[12/22] CIRCLING SNOWFLAKES

CIRCLING SNOWFLAKES

Welcome to this month's Herding Trial -- 




• Entries open: 12/10/22 @ 10:00PM PST
• Entries close: 12/31/22 @11:59PM PST


• 1 picture required, must show all of the dog and handler whenever appropriate.
• Size of image should be no larger than 800 x 700px.
• Image should not be reused.
• One dog per post.



• Handlers should wear comfortable but appropriate farm wear; it may be festive so long as it is not a detriment to the livestock.
• Dogs should be wearing a flat collar; it may be festive.
• Arena should include a fenced livestock pen and surrounding open field with start line.
• Livestock chosen should be suitable for the dog participating.


• Dogs must have passed the Herding Aptitude Test to enter.
• Dogs must be over the age of 12 months to participate.
• Junior handlers must be at least 8 years of age.
• Dogs should not be pregnant, nursing, or injured.
• Dogs should be a Herding breed or have Herding breeds in their lineage in order to participate.


Please select one to demonstrate --

BEGINNER
• Single: Handler will signal a specific livestock; dog is to successfully remove it from the majority of the herd.
• Away Drive: Handler will remain in a single position as dog moves the herd or flock away from them toward a pen.
• Circle: Dog should guide herd in a large, round circular direction in a large field. This should be clearly circular.



The below elements are optional and only included for those wanting additional roleplay in their entry images.




Please include the following when submitting your image --

[b]Registered Name:[/b]
[b]Registration Nr:[/b] (SKA ID# or Discord ✓)
[b]Breed:[/b]
[b]Sex of Dog:[/b]
[b]Exercise:[/b]
[b]Handler Name:[/b]