FIRE RIDGE VINEYARD
SHEEP DOG TRIAL
October 22-25, 2015
Milton-Freewater, Oregon
Location:
Farm of Ray Williams and Melinda Eden
Judges:
Open: Lavon Calzacorta, Idaho
PN/Nu: Ray Crabtree, Idaho
Classes:
Open (2); Nursery (3); Pro-Novice (3)
Entry Fees:
Open: $65 per run (550-yard outrun)
Nursery (Nu): $30 per run (pro-novice course)
Pro-Novice (PN): $40 per run (300-yard outrun)
Sanctioning:
Course:
Awards:
Entries:
Class order:
OSDS and USBCHA
Part of 400-acre alfalfa/wheat fields; rolling hills; no fences
Cash prizes (except Nursery) daily
May be limited - list entries in order of preference (running Open and PN/Nu fields)
Thursday: Open #1 (7:15 a.m.); PN #1, Nu #1 (8 a.m., PN field)
Friday:
Finish Open #1 (7:15 a.m.), start Open #2; Nu #2 (8 a.m., PN field), PN #2
Saturday: Open #2 (7:15 a.m.); Nu #3 (8 a.m. on PN field), then PN #3
Sunday: Open double-lift final (8 a.m.)(14 teams: top 4 teams from Open #1 and
top 4 teams from Open #2 plus top six cumulative teams, without duplication)
Miscellaneous:
Sheep provided by Harlow Sheep Co. Camping at trial site; no hookups. Food may be
available for purchase at trial. Motels and restaurants in Walla Walla (17 miles) and
Milton-Freewater (12 miles). Food also in Umapine (4 miles). Handlers’ dinner Sat.
Contact:
Melinda Eden at (541) 558-3826; email: mseden@columbiainet.com
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Make checks payable to FRVSDT and mail to: Melinda Eden, 85170 March Road, Milton-Freewater, OR
97862. Entries must be postmarked August 27 or later. Postmark determines entries. No refunds after
October 2. Sorry - no changes to running orders.
TRIAL ENTRY FORM
Hand1er:
Dog 1)
Address:
Dog 2)
Email:
Class
Class
Age
Fee
Age
Fee
Dog 3)
Class
Age
Fee
Dog 4)
Class
Age
Fee
Phone:
Total Fees:
In consideration of being permitted to participate in the FRVSDT, I hereby release, waive, discharge, and agree to hold harmless all members of the trial committee, sheep
owners, landowners, lessors and lessees of the trial site and immediate environs, OSDS, trial volunteers, and their agents from any and all claims, losses, damages,
injuries, or deaths (“claim”) resulting from my participation in the FRVSDT. I hereby agree to indemnify the members of the trial committee, sheep owners, land
owners, lessors and lessees of the trial site and immediate environs, OSDS, trial volunteers, and their agents from any loss, liability, damage or costs that might occur due
to my participation in the FRVSDT or my presence in or upon the property used in connection with the FRVSDT, whether caused by their negligence or otherwise. My
payment and signature below acknowledge that I have read this and that I am responsible for any costs incurred as a result of any damages caused by me or by my dog(s)
to the premises, animals and/or persons, including but not limited to the full market value of any animal killed or injured at the time the incident occurs.
Signature:
(Damaged-sheep fee $300)