he Coprice Victorian Yard Dog Championships will be held
in conjunction with the Casterton P & A Society Inc annual
show on Saturday 10th November 2018 at Island Park, Caster-
ton. he Trial features the:
-Coprice Open,
-GJ Waters & Associates Novice
-Improver (sponsor TBA)
Set amongst the beautiful shady red gums on the banks of the
Glenelg River the course and sheep will challenge competitors.
In previous years we have had well experienced competitors
take part including multiple Australian Yard dog champion
Joe Spicer, as well as former local Ian O’Connell who is well
known as a regular top price vendor of dogs at the Australian
Kelpie Muster. Expecting to attract competitors from all over
Victoria and interstate to vie for the title.
Judges Gary Sharrock and Mathew Johnson will be judging
the open and championship. Cash, trophies and Prizes in ex-
cess of $5k.
his year at the show we are pulling out all stops to celebrate
this huge milestone of 150 years and have been able to include
amazing entertainment by Rooop Express and Eljay Freestyle
Entertainment. hey will be performing early evening aer
our very popular Quickshears competition.It is a very traditional show which includes all the customary
sections and events - indoor pavilion, poultry, sheep and wool,
beef cattle, 2 day horse events featuring some of the states best
riders and show jumpers. he well supported Stockmans chal-
lenge, Side show alley and a food court ofering a range of
diferent cuisines. here is a free kids area jam packed with
family fun activities and all day entertainment by talented per-
formers. Petting zoo available so kids can get hands on with a
range of native wildlife.here will be a lot of birthday themed competitions with rib-
bons, certiicates, trophies and prize money on ofer. Entry de-
tails can be found online and ind us on Facebook to keep up
with all our announcements in the lead up to show day.Visit the full show schedule available at http://www.castertonshow.
com and consider bringing along additional items to enter
into the show to really get into the spirit of things.For further enquiries please don’t hesitate to contact Trial con-
venor Darren Holmberg 0408 052 394.Casterton Celebrates 150 years!!
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