Judge
Barb Allen
Scribe
Lisa Larson
Trial Director
Natasha Reichlin
Course Designers
Janet Allen & Crystal Smith
Cattle Crew
Janet Allen
Crystal Smith
Natasha Reichlin
Rob Walker
Travis Mero-McDonald
Henry Allen
LeeAnn Crosina
Carolyn Gerrie
Deborah Armstrong
Al Crosina
Tom Craig
BBQ Pit Masters
Vern McGowan
Jason Ray
Jim
Thank You to Our Sponsors
June 6, 2026
Sportsmanship Award
Mike Cowger & Pete
Both handler and dog showed the most amazing stragezing and coordination
on tough, unforgiving cattle and short time limits
Despite Pete taking an unfortunate kick that resulted in a lost molar on Saturday, both took it in stride and after some quick on-site medical care, they both happily tried it all again on Sunday
A truly great team to watch and learn from
June 6, 2026
Hard Luck Award
Bernadine Peters
LET'S NOT GO THERE
LOL
June 6, 2026
Judge's Choice Award
Lawrence Berstrand & Taz
For outstanding teamwork and showing that the course was doable after all
(contrary to popular belief)
June 6, 2026
Open
June 6, 2026
Nursery
June 6, 2026
Intermediate
June 6, 2026
Novice
June 7, 2026
Sportmanship Award
Jessica Peters & Waldo
Every great partnership is based on knowing they are always in your corner, ready to fight for you
When an aggressive cow wouldn't stop trying to attack Waldo, Jessica stepped up and chased it around the arena, screaming "You leave my dog alone!!!!"
(might have been some colorful language involved as well)
June 7, 2026
Hard Luck Award
Mykel
(and his handler Crystal Smith)
Mykel couldn't understand why Crystal wanted him to herd the weirdest looking horses he had ever seen,
especially since he not allowed to chase horses at home.
Because he loves his handler so much, he would bark at the cows in the arena and then race to the outside of the arena, dance around on tiptoe and glance at her as if saying "Look, there's maybe sheep over there. Is that what you want? Do want me to chase the horses and cows over in that hayfield? That's what you want ..... right?"
They're going to try the Open Cattle category next year
June 7, 2026
Judge's Choice Award
Walt McKirdy & Bruce
At the end of the day, it's not abouT the awards and points.
It's about the teamwork of dog and handler against the odds
Despite tough cattle and a tough course, the teamwork between these two were inspiring to watch
June 7, 2026
Open
June 7, 2026
Nursery
June 7, 2026
Intermediate
June 7, 2026
Novice
