SERVICE TO NATIONAL AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
- Served as USBCHA and ABCA director
- Helped found the Kentucky Border Collie Association
- Key organizer of the 1994 National Finals in Lexington
- Key supporter of the Bluegrass Trial in Lexington
SERVICE TO WORKING BORDER COLLIE COMMUNITY
- Authored Herding Dogs: Progressive Training Manual in 1992
- Countless training clinics and individual instruction
- Authored numerous articles on training / handling for national magazines
- Judging at the local and national level
ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AWARDS
- Northeast Finals Champion 1982, 84, 85 with Sugar
- Northeast Finals and High Points Champion 1983 with Robin
- 2011 USBCHA National Finals Reserve Champion with Brooke
IN BRIEF
Vergil Holland’s contributions to the development of the working Border Collie in the US, the sport of stockdog trialing, and the professionalization of this entire field are very worthy of membership in the ABCA Hall of Fame. He has been on national and regional boards of directors, and founded the Kentucky Border Collie Association, which hosts one of the nation’s top trials. He has worked with all possible dedication for the advancement of young handlers, colleagues, and above all the working Border Collie heritage. He is a top breeder, handler, judge, clinician coach, trainer, and a go-the-extra-mile supporter of trials and trialing all over the country.
(S.Carvahlo)