January 29th – February 1st, 2026

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​Judge Open: Fernando Loiola (WA)

Judge Nursery and Pro Novice: TBC

Trial Secretary: Raffaella Hefner

Set out crew: TBC

Sheep Flock: Dorper Lambs

 

Trial Site (maps to come)

This year we will move back to the main farm.

Open Field: planted wheat field (same location as Frio Draw Memorial).

Nursery and PN Field: dry wheat trap.

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Classes: 3 Open, 2 Nursery, 2 Pro Novice; 1 Double Lift (qualifying), 1 Open limited.

There will be12 open spots for the double lift: top 5 placements of Open 1, top 5 placements of Open 2 plus the next two top scores outside of the top 5.

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Camping and Lodging

Dry camping available at the trial site.

Other options

Reeve Lake RV Park: 600 W 15st, Friona, TX 79035 https://www.cityoffriona.com/parks

Pet friendly Hotels

Friona, TX: Friona Inn

Hereford, TX  - 30mins away: Best Western; Motel 6

Clovis, NM - 30mins away: multiple options (avoid Motel 6)

 

HOW TO GET HERE

Fields are right off FM 2013 (look for Pink and Yellow Signs!) 

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PARKING and CAMPING 

We will have designated areas for dry camping. Please, park along the fence.

Day Parking is going to be available near the two fields.

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​SCHEDULE

Thursday: Open 1

Friday: Open 2; Nursery1; PN1

Saturday: Open 3; Nursery 2; PN2. Handler's BBQ at the end of the day with awards and DL draw

Sunday: Double Lift

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As best practice: the Open field takes priority. We will be working to minimize the risk of schedule conflicts but please be flexible and help us out :)

 

FOOD and BEVERAGES

You'll find warm coffee and water to refill your mugs at the redneck tent.

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If you are interested in purchasing farm raised lamb or beef from Frio Draw Meat, just find me and I can share options and price sheets.

 

Plan to attend the Handlers' dinner sponsored by Frio Draw Meat followed by awards

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DL Draw will be on Sunday 

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AWARDS

There will be special prizes available for the first 3 of each class plus special Awards for:

• Overall Open Winner

• Overall Nursery Winner

• Overall Pro Novice Winner

• 2026 Frio Draw Classic Overall Winner

• Open Limited Winner

 

(**) yes, there is a payout after expenses too!!

 

RUN ORDER / VOLUNTEERS

TBD

 

WATER / TRASH / PORTA POTTIES

We have plenty of dog water available near the house.

Please make sure to pack out all your trash.

We have porta potties at the trial fields and camping area

 

Contact info

www.friodrawsdt.com / www.friodrawfarms.com

Trial hosts: Tommy & Raffaella Hefner

2405 CR10 Friona TX 79035

raffaella.fior@gmail.com; info@friodrawfarms.com

m. 858 205 7620

 

IMPORTANT: The trial hosts reserve the right of changing the trial logistics depending on weather, mood or other circumstances 😊

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