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!

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February Saturday 15
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Fylde Nursery and Championship

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February Saturday 15
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RSDS Nursery Trials Bransdale

10.00 am start. Nursery, Novice and New Handler. Contact P Broughton 07773 144915                         

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February Saturday 15
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Shabden Park Farm open trial is now closed.

Enquiries to Arynston@btinternet.com

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February Saturday 15
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NI Sheepdog Handlers Association

Details Shannon 07719067400

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February Sunday 16
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NSDA TRIAL

Rod Green 07432782269

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February Sunday 16
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South East Winter Series Championship

9.00 am start Open to dogs that have placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd at any of this season’s south east winter series trials. contact Elaine Anstey vernonanstey@btinternet.com 07778677955

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February Sunday 16
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War Of The Roses (Yorkshire V Lancashire) Nursery

9.00am start. contact Alex Wilkinson or Shirley Duckworth

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February Saturday 22
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NSDA TRIAL-Sat 22nd-23rd - English Nursery Final

Sat 22nd-23rd - English Nursery Final

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February Saturday 22
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NI Sheepdog Handlers Association

Entries Open Friday 31st January 2025 at 7.00pm by Text only stating Name and dog/dogs names to Adam Porter on 07709714171 or from ROI 00447709714171

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February Sunday 23
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The English Nursery Final 2024/2025

7.30am start contact shadwelllivestockandworkingsheepdogs@hotmail.com

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March Saturday 1
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Pennine Inler Club Championship

9am Start. Contact Shirley 07980545437

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March Sunday 2
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NSDA TRIAL

Jonathan Brunton 07711941691

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March Saturday 8
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NSDA TRIAL-inter-club with Rydale- (Away)

March Sat 8th - inter-club with Rydale- (Away)

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March Saturday 8
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RSDS Nursery Trials Interclub with Northern

Nursery, Novice and New Handler. Contact J Goulder 07796 158467                            

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March Sunday 9
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NSDA TRIAL-Nursery/NoviceChampionship

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March Sunday 9
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RSDS Nursery Trials Championship  

Nursery, Novice and New Handler. Contact J Goulder 07796 158467                            

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April Saturday 26
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Llangadog SDT

Pre-entry At llangadog For more information contact Anna Prothero - 07795 178 451

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May Saturday 10
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Yorkshire SDS Annual Open Trial with Championship.

Enter on the field. 7am start. Only 2 dogs allowed (1 to be booked in by 11am and take the next available run). Limit 75 dogs. £10 entry fee. THE WINNER OF THE 2025 OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP TO JUDGE THIS TRIAL IN 2026. Enquiries: C. Mellin 07891871298

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May Sunday 11
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Ryedale Sheep Dog Society Open AM & PM Trials

Open AM Trial 8.00 am Start Open PM Trial - Ken Hotham Memorial. Pre-entry and enquires to Raylia Dugmore 01723 882434

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May Saturday 17
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Stokesley Show sheepdog trial and the Kildale Show sheepdog trials

9.00am start. Both trials are open and novice. Only one dog on rerun sheep.The contact for both trials is Jack Turnbull 07985 777869

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May Sunday 18
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Stokesley Show sheepdog trial and the Kildale Show sheepdog trials

9.00am start. Both trials are open and novice. Only one dog on rerun sheep.The contact for both trials is Jack Turnbull 07985 777869

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May Sunday 25
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RYEDALE SHEEP DOG SOCIETY CANCER CHARITY TRIAL. OPEN AM & PM TRIALS

Open AM Trial - Start Time 8.00 am Pre-Entry only LIMITED NUMBERS. Open PM Trial - Pre-Entry only. Entry fee £8 per dog. Proceeds to go to a Cancer Charity chosen by the host. Entry only accepted when full payment is made.

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June Monday 2
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Pennine open Trials Circuit 2025

All our trials are Enter on field.  for more  information contact Shirley 07980545437

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June Tuesday 3
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Pennine open Trials Circuit 2025

All our trials are Enter on field. for more information contact Shirley 07980545437

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June Wednesday 4
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Pennine open Trials Circuit 2025

All our trials are Enter on field. for more information contact Shirley 07980545437

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June Thursday 5
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Pennine open Trials Circuit 2025

All our trials are Enter on field. for more information contact Shirley 07980545437

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June Friday 6
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Pennine open Trials Circuit 2025

All our trials are Enter on field. for more information contact Shirley 07980545437

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June Saturday 7
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ISLE OF WIGHT SHEEPDOG TRIALS

ENTRIES OPEN FEBRUARY FOR MORE INFO FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK ISLE OF WIGHT SHEEPDOG TRIALS

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June Saturday 7
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The 77th Glenravel & District Sheepdog Trials

Start time 8am sharp. Contact JP MC FADDEN (senior) 07753496955 John Mc Fadden 07922257034 Email jpmf_@hotmail.com. On field toilet available / On field food available / Overnight caravans welcome

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June Saturday 7
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Pennine open Trials Circuit 2025

All our trials are Enter on field. for more information contact Shirley 07980545437

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June Saturday 7
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ISLE OF WIGHT SHEEPDOG TRIALS

ENTRIES OPEN FEBRUARY FOR MORE INFO FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK ISLE OF WIGHT SHEEPDOG TRIALS

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June Sunday 8
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ISLE OF WIGHT SHEEPDOG TRIALS

ENTRIES OPEN FEBRUARY FOR MORE INFO FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK ISLE OF WIGHT SHEEPDOG TRIALS

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June Sunday 8
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Pennine open Trials Circuit 2025

All our trials are Enter on field. for more information contact Shirley 07980545437

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June Sunday 8
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ISLE OF WIGHT SHEEPDOG TRIALS

ENTRIES OPEN FEBRUARY FOR MORE INFO FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK ISLE OF WIGHT SHEEPDOG TRIALS

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June Saturday 14
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The East Anglian Sheepdog Society . Euston Open/Novice Trial

On each of our trial days we are running an AM (08:00) and PM (13:00) trial. Details of our dates are as follows:

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June Sunday 15
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Romney Marsh SDS

Nursery, Novice, Other

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June Sunday 15
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The East Anglian Sheepdog Society . Euston Open/Novice Trial

On each of our trial days we are running an AM (08:00) and PM (13:00) trial. Details of our dates are as follows:

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June Thursday 26
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Shabfest 2025

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June Friday 27
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Shabfest 2025

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June Saturday 28
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Shabfest 2025

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June Sunday 29
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Shabfest 2025

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July Saturday 5
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Pittsworthy Farm 2 day Championship Trial

7.30 Start time max 60 dogs Secretary Tony Rofe Telephone  07811958002.

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July Sunday 6
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Pittsworthy Farm 2 day Championship Trial

7.30 Start time max 60 dogs Secretary Tony Rofe Telephone  07811958002.

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July Saturday 12
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Aberfeldy & District JAC Sheepdog Trial

First dog runs at 8am

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July Saturday 12
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Holkham Open/Novice Trial

On each of our trial days we are running an AM (08:00) and PM (13:00) trial. Details of our dates are as follows:

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July Sunday 13
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Romney Marsh SDS

Beginners, Novice, Open

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July Sunday 13
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Open Sheep Dog Trial

STARTING AT 9AM We will have open and all the usual classes, with a Brace subject to time.

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July Sunday 13
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Holkham Open/Novice Trial

On each of our trial days we are running an AM (08:00) and PM (13:00) trial. Details of our dates are as follows:

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July Saturday 19
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Fetlar Open Trial

8.30 start. 07799848239. james.f.nicolson@icloud.com

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July Thursday 24
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Northmavine Open Trial

8.30 start. 07799848239. james.f.nicolson@icloud.com

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July Friday 25
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South Shetland Sheepdog Trial

8.30 start. 07799848239. james.f.nicolson@icloud.com

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July Saturday 26
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Yell Open Sheepdog Tria

8.30 start. 07799848239. james.f.nicolson@icloud.com

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July Thursday 31
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2025 Welsh National - DAY 1

More information to come

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August Friday 1
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2025 Welsh National - DAY 2

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August Saturday 2
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2025 Welsh National - DAY 3

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August Sunday 3
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Glendevon Sheepdog Trial

ENTRIES to Alan Sim 07745989855 or email alan@bungalow.aldie.org.uk

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August Thursday 7
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2025 Irish National - DAY 1

More information to come

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August Thursday 7
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Lake District Sheep Dog Trials

10.00 am Start

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August Friday 8
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2025 Irish National - DAY 2

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August Saturday 9
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2025 Irish National - DAY 3

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August Sunday 10
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Romney Marsh SDS

Novice, Open

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August Sunday 10
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Tangwick Open Trial

contact: noreply@workingsheepdogs.co.uk

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August Tuesday 12
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West Side Sheepdog Trial

8.30 am start. Contact: 07799848239. james.f.nicolson@icloud.com

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August Thursday 14
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2025 English National - DAY 1

More information to come

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August Friday 15
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2025 English National - DAY 2

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August Saturday 16
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2025 English National - DAY 3

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August Sunday 17
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2025 English National - DAY 4

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August Wednesday 20
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2025 Scottish National - DAY 1

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August Thursday 21
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2025 Scottish National - DAY 2

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August Friday 22
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2025 Scottish National - DAY 3

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August Saturday 23
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2025 Scottish National - DAY 4

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August Saturday 23
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Heveningham Open/Novice Trial

On each of our trial days we are running an AM (08:00) and PM (13:00) trial. Details of our dates are as follows:

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August Sunday 24
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Heveningham Open/Novice Trial

On each of our trial days we are running an AM (08:00) and PM (13:00) trial. Details of our dates are as follows:

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August Thursday 28
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Haughley Open/Novice Trial

On each of our trial days we are running an AM (08:00) and PM (13:00) trial. Details of our dates are as follows:

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August Sunday 31
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Romney Marsh SDS

Novice, Open

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September Saturday 6
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Chiltern Sheepdog Trials

Contact Steve Stone 07504 901411 info.chilternsdt@gmail.com

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September Sunday 7
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Chiltern Sheepdog Trials

.Contact Steve Stone 07504 901411 info.chilternsdt@gmail.com

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September Thursday 11
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2025 International Trial - QUALIFYING - DAY 1

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September Friday 12
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2025 International Trial - QUALIFYING - DAY 2

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September Saturday 13
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2025 International Trial - THE SUPREME FINAL - DAY 3

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September Sunday 21
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Romney Marsh (am/pm Trial)

Novice, Open

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September Saturday 27
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Haughley Open/Novice Trial

On each of our trial days we are running an AM (08:00) and PM (13:00) trial. Details of our dates are as follows:

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September Sunday 28
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Haughley Open/Novice Trial

On each of our trial days we are running an AM (08:00) and PM (13:00) trial. Details of our dates are as follows:

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