2026 Catbird Farm Open Trial

Thank you for your interest in our trial!

Trial Dates: Friday, Sept 18 - Monday, Sept 21, 2026

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​Entries will be open July 6 - 10, 2026; the link will be posted below as well as on the USBCHA website. All entries received during that time frame will have equal preference in the draw, should one be needed. Anyone who enters after July 10 will automatically be placed at the bottom of the waitlist.

We will run 4 one-day trials with 55 dogs run per day. The course will change each day run, and we'll run on a commercial flock of Targhees. They will be the same flock we have run on for the last 9 years, and have shown to be fair and fabulous, so long as they are treated well. 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. Judge(s): TBD​

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Entries are $85/run. You will NOT pay at the time of entry. Payment details will be sent out with the accepted entry list.

With the USBCHA National Sheepdog Finals being held the following week 10 hours away, we are anticipating a large entry. Once entries close we will decide whether dogs will run in 2 of the 4 trials or 3 of the 4. We will make this decision and email out the accepted entry list no later than July 22, 2026.

Our property will be open from Sunday, Sept. 13 - noon, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 for campers who need a landing spot before or after our trial. We can refill water tanks here. There is a dump station a couple miles away. Otherwise, no hook-ups.​

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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We will continue updating this page with trial info, but please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. 

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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. 

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Email: catbirdstockdogs@gmail.com

Thank you,

Julie and Dave