SPECIAL OPEN TRIAL

09 July: At Lee End Farm, Lancashire, Sunday 20th July in memory of Sandra Maierhofer/Hepworth. Also a beginner's trial. More details here.

ISDS 2008 National Trial Entries
12 June: The entry process is now complete for 2008. Each of the four National Trials can accept up to 150 dogs, plus a number of alternate dogs. Usually, there are far more people who wish to enter than there is space, and so qualification by points gained at local trials, plus a draw for those on the same points, decides who is in or out.

A record number of 207 singles dog entries were received from Ireland. It meant that this year points were needed to be successful from Ireland and the cut was at 3 points. England again set a high qualifying hurdle with a total of 196 entries and handlers needing 13 points to have any chance; only 3 of the 14 dogs entered with 13 points were successful in the draw. If you are from Ireland or England with 3 or 13 points respectively, you will hear in a few days if you were fortunate.

Meanwhile, both Scotland and Wales were incredibly well organized, entering exactly the right number of dogs, such that no one was rejected and there were no spaces left.

Letters to all handlers were posted by the Society on 12th and 13th June.

2008 Land Rover World Sheep Dog Trials

12 June: Chloe Cropper from England, the youngest competitor at this year's World Trial, is profiled in this week's edition of the Competitor Profiles. Her profile can be found here. Coming up next is Michael Longton, also from England.

Art Auction
03 June :The 2008 World Trial has been gifted a wonderful painting by Australian artist, Kathy Christian (Gooch). This painting is to be auctioned to the highest bidder between now and Sunday September 14th - finals day at the World Trial. The auction is now open. Painting, auction and bidding details can be found seen here.

2008 Land Rover World Sheep Dog Trials

30 April: If you are arriving early in South Wales and would like to see some smaller sheepdog trials, a list of those taking place from May until the World Trial is now available on the World Trial website.

Sheepdog Training On Offer

13 May: See the International Trial website for an Auction of Training Promises that runs until 07 July. Top handlers and trainers are offering personal training sessions - you just have to bid to secure your favourite trainer.

Continental Airlines support American Team

18 March: Continental are offering a discount on fares for all handlers and team members flying to the World Trials.  More details.

Latest UK and Irish Local Trials News, updated weekly.

Go to the NEWS button at the top to see more and for details of International Sheepdog News.

BVA Eye Clinics

06 May : A useful facility for those from the UK looking for a convenient eye examination for any dog. Dates for May and June have been published.

ISDS Major Trials

01 May: Find the ISDS trial locations quickly with the information on this page.

Rules For Trials

11 February: Updated copies of the ISDS 2008 Rules For Trials and the Land Rover 2008 World Sheep Dog Trial Rules are now available.

Society Information

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