Let's get ready for the 9^th Annual
Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials
May 11, 12, 13, 2012 in Hotchkiss, Colorado

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The Stock Dog Trials are conveniently located just one block from downtown Hotchkiss. Sheep hearing demonstrations will be held throughout the day on Saturday. Other demonstrations, events and activities will be held in and around Hotchkiss to make your visit even more memorable.

There will be a number of other demonstrations offered, as well as an assortment of very interesting merchandise from a variety of the many top notch vendors so you can take home a bit of Hotchkiss and the Stock Dog Trails experience with you.

We will also have a great variety of delicious foods for you choose, from our excellent chefs - vendors on duty to make your dining experience the most pleasurable and convenient.

We have included a great list of area amenities that will help to maximize your experience while visiting the area - just click on the Area Amenities tab on the menu and select what you need.

Now let's get back to the main attraction and the stars of this weekends experience. The dog has been called 'man's best friend' but in this case they should be known as the 'PARTNER' to the Shepherd, Rancher and the 'GUIDE/GUARDIAN' to the stock that they are assigned. With just a few pats on the head, a bowl of water and food as their pay: they will work tirelessly from first light till well after dark. No other partner you will ever have will give you so much in return for just a simple 'GOOD DOG'!!!!

We invite you to be our GUEST and witness truly one of the greatest and most dynamic working partnerships. A DOG, A HANDLER and the STOCK (in this case the SHEEP). With just a few well timed whistles - the dog takes charge of the sheep and completes the assigned task. It is important to note that the dogs are trained but the sheep are not!!

The dog approaches the assigned flock takes charge and for the most part trains these free rein sheep too be --- well --- 'just sheep'. As you will see in a very short order the dog communicates the How, What, When and Where to the sheep without saying a word.

So come by and sit a spell and watch these world class athletes work their magic. We guarantee you'll have a big "O" smile on, in no time at all!!!!

Spectators Entry Fee to the Trials: Friday $4.00 runs start at 8:00 AM, Saturday and Sunday $5.00 runs start at 7:00 AM.

Don't miss this event - During the break for lunch on Saturday and Sunday we will have a judged demonstration for the spectators benefit and enlightenment. Our judge will take the microphone to explain what is happening and point out the errors during the Run which result in point reductions. Great insight into the internal working of the Trials...

Hotchkiss continues to support the Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials - Click here to read the story of the 2010 Hotchkiss Sheep Camp Stock Dog Trials: Click on this link to view the Video
Courtesy of Ted Hoff, Cottonwood Ranch and Kennels

Please Support our PARTNERS/SPONSERS without YOU and THEM THE HOTCHKISS SHEEP CAMP STOCK DOG TRIALS would not exist  Click Here to view our Sponsors & Partners

Just "get-r-dun"will be the call to action at this years' Trials.

So mark your calendar strong> May 11-13, 2012 and make this your annual trek to the
HOTCHKISS SHEEP CAMP - STOCK DOG TRIALS
We'll See You in Hotchkiss