San Saba's Reunion Sheep Dog Trial

03/10/2026

San Saba Reunion. Nursery 2

03/10/2026

San Saba Reunion Open Ranch 2.

03/10/2026

San Saba Open 2

03/10/2026

Open Ranch 1 scores.

03/10/2026

Nur 1

03/10/2026

02/24/2026

For any handlers coming into San Saba for either one of the sheep dog trials, the city's municipal golf course has a "free" dump station available 24/7:
San Saba River Golf Course
723 County Road 102
San Saba, Tx 76877

02/22/2026

02/22/2026

Brad will be set up at the San Saba Reunion Sheep Dog Trial. He’ll have breakfast, coffee & lunch all 3 days! Thank you, Brad!

02/12/2026

A super nice place that is remote & secure & dog friendly … with a great place for walking dogs. Contact Mr Lynn Hamrick directly.

01/24/2026

Once again, we will have a "hard stop" at 4pm on Saturday to allow everyone to attend San Saba County Historical Museum's "A Night at the Museum."
The chuck wagon meal is spectacular! Get your tickets early because they usually sell out.
There's good live music and a great time at the giant gazebo in Mill Pond Park. The location is about 1 mile from the trial field right in town.

SAVE THE DATE
March 7, 2026
Come help celebrate Texas Independence Day at
the San Saba County Museum.

01/24/2026

Meet the judge for the 2026 San Saba Reunion Sheep Dog Trial:

Ms Nataly Matthews is a leading sheepdog trialist, judge, and farmer from South Wales, where she manages a flock of 400 ewes. She has always worked closely with animals, but her journey into sheepdog trialing truly began around 2014 with her working Border Collie, Bob—a partnership that sparked a deep and lasting passion for working dogs.

Over the years, Nataly has become a consistent and valued member of the south Wales and Gwent and Gloucestershire county team, often as captain. Her first captaincy came in 2017 with her dog Mari, the same year she qualified for the All-Wales Final. That season also brought success in the South Wales Novice Championship, where she won with Tess and placed 3rd with Mari. Her achievements continued to grow, and in 2019, Vinnie earned a place on the South Wales Team. In 2020 both Jet and Vinnie secured county spots. Nataly is known for her instinctive handling and solid stockmanship which have earned her multiple open trial wins across Wales and England.

Breeding is another part of the work that Nataly takes great pride in. Her homebred bitch, Peg, stands out as a highlight—placing 3rd at the All-Wales Final and running consistently well in open trials. Peg has twice earned the award for highest-scoring female handler’s dog, a reflection of Nataly’s eye for quality and her commitment to producing honest, capable working dogs.

As a judge, Nataly is appreciated for being fair and consistent. She values a true partnership between dog and handler, smooth and respectful sheep work, and clean, correct flanks—qualities she believes are at the core of good shepherding. Nataly is widely respected for being fair, consistent, and clear in her expectations. She judged the South Wales Novice Championship the year after winning it herself, and she has also judged the prestigious Cwmdu Open, the High Hills trials, and many more. In addition, Nataly has been invited to judge across nursery, novice, and open standards, reflecting her strong reputation judging the top handlers in the UK
In recent years, she has focused more on breeding and on teaching new handlers, sharing her experience to support the next generation of trialists and help them find a confident partnership in their own dogs.