Shepherding Contest of the V INDUVAP League in Villanueva de Córdoba
Three days of sheepdog trials in Villanueva de Córdoba, with demonstrations, the V INDUVAP League competition, and awards ceremony.
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About the event
Villanueva de Córdoba hosts from October 23 to 25 the third day of the Shepherding Contest of the V INDUVAP League, at the facilities of the Nuestra Señora de Luna Olive Oil Cooperative. On Friday, there are open doors from 17:30 and a shepherding demonstration at 18:30; the competition takes place on Saturday and the final with awards presentation on Sunday morning.
Key points
- From October 23 to 25
- Shepherding demonstration on Friday at 18:30
- Competition on Saturday from 9:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 19:00
- Awards ceremony on Sunday around 13:00
- At the Nuestra Señora de Luna Olive Oil Cooperative
Shepherd Dogs in Los Pedroches
Villanueva de Córdoba hosts the third day of the Shepherding Contest of the fifth edition of the INDUVAP League, a competition supported by Alimentación Animal COVAP that tests the teamwork between shepherd and dog with the livestock. The Town Hall presented it as a way to showcase an activity closely linked to the livestock farming of Los Pedroches. The events take place at the facilities of the Nuestra Señora de Luna Olive Oil Cooperative.
Schedule for the three days
On Friday, October 23, there are open doors from 17:30, and at 18:30, a shepherding demonstration led by Daniel Illescas, founder of INDUCAN and director of its Shepherding School. On Saturday, October 24, the league competition runs from 9:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00. On Sunday, the day begins at 9:00 and concludes around 13:00 with the awards ceremony.
Categories and Audience
The contest includes the escort class and Class I, with various modalities within each. It’s a great opportunity to see up close how a flock is guided and the preparation behind each dog. Mayor Isaac Reyes encouraged residents and visitors to attend during the weekend.
