About the Texas Sheep Dog Association

Promoting sheep and cattle dog trials across Texas since 1963 — meet our Hall of Fame, our champions, and the history of herding in Texas.

TSDA Hall of Fame

2025 2024

Class of 2026

No inductees found for 2026.

Meet the Champions

2025 2024

Champions of 2026

No champions found for 2026.

Previous Winners

Texas Herding History Gallery

Kathy Mazzola, Mazi A loyal herding dog guards the farm gate under the warm sun.

Kathy Mazzola, Mazi A loyal herding dog guards the farm gate under the warm sun.

Farm life in harmony – dogs and sheep sharing the pasture.

Farm life in harmony – dogs and sheep sharing the pasture.

The flock moves as one across the golden field.

The flock moves as one across the golden field.

Emil Luedecke, Open Finals Champion 2010, 2001, 2015

Emil Luedecke, Open Finals Champion 2010, 2001, 2015

Allen Mills

Dr. Joann Hardy, DVM Curious sheep look toward the camera while grazing in the open meadow.

Dr. Joann Hardy, DVM Curious sheep look toward the camera while grazing in the open meadow.

Jill Hefner

History of Texas Herding

The Texas herding tradition dates back centuries and is rooted in the rugged, hardworking spirit of ranch life. TSDA honors this legacy by preserving the culture and advancing herding dog training throughout the state.