Click below for the 2024 Handler Packet.
| 2024_handler_packet.pdf |
Location
Swindall Ranch
1076 Walker Road
Gatesville, Texas 76528
Click for directions
Requirements
*New for 2024*
Non-members and Open & Nursery dogs without 5 Qualifying Runs (collectively “Non-Qualifiers”) will be allowed to compete in the State Finals in the Open and Nursery classes, but will not be eligible to become the TSDA State champion in either class. In addition, Open Class Non-Qualifiers will not be eligible to compete in the double lift final.
To be eligible for the State Finals a dog competing in Open Ranch, Ranch and Novice Classes must compete in 5 TSDA trials (each trial a “Qualifying Run”) in its class during the year of the State Finals. The Handler must be a paid member prior to going to the post to be considered a Qualifying Run and before the dog can earn Dog of the Year points.
See TSDA Rules for more details.
Location
Swindall Ranch
1076 Walker Road
Gatesville, Texas 76528
Click for directions
Requirements
*New for 2024*
Non-members and Open & Nursery dogs without 5 Qualifying Runs (collectively “Non-Qualifiers”) will be allowed to compete in the State Finals in the Open and Nursery classes, but will not be eligible to become the TSDA State champion in either class. In addition, Open Class Non-Qualifiers will not be eligible to compete in the double lift final.
To be eligible for the State Finals a dog competing in Open Ranch, Ranch and Novice Classes must compete in 5 TSDA trials (each trial a “Qualifying Run”) in its class during the year of the State Finals. The Handler must be a paid member prior to going to the post to be considered a Qualifying Run and before the dog can earn Dog of the Year points.
See TSDA Rules for more details.
Entries Open: 9/23/2024
Online entries will be utilized. Click here.
If you do not have an account to enter online, please contact Linda Spindor for assistance.
2 dog limit per class
Entry fee (per run):
$70 Open
$60 Nursery
$50 Open Ranch
$50 Ranch
$50 Novice
Award Banquet Dinner: $10 per person
RSVP for the awards banquet and mail fees to:
TSDA
c/o Linda Spindor
220 County Road 505
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
Online entries will be utilized. Click here.
If you do not have an account to enter online, please contact Linda Spindor for assistance.
2 dog limit per class
Entry fee (per run):
$70 Open
$60 Nursery
$50 Open Ranch
$50 Ranch
$50 Novice
Award Banquet Dinner: $10 per person
RSVP for the awards banquet and mail fees to:
TSDA
c/o Linda Spindor
220 County Road 505
Goldthwaite, TX 76844
Entries Close: 10/7/2024
Cancellation Date: 10/10/2024
Payment must be received by this date or your entry will be deleted. Checks will be deposited on 10/14/2024.
Run Order
The run order will be posted here. Please check on-site for any last minute changes.
Premium Payback
Payback is "after expenses" and based on the number of dogs to leave the post and TSDA guidelines. Only two premiums per handler per class will be paid.
Open: 25% - 1st round; 25% - 2nd round; 50% to Double Lift
All other classes: 30% - 1st round; 30% - 2nd round; 40% - Combined Score
TSDA Points
Points will be based on the combined scores of the two runs.
Sheep Replacement Charge: $350
Cancellation Date: 10/10/2024
Payment must be received by this date or your entry will be deleted. Checks will be deposited on 10/14/2024.
Run Order
The run order will be posted here. Please check on-site for any last minute changes.
Premium Payback
Payback is "after expenses" and based on the number of dogs to leave the post and TSDA guidelines. Only two premiums per handler per class will be paid.
Open: 25% - 1st round; 25% - 2nd round; 50% to Double Lift
All other classes: 30% - 1st round; 30% - 2nd round; 40% - Combined Score
TSDA Points
Points will be based on the combined scores of the two runs.
Sheep Replacement Charge: $350