[attr="class","box2"] RULES & REQUIREMENTS
Cattle Drive positions can be found here if you need some direction on where your dogs may be located in regards to the herds' position Segundo // Assistant to the 'Trail Boss' should be located near the head of the herd.
Pointer // Should always be out in front of the herd, should be focused on keeping the lead steer going in the right direction.
Left/Right Wing // should be on either the left or right side of the herd to help keep them in a tight formation.
Drag // positioned at the back of the herd to keep it moving forward and turn back any strays.
Nighthawk // Will circle the camp at night to keep an eye out for any stray cattle
Wrangler // in charge of the extra horses.
Pictures
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[/b] 3 Picture required, must show the dog and handler working together to fulfil their roles. Exercise examples are here if you need some inspiration.
Outrun // Dog leaves the handler and goes out wide around the livestock to prepare for a further move.
Gather // Dog brings the livestock close to the handler.
Away Drive // Dog drives the livestock away from the handler.
» 1 additional image showcasing downtime (ie. camping, playing, meeting other sims/dogs on the drive, checking on the dog/cattle, etc.) may be included.
» Pictures must be exactly
800 x 450px, well lit and of good quality. Editing allowed within reason.
» Pictures must show the dog in full as well as at least parts of the livestock.
» Images entered into previous trials
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Requirements
HERDING[/b] Dogs must either be a herding group breed, have one herding group parent or herding must be the primary purpose of their breed.
» Dogs must be shown herding the cattle in all 3 images.
» Dogs must be over the age of 2 years to participate.
» Handlers must be over the age of 16 years to participate.[/ul]
COACHING[/b] Dogs must have the fundamentals of horse and large livestock safety down.
» Dogs must be shown working alongside a horse, multiple horses
may be used.
» Dogs must be over the age of 2 years to participate.
» Handlers must be over the age of 16 years to participate.[/ul]
Setting
[/b] Arena must be outdoors in a space suitable enough for a large number of cattle, weather conditions can vary.
» Livestock
must be cows/bulls but may be of any breed.
» Handlers should wear clothes that are suitable for outdoor work.
» Dogs
must wear a tight-fitting collar, no leash.[/ul]
Classes
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Coaching // This class is open to all dogs capable of Road Dog work.
» Herding // This class is open to all dogs with herding aptitude that meet the above requirements.[/ul]
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check the two links below for some example images!
HERDING
COACHING
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