2024 Futurity Challenges & schedule

• No restrictions on trialing before the Futurity Event. 
• Futurity Courses will be run for Time and Points.
• Training devices (mechanical and/or electrical) will not be permitted on trial grounds.·
• Bitches in season are permitted and will run in draw order.·
• Each owner/handler is responsible for their dog(s). Dogs must be confined or on lead at all times, except when competing. Dogs are not allowed to run loose on the trial site.
• No collars of any kind permitted on dogs when running. 
• If a dog is withdrawn for any reason, no refunds will be made. 
• Dogs may not be substituted. You may enter a new dog with payment of a new fee as long as it qualifies.

Introducing a Novice class for the 2024 Futurity. This class will be open to handlers who have less experience training a dog. The novice class will be sponsored and will not detract from the pot and prizes for Open Handlers.

Novice Handler must be able to attest the following:

• I am not a stockdog clinician.
• I do not currently or in the past offer(ed) stockdog training lessons.
• I have not put a WTCH or a HTCH on a dog.
• I have not completed advanced classes on any stock through AKC.
• I have not won any money competing with a stockdog. 
• I have not competed in any level above novice in any other stockdog organization.
• I do not train outside dogs.
• I have not competed in a futurity in the past.  

This is class is for beginner competitors. If you are not a beginner, don't sign up for this class. 

UNDER TEXAS LAW (CHAPTER 87, CIVIL PRACTICE AND REMEDIES CODE), A FARM ANIMAL PROFESSIONAL OR FARM OWNER OR LESSEE IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN FARM ANIMAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING AN EMPLOYEE OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF FARM ANIMAL ACTIVITIES

Arcadia Ranch Australian Shepherds will match any Futurity winnings for any pup sired by Copper

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