Herding

Friday, October 31 – Saturday, November 1

Black Birch Farm South
7551 SE 181st Ct.
Morriston, FL
(508) 615-3668
BlackBirch.farm@yahoo.com

Event Chair: Joyce Price

Test/Trial Judges: Karen Trimble (Fair Oaks Ranch, TX — Bio) and Leida Jones (Leesburg, FL — Bio)
Herding Instinct: Brian Wistrom (Minneapolis, MN — Bio) & Terry Wofford (Hilliard, FL)

Show Secretary:

Gordon Show Secretary
4 Seminole Path
Wildwood, FL 34785
www.gordonshowsec.info
Fax: 877-667-4304
Tel: 352-661-3429
mail@gordonshowsec.info

On-Site Secretary: Bonnie Hansen

Premium List

Download the Herding premium list here.

Closing Date for Entries: October 9

Emergency Services

Veterinarian On-Call:
UF Veterinary Hospital at World Equestrian Center
1156 NW 81st Terrace Road
Ocala, FL 34482
352-414-3858
Hours: Monday-Sunday, 8 AM–5 PM

UF Pet Emergency Treatment Services
3200 SW 27th Avenue
Ocala, FL 34474
352-512-0886
Hours: Weekdays, 5 PM to 8 AM. Open 24 hours weekends & holidays

Stock & Courses

  • A Course Sheep
  • A & B Course Ducks
  • Herding Instinct Tests: Sheep & Goats

Meals

More information is coming soon about pre-ordered box lunches and the Drovers’ Dinner!

Hotels Near the Herding Site

Black Birch Farm South is approximately 68 miles from the host hotel. Dry camping is available. Contact Diane Menard at 508-615-3668 or pipesmom1@yahoo.com.

Here are some hotels closer to the site. When making your reservation, be sure to check to make sure they still allow dogs!

  • Country Chalet Inn – 11 miles from the site. 352-489-2554
  • Comfort Suites – 14 miles from the site. 352-322-2912
  • Two Rivers Inn – 14 miles from the site. 352-489-2300
  • Dinner Bell Motel – 14 miles from the site. 352-489-2550
  • La Quinta – 22 miles from the site. 352-861-1137
  • Equus Inn Ocala – 22 miles from the site. 352-854-3200
  • Red Roof Inn Ocala – 19 miles from the site. 352-732-4590
  • Motel 6 Ocala – 21 miles from the site. 352-732-3131

Directions