Trans Tasman Trial

Sadly the 2020 Trial will be a closed event due to COVID 19 restrictions. We are hoping to be able to welcome all our supporters back in 2021.

Bungendore Sheepdog Trial 2020

WHEN: Fri 24 July - Sun 26 July, 2020
WHERE: Bungendore Showground
Judge: Kenny Robinson

Trial Starts at 7.30am Friday

For a handy, printable version of all the information on the Trials, click here.

Competition daylight hours, Friday – Sunday with finals Sunday

First light on a freezing winter morning on the long flat at Bungendore takes dedication to the sport of sheepdog trialling, and an excess of warm layers for handler to set out with their dog, to navigate three wily sheep through a complex set of obstacles. Each competitor effectively has a support team, the let-out; people who manage and release three sheep for each competitor, the box; people who keep time, the canteen; that sustains the workers and spectators with hearty food, and the judge; who must watch intently and score every misstep for each 15 minute trial. All of this is done throughout the daylight hours, each day of the trial.

Your hosts....

Bungendore & District Sheepdog Association will be providing a limited canteen service - breakfast, morning teas and lunch. Come along and enjoy the experience. Each day competition starts around 7:30 am through to 4:30 pm with finals on Sunday.

Competitor information

Round up your trial dogs and join us at the Bungendore Sheepdog Trial 2020. This trial will be run on the NSW Sheepdog Trials rules. The mid winter trial with big frosts and waiting for the fog to lift before we can start is a true test of handler, dog and sheep against the elements.

ENTRIES CLOSE
10 JULY 2020

Course Rules

The 2020 Bungendore Sheepdog Trial will be based on the NSW course.

Course Rules

Entry Form & Draw

The 2020 Bungendore Sheepdog Trial will be held from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th July 2020

Entry form

2020 Draw - Available soon

2020 Results

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Results - During the Trial

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Where to find the Trial....

The trial is held at Bungendore Showground, Matthews Lane, Bungendore NSW. The Showground is a short drive from the historic village of Bungendore, a charming rural escape in southwest NSW approximately 45min from Canberra. For more information on things to see and do in Bungendore, visit Destinations NSW.

Other useful information for competitors

Accommodation
Camping is available at the Showground, which has great facilities. Booking available via the Entry Form

Dinner
There will be no dinner for the 2020 Bungendore Sheepdog Trial due to COVID 19 restrictions

Thanks to our sponsors....

Special Thanks to Mr Paul Darmody for his tireless support of the Trial including course set up, provision of the sheep, judging and supply of delicious steak and sausages for the canteen