Post by Admin on Oct 3, 2022 17:55:00 GMT
HERDING APTITUDE TEST
HERDING APTITUDE TEST (FCI)
TRIAL INFORMATION
Welcome to this month's Herding Aptitude Test -- 🖤The Aptitude test is a single event where dogs should prove that they have the minimum requirements in order to pursue further work in Herding. Dog and handler will be prompted with a variety of exercises from the judge and the dog's interest in livestock will be evaluated.
EVENT DATES
• Entries open: 10/03/22 @ 10:00PM PST
• Entries close: 10/17/22 @11:59PM PST
IMAGE REQUIREMENTS
• 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.
SETTING INFORMATION
• 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 fence livestock pen and surrounding open field with start line.
• Livestock chosen should be suitable for the dog participating.
STANDARD REQUIREMENTS
• Dogs must be over the age of 6 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.
EXERCISES
Please select one to demonstrate --
• Walk Up: Off leash, handler and dog should approach penned livestock. Dog's interest in stock observed.
• Circle Pen: Handlers walk opposite direction from dog around pen. Dog's reaction to handler and livestock observed.
• Round Up: Judge prompts the team to enter the pen and handler must move the sheep while the dog's natural reaction is evaluated.
ROLEPLAY ADDITIONS
The below elements are optional and only included for those wanting additional roleplay in their entry images.
Outta This World's presiding judge is the incomparable Prudence Aberdeen. Please message Elf for the deco sim file needed to show her in entries. |
PARTICIPATE
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]
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