Sue R Posted March 16, 2013 Report Share Posted March 16, 2013 Please consider supporting the 52nd Annual Bluegrass Classic SDT, one of the oldest, largest, and most prestigious stockdog trials in North America. It will be held at beautiful Masterson Station Park from May 15-19. Admission is free and there are concessions on-site. Two Open trials are held, one on Wednesday and Thursday, and the second on Friday and Saturday. The twenty top combined scores produce the teams that compete on Sunday in the Double-lift, International Shed Final. Winners in recent years have included Alasdair MacRae and Star; Tommy Wilson and Sly; Roy Taber and Craig; Scott Glen and Pleat; Lyle Lad and Cap (three-time winners). This trial offers the opportunity to compete against the very best that North America has to offer. Handlers from all over the United States and Canada come to run their dogs on a huge course that features Texas range sheep, and a level of challenge that is limited to few trials in North America. Concurrent with the Open trials are the Nursery (four days), Ranch (two days), Pro-Novice (two days), and Novice-Novice (two days) classes that run on the second field, providing the opportunity for less-experienced and younger dogs, and less-experienced handlers to compete, as well. Enjoy being a part of the Bluegrass either by spectating (admission is free and bleachers are provided, plus you can bring your own seating or blankets to spread on the lawn); volunteering (here is the link and no experience is necessary for many jobs); or purchasing an ad or sponsoring a class (here is that link with the details). You can choose to sponsor a class or you can purchase a half or full page ad to honor a dog or handler or team; to thank a mentor; to memorialize a dog; to promote your company or product; or to simply be a part of the support team for one of North America's best stockdog trials and a showcase for these great dogs and their marvelous abilities. A trial of any size takes a great deal of work on the part of many people. A trial of this caliber requires the support of numerous volunteers plus those who help contribute financially. Please be a contributor to the 2013 Bluegrass Classic Stockdog Trial! Contributions are tax-deductible. In addition, the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival is held on May 18-19, just a few hundred yards away, within Masterson Station Park. It is an outstanding festival with all that you expect from a top-notch fiber festival, including fiber animals of many species, and materials and crafts for purchase for your own use. Their information is found here. Your weekend visit can include both watching National Champions at their best and enjoying the fiber arts at their best! PS - While a few of the website pages do say "2012", the other information is up-to-date and relevant to this year's trial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayflower Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Enjoy being a part of the Bluegrass either by spectating (admission is free and bleachers are provided, Is there a reason why they do not charge for spectating? Perhaps if they did charge like some other trials did, they wouldn't have to solicit for funding. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrenee Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 I live in Lexington and I am so excited to go to the Bluegrass Classic. I've never been to a trail before. I've heard it's amazing and I can't wait to see one. If any of you all are coming to Lexington and need recommendations on where to stay or what to do besides the trial just let me know. =) P.S. if any of you that want to spectate bring your dogs to Lexington and need a place to board them/want them to hang out in daycare for a day look into Uptown Hounds (it's where I work, haha) Also, Sue for some reason the links in your post aren't showing up for me. If that's the care for others here is the full website: http://www.bluegrassclassicsdt.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted March 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Is there a reason why they do not charge for spectating? Perhaps if they did charge like some other trials did, they wouldn't have to solicit for funding. Just a thought. The Bluegrass is held in a public park, and the grounds are made available (along with some other amenities) by Lexington Parks and Recreation. There is no way a charge could be made as access is free and open to all. Even if we could charge say $5 per person who normally attends, that would not cover the costs, I don't believe. But, thanks for the idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted March 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 P.S. if any of you that want to spectate bring your dogs to Lexington and need a place to board them/want them to hang out in daycare for a day look into Uptown Hounds (it's where I work, haha) Also, Sue for some reason the links in your post aren't showing up for me. If that's the care for others here is the full website: http://www.bluegrassclassicsdt.com/ Thanks, I don't know what I did wrong but the links are fixed, and I appreciate your putting in the home page link. Uptown Hounds? Great! Would your company like to buy an ad in the program? I'll be happy to help you with that. That is one of the local, dog-oriented businesses that we contacted last year and I'd send you a letter and sponsorship/ad form if you (or they) would like. The Bluegrass (with free programs) is a great place to advertise your dog-related business to many local dog-lovers and owners! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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