The 121st Rydal Sheepdog Trials and Hound Show will take place on Thursday 14 August 2025.
The Show is held in the beautiful Rydal Park, just outside Ambleside, in the heart of the Lake District, With the kind permission of Mr Richard Le Fleming and Chris Hodgson. The show is steeped in tradition, with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
WHAT’S ON
8-6pm – Sheepdog trials – The Rydal Class and Le Fleming stakes
10.30am-3pm – Beagle Show
10.45-11.45am – Show of Coniston Foxhounds
11am-2pm – Harrier Show
11am – Sheep Shearing Demonstration
12-2.30pm– Fell Foxhound Show
12pm – Open Hound Trail
12.30-1.30pm – Shepherds Crooks & Sticks Show
1pm – Sheep Shearing Demonstration
1.30pm – Puppy Hound Trail
2pm – Open restricted Hound Trail
2.30pm – Young Dog Handlers & Novelty Dog Show
2.30pm – Terrier Show
3.30pm – Gun Dog Demonstration with Steve Burns – incs. commentary (on the Hill behind the Foxhound ring)
4pm – Gun Dog Scurry – Open to all dogs – entries in the Gun Dog Demo area
