The Northwest Championship Sheepdog Trial

The dates for  this yeas competition the dates are May 20-22, 2022. The event will be held for the 10th consecutive year at Wolston Farm, one mile East of Scio. If you are not familiar with the trial location please look at our directions page and be sure to check out the information on parking status.

Please consider helping support this historic event by becoming a dog sponsor or event sponsor.

Event Staff

• Primary Sponsors: Team Snepp Charitable Fund
• Event Coordinator: Ian Caldicott
• Volunteer Coordinator: Melinda Olinger
• Spectator Services: Ian Caldicott 
• 4H Activities: Melinda Olinger 
• Sheep Setout Supervisor: Brenda Kuchenbecker - Get Set Trial setting services
• Judge: Dave Imas
• Course Directors: Ian Caldicott
• Sheep Supplier: Laura Wahl -   Wahl Family Meats

Schedule of Classes

• Friday -- Nursery Round 1, Nursery Round 2, Pro-Novice, Ranch and Brace
• Saturday -- Open Round 1
• Sunday -- Open Round 2

Trial Awards

• Friday -- Awards to the top two or three dogs in each class (min. 10 dogs in class) and prize money to the top 10% in Pro novice. Brace will have an award for the winner and prize money for top 3.
• Saturday & Sunday -- prize money to top 10% and awards for top three open dogs. Northwest Champion trophy to the high combined score for saturday and sunday