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UPCOMING SHEEP DOG TRIALS ACROSS VICTORIA

Explore the VWSDA’s Trial Calendar & Event Information

Sheep dog trials are held throughout regional Victoria, hosted by local clubs and societies affiliated with the VWSDA. From arena events to open paddock field trials, these events showcase the skill of handlers and the working ability of dogs across a range of conditions.

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Below is information for competitors, event organisers, and spectators. Membership info, entry forms and trial rules can be found on the Documents & Links resource page.

All dogs competing within Open, Intermediate & Novice competitions must be registered with the VWSDA.

Thanks to our major events sponsor:

www.hypropremium.com.au/

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  • Hypro Cressy Dog Club Trial
    Hypro Cressy Dog Club Trial
    22 Jan 2026, 7:00 am – 25 Jan 2026, 5:00 pm
    Cressy Recreation Reserve, Cressy VIC 3322, Australia
    22 Jan 2026, 7:00 am – 25 Jan 2026, 5:00 pm
    Cressy Recreation Reserve, Cressy VIC 3322, Australia
    The Hypro Cressy Working Sheep Dog Trial run by the Cressy Working Sheep Dog Trial is a great lead up trial to the Commonwealth Championship and also The Australian Championship Trial and is run after the Deans Marsh Trial.
  • Commonwealth Championship Sheepdog Trial
    Commonwealth Championship Sheepdog Trial
    6 days to the event
    31 Jan 2026, 7:30 am – 08 Feb 2026, 5:30 pm
    Gardens Oval, Port Fairy, Victoria, 111 Griffiths St, Port Fairy VIC 3284, Australia
    31 Jan 2026, 7:30 am – 08 Feb 2026, 5:30 pm
    Gardens Oval, Port Fairy, Victoria, 111 Griffiths St, Port Fairy VIC 3284, Australia
    The Commonwealth Championship Sheep dog Trials, sponsored by Purina, entries are open. Closing 9 January 2026. Competitions include: The Bill Paton Australian Dog of the Year, Trans-Tasman, Novice "Mackie Paton" Memorial, Improver "Kevin Farley" Memorial & Open "Walter Johnson" Memorial trophies.
  • Hypro Australian Sheep Dog Championship
    Hypro Australian Sheep Dog Championship
    16 days to the event
    10 Feb 2026, 7:30 am – 15 Feb 2026, 5:30 pm
    Koroit, High St, Koroit VIC 3282, Australia
    10 Feb 2026, 7:30 am – 15 Feb 2026, 5:30 pm
    Koroit, High St, Koroit VIC 3282, Australia
    Hosted by the Koroit Sheepdog Trials at Victoria Park in Koroit, Victoria. This trial features the Ross Dodge Open, Reach Veterinary & Advisory Service Improver, Tony Whitehead Novice, Let's Talk Encourage and a Trans Tasman competition. Entries close 27 January 2026.
  • Hypro Benalla Sheepdog Trial
    Hypro Benalla Sheepdog Trial
    36 days to the event
    02 Mar 2026, 7:30 am – 05 Mar 2026, 5:30 pm
    Benalla, Bridge St W, Benalla VIC 3672, Australia
    02 Mar 2026, 7:30 am – 05 Mar 2026, 5:30 pm
    Benalla, Bridge St W, Benalla VIC 3672, Australia
    Save the date
  • HYPRO Moyston Sheep Dog Trial
    HYPRO Moyston Sheep Dog Trial
    46 days to the event
    12 Mar 2026, 7:30 am – 14 Mar 2026, 5:30 pm
    Moyston, Moyston VIC 3377, Australia
    12 Mar 2026, 7:30 am – 14 Mar 2026, 5:30 pm
    Moyston, Moyston VIC 3377, Australia
    Save the date for the longest running sheep dog trial in Australia! Fantastic country catering, camping and accommodation in a fantastic community. See also https://moystoncommunity.org/sheep-dog-trials
  • Hypro Wando Vale Sheepdog Trial
    Hypro Wando Vale Sheepdog Trial
    54 days to the event
    20 Mar 2026, 7:30 am – 23 Mar 2026, 5:00 pm
    Wando Vale, Casterton-Edenhope Rd, Wando Vale VIC 3312, Australia
    20 Mar 2026, 7:30 am – 23 Mar 2026, 5:00 pm
    Wando Vale, Casterton-Edenhope Rd, Wando Vale VIC 3312, Australia
    Another great trial at Wando Vale. Contact is Nicole Davidson: davosfancingclip@gmail.com, Ph: (03) 5582 0272 If there is enough numbers the trial will start on Friday 20th March. For those who work full time and cannot make Friday contact Nicole who will update the draw prior to release.
  • Hypro Seymour Sheepdog Trial
    Hypro Seymour Sheepdog Trial
    61 days to the event
    27 Mar 2026, 7:30 am – 29 Mar 2026, 5:30 pm
    Seymour, Seymour VIC 3660, Australia
    27 Mar 2026, 7:30 am – 29 Mar 2026, 5:30 pm
    Seymour, Seymour VIC 3660, Australia
    Save the date
  • South West Sheepdog Club Trial
    South West Sheepdog Club Trial
    102 days to the event
    07 May 2026, 7:30 am – 10 May 2026, 5:00 pm
    Port Fairy, 121 Hamilton-Port Fairy Rd, Port Fairy VIC 3284, Australia
    07 May 2026, 7:30 am – 10 May 2026, 5:00 pm
    Port Fairy, 121 Hamilton-Port Fairy Rd, Port Fairy VIC 3284, Australia
    Contact: Marion Whalen 0427 383 115, entries close 28th April 2026

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