May 22-25, 2026

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Entries open on April 1st and close on May 1st

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​Judge : Katy Deardroff (CA)

Trial Secretary: Raffaella Hefner

Sheep Flock: Dorper Lambs

 

Trial Site (maps to come)

TBC.

We will be close to the house and we have a few options we are exploring. Stay tuned!

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Classes 

Sanctioned trials: 2 Open (USBCHA and TSDA), 4 Nursery (USBCHA and TSDA), 2 OR (TSDA)

Non sanctioned: Double lift (2 open spots) and Open Limited

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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

Friday: Open 1, Nursery 1

Saturday: Nursery 2, Open Ranch 1, Nursery 3, Open Ranch 2

Sunday: Open 2, Nursery 4

Monday: Double lift

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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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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 Open Ranch 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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