CourseA_HSD_2008.pdf

CourseB_HSD_2008.pdf

Course Diagrams for HSD course A and Course B

                                     Started Dog

COURSE DIAGRAMS

  and Point System

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CourseA_HJD_2008.pdf

CourseB_HJD_2008.pdf

Course Diagrams for HJD course A and Course B

                        Junior Herding Dog

Collection of all the Courses from HCC to Advanced

They are in separate files so you

can study them individually

HCC1_course

HCC2_course

Course Diagrams for HOD course A, B and C

                   Open and Advanced Dog

CourseB_HOD_HAD_2008.pdf

CourseA_HOD_HAD_2008.pdf

CourseC_HOD_HAD_2008.pdf

Course Diagrams for HCC Course 1 and Course 2                                         Herding Capability Tests

                          Note: Course 1 and 2 Revised May 2010

         Revision voted and Approved by the NAMASCUSA Board in May 2010

HERDING_TRACKING_NUMBER.doc

Dogs not registered with NAMASCUSA

will need a tracking number, apply here.

POINTS FOR COURSES

Course A - HJD:

3 – 5 head of stock will be used during the run.  Dog and handler will start with the take pen, off lead.

Maximum time allowed: 8 minutes with a 3 minute warning.

All obstacles must be completed for a qualifying score.

A point will be given for each head of stock to complete each obstacle.  A maximum of two tries on each obstacle, except take pen and repen. A maximum number of points to equal the # of head of stock; points from best attempt will be used for that obstacle.

1. Outrun/Gather/Cross Start Line: 3-5 pts. x 5     1 attempt

2. Y Chute: 3-5 pts. x 5      2 attempts

3. Panel Runway:  3-5 pts. x 5   2 attempts

4. Centerline Gate: 3-5 pts. x 5   2 attempts

5. Panel Runway: 3-5 pts. x 5  2 attempts

6. Cross Finish Line: 3-5 pts. x 5  1 attempt

Total Points:  3 Head – 90 pts.

                    4 Head – 120 pts.

                    5 Head – 150 pts.

Points needed for 70% - 63 Points on 3 head

                                      84 Points on 4 head

                                      105 Points on 5 head

70% is a qualifying score for a leg towards a HSD title. 1 leg has to be on Course A for a title.

A small s will indicate sheep, g will indicate goats, c will indicate cattle, d will indicate ducks.

Dog must be a minimum of 9 months of age.

POINTS FOR COURSES

Course B - HJD:

3 – 5 head of stock will be used during the run.  Dog and handler will start with the take pen, off lead.

Maximum time allowed; 8 minutes with a 3 minute warning.

All obstacles must be completed for a qualifying score.

A point will be given for each head of stock to complete each obstacle.  A maximum of two tries on each obstacle, except gather and repen. A maximum number of points to equal the # of head of stock; points from best attempt will be used for that obstacle.

1. Gather: 3-5 pts. x 5  1 attempt

2. Panel Runway: 3-5 pts. x 5  2 attempts

3. Centerline Gate:  3-5 pts. x 5  2 attempts

4. Panel Runway: 3-5 pts. x 5  2 attempts

5. Y chute: 3-5 pts. x 5  2 attempts

6. Repen: 3-5 pts. x 5   1 attempt

Total Points:  3 Head – 90 pts.

                    4 Head – 120 pts.

                    5 Head – 150 pts.

Points needed for 70% - 63 Points on 3 head

                                      84 Points on 4 head

                                      105 Points on 5 head

70% is a qualifying score for a leg towards a HSD title. 1 leg has to be on Course B for a title.

A small s will indicate sheep, g will indicate goats, c will indicate cattle, d will indicate ducks.

Dog must be a minimum of 9 months of age.

POINTS FOR COURSES

Course A - HSD:

3 – 5 head of stock will be used during the run.  Dog and handler will start with the take pen, off lead.

Maximum time allowed: 10 minutes with a 3 minute warning.

A point will be given for each head of stock to complete each obstacle.  A maximum of two tries on each obstacle, except take pen and repen. A maximum number of points to equal the # of head of stock; points from both tries will be totaled for that obstacle.

1. Take pen: 3-5 pts. x 5

2. Y Chute: 3-5 pts. x 5

3. Panel Runway:  3-5 pts. x 5

4. Centerline Gate: 3-5 pts. x 5

5. Panel Runway: 3-5 pts. x 5

6. Repen: 3-5 pts. x 5

Total Points:  3 Head – 90 pts.

                    4 Head – 120 pts.

                    5 Head – 150 pts.

Points needed for 70% - 63 Points on 3 head

                                      84 Points on 4 head

                                      105 Points on 5 head

70% is a qualifying score for a leg towards a mHSD title. 1 leg has to be on Course A for a title.

A small s will indicate sheep, g will indicate goats, c will indicate cattle, d will indicate ducks.

Dog must be a minimum of 9 months of age.

POINTS FOR COURSES

Course C – HOD/HAD:

3 – 5 head of stock will be used during the run. Dog and handler will start

with the take pen, off lead.

Maximum time allowed: 10 minutes with a 3 minute warning.

A point will be given for each head of stock to complete each obstacle. A

maximum of two tries on each obstacle, except gather and repen. A maximum

number of points to equal the # of head of stock; points from best attempt

will be used for that obstacle.

Stock must go through all obstacles to earn a qualifying score.

1. Gather: 3-5 pts. x 5 1 attempt

2. Panel Runway: 3-5 pts. x 5 2 attempts

3. Centerline Gate: 3-5 pts. x 5 2 attempts

4. Panel Runway: 3-5 pts. x 5 2 attempts

5. Center Gates: 3-5 pts. x 5 2 attempts

6. Y Chute: 3-5 pts. x 5 2 attempts

7. Repen: 3-5 pts. x 5 1 attempt

Total Points: 3 Head – 105 pts.

4 Head – 140 pts.

5 Head – 175 pts.

Points needed for 70% - 74 Points on 3 head

98 Points on 4 head

123 Points on 5 head

70% is a qualifying score for a leg towards a HOD title or a HAD title. 1 leg

has to be on Course B for a title.

A small s will indicate sheep, g will indicate goats, c will indicate cattle, d will

indicate ducks.

Dog must be a minimum of 9 months of age.

POINTS FOR COURSES

Course B - HSD:

3 – 5 head of stock will be used during the run.  Dog and handler will start with the take pen, off lead.

Maximum time allowed; 10 minutes with a 3 minute warning.

A point will be given for each head of stock to complete each obstacle.  A maximum of two tries on each obstacle, except gather and repen. A maximum number of points to equal the # of head of stock; points from both tries will be totaled for that obstacle.

1. Gather: 3-5 pts. x 5

2. Panel Runway: 3-5 pts. x 5

3. Centerline Gate:  3-5 pts. x 5

4. Panel Runway: 3-5 pts. x 5

5. Y chute: 3-5 pts. x 5

6. Repen: 3-5 pts. x 5

Total Points:  3 Head – 90 pts.

                    4 Head – 120 pts.

                    5 Head – 150 pts.

Points needed for 70% - 63 Points on 3 head

                                      84 Points on 4 head

                                      105 Points on 5 head

70% is a qualifying score for a leg towards a mHSD title. 1 leg has to be on Course B for a title.

A small s will indicate sheep, g will indicate goats, c will indicate cattle, d will indicate ducks.

Dog must be a minimum of 9 months of age.

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