All competitors (including those in Encourage) must be members of the VYUFDA.  Click Here to see if you are a paid up member

Trial Dates

Apr
5
Fri
2024
East Gippsland (Bairsdale)Field Days Trial @ Bairnsdale Aerodrome
Apr 5 – Apr 6 all-day

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JUDGES:

  • Maiden/Novice – Darren McAinch – Friday
  • Encourage- Darren McAinch  – Friday
  • Open – TBC – Saturday
  • Improver – TBC – Saturday

Entries close: Monday, 25th March

 

Apr
10
Wed
2024
Australian Yard Dog Championships @ Mobrup Polo Cross Grounds
Apr 10 – Apr 14 all-day

20240121 Australasian Field Trial entry form – FINAL

20240121 Hypro Australian Yard Dog Assoc Championships Entry Form – Mobrup April – FINAL

20240121 National Kelpie Field Trial Entry Form – FINAL

Entries for all events are closing Monday 26th February 2024.

Australian Yard Dog Championships (AYDC)

Location: Mobrup Polo Cross Grounds,  1673 Mobrup Rd, Mobrup – Western Australia

Date: Wednesday 10th April to Sunday 14th April 2024

National Kelpie Field Trial (NKFT)

Location: “Binnaburra” 361 Yorkrakine Rock Road Kellerberrin

Date: Wednesday 17th April to Sunday 21st April

 

 

 

 

May
3
Fri
2024
2024 CopRice Victorian Utility Dog Championships @ Pigeon Ponds Cricket Club/ Pigeon Ponds Recreation Reserve
May 3 – May 5 all-day

Live sheet Draw:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GsoXXNaJMdSmzigdArMfjZWYwnUxJ-cmdLiVZADWIkY/edit?usp=sharing

Judges:

  • Championship/ The Vickery Brothers Open: T. Scott
  • Nri McDonald Rural Novice: L. Mickan

Judges talk: 06:30am Saturday/ 06:30am Sunday.

  • There is camping around the grounds, but power is first in best dressed and toilets & shower available.
  • Catering will be available on all days in the form of a BBQ, and we will support the local Harrow Hermitage Hotel on the Saturday night for event dinner.
May
11
Sat
2024
Balmattum Yard Dog Trial @ Balmattum
May 11 all-day

This is an on-farm event with strictly limited runs. 

Please find the link below for the draw via live sheets:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UXcs47B7gZITXt4DBvdcN1fEYbpjCey5ycrGdVGS2l8/edit?usp=sharingBalmattum Yard Dog Trial Entry From 2024

Judges: Open:  Mr Neil Taylor   Novice: Mr David Walsh

Judge Talk:
🐑Novice 08:00 am
🐑 Open 08:15 am
Catering:
🥪Tea and coffee available in morning.
🥪 BBQ type lunch with soft drinks available to be purchased
May
12
Sun
2024
Euroa Sheepdog Club Trial Training Day – Balmattum @ Balmattum
May 12 all-day

This is an on-farm event with strictly limited numbers. 

Euroa Sheepdog Club Trial Training Day – Hosted on farm @ Balmattum Sunday May 12, 2024

This training event is targeted at those who have recently started trialling or wishing to start.

This event is open to current VYUFDA members. Non-members wishing to attend will need to purchase a day membership.

For booking and further details please contact Dale Thompson on 0419 564 688

Jun
22
Sat
2024
Apsley Farm Dog Trial @ Llanthro - (8 kms from Apsley Post Office)
Jun 22 – Jun 23 all-day

Basic on farm camping available.

Apsley – Improver – Open – 2024

Apsley – Maiden-Novice – 2024

Apsley – Encourage – 2024

Event Order:

  • Saturday 22nd – Encourage, Maiden & Novice – 08:00 am
  • Sunday 23rd – Improver & Open – 10:00 am

Judges:

  • Open/Improver: Rob Macklin
  • Maiden/ Novice: Sharon Berry
  • Encourage: Kevin Woods

Further enquiries:  

  • Local Event Information:  Kevin Woods 0458 517 721 or Steve Robinson 0481 188 462
  • Entries only: Naomi J White nomesgo@gmail.com

 

 

Sep
21
Sat
2024
Yanac Yard Trial @ Yanac Recreation Reserve,Yanac
Sep 21 all-day

Yanac Yard Dog Trial Entry form 2024

Entries CLOSING: 14th of September 2024

Judges:

  •  Open: Vin Gedye
  • Novice: Sandy Wilksch
  • Enc: Herb Cooper

 

Sep
28
Sat
2024
Horsham Show Yard Dog Trial @ Horsham Showgrounds
Sep 28 – Sep 29 all-day

Show ground entry fees to be paid at the gate. Basic camping available – Please book through Horsham Show Secretary on 0400 425 254

Horsham Yard Dog Trial 2024 – Entry Form

Entries CLOSING: 23rd of September 2024

Judges:

  • Open/ Improver: Joe Spicer
  • Novice: Bree Cudmore

 

 

 

 

 

Oct
5
Sat
2024
Seymour Show Yard Dog Trial @ Kings Park, Seymour
Oct 5 all-day

Show ground entry fees to be paid at the gate 

Please click here to view the live sheet draw.

Cheques Payable To: UGWDG – Upper Goulburn Working Dog Group

Bank deposit to:           BSB: 083 755  ACC: 620 239 661 (Please user ‘SEM – Your name’ in remittance box)

Entries CLOSING: 20th of September 2024

Judges:

  • Open: Tim Cavill
  • Novice: David Walsh
  • Encourage: TBC – *** Encourage Class Closed ***
  • Encourage first to run, limited to 1 dog/ handler – ENC Class is limited to 10 runs

Further enquiries:

Oct
20
Sun
2024
Lancefield Show Yard Dog Trial @ Lancefield
Oct 20 all-day