EUROA will play host to the 2024 Victorian Yard Dog Championship, which will take place at the Euroa Show next month.
The Euroa Sheepdog Club was nominated to host the event this year, which is held in a different Victorian region every year.
“It's a privilege, in a sense, to be asked to host the event,” Euroa Sheepdog Club president James Fowler said.
“It’s the biggest event for Victoria when it comes to trialling.
“It means a lot to the person who wins it, so to host it, it’s a big responsibility.
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“We've got to make it fair, we've got to make it competitive, we have to make it hard enough that we'll expose the best dog on the weekend.”
Tough competition is expected, with top handlers attending from interstate.
The winner will receive about $1000 of prize money, a medal and a belt buckle, but Mr Fowler said the real prize for most competitors is the title.
The championship will take place at the Euroa Showgrounds on October 25, 26 and 27, with the winner to be announced on the final day (Sunday).
The Euroa Sheep Dog Club was awarded a $5000 event grant from Strathbogie Shire Council at the August council meeting.
