Please contact the USBCHA with any questions/issues around competitor entries.
Schedule
Sunday, September 28, 2025
12:00 pm - Handlers may begin arriving
Monday, September 29, 2025
6:00 pm - Handlers Meeting followed by Welcome Reception
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
8:00 am - Open Prelims Begin
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
8:00 am - Open Prelims Continue
9:00 am - Nursery Round One Begins
Thursday, October 2, 2025
8:00 am - Open Prelims Continue
9:00 am - Nursery Round One Finishes
ABCA & USBCHA Annual Meetings (Dinner @ 6:30 pm; Meetings @ 7:00 pm)
Friday, October 3, 2025
8:00 am - Open Prelims Continue
9:00 am - Nursery Round Two and Winners Announced
6:00 pm - OPEN TO ALL - Superior Lamb BBQ under the handlers tent - Tickets are $25, purchase at the info/souvenir booth
Thank you Superior Farms for donating the lamb!
Saturday, October 4, 2025
7:00 am - Open Semi-Finals (top 40 dogs from preliminary round)
6:00 pm - OPEN TO ALL - Tri Tip BBQ, Calcutta, Double Lift Draw and music! - Tickets are $30, purchase at the info/souvenir booth
Sunday, October 5, 2025
8:00 am - Open Double Lift Finals (top 17 dogs from semi-finals)
Awards to follow conclusion of Double Lift
We will be using a texting app for communications and reminders throughout the finals.
Opt-in by clicking above.
Sheep Rentals
When: Sunday, Sept 28 @ 7:40 am - Friday, Oct 3 @ 2:20 pm
Who: Sheep rental is available to those competing in the USBCHA National Sheepdog Finals ONLY
Sheep: The sheep are from the same producer as the finals trial sheep. Sheep abuse or worrying will not be tolerated. Replacement/injury fee is $400.
Directions to Practice Field
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From Lazy Spade Ranch turn left and head east on Highway 299 to Alturas.
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Continue east 12.5 miles to Juniper Street. There will be Modoc Steel on the left and a Grocery Outlet on the right.
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Turn left (north) on Juniper St and travel approximately .5 miles to Tee (19th St).
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Turn left (West) on 19th St then travel approximately 150 feet to O'Sullivan Grazing.
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Turn right (north) at 534 W 19 th St. Continue north and make a left (west) at lawn.
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Travel to hay barn and make an immediate right just past barn and proceed to parking area.
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Please sign release at corrals upon entering.
Cost: $40 per 20 minute slot - please bring cash
Contact: Pam Cherny; pjcherny@yahoo.com or call/text 530-249-4400
Online sign-up are closed, click here to view schedule
If you would still like to sign-up or need to make any changes, please contact Pam Cherny directly, contact info listed above.
GETTING HERE
Lazy Spade Ranch
1259 County Rd 68, North
Canby, CA 96015
This is a private working ranch, please do not go on premises until event.
Water and Dumping Services
Water fill only: $15
RV dump only: $25
Water fill & RV dump: $40
To schedule: Below are times Jami plans on being around, but please call her ahead of time to confirm incase she's stepped out.
Jami Teuscher: 530-640-0157
Estimated times available
Sunday, Sept. 28: after 1 pm
Monday, Sept 29: 11 am - 2 pm
Tuesday, Sept 30: after 4:30 pm
Wednesday, Oct 1: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm and after 3 pm
Thursday, Oct 2: after 4:30 pm
Friday, Oct 3: 8:30 am - 2 pm and after 4:30 pm
Directions
38851 Hwy 22; Alturas, CA
Double driveway just east of the Mennonite church across from the billboard sign that's on the south side of the road. Driveway on the right with no cattle guard is theirs; there is a large shop up on the hill. Driveway has plenty of room to maneuver and turn around.
TRIAL SITE
Dumping will be available at the trial site for $75; visit the info booth to arrange.