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TIME AND POINTS STANDINGS OCTOBER 2021

October 3, 2021

A short but challenging course featuring around the cone,  through the cones, pen, t-chute and repen.  Bonus 10 pts. for shedding at the t-chute.  6 minutes!  What a fun day!  I learned a lot by watching others.  Thanks all for coming out!

Combined totals for all three rounds (2 sheep, 1 geese) are shown below.  Full results are in the pdf file attached.
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What is Time and Points?

​SummerNy Time and Points trials are non-sanctioned herding competitions where winners are based on the most points and the fastest time.  They run just like other herding trials except for the following:
  • No one knows the course until the morning of the trial
  • The course is never pre-run with a dog in the competition - NO EXCEPTIONS
  • The course can change with each round
  • All livestock MUST go through each obstacle before continuing to next.  (No skimming)
  • Points are accumulated up to the time limit (you don't lose points)
  • The amount of time for each run is usually 6 minutes or less
  • Roughing up or running of stock results in penalty point loss and/or disqualification
  • It is a no frills trial - no ribbons, no titles, no HIT, etc.  Rankings are announced at the end of each round.
  • It is less expensive (typically $10 - $15 per run, no charge for finals round (if there is a finals round))

How do Points Work for the Different Levels?

Handler/Dog teams run at whatever level they feel comfortable with.  All dogs run the same course but with different handler lines.
  • Started handler/dog teams may go anywhere except through obstacles
  • Intermediate dog/handler teams generally have handler lines near center of the arena
  • Advanced teams must stay at the post until a specified obstacle is completed

All levels get the same amount of time.  However, the point award changes per obstacle as follows:
  • Started gets 2.5 points per head per obstacle
  • Intermediate gets 3.5 per head
  • Advanced gets 5.0 
Handlers may change levels in each round.   

Dates

October 3, 2021  RESULTS POSTED
November in CO is yet to be determined

How Do I Sign Up?

Signing up is easy!  Just show up and a pay when you get here.
  • Any working or herding breed  or mix thereof is welcome
  • You do not have to have a registration number



Looking forward to seeing you at SummerNy Ranch!