Trials 2026
Save the Date: Dovedale Sheep Dog Trials 2026 will take place on 18th and 19th August at Blore Cross Roads.
Please note: Gate Entry is CASH ONLY due to lack of mobile signal
Important News: Local Entries radius extended to 20 miles from Ilam
The Entry Forms can be found on the Events Page
President 2026
John Etches, a long serving committee member and also our current Chairman was elected to be our 2026 President, following in his fathers footsteps. John farms at Tissington and is also a well known breeder and exhibitor of Shire Horses. He will be supported in his presidency by his wife, Susan along with his daughters Catherine and Louise.
President 2025
Alastair Sneddon Consultant at Bagshaws LLP recently retired as our 2025 President and expressed his thanks to the committee for the privilege of being President. He had thoroughly enjoyed his year and had on our behalf attended all our "sister" trials. He was also made a life member as an acknowledgement of his commitment to the trials over many years.
Trials 2025
Entries for Class 4 (Open) are still open until noon on Tuesday 19th August for another 12 entries. First come first served.
As the days start to lengthen and Spring approaches the Dovedale Sheep Dog Society Committee are making preparations for the 2025 trials which are just under 6 months away.
Please “watch this space” for entry information, craft marquee applications together with messages from our current president and incoming president.
For any further information please contact dovedale.secretary@gmail.com
Champion of the Dales
A successful two days of trialling culminated in an exciting championship which was won by Nij Vyas from John O’Gaunts, Melton Mowbray who gained 138 points with Cap, Reserve went to David Wood of Bamford scoring 136 points with Jon.
2024 President
Our 2024 President Mr Ben Kidd from Wildboarclough is a well known farmer and dog runner who has supported the Dovedale Sheep Dog Trials for many years. Enjoy your day Ben.
Wednesday 21st August 2024
Todays trials are underway with various runners in contention for the Championship of the Dales
As is our tradition the doubles will take place over the lunchtime period and are well worth watching.
The Craft Tent is very busy this year with a variety of stalls offering knitted goods, sweets, cakes, fudge, cards, pottery, flowers and home decor ware.
Trials 2024
The first day of the 2024 trials commenced on Tuesday 20th August with very near perfect running conditions. Day two commences at 7am on Wednesday 21st August - do come along and watch the amazing bond between man and dog
Many congratulations to our Chairman, Mr John Etches, celebrating 50 years of service on our committee.
A date for your diary.
This year we are holding our annual lunch at The Royal Oak., Mayfield on Sunday November 3rd.
Further details to follow shortly.