Sheepdog Trials and competitions
Hosting Sheepdog Trials & Competitions at Shabden Park Farm, Surrey
Banham Sheepdogs is an established host venue for sheepdog trials and competitions held throughout the year. Based at Shabden Park Farm in Surrey, the farm provides a working environment suited to competitive sheepdog events that reflect real livestock handling conditions.
As a venue, Banham Sheepdogs supports organised trials by offering suitable land, livestock, and facilities required for formal competition. Events hosted at the farm attract handlers, dogs, and officials from across the sheepdog community and contribute to the continuation of competitive working sheepdog standards.
A Proven Venue for Competitive Sheepdog Events
Shabden Park Farm offers varied terrain and stock management conditions that allow competitions to be run in line with recognised trial formats. The working nature of the farm means events take place in an authentic setting, where dog handling, stock control, and course design can be assessed under practical conditions.
Banham Sheepdogs works closely with organisers and officials to ensure competitions are run responsibly, with a strong emphasis on livestock welfare, fair judging, and the smooth running of events on the day.
Shabfest Continental Sheepdog Trials
One of the key annual events hosted at Banham Sheepdogs is the Shabfest Continental Sheepdog Trials, which takes place at Shabden Park Farm each year.
Shabfest brings together competitors from the UK and further afield to take part in continental-style sheepdog trials, offering a distinctive format within the competitive calendar. The event has become a recognised fixture at the farm, drawing spectators, handlers, and judges to a dedicated sheepdog competition environment.
More information about this event, including dates and competition details, can be found on The Annual Shabfest Continental Sheepdog Trials page.
Events Held Throughout the Year
In addition to annual fixtures such as Shabfest, Banham Sheepdogs hosts sheepdog trials, competitive events at various points throughout the year as well as sheepdog training and our popular Sheepdog club , where you can learn all about Trials and Training. These events make use of the farm’s facilities and working landscape to support a range of competition formats.
Details of specific competitions may be shared separately as events are scheduled.
Supporting the Sheepdog Trial Community
By hosting trials and competitions, Banham Sheepdogs plays an active role in supporting the wider sheepdog trial community. Events held at the farm provide opportunities for competitive handlers to test their dogs in formal settings and help maintain the standards associated with working sheepdog competitions.
While this page focuses on Banham Sheepdogs as a competition venue, those interested in learning more about sheepdog trials, training, or club involvement can find further information through the sheepdog training and sheepdog club sections of the site.
Competition Site Address
Shabden Park Farm and Banham Sheep Dogs
High Road,
Chipstead,
Surrey,
CR5 3SF,United Kingdom
Note: NOT Shabden Park as that’s a private residence.
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Useful Information
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Petrol stations and Shops
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