Coming Events

Lessons are conducted YEAR-ROUND every:

• • • TUESDAY

    • WEDNESDAY

    • THURSDAY

    • SATURDAY

      • • UNLESS A SPECIAL EVENT IS TAKING PLACE

All Lessons are by Appointment Only

SPECTATORS ARE WELCOME AT LESSONS AND EVENTS

If you'd like to simply come and watch, email Shannon to find out when lessons are scheduled.

Come enjoy the outdoors with your dog.  There will be no food available on the grounds.  Lists of Local restaurants will be available

2025 EVENTS

APR 26-27, 2025 - Sat & Sun

AKC SANCTIONED HERDING TRIAL -- On the Border Herding Club of WI

AKC competition featuring A & B course sheep and ducks  Two A course sheep trials on Saturday.  Judging begins at 9:00 on both days

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Questions?  Email Trial Secretary Colleen Maney

May 31-June 1, 2025

Shannon out of town, no lessons

June 7 Saturday, 2025

Milwaukee Scottish Festival Sheep Herding Demonstration

Croation Park

918Franklin, Wisconsin  8 S 76th, 

Lessons on Sunday instead of Saturday

June 14-15, 2025 - Sat & Sun

SPRING HERDING INSTINCT TEST

This is the chance for everyone with a herding breed to come and have their dog introduced to sheep at a reduced cost.   Come and join the fun!

Two sessions Saturday - One session Sunday

Hours: Saturday: 8:30 am to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:00 pm --  Sunday: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Questions?  Email Test Secretary Joyce Brennan

No lessons

Beginner Herding Clinic: "WHAT SHOULD I BE DOING WHILE MY DOG IS HERDING?"  Next date to be announced

This is the basics for the handler to learn the proper position and movements to help their dogs achieve their best.  The dog has the instinct.  We have to learn it all.  Please email me for a spot in this clinic.  We only work with 10 handlers per clinic.

CONTACT SHANNON at min@magicslegacy.com for more information or to 

JUNE 20-22, 2025

Nippersink Border Collie Trial

Lake Geneva, WI

No lessons

JUNE 28-29, 2025

Shannon out of town for clinic.  No lessons 

JULY 11,12,13, 2025

LAND OF LINCOLN STOCK DOG TRIAL

THREE SISTERS PARK

CHILLICOTHE ILLINOIS

NO LESSONS

JULY 18, 19,20, 2025

IRISH WOODS STOCK DOG TRIAL

HARVARD IL

No Lessons

AUGUST 7,8,9,10,11,12 2025

Shannon  in ALASKA DOING CLINIC  NO LESSONS

August 30-31, 2025 - Sat & Sun

WAUKESHA SCOTTISH FESTIVAL HERDING DEMONSTRATION -- Waukesha County Fairgrounds

No lessons

Sept 5,6,7 , 2025 - Fri, Sat, Sun

CROOK AND WHISTLE BORDER COLLIE TRIAL --Jefferson County Fairgrounds, Jefferson, WI

No Lessons

Sept 14 , 2024 - Sunday only

AHBA TRIAL -WENDY PETERS FARM - Aledo, Illinois   Cattle, Sheep, Ducks

Email for trial and entry information: Wendy Peters  (309)582-5342

Shannon Judging --  No Lessons

Sept 26-October 5, 2025

Clinics  No lessons

October 11-12, 2025 - Sat & Sun

FALL HERDING INSTINCT TEST - Find out if your dog wants to herd sheep too!!

Two sessions Saturday - One session Sunday

Limited to dogs weighing under 60 pounds.

Hours: Saturday: 8:30 am to 12:00 and 1:00 to 4:00 pm --  Sunday: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Questions?  Email Test Secretary Joyce Brennan

No lessons

 October 19, 2025 Sunday

Stocktoberfest Ranch Dog trial   Two trials in one day ... limited entry

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Contact : Catherine Price wolvescnp@yahoo.com

October 25 & 26 , 2025 - Sat & Sun

STOCKTOBERFEST AHBA TRIAL

Halloween Fun and classes for everyone.  All registered AHBA herding breeds eligible.  Sheep and Ducks HTD & HTAD, and Test classes.  Judging starts both days at 8:00 am

Special non sanctioned class for the "not ready for prime time handlers"

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Questions?  Email Trial Secretary Catherine Price

No lessons