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DTO is excited to post Russell McCord’s second video, this time on the sheep field trial Ranch Course judging! In this information filled lesson, Russell covers:

  • The addition of going around the handler’s post, how points are deducted and how it is 50% dog and handler.
  • At what point does the drive judging start.
  • Drive zero off lanes.
  • If you miss the panels which direction is least costly for lost points.
  • What happens when sheep come back through the panels.
  • How to set up the cross drive.
  • What if the dog circles the stock.
  • The biggest mistakes contestants make when going to the pen.
  • What the handler is not allowed to do at the pen
  • And much more!

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Russell McCord

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Russell McCord currently lives in Zephyr, Texas with his wife, Andi, keeping 6 to 10 Border Collies in training at all times. He also raises 100+ sheep on their ranch. Russell is a past president of the USBCHA and is the current vice president of the USBCHA.

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