ASCA FARM TRIAL WEEKEND 2025

Sponsored by the Australian Shepherd Club of New England

ASCA Sanctioning is pending

Saturday May 10:

“Goat Sales and Fowl Hassles” Maximum of 8 runs – Mixed Farm trial

(Boer goats and Welsh Harlequin ducks)

“7 Up Goose Trial” Maximum of 12 runs – Duck Farm Trial

(China Geese-Brown and White)

 

Sunday May 11:

“Sheep Stuff” Maximum of 12 runs-Sheep Farm trial

(Katahdin Cross sheep)

“Cut and Dry Duck Trial” Maximum of 12 runs-Duck Farm Trial

(Welsh Harlequin Ducks)

 

Entries: Post Mark Pre-entries open April 1, 2025 and close May 1, 2025

*Entries should be made on ASCA stockdog trial entry forms available at asca.org

*Entries will be accepted after May 1st if available for $70 for the Mixed and Sheep FTs and $55 for the Duck FTs

*NO ENTRIES ARE REFUNDABLE unless there is a replacement on the waiting list .

ALL ENTRY FORMS – must be mailed to the course director:

Matt Mason 557 West Salisbury Rd. Salisbury, NH 03268

Checks should be made out to ASCNE and mailed with entries.

PayPal payments can be made via PayPal@[email protected] with an additional 3% fee. Please be sure to note the owner/name of show/venue on the payment. Entries will not be considered complete and accepted until full payment is received by ASCNE.

Replacement costs for sheep and goats is $250 per head, $25 for ducks and $40 for geese. Handlers and/or dog owners will be responsible for any veterinary and other expenses associated with injured livestock during the weekend.

Information regarding the NH Sheep and Wool Festival including camping, can be found at nhswga.org

The festival committee is planning to reserve campsites near the trial site for trial participants so please notify them when you make your reservations. All camping fees must be paid to NH Sheep and Wool Growers Association.

Participants can drive on to the fairgrounds at Gate F located near the Swine Barn. Vehicles CAN NOT be driven around during the day on the fairgrounds.

Questions can be sent to Matt at [email protected] or [email protected]

The ASCA farm trials will be held in conjunction with the NH Sheep and Wool Festival

Dates:
May 10th & May 11th, 2025

Location:
Deerfield Fair Grounds-Swine Show Barn, 34 Stage Rd. Deerfield NH, 03037

Judge:
Rachel Vest from GA

Fees:
Goose or Duck FT $45 per run
Mixed and Sheep FTs $60 per run

Handler’s meetings:
8:15 AM both days. The duck or goose trials will follow the mixed and sheep trials on their respected days.

Awards:
Ribbons and Prizes for 1st-4th placements in Open and Advanced levels for each trial
A “High Combined Award” will be presented to the team accumulating the most points by participating in all 4 Farm Trials

ASCA Farm Trial Rules will be followed and can be viewed at asca.org

Bitches in season may run in order each day.

No “Set Out Dogs” will be used either day.