CANCELLED
CANCELLATION NOTICE – 2025 USASA NATIONAL SPECIALTY
It is with deep sadness that USASA announces the heartbreaking decision to cancel the 2025 USASA National Specialty, originally scheduled for April 11–18, 2025, at Purina Farms.
On March 14, Purina Farms was directly hit by a tornado that caused extensive damage to multiple areas of the property, including the Visitor Center, Barn, Pet Center, and the Incredible Dog Arena. While the Event Center did not sustain a direct hit, safety and structural inspections are required to ensure the facility’s integrity. Additionally, the grounds and RV areas are currently considered unsafe.
We explored every possible alternative by contacting multiple other facilities, but unfortunately, all potential venues already have prior commitments during our planned dates.
This decision was not made lightly, and we understand how disappointing this news is for our exhibitors, members, and the entire Australian Shepherd community. The Board of Directors and Officers ultimately decided that canceling before the close of entries was the best course of action to allow exhibitors to recoup most of their entry fees.
Important Note: If you have already submitted your entry, please contact the Superintendent to request a refund. Refunds will not be issued automatically, so it is essential that you make this request directly.
Purina Farms has graciously agreed to refund prepaid RV parking fees. Additionally, USASA will be refunding reserved grooming fees and Gala tickets that were purchased. We kindly ask for your patience as we navigate through this process.
We will continue considering other dates and venues, but many facilities are already booked. We appreciate your patience as we work through this tedious process. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this challenging time.
Show Dates
National show dates: April 11-18, 2025
Location: Purina Events Center, Gray Summit, MO
Schedule
To be determined
Announcements
Health & Genetics
OFA Eye Exams –
Monday, May 13th -start at 9am, time slots will be assigned prior to exam day.
Day-of exams ONLY available if all spots are not filled – 40 spots available.
(ALL SPOTS HAVE BEEN FILLED)
– Elizabeth A. Giuliano, DVM, MS
PHA Testing –
Monday – Wednesday, 2pm – 5pm, RV spot D1
In the event of rain PHA blood draws will occur in the Service Building adjacent to the exercise yards by RV Parking.
(CLOSED)
Paw Prints Genetics will be set up at the Health and Genetics table in the main hall.
For the nationals Paw Prints has a discount coupon code for online orders. 40% off order or 50% off 5+ tests.
USASA members only. To get discount code log onto your member account and go to member area.
PHA and Paw Prints testing available onsite during the National Specialty.
Click here for Information
Futurity Information
Forms & Online Payments
Grooming Reservations(Open Feb 14th)
Grooming Online Payment (Closed)
Top 20 Competition Online Form(Closed)
Top 20 Tickets Online Payment (Closed)
Forms & Online Payments
Host Hotel
Holiday Inn Six Flags
4901 Six Flags Road
Eureka, MO 63069
636-938-6661
To make a reservation, contact the hotel and identify the group by name – USASA.
Room rate is $132.95+tax.
Cutoff date is March 11, 2025, after which reservations will be subject to availability and at the going rate.
There is a one-time dog fee of $35
$100 deposit applied toward room cost. Must cancel 2 days prior to arrival for refund.
Conformation Show Chair
Martha Beale
3026 Old Mill Run
Grapevine, Tx 76051
214-460-7596
secretary@australianshepherds.org
Performance Show Chairs
Peggy Timm
38900 N Cashmore Rd
Wadsworth, IL 60083-9221
(847) 408-4953
Pawszoneallie@aol.com
Kathrin Johnson
6814 114th Street
Lubbock, TX 79424
806-470-0430
rainydayaussies@aol.com
Futurity Chair
Kathleen Sumner
2740 Brandybuck Trail
Jacksonville, FL 32223-1846
904-612-7770
futurity@australianshepherds.org
2740 Brandybuck Trail
Jacksonville, FL 32223-1846
904-612-7770
futurity@australianshepherds.org
Scentwork Secretary
Elizabeth Dinkins
4600 Hockaday Place
Columbia, MO 65202
elizabeth@neverclever.com
573-355-6342
2025 Nationals Judges*
Conformation Judges*
Futurity & MVA: Tim Preston, Jacksonville, IL
Sweepstakes: Ms. Patti Herhold, Fairview, PA
Dogs: Mr. Larry Adams, St. Louis, MO
Bitches:Mrs. Peggy Beisel-McIlwaine, Ann Arbor, MI
Juniors & Pee Wees: Dr. Eric Liebes, Peyton, CO
Best of Breed: Dr. Eric Liebes, Peyton, CO
*Judges Subject to changes
Performance Judges*
Obedience & Rally:
Sandy Hawkins, Chair
Carol Mett-Trubmly, Savannah, GA
Cathleen Caballero, Round Rock, TX
Agility:
Kate Johnson, Chair
Frank Gilmer, North East, MD
Oksana Syrkin, Brooksville, FL
Herding:
Derek Johnson, Chair
Cappy Pruett, Hudson, CO
Leida Jones, Leesburg, FL
Scentwork:
Barbara Budny, Chair
Fastcat:
Kristi Kaminsky, Chair
Jessica Kachur, co-Chair
*Judges Subject to changes
Judges Education
Contact Judges Education Coordinator, Rhonda Silveria, jec@australianshepherds.org for more information about judges education events during the Nationals.
Additional Show Committee Chairs
Catalog Advertising – Matt Mullin
Chief Conformation Ring Steward – Kimber Shields
Decorations – Adrianne Tullier, Mary Detor, Brenda Moore
Education – Jeff Margeson
Gala – Kelley Catterson & Kate Johnson
Grooming Reservations – Vicki Tullier
Hospitality – Vicki Wehrle
Judges Education – Rhonda Silveria
Juniors – Ben Swanson
MVA Scoring – Derek Johnson
Souvenirs, Logo & Catalog Sales – Kolette Frazier Winstead and Nancy Butler
Top 20 – Kate Johnson
Trophies, Rosettes – National Show Committee
Ribbons – Joyce Siddall & Crystal Philbrook
Vendors – Becky Barnes
Welcome Event – Kelley Catterson
Conformation, Rally & Obedience Superintendent & Show Secretary
SCHEDULE
TENTATIVE NATIONALS 2025 SCHEDULE*
To be determined
*Subject to changes