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Victorian Yard Utility & Farm Dog Association
To strive for and promote excellence in stockmanship and working dog handling whilst displaying good sportsmanship and fellowship always.
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Upcoming Events
Sep
26
Sat
2026
Horsham Show Yard Dog Trial @ Horsham Showgrounds
Sep 26 – Sep 27 all-day

Show ground entry fees to be paid at the gate or via entry form. 

Horsham Entry Form 2026

Entries CLOSING: 20th of September

Judges:

  • Improver/Open:  Adam James
  • Maiden/Novice: Sarah Lee
  • Enc: Steve Robinson

Order of events: 

  • Sat 26th – Maiden/Novice
  • Sun 27th – Improver/Open
  • TBA  –  Enc

Camping: Powered $33 per night, Unpowered $27.50 per nights

Gate Fee (Sunday) Ages 16+ $20, Kids 6-15 $10, Kids under 5 free

Oct
2
Fri
2026
Swan Hill Show Yard Dog Trial @ Swan Hill Showgrounds
Oct 2 – Oct 3 all-day

Swan Hill will host the North Western CopRice Qualifying Round for the 2027 AYDC Victorian Representative Team.

Showgrounds entry fee payable at the gate or via entry from.  Competitors are required to purchase an exhibitor entry ticket of $16.50 per day

2026 Swan Hill YARD DOGS_ENTRY FORM

Entries:

  • Open 31st Aug
  • Close 25th Sept.

Judges: 

  • Open: Dale Thompson
  • Improver: TBA
  • Novice: Herb Cooper
  • Enc: TBA

Order of Events:

  • Friday 2nd – Improver & Open
  • Saturday 3rd – Enc & Novice
Camping is available on site, Free for Exhibitors only. Please state if you plan on camping. 

 

Oct
3
Sat
2026
Seymour Show Yard Dog Trial @ Kings Park, Seymour
Oct 3 all-day
Ensure you select your dog class within the online entry form.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR COMPETITORS IN THE UPCOMING SPRING SHOW SEASON FOR EVENTS RUN BY THE UPPER GOULBURN WORKING DOG GROUP.
In an endeavour to better handle the increased demand for runs at our UGWDG events, we are changing the entry process. Handlers are asked to submit their dog entries as normal but not make payment until their entries have been accepted. This removes the need for refunds should balloting be required.
Once entries close and final numbers are known, balloting will take place if required to determine the final fields. You will be notified of the accepted dogs and the payment required. You will then have 48 hours to make payment to confirm your entries. If payment is not received within the allotted time, you will not be included in the final draw.
Each event will have fixed first round runs confirmed before entries are opened.
Seymour Show will run a maximum of 60 first round runs. 
Entries CLOSING: Friday 18th of September  
Judges:
  • Opne – Roland Pell
  • Novice – Ryan Arnell

 

Further enquiries:

Balloting will take place if required at the discretion of the Convenor. Show ground entry fees to be paid at the gate. 

Oct
4
Sun
2026
Kerang Show Yard Trial @ Kerang
Oct 4 – Oct 5 all-day

Showgrounds entry fee payable at the gate. Kerang District Agricultural Society Inc

Judges Talk:

Cheques Payable to: Kerang & District Agricultural Society Inc.

Bank deposit to: Bendigo Bank  KDAS Inc.  BSB: 6334 000Account: 207863689 – (Please use Owner’s Name AND VYUFDA membership no. as reference)

Show ground entry to be paid at the gate or online via the Kerang Show website.  Basic camping available. Please contact the Show Secretary, Brooke Williams for details on kerangshow@gmail.com

 

Oct
10
Sat
2026
Boort Show Yard Dog Trial @ Boort
Oct 10 all-day

SHOW GATE ENTRY COST $20 Adult

Oct
17
Sat
2026
Lancefield Show Yard Dog Trial @ Lancefield
Oct 17 – Oct 18 all-day

Showgrounds entry fee payable gate.

Encourage class is now full — no further entries will be accepted.

Lancefield VYUFDA entry form Oct 2026

Entries Close: 11 th October

Judges: 

  • Improver / Open – Craig Ogier
  • Maiden / Novice – David Lee
  • Encourage – Neville Williams – FULL 

Order of Events:

  • SATURDAY 17th – Maiden / Novice & Encourage
  • Sunday 18th – Improver / Open

 

Oct
24
Sat
2026
Euroa Show Yard Dog Trial @ Euroa
Oct 24 – Oct 25 all-day

Balloting will take place if required at the discretion of the Convenor. Show ground entry fees to be paid at the gate. 

 

Entries Closing: 

Euroa Yard Dog  (Incorporating the Halsall Open event)

2 Rings in operation Program of events

  • Ring 1 Halsall Open/Improver Saturday/Sunday
  • Ring 2 Maiden/Novice Commencing Saturday
  • Ring 2 Sunday afternoon Encourage (Max 2 dogs per handler)

Judge:

  • Halsall Open/Improver –
  • Maiden/Novice –

 

 

 

Oct
30
Fri
2026
2026 CopRice Victorian Utility Dog Championships
Oct 30 – Nov 1 all-day

SAVE THE DATE

2026 CopRice Victorian Utility Dog Championship
October 30th – November 1st, 2026
North East Zone – Alexandra

Order of Events:

  • Friday: Novice
  • Saturday: Open
  • Sunday: Open/ Championships

Judge:

  • Novice:
  • Open/ Championships:

Camping Cost (No powered Sites):

 

 

 

Nov
1
Sun
2026
Beloka Encourage Trial, affiliated with the VYUFDA. @ Beloka
Nov 1 all-day

https://belokakelpies.com.au/event/advanced-dog-school-oct-31-nov-1-yard-trial-enc-local-included/

Enc & Local Yard Trial – Nov 2026

Judge: Keren Collins

  • 30 Spots available;
  • Max 3 dogs per handler;
  • Payment cash on the day;

 

 

 

Nov
3
Tue
2026
Heathcote Show Yard Dog Trial @ Heathcote Showgrounds
Nov 3 all-day

Balloting will take place if required at the discretion of the Convenor. Show ground entry fees to be paid at the gate. 

 

Judges:

  • Open:
  • Novice:

 

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VYUFDA Video S2 E4 | Trial Rules – The Trailer

VYUFDA Videos Series 2 Episode 4 | Trial Rules - The Trailer https://youtu.be/X2G6hkC9N1U

VYUFDA Video S2 E3 | Trial Rules – The Draft

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