Trials Diary & Events
There’s someting going on all year round, take a look and use the filters to see what’s going on in your area.
The biggest trials in the UK and Ireland are the ISDS Nationals and International Trials, held every year. There is also the ISDS World Trial, held every three years.
All trials make a great day out in the countryside, where you get to experience the incredible ability of the Border Collie and the skill of being a shepherd!
WalesLLANHARRY SDT (SWSDTA)
Contact – Anna Prothero, 07795 178 451 or anna_prothero@hotmail.com
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IrelandOpen Sheepdog Trial at Top of Coom Sheep Shearing Championships,
Contact 087 6376307
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ScotlandHebridean Trials Circuit (3) - Berneray, North Uist.
Donald Macritchie 01851810579
Find out more ScotlandHebridean Trials Circuit (4) - Scarista, Isle of Harris
Donald Macritchie 01851810579
Find out more ScotlandHebridean Trials Circuit (5) – Ness, Isle of Lewis
Donald Macritchie 01851810579
Find out more WalesMATHON SDT (SWSDTA)
Contact – Anna Prothero, 07795 178 451 or anna_prothero@hotmail.com
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EnglandSandringham Open/Novice
Any questions please call Sam on 07531145447 or Kath on 07786605419
Find out more IrelandNI Sheepdog Handlers Association Open Trial
Details Kevin O Higgins on 07712881951 or Frankie McCullough on 07711091266
Find out more EnglandSouth Yorkshire Open
Pre entry - first 30 dogs to Alex Wilkinson (tel: 07742442478)
Find out more EnglandSandringham Open/Novice
Any questions please call Sam on 07531145447 or Kath on 07786605419
Find out more EnglandMID SHIRES SHEEPDOG SOCIETY S.D.T
Pre-entry – for further details contact Gill Burbidge on 07950-738732
Find out more IrelandClew Bay Open Trial in association with Crossmolina Agri Show
Open Trial Only - entries to Martin on 0873730196
Find out more WalesRWAS OPEN (SWSDTA)
Mrs Chloe Lewis, Livestock Dept Tel: 01982 554404 or Email: chloe@rwas.co.uk
Find out more EnglandHigh hills open
High Hills Open 25th 26th 27th 28th july 2024 3 days running & double gather final on the 28th To include 2 brace runs per day Top 8 from each day threw to the final To enter please contact Laura on 07772910087.
Find out more EnglandHusbands Bosworth & Theddingworth
Helen Crane 07708 237464 helencrane88@outlook.com
Find out more IrelandNovice and Intermediate Trial
Contact Kenneth 0852760225, Nicholas 0851655428 or Tomas 087281383131
Find out more EnglandHusbands Bosworth &Theddingworth – Open Trial
Saturday 27th July Husbands Bosworth & Theddingworth – Open Trial The Park Husbands Bosworth Hall LE17 6LZ 7.30am start – running order will be sent out in good time Open to 3 dogs Helen Crane 07708 237464 helencrane88@outlook.com
Find out more WalesABERNANT SDT (50th Trials) (SWSDTA)
Contact – Anna Prothero, 07795 178 451 or anna_prothero@hotmail.com
Find out more WalesNEW CROSS AND DISTRICT SDT (SWSDTA)
AnnaProthero, 07795 178 451 or anna_prothero@hotmail.com
Find out more EnglandDevon & Exmoor Sheepdog Society Novice Championship & Maltese Cross Championship
Secretary: Julie Tucker 07970033813
Find out more EnglandMID SHIRES SHEEPDOG SOCIETY OPEN/NOVICE TRIAL,
Pre-entry – for further details contact Gill Burbidge on 07950-738732
Find out more IrelandOpen Sheepdog Trial Borris Co Carlow
Contact Kenneth 0852760225, Nicholas 0851655428 or Tomas 0872813831.
Find out more EnglandDevon & Exmoor Sheepdog Society Pennywell Farm Trial
Secretary: Julie Tucker 07970033813
Find out more EnglandMacclesfield and District Sheepdog Trials
Entries open 1st May close 6th June.
Find out more ScotlandEdderton open trial
Contact name mobile and email for this event: Gert Van Dyck - gert.van.dyck@hotmail.com - 07873877310
Find out more EnglandWadebridge Trial
Secretary: Trevor Hopper trevor_hopper01@btinternet.com or Tel 01872 501 886
Find out more IrelandAnnual Glencolmcille Charity Sheepdog Trial
Contact FJ Cunningham for more information on +353 (0)872366380
Find out more IrelandNorth of Ireland Sheepdog Society Clonmany Agricultural Show Sheepdog trials
For further information contact Bernard on 0864066137.
Find out more IrelandNorth of Ireland Sheepdog Society Clonmany Agricultural Show Sheepdog trials
For further information contact Bernard on 0864066137.
Find out more EnglandLake District Sheep Dog Trials
Thursday 8th August 2024, starting at 10am at Hill Farm, Ings.
Find out more IrelandSheepdog Trial at Carr's of the Diamond Ballyare
Details Anthony Friel 0863106998 or Paul Wilson 0872624080
Find out more IrelandNorth of Ireland Sheepdog Society
handler name and dog/dogs names to 0861734969 (00353861734969 from NI)
Find out more IrelandSheepdog Trial at Carr's of the Diamond
Details Anthony Friel 0863106998 or Paul Wilson 0872624080
Find out more IrelandCorrymore Sheepdog Trials
For more information contact: Dennis 0863607941 John Joe 0866035170
Find out more WalesLOWER CHAPEL & DISTRICT SHEEPDOG TRIALS (SWSDTA)
Thursday 15th, Friday 16th and Saturday 17th August
Find out more EnglandVale of Rydal Sheepdog Trials and Hound Show Le Fleming Stakes
Contact Sarah Hoggarth 07980622253
Find out more EnglandDevon & Exmoor Sheepdog Society Brentor Trial @Follygate
Secretary: Julie Tucker 07970033813
Find out more IrelandGlenfinn Annual Open and Intermediate Trials
Further details from Brendan Marley on 00353877702904 or Patrick Browne on 00353866042058
Find out more EnglandVale of Evesham sheepdog trials
Saturday 17th August local novice and farmers class, 60 mile radius. Both trials are pre entry
Find out more EnglandBarbon SheepDog Trials
Contact Clare Thompson- to enter or for more information. 07590115844 barbonshow@hotmail.com
Find out more EnglandSKIPNESS SHEEP DOG TRIAL
CONTACT DETAILS Fay MacCuish 07901621015, 01880760265
Find out more EnglandDevon & Exmoor Sheepdog Society Westcountry Driving Championship
Secretary: Julie Tucker 07970033813
Find out more EnglandVale of Evesham Sheepdog Trials
Secretary Jenny Atwell 07923913824 or email jatwell57@gmail.com
Find out more EnglandHornby Sheepdog Trial
Secretary Margaret Wright Tel no 015242 21652 email mawright56@sky.com
Find out more ScotlandMull and Morvern Annual Open Trial
Entries by phone to Enid Moore 01680300178 or 07765426971
Find out more WalesSWSDTA Novice, Young Handler and Beginner Trial
Contact Anna Prothero for an entry form - anna_prothero@hotmail.com or 07795 178 451
Find out more EnglandPatterdale Dog Day SDT
Email Address: johanna.edwards@btopenworld.com Telephone: 01768482434
Find out more EnglandHeveningham Hall Open/Novice
Any questions please call Sam on 07531145447 or Kath on 07786605419
Find out more ScotlandSutherland Sheep dog trial.
Entries to Victoria, 07979070211 or Jan , 07909697508
Find out more EnglandPatterdale Dog Day
Spectators welcome - other events happening on the day - see www.patterdaledogday.com
Find out more EnglandNorthern sheepdog association
Spectators are welcome. Contact , Steven Ledger 07436532607
Find out more EnglandHeveningham Hall Open/Novice
Any questions please call Sam on 07531145447 or Kath on 07786605419
Find out more ScotlandTeviothead Dog Trial 2024
Further Details:- Liz Howieson - 07748697687 (please note, am away from 22/8/24) or Forrest Irving - 07717626801
Find out more EnglandHope Show and Sheepdog Trial
Pre entry by 1st August. To enter first 70 dogs-to TonyPriestley on 07745329614. Or tonypriestley48@yahoo.co.uk
Find out moreCaldbeck & Hesket New Market Sheepdog Trials
Any enquires Secretary Ann Armstrong 016974 78492 or mobile 07760450511
Find out more EnglandMID SHIRES SHEEPDOG SOCIETY OPEN/NOVICE S.D.T.
Pre-entry – for further details contact Gill Burbidge on 07950-738732
Find out more EnglandChallacombe Trial
Secretary: Brian Duke 01643 831375 or Barbara Thomas07729328440
Find out more ScotlandUdny Open Sheepdog Trial
Entries £6 per dog, please contact Gary Bruce to enter - 07902 656 434
Find out more EnglandNorthern sheepdog association
Spectators are welcome. Contact , Steven Ledger 07436532607
Find out more EnglandHeveningham Hall Open/Novice
Any questions please call Sam on 07531145447 or Kath on 07786605419
Find out more ScotlandAcharacle Sheep Dog Society Open and Confined classes
Enquiries to Ian Michie 07483890736 or Ian.michie4@btinternet.com
Find out more EnglandHeveningham Hall Open/Novice
Any questions please call Sam on 07531145447 or Kath on 07786605419
Find out more ScotlandMoniaive Open SDT
Telephone 01292 551869; mobile 07790657415 (on Whatsapp) Email: lochurr.welsh@gmail.com
Find out more ScotlandLintrathen Open Sheepdog Trial
Queries contact:- Loraine Watt Secretary 07715598074
Find out more EnglandLittle Blakenham Open/Novice
Any questions please call Sam on 07531145447 or Kath on 07786605419
Find out more EnglandHeveningham Hall Open/Novice – Charity Trial
Any questions please call Sam on 07531145447 or Kath on 07786605419
Find out more EnglandCornwall Dinner and Prize Giving
For more details contact Trevor Hopper trevor_hopper01@btinternet.com or Tel 01872 501 886
Find out more WalesSouth Wales Nursery Final
Contact: Anna Prothero, 07795178451 or anna_prothero@hotmail.com
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