Bala Sheepdog Trials 1873
Sheepdog Trialling is a long established event, with its roots in the 1870’s.
The International Supreme Championship, as a trial, has been held annually since 1906, when the International Sheep Dog Society began. With the exception of the war years, and 2001 (due to the Foot and Mouth restrictions).
The Society celebrated its Centenary back in the Scottish Borders, in 2006. This was in the presence of Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, who has since become the Patron of the Society.
ISDS Chairman Jim Easton talks to Princess Anne
Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal, visited the 2009 International and enjoyed some of the brace runs on the first day. This was a great honour for the I.S.D.S. and made the event special.