TWO EVENTS EACH DAY FIRST CLASS. Please Rush OPEN TO ALL AKC RECOGNIZED HERDING BREEDS. Premium List and Entry Forms Enclosed

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1 (Licensed by the American Kennel Club) HERDING TESTS & TRIALS COURSE A ON SHEEP - ALL LEVELS COURSE C - ALL LEVELS HERDING INSTINCT TEST ON SHEEP HERDING TEST ON SHEEP PRE-TRIAL TEST ON SHEEP TWO EVENTS EACH DAY Trinity Valley Shetland Sheepdog Club Jane Gregory, Event Secretary 713 Terrace Drive Weatherford, TX FIRST CLASS Please Rush Dated Material Saturday, March 3, 2012 Event No Saturday, March 3, 2012 Event No Sunday, March 4, 2012 Event No Sunday, March 4, 2012 Event No End Gate Ranch 1412 N. Roberts Road Ferris, TX ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY, 6:00 PM, February 22, 2012 Or when numerical limit is reached. Additional entries will be placed on the Alternate List. Exhibition Only and Herding Instinct Test Entries will be accepted on the Day of the Event if Space is Available. OPEN TO ALL AKC RECOGNIZED HERDING BREEDS Premium List and Entry Forms Enclosed To download an electronic version of the Premium List visit our website: Page 12 Page 1

2 The following breeds and dogs with PAL/ILP Nos. in these breeds are eligible to participate in all AKC herding tests as noted: Appenzeller Sennenhunde, Australian Cattle Dog, Australian Shepherd, Bearded Collie, Beauceron, Belgian Lakenois, Belgian Malinois, Belgian Sheepdog, Belgian Tervuren, Bergamasco, Berger Picard, Boerboel, Border Collie, Bouvier de Flandres, Briard, Canaan Dog, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Catahoula Leopard Dog, Czechoslovakian Vlcak, Collie (Rough and Smooth), Entlebucher Mountain Dog, Finnish Lapphund, German Shepherd Dog, Giant Schnauzer, Page 2 Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Icelandic Sheepdog, Kerry Blue Terrier, Lancashire Heeler, Miniature American Shepherd, Mudi, Norwegian Buhund, Old English Sheepdog, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Polish Lowland Sheepdog, Puli, Pumi, Pyrenean Shepherd, Rottweiler, Samoyed, Schapendoe, Shetland Sheepdog, Slovensky Cuvak, Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier, Spanish Water Dog, Standard Schnauzer, Swedish Lapphund, Swedish Vallhund Refer to the following AKC website for the most recent listing of breeds and dogs with PAL/ILP Nos. in these breeds that are eligible to participate in AKC Herding Tests/Trials: PLEASE NOTE!! All Dogs must be six months of age or older to be eligible for Herding Instinct Tests; AND, all dogs must be nine months of age or older to be eligible for Herding Tests, Pre-Trial Tests and Herding Trial Classes NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS The running order will be established by random drawing at the Secretary s Office at noon on Thursday, February 23, Event location will be available from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. the day of the events, or one hour after conclusion of the events. A Judging Schedule will be provided. ALL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB RULES REGARDING CONDUCT WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. No unentered dogs (except set-out dogs) will be allowed at the event site. LUNCH WILL BE AVAILABLE ON SITE. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED. Shaded/protected crating areas will be provided. Bath/Cool-Off Tub will be provided. Bring your own towels. City water will be available for dogs. Exhibitors are expected to maintain the premises in a clean and tidy condition. BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS. A separate entry blank must be completed for each dog entered. Entries not on Official Entry Forms and Photocopies of Entry Forms without the AGREEMENT and RULES on the reverse side of the Official AKC Entry Forms are NOT ACCEPTABLE. You can, however, use the same entry form for a multiple-event entry as long as all entries are for the same dog. There will be no refunds for duplicate entries or any other cause beyond the control of the club after closing of entries. RETURNED CHECKS DO NOT CONSTITUTE A VALID ENTRY. NO CONDITIONAL ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. ENTRY FORMS MUST BE SIGNED. IF ENTRIES ARE SENT VIA EXPRESS SERVICE, SIGNATURE MUST BE WAIVED. Bitches in season will be allowed but will be moved to the end of the class in test. Please notify the Event Secretary if your bitch is in season. Owners or their Agents are solely responsible for the presence of their dogs at the test/trial arena. Judges are not required to wait for dogs. Entry fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent (unless replaced by an alternate), disqualified, excused by a Veterinarian or Judge or barred from competition by action of the Event Committee. If because of riots, civil disturbances, fire, act of God, public emergency or other acts beyond the control of the Club, it is impossible to open or to complete the test/trial, no refund of entry fee will be made. All dogs nine (9) months or older that are registered with the American Kennel Club and have been accepted into the herding program are eligible to participate in herding tests and trials. Dogs six (6 )months or older are eligible to participate in Herding Instinct Certification Tests. The Trinity Valley Shetland Sheepdog Club does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the Official AKC entry form for this event. ACCOMMODATIONS THAT WILL ACCEPT DOGS LA QUINTA, Dallas, TX miles from event site DAYS INN, Ennis, TX miles from event site NoChrg per dog ENNIS INN, Ennis, TX miles from event site $10 per dog SUPER 8, Waxahachie, TX miles from event site $5 per room w/dogs RED ROOF INN, DeSoto, TX EMBASSY SUITES, Dallas, TX $50 deposit LA QUINTA, Arlington, TX END GATE RANCH, Ferris, TX RV Hookups available on site Page 11

3 CLASSES Classes for All Events Are as Follows: Trial Classes A Course on Sheep... Started A Course on Sheep... Intermediate A Course on Sheep...Advanced C Course... Started C Course... Intermediate C Course...Advanced Test Classes Pre-Trial Test on Sheep Herding Test on Sheep Pre-Trial Boundary Test Herding Instinct on Sheep Classes are limited for Each Event As Follows: A Course All Classes 10 C Course All Classes 18 Pre-Trial & Boundary Class 6 Herding Test Class 4 Herding Instinct Class 10 RIBBON PRIZES All Events - All Test Classes Qualifying Score... Dark Green Ribbon All Events - All Trial Classes Qualifying Score... Dark Green Ribbon First Place...Blue Ribbon Second Place... Red Ribbon Third Place... Yellow Ribbon Fourth Place... White Ribbon Fifth Place... Pink Ribbon High In Trial...Blue, Red & Yelow Ribbon Reserve High In Trial...Red, Yellow & White Ribbon TROPHY PRIZES The following trophy prizes are offered by the Trinity Valley Shetland Sheepdog Club through the generosity of its members and friends: Saturday, March 3, 2012 Event Saturday, March 3, 2012 Event Sunday, March 4, 2012 Event Sunday, March 4, 2012 Event Page 10 (Licensed by the American Kennel Club) PREMIUM LIST HERDING TESTS & TRIALS COURSE A ON SHEEP - ALL LEVELS COURSE C - ALL LEVELS HERDING INSTINCT TEST ON SHEEP HERDING TEST ON SHEEP PRE-TRIAL TEST ON SHEEP TWO EVENTS EACH DAY Saturday, March 3, 2012 Event No Saturday, March 3, 2012 Event No Sunday, March 4, 2012 Event No Sunday, March 4, 2012 Event No Entry Limits Per Event: A Course 10, C Course 18, PT 6, HT 4, HIC 10 End Gate Ranch 1412 N. Roberts Road Ferris, TX ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY, 6:00 PM, February 22, 2012 Or when numerical limit is reached. Additional entries will be placed on the Alternate List. Exhibition Only and Herding Instinct Test Entries will be accepted on the Day of the Event if Space is Available. OPEN TO ALL AKC RECOGNIZED HERDING BREEDS Event Hours: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm each day or at conclusion of Tests/Trials Tests/Trials will be held indoors regardless of weather HERDING EVENT SECRETARY Jane Gregory 713 Terrace Drive, Weatherford, TX Phone: jagreg@airmail.net Page 3

4 AGREEMENT I, (we) acknowledge that the Rules Applying to Registration and Dog Shows and the Rules for Herding Tests & Trials have been made available to me (us) and that I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for 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 have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, OFFICERS President: Elizabeth Lundy.PO Box 410, Joshua, TX elundy@crowley.k12.tx.us Vice-President: Wanda Henley Hill Top Circle, Weatherford, TX wfhenley@peoplepc.com Treasurer: Beverly Hobby 4710 Dunn Ct., Granbury, TX hobby4dogs@yahoo.com Secretary: Jane Gregory 713 Terrace Dr., Weatherford, TX jagreg@airmail.net BOARD OF DIRECTORS Eunice Gerloff, Lois Lundy, Martin Reid HERDING EVENT COMMITTEE Trial Chairman: Joy Bass ACR 413, Palestine TX joybass07@yahoo.com Event Secretary: Jane Gregory..713 Terrace Dr., Weatherford, TX jagreg@airmail.net COMMITTEE MEMBERS Eunice Gerloff, Beverly Hobby, Elizabeth Lundy, Martin Reid ENTRY FEES US$50 PER DOG PER EACH TEST /TRIAL RUN (Includes all fees) Make checks payable to TVSSC I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents 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 AKC 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. I (we) will pay for any injuries or the replacement value in this event of serious injury to the livestock caused by my (our) dog. I (we) agree that the determination of whether the injury is serious shall be made by the event veterinarian and is binding on me (us). 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 any 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. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN ITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website: CERTIFICATION Permission has been granted by The American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under The American Kennel Club rules and regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary Page 4 Page 9

5 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB HERDING ENTRY FORM AKC LICENSED HERDING TESTS & TRIALS Trinity Valley Shetland Sheepdog Club Saturday, Mar 3, 2012 Sunday, March 4, 2012 Event Event Event Event END GATE RANCH, 1412 Roberts Road, Ferris, TX Entry fees: US$ 50 per entry of a dog in each Test or Trial class (Includes a $ 3.50 AKC recording fee). Make fees payable to Trinity Valley Shetland Sheepdog Club (TVSSC). ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6:00 PM, FEBRUARY 22, 2012 at the Secretary s office. MAIL ENTRIES with fees to: Jane Gregory, Event Secretary, 713 Terrace Drive, Weatherford, TX YOU MUST WAIVE SIGNATURE ON EXPRESS ENTRIES. Check date(s) entered. I ENCLOSE $ for entry fees. IMPORTANT: READ REVERSE SIDE of this entry form before competing. JUDGES Bob Dias (24418).757 Washington St., Ramona, CA Ann M. Ely (ZE371)..100 Basswood Rd., Windsor, CT Pat Taylor (51368).370 Green Oaks Dr., Kerrville, TX Karen Trimble (51369) Summer Song Circle, Fair Oaks Ranch, TX JUDGING ASSIGNMENTS Saturday Event No All Test / Trial Classes...Karen Trimble Saturday Event No All Test / Trial Classes..Pat Taylor Sunday Event No All Test / Trial Classes..Ann M. Ely Sunday Event No All Test / Trial Classes.Bob Dias Test Classes: (Check One) Herding Herding Pre-TrialTest Instinct Test Boundary Stock: Sheep Trial Classes: (Check One) Course A: Course C: LIVESTOCK All Tests - Crossbred Wool Sheep - 3 to 5 head per run Pre-trial Boundary - Crossbred Wool Sheep - 10 or more head per run Course A - Crossbred Wool Sheep - 3 to five head per run Course C - Crossbred Wool Sheep - 20 head or more per run Replacement value of stock sheep $200 per head Full Name of Dog: Breed: Reg. No.: Sire: Dam: AKC PAL/ILP No. FSS No. Foreign No. (List Country) Name of Breeder(s): Actual Owner(s): Owner s Address: Name of Owner s Agent/Handler: Agent/Handler s Address: Page 8 Call Name: Date of Birth: 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 American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event and entry form and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed on the reverse side of this entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. The entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. Signature of Owner or Agent: Phone: Sex: VETERINARIAN (ON CALL) Steven C. Weaver DVM N. Kaufman Ennis, TX or Directions from End Gate Ranch: Return to I-45 South towards Ennis and Exit I-45 Business. Turn right at stop sign and continue six blocks to office on right at Animal Hospital of Ennis. This is a 15-minute drive from the trial site. AMBULANCE & HOSPITAL Dial 911 and alert the Wilmer Emergency Response Team: E. Beltline Rd., Wilmer TX The nearest hospital is Baylor Hospital: Gaston Ave., Dallas, TX POLICE & OTHER EMERGENCY Dial 911 and contact the Wilmer Police: E. Beltline Rd., Wilmer, TX Contact the Dallas County Sheriff: N. Industrial, Dallas TX DIRECTIONS TO EVENT LOCATION From Dallas: South on Interstate 45 to Malloy Bridge Road (Exit 268); then East on Malloy Bridge Road approximately 1 mile to the first road on the right - Roberts Road; Second entrance on the left is End Gate Ranch Page 5

6 OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB HERDING ENTRY FORM AKC LICENSED HERDING TESTS & TRIALS Trinity Valley Shetland Sheepdog Club Saturday, Mar 3, 2012 Sunday, March 4, 2012 Event Event Event Event END GATE RANCH, 1412 Roberts Road, Ferris, TX Entry fees: US$ 50 per entry of a dog in each Test or Trial class (Includes a $ 3.50 AKC recording fee). Make fees payable to Trinity Valley Shetland Sheepdog Club (TVSSC). ENTRIES CLOSE WEDNESDAY 6:00 PM, FEBRUARY 22, 2012 at the Secretary s office. MAIL ENTRIES with fees to: Jane Gregory, Event Secretary, 713 Terrace Drive, Weatherford, TX YOU MUST WAIVE SIGNATURE ON EXPRESS ENTRIES. Check date(s) entered. I ENCLOSE $ for entry fees. IMPORTANT: READ REVERSE SIDE of this entry form before competing. Test Classes: (Check One) Herding Herding Pre-Trial Test Instinct Test Boundary Stock: Sheep Full Name of Dog: Breed: Reg. No.: Sire: Dam: AKC PAL/ILP No. FSS No. Foreign No. (List Country) Name of Breeder(s): Actual Owner(s): Owner s Address: Name of Owner s Agent/Handler: Agent/Handler s Address: Trial Classes: (Check One) Course A: Course C: Sex: Call Name: Date of Birth: AGREEMENT I, (we) acknowledge that the Rules Applying to Registration and Dog Shows and the Rules for Herding Tests & Trials have been made available to me (us) and that I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for 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 have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents 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 AKC 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. I (we) will pay for any injuries or the replacement value in this event of serious injury to the livestock caused by my (our) dog. I (we) agree that the determination of whether the injury is serious shall be made by the event veterinarian and is binding on me (us). 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 any 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. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN ITS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website: 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 American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event and entry form and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed on the reverse side of this entry form. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. The entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. Signature of Owner or Agent: Phone: Page 6 Page 7