A Unique Partnership
The event is a unique partnership between the Strang Ranch, the United States Border Collie Handler's Association(USBCHA), and the Aspen Valley Land Trust (AVLT). The 2011 National Sheepdog finals will feature first-rate herding competition, and showcase land conservation, stewardship, and the region's ranching heritage.. More...
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Spectator Information
Welcome spectators to the annual North American Sheepdog Competition coming to Carbondale, Colorado in 2011!
Working Border Collies have long been an invaluable part of American ranch life. Sheepdog trialing, although a long-time weekend avocation for British farmers, is still a relatively new event in North America. Between September 13 and September 20 of 2011, attendees of the National Sheepdog Finals will have a rare opportunity to see some of the finest stockmen and women and working Border Collies in the United States and Canada. In addition to the Trial, visitors can expect to see demonstrations of spinning and weaving, spinning and painting, lamb cooking competitions, outdoor concerts, sheep and dog handling demonstrations, guardian livestock dogs, and many more events.
Preliminary Schedule of Events* (revised 5-11-2011)
Tuesday 9/13/2011 |
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8:00 am, Open Preliminary Runs, Dogs 1-38 (38 dogs)
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Food and Craft Fair
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Wednesday 9/14/2011 |
- 7:15 am, Nursery Preliminary Runs Begin. Nursery Field. Approx 40 dogs
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8:00 am, Open Preliminary Runs Continue, Dogs 36-76 (38 dogs)
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Food and Craft Fair
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Thursday 9/15/2011 |
- 7:15 am, Nursery Preliminary Runs Continue. Nursery Field. Approx 40 dogs
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8:00 am, Open Preliminary Runs Continue, Dogs 77-114 (38 dogs)
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Food and Craft Fair
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11am -- 6pm, Beer & Wine Tent Open, Proceeds to benefit Habitat for Humanity and Lift Up (local food bank)
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6:00 pm, VIP/Handler Reception at the Ranch (Invitation Only)
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Friday 9/16/2011
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- 8:00 am, Nursery Finals. (top 40% of preliminary runs) Nursery Field
- 8:00 am, Open Preliminary Runs, Dogs 115-150 (36 dogs)
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Food and Craft Fair
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Educational Demonstrations
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11am -- 6pm, Beer & Wine Tent Open, Proceeds to benefit Habitat for Humanity and Lift Up (local food bank)
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6:00 pm, “Cowboy Up Carbondale 2011, Sponsored by Jack Daniels” - Celebrating Carbondale's Western Heritage - Open to the public. Live music, street dance, food & brew. VIP tables available. Proceeds will benefit the Carbondale Chamber of Commerce. For more information please: www.cowboyupcarbondale.com
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Saturday 9/17/2011
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7:00 am, Open Semi-Finals, 40 Dogs
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Food and Craft Fair
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Educational Demonstrations: Spinning, Weaving, & More
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Dog Demonstrations, Hourly 10 – 4, Demos provide educational information on natural needs of many dog breeds and show fun & easy activities you can do to meet those needs. Dog Demo Area, Sod Farm, Strang Ranch
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Lamb Cooking Demonstrations and Lamb Tasting
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11am -- 6pm, Beer & Wine Tent Open, Proceeds to benefit Habitat for Humanity and Lift Up (local food bank)
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Calcutta for top 17 Open dogs
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4:00 pm, FREE BBQ and Street Fair, "Community Appreciation Night," Main Street, Carbondale
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6:00 pm, FREE Concert and Street Dance, presented by the Sirens Band, as part of "Community Appreciation Night," Main street Carbondale. For more information please visit www.carbondale.com
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Sunday 9/18/2011 |
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7:00 am, Opening Ceremony -- Parade of Qualifying Dogs and Handlers
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7:15 am, Calcutta for top 17 Open Dogs
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7:30 am, Open Double Lift Finals (17 dogs)
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Food and Craft Fair Educational Demonstrations
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Dog Demonstrations, Hourly 10 – 4, Demos will provide educational information on natural needs of many dog breeds and show fun & easy activities you can do to meet those needs.
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Educational Demonstrations: Spinning, Weaving & More!
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Lamb Cooking Demonstrations and Lamb Tasting
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11am -- 6pm, Beer & Wine Tent Open, Proceeds to benefit Habitat for Humanity and Lift Up (local food bank)
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4:00 pm, (Approximate time) Closing Ceremony following the last run
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Join us as Carbondale, Colorado rolls out the welcome mat for the 2011 National Sheepdog Finals!
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