Land of Lincoln Border Collie Association Annual Sheepdog Trial
Three Sisters Park, Chillicothe IL
July 11-13, 2025
Contact info:
CLASS COURSES & Entry Fees (per run)
OPEN ($70/Run): Full course, outrun approx. 325 yards.
PRO-NOVICE & NURSERY ($55/Run): Full cross drive, outrun approx. 250 yards
RANCH ($45/Run): One leg drive, outrun approx. 150 yards. Open handlers can enter a dog in this class as non-compete, as long as that dog is not entered in any sanctioned class.
NOVICE ($45/Run): Outrun approx. 125 yards, wear, pen. No open handlers, and dogs may not have ever competed in any ‘driving’ class with any handler.
ALL ENTRIES: In all classes, handlers may enter 2 dogs per class; 3rd dog can be entered and added if room. Please send a separate check for third dog.
YOUTH INCENTIVE
FREE two-run entry in either our Novice or Ranch class for Youth Handlers 16 years of age and under. Handler and dog must have reached the proficiency for the class entered. Check the box for Youth Handler on the Entry Form. We welcome youth volunteers, it’s a great learning opportunity to shadow an experienced person. Any questions can be directed to the Trial Secretary.
SHEEP
Our sheep this year for both fields will be a commercial flock of fine wool ewes (Rambouillet/Merino cross).
CAMPING: This year camping will cost $10/night, please check the camping box on the entry form and include your camping fee with your entry fees. All camping is on a first come first served basis, no reservations.
OPEN FIELD
(2 Open runs across 3 trial days)
JUDGE: John Campbell
Course Director: Mike Neary/Adrian Espinoza … Set Out: Blake Byrum
Open Secretary: Catherine Price
Schedule: Handlers Meeting at 7:00am (unless otherwise announced)
Friday Open 1
Saturday Open 1 continued followed by Open 2
Sunday Open 2
NOVICE FIELD
Judges: Fri: Randy Rohr; Sat: Shannon Wolfe; Sun: Larry Moore
Course Director: TBD Set Out: TBD
Novice Secretary: Becky Hansen
Schedule: Handlers Meeting each day at 9:30am (unless otherwise announced)
Friday
Nursery 1
Pro-Novice 1
Saturday
Nursery 2
Pro-Novice 2
Sunday
Nursery 3
Ranch 1/Novice 1
Ranch 2/Novice 2
Land of Lincoln Border Collie Association SDT
Link will work when the trial has opened
The initial entry period opens at 12:00 noon (EST) on
and closes at 12:00 noon (EST) on
All entries submitted during this time will be treated equally with respect to any waiting lists.
Entries made after this initial entry period will be accepted in the order submitted only if space allows.
Handlers will be notified of accepted Entries by May 26th and
No entries accepted without full payment, postmarked within five days of online entry submission.
MEMBERSHIP CHALLENGE
The Founders Challenge (OPEN): In memory of the founding fathers of the club: Harry Enloe, Wally Yoder, Orville Maxwell and Larry Gartner. The award will be $200 for the member with the highest combined score with the same dog over the weekend.
The Volunteer Challenge (PRO-NOVICE): In memory of Laura Tomaszewski, a tireless worker for the club. The award will be a crook for the member with the highest combined score with the same dog over the weekend.
The Teachers Challenge (NOVICE): In memory of Becky Goodwin “The Teacher”, without her dedication and hard work this club would not be here. The award will be a whistle for the member with the highest combined score with the same dog over the weekend.
MEMBERS CHALLENGE RULES Winner must be a current member, who has also agreed to giving up at least one hour of time to volunteer over the trial weekend. Highest combined score in Open, Pro-Novice, and Novice over the weekend. Pro-Novice winner cannot also be an Open Handler. Pro-Novice/Ranch handlers are not eligible for the Novice award.
HANDLER DINNER - A dinner will be held on Saturday evening after the trial ends. We will need a headcount to sign up for the dinner needs to be done by noon on Friday … menu and cost is TBD.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: TBD
VOLUNTEERS We need you! Whether you have an hour or more to spare, please consider helping to make this trial run smoothly, and check the boxes on your Entry Form if you can help out in any of these areas. Thank you.