegay, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0RP
Sat 9th
Sat 9th
Fylde Sheep Dog Society - Championship
Location: Merscough College, Lee Farm, Moss Lane, Bilsborrow, PR3 0RU
9.30 am Start Full details...
Sat 9th
Morton SDS Nursery/Novice
Location: CH at Station Farm, Cottage Lane, Broughton Astley, Leics, LE9 6PD
9.30 am start, entry on field Full details...
Sun 10th
Sun 10th
ASSEEDS (Wessex) Nursery & Novice Trial
Location: Shabden Park Farm, High Road, Chipstead, Surrey, CR5 3SF
10.00 am Start Full details...
Sat 16th
Sat 16th
Sat 16th
Whitbeck Opens
Location: Town End Hall Farm, Whitbeck, Cumbria
Feb 16 & 17, AM & PM trials, pre-entry, first 25 dogs per trial. Full details...
Sun 17th
ASSEEDS Nursery & Novice Championship
Location: Chadhurst Farm, Coldharbour Lane, Dorking, Surrey, RH4 3JH
TBA Full details...
Sun 17th
Whitbeck Opens
Location: Town End Hall Farm, Whitbeck, Cumbria
AM & PM trials, pre-entry, first 25 dogs per trial Full details...
Sat 23rd
Sat 23rd
Yorkshire Nursery Trial with Championship
Location: On the B6165 between Summerbridge and Ripley, 100yds east of Birchfield Ice Cream Farm HG3 4JS.
9.00am Start, Enter on field, Young and New Handlers welcome, Refreshments on field. Full details...
Sun 24th
English Nursery Final
Location: Hutton in the Forest, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9TH
7.30 am start Full details...
March 2019
Sat 2nd
North Lancs SDS - Championship
Location: T W Longton, Lee End Farm, Quernmore, Lancaster, LA2 9EE
9.30am Start Full details...
Sat 9th
Holme Sheepdog Society - Nursery Trial Championship
Location: S Duckworth, Clough Head, Grane Rd, Haslingden BB4 4AT
9.30 am start, enter on field, young & new handlers welcome. Those with two dogs to be booked in by 12 noon. Championship to start 2.00 pm. Catering. Full details...
Sat 16th
May 2019
Sat 4th
Trawden SDS - Nursery
Location: Austwick
9.30 am Start. Young Handlers and Newcomers are all welcome Full details...
Sat 25th
Trawden SDS - Nursery
Location: Higher Twiston, BB7 4BY
9.30 am Start. Young Handlers and Newcomers are all welcome Full details...
August 2019
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
Trawden SDS - Nursery
Location: Clapham
9.30 am Start. Young Handlers and Newcomers are all welcome Full details...
Sun 11th
ENGLISH NATIONAL 2019
Location: MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE, ST MICHAELS ROAD, PRESTON, LANCS, PR3 0RY
9-11 August 2019 Full details...