Barn Hunt Trials Entries will be taken on a First-Received basis. Day of Show entries will be taken up to 30 minutes prior to the start of each class.

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1 Premium List Event Committee Mary Rice, Event Chair 2138 Emilys Lane, Falls Church, VA Event Committee Mary Rice, Marian Shaw, Sharon Yon, Karen Miller and all members of the Talbot KC Event Secretary Friday, Saturday & Sunday Oct 26-28, 2018 Barn Hunt Trials Entries will be taken on a First-Received basis. Day of Show entries will be taken up to 30 minutes prior to the start of each class. Entry Limit for Novice/Open (combined) is 100 each day Entry Limit for Instinct, Senior & Master (combined) is 100 each day Friday Masters Only Trial 1 will begin at 1:00 pm Friday Masters Only Trial 2 will begin at 1:30 pm Crazy 8 s will begin in first ring available Gate entries begin at 12:00 pm Saturday & Sunday Trials Three rings, three judges. These events will be held outdoors under cover. Gate entries begin at 8:00 am, Judge s Briefing begins at 8:45 a.m. Judging begins at 9:00 a.m. RATI, RATN, RATO Trial 1 RATO, RATN Trial 2 RATS, RATM Trial 1 RATM, RATS Trial 2 SATURDAY & SUNDAY CRAZY 8s will run after RATM Trial 1 Spring Cove Farm 200 Spring Cove Farm Lane, Centreville, MD (mail to: P.O. Box 168, Queenstown, MD 21658) OPENS: August 1, 2018 Permission has been granted by the Barn Hunt Association for the holding of this event under BHA Rules and Regulations Karen Miller 119 Figgins Lane, Saylorslburg, PA talbortbhsec@gmail.com Judges & Assignments Marian Shaw BHAJ-042A Centreville, MD Elizabeth Staley BHAJ-202A Hampton, VA Shannon Floyd BHAJ-135A Carrollton, VA Friday Oct 26 Trials #BHLE & Master (RATM) Trial 1. Shannon Floyd Master (RATM) Trial 2....Marian Shaw Crazy 8 s.first Available Saturday, Oct 27 Trial 1 Trial #BHLE Instinct (RATI),Novice (RATN), Open (RATO)... Shannon Floyd Senior (RATS), Master (RATM)...Elizabeth Staley Crazy 8 s...first Available Saturday, April 28 Trial 2 Trial #BHLE Open(RATO), Novice (RATN)....Shannon Floyd Master (RATM), Senior (RATS)... Elizabeth Staley Sunday, April 29- Trial 3 Trial #BHLE Instinct (RATI),Novice (RATN), Open (RATO)..... Elizabeth Staley Senior (RATS), Master (RATM)...Shannon Floyd Crazy 8 s....first Available Sunday, Apirl 30 - Trial 4 Trial #BHLE Open (RATO), Novice (RATN)... Elizabeth Staley Master (RATM) Senior (RATS)...Shannon Floyd Height Divisions Small: Dogs 13 inches and under Medium: Dogs over 13 inches up to 18 inches Large: Dogs over 18 inches Dogs will be measured at the option of the judge.

2 Eligibility of Dogs Eligibility of Dogs: Open to all breeds and mixed breeds of all sizes six months of age and older. Dogs must be able to fit through an 18 by 18 tunnel made of straw/hay bales. Deaf dogs may compete. A BHA, LLC registration number is required for each dog to compete in these events. Please visit Barnhunt.com to register your dog. Bitches in season are eligible for entry but will be required to be kept separate from all other dogs and will be run at the end of their class. If bringing a bitch in season, please inform the event chair prior to the event and inform all exhibitors at the judge's briefing. Bitches in season will be required to compete in pants or britches. Move Ups Move ups prior to the trials must be received by the event secretary by Monday at 6 pm prior to the trials. Trial to trial move ups will be allowed, and must be received in writing by the trial secretary within 30 minutes of a trial ending. Notice to Exhibitors A current copy of the BHA Rule Book can be found at barnhunt.com. All dogs must be on a short leash and under control while on event grounds except when showing. Flexileads are not allowed on the event grounds. Electronic collars and devices, choke chains, and prong collars are not allowed on event grounds. Head halters are not allowed on event grounds. At no time should dogs be tied out or otherwise left attached to something other than a human. Dogs must run naked without a collar or harness. Dogs should be brought to the ring with a collar or harness which can be easily and quickly removed and replaced. Bitches in season must wear pants. Exhibitors are responsible for being in the blind and ready for the call to the gate when it is their turn to run. The judge need not wait for any dog holding up a class. The club has no obligation or responsibility for providing service through a public address system or steward for the purpose of calling or locating dogs that are not brought to the ring when required. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their dog(s). Any exhibitor failing to do so may be excused without benefit of refund if the Event Committee deems the exhibitor to be in violation of this requirement. Ribbons & Prizes Rosettes will be awarded for first through fourth place in the Novice and Open classes in each height division. Ribbons will be awarded for all qualifiers in the regular classes and the Instinct Test. Additional prizes may be available. New title ribbons will be available. Pre-Entries close Oct 15, 2018 Entry Fee Information Instinct $20 Late $25 Day of Show $30 Novice/Open $25 Late $30 Day of Show $35 Senior/Master. $25 Late $30 Day of Show $35 Crazy 8 s $25 Late $30 Day of Show $35 MAKE ALL CHECKS AND MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE (in US Funds) TO: Talbot Kennel Club Mail all entries with fees to: Karen Miller 119 Figgins Lane, Saylorsburg, PA **All Entries must arrive before Oct. 24 at secretary s home** Entries received without fees will not be accepted. Acknowledgement of entries will be made via as soon as practicable. Please include legible address on your entry form. All entries will be confirmed by upon receipt. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry fee. The Show Secretary will add a $30 collection fee to the amount of each returned check. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified or excused by the Judge or Veterinarian or barred from competition by action of the Event Committee. No refunds for bitches in season. If because of riots, civil disturbances, or other acts beyond the control of the show giving club, it is impossible to open or complete the show, no refunds will be made. Entry fees include $1.50 BHA recording fee. Owners are responsible for errors in filling out entry forms. REFUNDS: Full refunds will be given if the event secretary is notified prior to closing. Partial refunds (entry fee minus $5 for each class entered) will be given if accompanied by a vet note (in the case of an injured dog) or a doctor's note (in the case of an injured handler) and presented to the event secretary prior to the classes for which a refund is being requested. To facilitate the trial we reserve the right to modify judging assignments and the order of classes for load balancing entries, judging limits, or to facilitate smooth running the trial. Judging assignments will be published in the trial final confirmation, but may need to be modified during the trial.

3 Event Site These trials are being held outdoors under cover (in three barns). There is limited shade. There will be plenty of room for tents to be set up. These trials are being held on a private farm that allows dogs only in certain areas. Please abide by all signs and rules of the farm. Directions to the Event Site The event site is on the eastern shore of Maryland. From the North: Take Rt. 301 South. Take the exit for 213 North toward Centreville. Just before entering town, turn left on Rt. 18. Go past the 4H Park. Take the 4rd right onto Tilghman Neck Road. Go exactly 2 miles. Spring Cove Farm lane is on the right. Follow signs to parking. From the South and West: Take Rt. 50 to Rt. 301 North. Make a left at Greenspring Road. (Queenstown Vet Hospital is on the corner.) Bear right onto Rt. 18. Take the first left onto Jos. Boyles Road. Go 2 miles to stop sign. Make a left onto Tilghman Neck Road. Go 1 mile. Take a right into the second driveway into the woods. Follow signs to parking. From the East: Take Rt. 50 West to Rt 213 North (Chesapeake College Intersection) towards Centreville. Follow directions from the North. Emergency Veterinarian Anne Arundel Veterinary Emergency Clinic 808 Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD 21401, Accommodations RV Parking and Camping: Overnight RV parking is allowed in designated areas at the daily rate of $15 without hookup (self contained units only). You must arrive before 10:00 PM. RV spaces must be reserved and paid for in advance. For reservations and payment, contact: Marian Shaw P.O. Box 168, Queenstown, MD 21658, marianshaw1958@gmail.com Make checks payable to Marian Shaw. There are also 8 rooms available on the farm where the trials are being held. If interested, please contact Marian. Pet Friendly Motels/Hotels: all within 25 minutes of event site: The Best Western, 3101 Main St, Grasonville, MD ( ) has a block of rooms. Let them know it s for the Talbot Kennel Club Event. No pet fee and room rate of $95.00 per night Days Inn (Easton) Ocean Gateway, Easton MD Comfort Inn (Easton) (2 pet limit plus pet fee) Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD Motel 6 (at the Bay Bridge) Whitehall Road, Annapolis, MD Open 24 hours a day. Vendors Vendors are welcome. There is a vendor fee of $10 per day. Contact the event chair to reserve a spot. Food The Loco Llamas 4H Club will be selling breakfast and lunch food. Please support this wonderful group. Volunteers Barn Hunt trials require a lot of workers. Please volunteer to help. Volunteers will be provided raffle tickets and lunch coupons.

4 Talbot Kennel Club Barn Hunt Trials October 26-28, 2018 Mail Entries with Fees to: Karen Miller, 119 Figgins Ln, Saylorsburg, PA Make checks payable in US funds to: Talbot Kennel Club Each entry should include the front and back of this entry form, and the Spring Cove Farm Release form. Entries must be received by Oct 24 at the above address Fri-Trial 1 Fri-Trial 2 Sat-Trial 1 Sat-Trial2 Sun-Trial1 Sun-Trial 2 Instinct (RATI) Novice (RATN) Open (RATO) Senior (RATS) Master (RATM) Crazy 8 s Not Offered BREED VARIETY SEX REGISTERED NAME OF DOG CALL NAME BHA REG NO. Enter number here DATE OF BIRTH HEIGHT AT WITHERS ACTUAL OWNERS OWNERS ADDRESS NAME OF OWNERS AGENT (IF ANY) AT THE SHOW I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the Barn Hunt Association, LLC in effect at the time of this event, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event, and further agree to be bound by the Liability Waiver enclosed with my entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the forgoing representation and agreement. I (we) agree to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. SIGNATURE of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry Liability Waiver I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for any cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to win prizes, ribbons, and/or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the Barn Hunt Association, LLC, the event giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any BHA LLC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by and person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. By initialing here, I indicate my agreement with the above Liability Waiver. Media Release Form I hereby authorize club-appointed videographer and/or photographer to use, reproduce, and/or publish photographs and/or video that may pertain to me, including my image, likeness and/or voice without compensation. I understand that this material may be used in various publications, public affairs releases, recruitment materials, the BHA LLC website, yahoogroup or Facebook page, or for other related endeavors. This authorization is continuous and may only be withdrawn by my specific rescission of this authorization. Consequently, the BHA, LLC or show-giving club may publish materials, use my name, photograph, and/or make reference to me in any manner that the Corporation or project sponsor deems appropriate in order to promote/publicize service opportunities. By initialing here, I indicate my agreement with the above Media Release Form. ALL ENTRIES BEING MAILED MUST ARRIVE AT SECRETARY S HOME NO LATER THAN October 24, 2018 TELEPHONE # Address (An acknowledgment or receipt of entry may be sent to this address):

5 Spring Cove Farm Release Form 200 Spring Cove Farm Lane, Centreville, MD Barn Hunt Release Oct 26-28, 2018 Release form should be filled out for each handler. Please enclose the completed form with your entry. It shall be known that: Name: (known as participant) Spouse and minor children, if present (also known as participants) Address (City, State, Zip) /Phone Desires to engage in the Barn Hunt Event at Spring Cove Farm, 200 Spring Cove Farm Lane, Centreville, MD 21617, owned by Dobbin Associates LLC. In consideration of the Barn Hunt activity, services and entry fees paid, receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Participant hereby does forever and finally release, remise, satisfy, acquit, satisfy and forever discharge Spring Cove Farm, Doug Dobbin, Marin Shaw (including employees, teachers, trainers, and agents) of and from all manner of action and actions, cause and causes of action, suit debts, dues, sums of money, bonds, billings, contracts, controversies, agreements, promises, damages, variances, judgments, executions, claims and demands whatsoever, in the law or in equity, which may arise or might in the future arise or hereinafter may arise for or against Spring Cove Farm or the landowners for the activities stated above. Signature: Date: