2025 Catbird Farm Sheepdog Trial
We have changed our dates to September 19 - 22
This will allow for a warm up for the National Finals in Alturas, California... approximately 10 hours south from Cheney, Washington.
Depending upon entry numbers, we will try to be flexible with our trial format to allow as many dogs in as possible.
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We will also keep our trailer camping area open and allow folks to stay until it is time to head south.
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Rental of sheep for training may be available as well.
2024 Catbird Farm Open Trial
Thank you for entering our trial!
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We will have four Open trials October 11 - 14. Dogs will run in three of four trials. There will be a different course each day with a commercial flock of Targhees. Same flock as the last 7 years. They have been fair and fabulous. They will be run once a day.
Outruns will be between 300 and 530 yards over interesting and challenging terrain. Drives will be between 450 and 600 yards. Lots of bumps, hills, and blind spots.
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Handlers meetings will start at 7:00 am each morning, with the first dog to the post as soon as the sun allows.
Handlers dinner is in the house on Saturday night; if you have a guest with you who isn't running in the trial or have dietary restrictions, please let us know ahead of time. Dinner will be provided. Please bring your own beverage and some people will need to bring chairs.
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Location
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Field address is 14606 S Murphy Road, Cheney, WA 99004. Be aware that GPS will take you to our neighbors, so please follow signage and double check the mailbox # if you are unsure.
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Arrival: Our property will be open from noon, Wednesday, October 9 - noon, Tuesday, October 22.
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Please stay on the main gravel driveway coming up the property. Follow signage out to the camping/parking area. Camping area will be marked off with PVC posts.
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Drive SLOW - there may be loose animals as you head up the driveway or sheep out grazing. And an OLD siamese cat who we will try to keep inside, but he no longer moves for vehicles.
If you have questions about your entry, worker assignments, run order, etc please call or text Julie at 360-941-1613. If you need assistance with directions or anything else you may call or text either Julie or Dave at 360-280-5597.
Thank you,
Julie and Dave
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