Updated 31 January 2012    

Featured trials We are often asked which would be the best trials for the visitor. Now, you don't have to ask - we have selected the most visitor friendly trials as Featured Trials - follow the link next to the trial date, or go direct to the Featured Trials home page.

Qualifying points for National trials Note that it is now a Rule For Trials that an Open Qualifying Trial must have been advertised either on the ISDS website for at least a week before the trial, or in the local agricultural press with publication on a date before the trial. The wording for Ireland is slightly different, but means the same thing, but if you are from the South the agricultural press is defined as the ‘Farmers Journal’ only. Please note that if you make an error in the placing of an advertisement (for example the date or location is wrong) this would not be a valid advertisement. The ISDS will not be liable for any omission or errors in the advertising of trials on the ISDS website, howsoever caused. The placer of the advert is solely responsible for checking that the advert appears in time and as they intended.

To check when an open trial was added to this page, look at the code below the trial, which shows the month and day it was added - eg 0310 indicates March 10th.

With regard to which open trials do qualify for points, it has now been clarified that an Open Qualifying Trial may not be a part of a novice or nursery trial, and the points for a dog must have been gained in England, Ireland, Scotland or Wales. The existing rules also hold in that it must be open to all with no unreasonable restriction or qualification, either geographical or any other way. A minimum of 25 dog must compete at the trial. The course must be a National style course that includes a drive element.

Please email details of your trials as soon as possible to trialsnews@isds.org.uk, giving date, venue, how to get there and postcode if possible (for Sat Nav users), type of trial (Open, Novice, Nursery, Brace etc), whether entries are on the field or in advance, and a contact phone number (and email if available). Please check to make sure that the details are correct and advise of any changes as soon as possible. We wish every organiser, handler and visitor good weather and good sheep!

This page is divided into sections for

Northern England

Central & Eastern England

Southern England

South West England

Ireland

Scotland

Wales & Western England

See also:

Latest Trials News page for the most recent additions and updates and trials in the next few days
Major Trials page for the National and International sheepdog trials.

Please always check with the organiser before setting off for a trial, especially if travelling a long distance.

October 22
Peak Forest Nursery & Novice
Perrydale, Peak Forest
Food available
Info: M Gregory 07778 750878

October 23
Ringinglow Nursery & Novice
Perrydale, Peak Forest
Food available
Info: S M Humphreys 01433 651852

October 29
Hayfield Nursery & Novice & championship
The Grouse, Hayfield
Info: J Conway 01457 866297

October 30th
Bamford Nursery & Novice
Shatton
Food available
Info: M Sowerby 07721 616570

November 5
Dovedale Nursery & Novice
Holme Farm, Ilam
Food available
Info: E Longden 07989 150889

November 6
Ringinglow Nursery & Novice & championship
Perrydale, Peak Forest
Food available
Info: S M Humphreys 01433 651852

November 12
Bamford Nursery & Novice
Shatton
Food available
Info: M Sowerby 07721 616570

November 13
Higher Whitley Nursery & Novice
School Lane, Higher Whitley WA4 4PH
Info: J Conway 01457 866297

November 19
Longshaw Bolton Beginners' Cup & Novice trial

November 20
Peak Forest Nursery & Novice
Perrydale, Peak Forest
Food available
Info: M Gregory 07778 750878

December 3
Dovedale Nursery & Novice & championship
Holme Farm, Ilam
Food available
Info: E Longden 07989 150889

December 4
Peak Forest Nursery & Novice
Perrydale, Peak Forest
Food available
M Gregory 07778 750878

December 11
Higher Whitley Nursery & Novice
School Lane, Higher Whitley WA4 4PH
Info: C Dickens 07770 444115

December 17
Open/novice Christmas trial
Perrydale Farm, Peak Forest
8am start, enter on field, caterer
Info: M Gregory 07778750878 or Stuart Wilkinson 07762182010
1128

January 1
OPEN TRIAL Bob Hambleton Memorial Trial
Holme Farm, Ilam
Food available
Info: E Longden 07989 150889
1710

January 8
Peak Forest Nursery & Novice
Perrydale, Peak Forest
Food available
Info: M Gregory 07778 750878

January 28
OPEN TRIAL Daniel Tym Memorial Trial, Peak Forest
CANCELLED

February 4
Peak Forest Nursery & Novice
Perrydale, Peak Forest
Food available
M Gregory 07778 750878

February 19
OPEN TRIAL Jim Hussey’s trial at Peak Forest
Perrydale, Peak Forest
Food available
Info: M Gregory 07778 750878
1710

March 3
Peak Forest Nursery & Novice & championship
Perrydale, Peak Forest
Food available
Info: M Gregory 07778 750878

March 11
Inter Club Trial
Hayfield
The Grouse, Hayfield
Info: Gus Dermody 01270 780620 / 07836 729223

May 26 FEATURED TRIAL

Penton Discussion Group SDT

Open & Local trials

Haithwaite Farm, Penton CA6 5QT

On B6318 1½ miles south of junction with B6357

Refreshments on field, evening BBQ and dance

Info: Peter McManus 01387 371624 peter.mcmanus2@btinternet.com

0118

December 4
Mid Shires Novice/Nursery
Gretton Road, Harringworth, Corby
9.30am start
Weathercheck: 07710-401554

December 18
Mid Shires Novice/Nursery
Gretton Road, Harringworth, Corby
9.30am start
Weathercheck: 07710-401554

January 22
Mid Shires Novice/Nursery
Gretton Road, Harringworth, Corby
9.30am start
Weathercheck: 07710-401554

January 28/29
Priory Farm Opens
Priory Farm, Wormegay, Kings Lynn PE33 0RP
Info: Ted Neal 01553 810343

1110

February 5
Mid Shires Novice/Nursery
Gretton Road, Harringworth, Corby
9.30am start
Weathercheck: 07710-401554

For more details, see also Sussex & Romney Marsh SDS Site and Surrey SDS Site

October 15
South East Championship trial
Plumpton Green
Information: Robert Putnam: 07545 888 049

October 22
Inter Society team trial
Plumpton Green
Information: Robert Putnam: 07545 888 049

October 23 FEATURED TRIAL
Sussex SDS Open
Petworth Estates
Pre-entry to Matt Greer 07748 086872
0302

October 30
Nursery & Novice trial
West End Fm, Goddards Green, West Sussex BN6 9LE
£3 per dog Enter on field
10am start, all dogs to be on field by Noon
Sussex SDS - Robert Putnam 07545 888 049
www.surreysheepdogsociety.org.uk

November 6 (please note change of date)
Romney Marsh and District SDS
Open/Novice
Hartlands Farm, Walters Green Road, Fordcombe, Penshurst TN11 8HD
Contact Ron Beecham 01634 672210
0809

November 13
Romney Marsh Nursery
Hope Farm, Peening Quarter, Wittersham, Kent TN30 7NF
Info: www.southeastenglandsheepdogtrials.org

November 20
Nursery & Novice trial
Feltons Farm, Brockham, Surrey RH3 7AU
£3 per dog Enter on field
10am start, all dogs to be on field by Noon
Surrey SDS - Jill Woolston 01293 772 344
www.surreysheepdogsociety.org.uk

December 4
Nursery & Novice trial
Feltons Farm, Brockham, Surrey RH3 7AU
£3 per dog Enter on field
10am start, all dogs to be on field by Noon
Wessex SDS - Elaine Anstey 01428 652 822
www.surreysheepdogsociety.org.uk

December 11
Nursery & Novice trial
Feltons Farm, Brockham, Surrey RH3 7AU
£3 per dog Enter on field
10am start, all dogs to be on field by Noon
Surrey SDS - Jill Woolston 01293 772 344
www.surreysheepdogsociety.org.uk

December 18
Romney Marsh Nursery
Hope Farm, Peening Quarter, Wittersham, Kent TN30 7NF
Info: www.southeastenglandsheepdogtrials.org

December 31
New Year Charity Open Trial
Hill View, Appledore, Kent TN26 2DG

Info: Chris Jupp 01233758580

1128

January 8
Nursery & Novice trial
Dorking area, Surrey
£3 per dog Enter on field
10am start, all dogs to be on field by Noon
Wessex SDS - Elaine Anstey 01428 652 822
www.surreysheepdogsociety.org.uk

January 15
Romney Marsh Nursery
Hope Farm, Peening Quarter, Wittersham, Kent TN30 7NF
Info: www.southeastenglandsheepdogtrials.org

January 22
Nursery & Novice trial
Dorking area, Surrey
£3 per dog Enter on field
10am start, all dogs to be on field by Noon
Surrey SDS - Jill Woolston 01293 772 344
www.surreysheepdogsociety.org.uk

January 29
Nursery & Novice trial
Dorking area, Surrey
£3 per dog Enter on field
10am start, all dogs to be on field by Noon
Sussex SDS - Robert Putnam 07545 888 049
www.surreysheepdogsociety.org.uk

February 5
Nursery & Novice trial
Dorking area, Surrey
10am start, all dogs to be on field by Noon
Wessex SDS - Elaine Anstey 01428 652 822
www.surreysheepdogsociety.org.uk

February 12
Romney Marsh Nursery
Hope Farm, Peening Quarter, Wittersham, Kent TN30 7NF
Info: www.southeastenglandsheepdogtrials.org

February 19
Nursery & Novice trial
Dorking area, Surrey
£3 per dog Enter on field
10am start, all dogs to be on field by Noon
Sussex SDS - Robert Putnam 07545 888 049
www.surreysheepdogsociety.org.uk

February 26
Nursery & Novice Championship trial
West End Fm, Goddards Green, West Sussex BN6 9LE
10am start, all dogs to be on field by noon
Info: www.surreysheepdogsociety.org.uk

June 17
Romney Marsh Open
Riggshill, Otterden, Kent
Info: Ron Beecham 01634 672210 ronandizz@blueyonder.co.uk

July 1
Romney Marsh Open & Kent Championship
Chilham Castle, Chilham, Kent
Info: Ron Beecham 01634 672210 ronandizz@blueyonder.co.uk

August 12
Romney Marsh Charity Open
Rawnie Farm, Snargate, near Appledore, Kent
Info: Ron Beecham 01634 672210 ronandizz@blueyonder.co.uk

September 16
Romney Marsh Open
Sissinghurst Castle, Nr Cranbrook, Kent TN17 2AB
Info: Ron Beecham 01634 672210 ronandizz@blueyonder.co.uk

September 30
Romney Marsh Open
Scotney Castle, Lamberhurst, Kent
Info: Ron Beecham 01634 672210 ronandizz@blueyonder.co.uk

Nursery trials: see also www.bearwoodfarm.co.uk

October 22
Cornwall v Devon Match
Trewinnow Farm Davidstow
Off the old aerodrome
Open Maltese X and Open Driving
Start 9.30am, entries on field before 1pm
Info: 01872 501 886
0322

October 23
Davidstow Trial
Incorporating the Cornwall Novice runoff
Trewinnow Farm Davidstow
Off the old Aerodrome
Novice Mx, Open Mx, Open Driving
Start 9.30am, entries on field
Info: 01840 213 339
0322

November 6
Leinster Nursery
N O’Keeffe, Ballintlea, Mullinvat, Co Kilkenny
10am start: Class A, Beginners, Class B
Info: 0872965798

November 13
Leinster Nursery
P Byrne, Carrickleas House, Carlow Rd. Kilcullen, Co Kildare
10am start: Class A, Beginners, Class B
Info: 0878043347

November 20
Leinster Nursery
J Walsh, Yellow Bog, Kilcullen, Co Kildare
10am start; Class A, Beginners, Class B
Info: 0871675729

December 4
Leinster Nursery Trials
D Birchall, Blackhill, Dunlavin, Co Wicklow
10am start; Class A, Beginners, Class B

also

Open Trial on a separate field

8am start, enter on field
Info: 0872617099

December 11
Leinster Nursery
M Murphy, Drennanstown South, Rathangan, Co Kildare
10am start: Class A, Beginners, Class B
Info: 0876182689

December 18
Leinster Nursery
M Dunne, Cruachan, Killeshin Road, Carlow
10am start: Class A, Beginners, Class B
Info: 0872054652

January 8
Leinster Nursery
F Cashen, Ballymore House, Screen, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford
10am start: Class A, Beginners, Class B
Info: 0876280427

February 12
Irish Sheepdog Society Nursery Final
Crehelp, Dunlavin, Co Wicklow

Info: D Birchall: 0872617099

September 2
Open Sheep Dog Trial
Friarstown House, Tallagh, Dublin 24
9am start, enter on field

Info: 08686 31658

October 22 FEATURED TRIAL
Barr Hill Trial
Lanes Farm, Barr, Ayrshire
Confined to Ayrshire, Wigtonshire and Dumfrieshire
£5/dog Info/entries: Neil Gillon 01465 811342 email neil@therealscotland.com
0608

October 23 FEATURED TRIAL
Bargrennan Hill Trial
Garchew Farm, Bargrennan, Newton Stewart, Wigtonshire
Confined to Ayrshire, Wigtonshire and Dumfrieshire
£5/dog Info/entries: I Mcmillan 07811 875614
0608

February 19
Open trial
The Holmes, Moffat DG10 9QS
From jn 15 M74, head for Moffat, then approx 100 metres after roundabout, turn right, trial field is on right
8am start, enter on the field, £5 per dog
Those running two dogs to have one run before 1pm, last booking in time 2pm for those with only one dog
Info: 07713 160711 sue4horn@hotmail.com

August 28
LLANARTHNE SDT
Wernbongam Farm, Llanarthne, Carmarthen SA32 8HN
On the B4310 Nantgaredig to Porthyrhyd road
Secretary: Meirion Owen, Rhos yr Hafod, Llanarthne, Carmarthen SA32 8LG Tel: 01267 290282
Open National - £100, £60, £30, £20, £10, £10
Top 6 dogs to qualify for a Double Fetch Final
Entry fee £5. ENTRIES CLOSE 11th August

August 29/30
Llanafan Fawr Sheep dog trials
Llanafan Farm, Llanafan Fawr, Builth Wells, Powys LD2 3PN.
Situated midway between Beulah & Newbridge On Wye on the B4358
29th: 9am start, Open South Wales & Open Novice South Wales, runs combined
30th: 7.30am start, Open National & Open Novice National, runs combined
Entries on the field.
Course is 800 yards long running over 3 fields rising to 1000ft
Info: Roy Jones 01597 860459 / 07731876948
0129