Sheepdog Trialing, fall in the West

So Trial season is upon us, out west, we don't see many (if any) sheepherding trials in the summertime due to our hot weather, so once fall hits, we start to see more sheepherding trials. It's looking like November 2 trials, one approx 400 miles away, the other just over 200. (one way... ) December, we'll have 2 more, in the beginning and the end of December. Makes it a little difficult with the holidays in December, but it's a great chance to "get away" and get in a little fun.

Our first upcoming trial, is the SJVBCA Trail in Porterville, CA. Should be a great trial, Range Ewes, and a nice course, looking forward to it! I'll have one dog in Open, and one in Pro Novice, (open ranch in other parts of the country ie, TX) hoping to move the PN dog up at the end of the year, makes life a lot easier to run 2 dogs in open, as PN is often run on another day.

So looks like the next week we'll be polishing for the trial, looking to do well, and let the points fall where they may! :-)