Schedule of Three Day Open Agility Show

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1 Schedule of Three Day Open Agility Show Held under Kennel Club Rules & Regulations H & H (1) & licensed by the Kennel Club Limited Friday 18 th Saturday 19 th & Sunday 20 th May 2018 At Ashfields Carriage and Polo Club, Green Street, Great Canfield, CM6 1JU ENTRIES CLOSE ONLINE: 16 th April POSTAL: 13 th April (1 ST CLASS POSTMARK) Show opens 7.30am Briefing 8.15am Judging starts at 8.30am Online entries at: Postal entries to: Stonebridge Agility Show c/o iss, 16 Glendevon Road, Woodley, Reading, Berks RG5 4PJ Entry enquiries only: (before 9pm please) Entry Fees: 3.20 per class (Stonebridge Members 2.00 per class) Limited Camping: 36 per unit. (Thur. 2pm Sun 8pm) or 46 (Thur. 2pm Mon 12pm) Camping will be allocated No arrivals before Thursday 2pm Guarantor to the Kennel Club: Sandra Jenner, Barnards Farm, Fordham, Colchester, CO6 3LL Show Secretary: Sandra Jenner: (before 8pm) sandra.jenner@icloud.com Show Manager: Mandysu Sarti Rubber Equipment supplied by First Contact Vets on call: Mercer & Hughes or All rings will be fenced and subject to time and space a practice ring and pay on the day classes will be available. Check out our Facebook Page - Stonebridge Agility Shows, for updates 1

2 Schedule of Classes for Friday 18 th May 2018 Class No. Description Class Type Grades Judge 1 Small Agility (*) Graded Tim Griffiths 2 Small Jumping (*) Graded Mark Hickman 3 Small Agility (*) Combined Yvette Dumont 4 Small Jumping (*) Combined Christine Stratford 5 Small Agility (*) Combined Chelsea Wakefield 6 Small Jumping(*) Combined Christine Stratford 7 Small Steeplechase (*) Graded Lynn Marlow 8 Medium Agility (*) Graded Tim Griffiths 9 Medium Jumping (*) Graded Yvette Dumont 10 Medium Agility (*) Combined Yvette Dumont 11 Medium Jumping (*) Combined Christine Stratford 12 Medium Agility (*) Combined Yvette Dumont 13 Medium Jumping (*) Combined Christine Stratford 14 Medium Steeplechase (*) Graded Lynn Marlow 15 Large Agility (*) Graded Chelsea Wakefield 16 Large Jumping (*) Graded Mark Hickman 17 Large Agility (*) Combined Tim Griffiths 18 Large Jumping (*) Combined Christine Stratford 19 Large Agility (*) Combined Yvette Dumont 20 Large Jumping (*) Combined Christine Stratford 21 Large Steeplechase (*) Graded Lynn Marlow 22 Allsorts Jumping Combined Lynn Marlow 23 Allsorts Agility Combined Chelsea Wakefield Reserve Judges for the weekend: John Denny, Lynn Marlow, Ruth Grose, Vanessa Leyton, Samantha Hatcher (*) These are standard classes with the Lower Height Option and will have separate awards for each height. Dogs must run at the same height for the duration of the show. Classes 22,23,49,50,77 & 78 are for dogs not entered into other classes at this show. Classes may be split and Judges altered depending on class entries. 2

3 Class No. Schedule of Classes for Saturday 19 th May 2018 Description Class Type Grades Judge 24 Small Agility (*) Graded Jo Coles 25 Small Agility (*) Graded Jo Coles 26 Small Agility (*) Graded Linsey Parrot 27 Small Agility (*) Graded Linsey Parrot 28 Small Jumping (*) Graded Mark Dilley 29 Small Jumping (*) Graded Richard Ludlow 30 Small Steeplechase (*) Graded Elaine Hudspeth 31 Medium Agility (*) Graded Jo Coles 32 Medium Agility (*) Graded Jo Coles 33 Medium Agility (*) Graded Linsey Parrot 34 Medium Agility (*) Graded Linsey Parrot 35 Medium Jumping (*) Graded Mark Dilley 36 Medium Jumping (*) Graded Richard Ludlow 37 Medium Steeplechase (*) Graded Richard Ludlow 38 Large Agility (*) Graded Jo Coles 39 Large Agility (*) Graded 4 5 Linsey Parrot 40 Large Agility (*) Graded 6 7 Steve Hickson 41 Large Jumping (*) Graded Mark Dilley 42 Large Jumping (*) Graded 4 5 Mark Dilley 43 Large Jumping (*) Graded 6 7 Steve Hickson 44 Large Jumping (*) Graded Steve Hickson 45 Large Jumping (*) Graded 4 5 Steve Hickson 46 Large Jumping (*) Graded 6 7 Richard Ludlow 47 Large Steeplechase (*) Graded Elaine Hudspeth 48 The Animal Health Company Classic 2018 for small, medium & large dog Combined Elaine Hudspeth 49 Allsorts Jumping 50 Allsorts Agility Combined Richard Ludlow Combined Linsey Parrott Reserve Judges for the weekend: John Denny, Lynn Marlow, Ruth Grose, Vanessa Leyton, Samantha Hatcher (*) These classes offer Lower Height Option and will have separate awards for each height. Dogs must run at the same height for the duration of the show & classes 57 & 65 can only be entered by dogs running at LHO for the duration of the show. Classes 22,23,49,50,77 & 78 are for dogs not entered into other classes at this show. Classes may be split and Judges altered depending on class entries. 3

4 Class No. Schedule of Classes for Sunday 20 th May 2018 Description Class Type Grades Judge 51 Small Agility (*) Graded Mike Jackson 52 Small Agility (*) Graded Nigel Rudd 53 Small Jumping (*) Graded Helen Sargent 54 Small Jumping (*) Graded John Hayes 55 Small Jumping (*) Graded Ray Burke 56 Small Jumping (*) Graded Ray Burke 57 Small SAM s LOW Steeplechase Cup Combined Helen Sargent Qualifier 58 Small Steeplechase (*) Graded John Hayes 59 Medium Agility (*) Graded Mike Jackson 60 Medium Agility (*) Graded Nigel Rudd 61 Medium Jumping (*) Graded Helen Sargent 62 Medium Jumping (*) Graded Ray Burke 63 Medium Jumping (*) Graded Ray Burke 64 Medium Jumping (*) Graded Helen Sargent 65 Medium SAM s LOW Steeplechase Cup Combined Helen Sargent Qualifier 66 Medium Steeplechase(*) Graded John Hayes 67 Large Agility (*) Graded Jan Smith 68 Large Agility (*) Graded 4 5 Jan Smith 69 Large Agility (*) Graded 6 7 Jan Smith 70 Large Agility (*) Graded Mike Jackson 71 Large Agility (*) Graded 4 5 Nigel Rudd 72 Large Agility (*) Graded 6 7 Nigel Rudd 73 Large Jumping (*) Graded Ray Burke 74 Large Jumping (*) Graded 4 5 Helen Sargent 75 Large Jumping (*) Graded 6 7 Mike Jackson 76 Large Steeplechase (*) Graded John Hayes 77 Allsorts Jumping Combined Ray Burke 78 Allsorts Agility Combined Mike Jackson Reserve Judges for the weekend: John Denny, Lynn Marlow, Ruth Grose, Vanessa Leyton, Samantha Hatcher (*) These classes offer Lower Height Option and will have separate awards for each height. Dogs must run at the same height for the duration of the show & classes 57 & 65 can only be entered by dogs running at LHO for the duration of the show. Classes 22,23,49,50,77 & 78 are for dogs not entered into other classes at this show. Classes may be split and Judges altered depending on class entries. 4

5 SHOW INFORMATION Vehicles A strict 5mph speed limit (walking pace), will be enforced at all times within the Showground. Stonebridge Dog Agility accept no responsibility for damage to vehicles or caravans howsoever caused. Please obey all instructions from stewards concerning parking, traffic movements and camping. No overnight camping/sleeping is allowed in the day parking area. Camping Camping will be allocated, and available for 36 Thursday 2pm to Sunday 8pm. Or 46 Thursday 2pm to Monday 12pm Please do not arrive before Thursday 2pm there will be no access to the camping until 2pm. NO arrivals after 9pm without prior agreement. Only park where directed. No blocking of roadways permitted. All units must carry a fire extinguisher or have a bucket of water at the front of the unit. No disposable barbecues or open fires. Training equipment is not permitted in the camping areas. Camping passes are not transferable. Exercise Area & Dog Waste Exercise areas will be clearly marked. No more than two dogs off lead per handler. All dogs are to be kept on lead around the show, including car parks and camping areas, except when competing in the ring or in the designated exercise areas. Please clean up after your dogs in all areas of the venue, including exercise areas and be respectful to other users of the showground Dogs in vehicles on Hot Days Your dog is vulnerable and at risk during hot weather and the Kennel Club offers the following guidance to help guide you through the do s and don ts travelling to and whilst at KC licensed events. When travelling to a show please take a moment to consider whether the route to the show is on a busy holiday route and leave earlier to avoid increased time in traffic jams. If your vehicle is not air-conditioned seriously consider whether travelling to the show is a good idea at all. The vehicle should be as fully ventilated as possible, and plenty of stops should be taken, with lots of water available to drink. Ensure your dog is not sitting in full sunlight. There should be plenty of free flowing air around the dog. When at the show, never leave your dog in an enclosed vehicle. Keep the dog in the shade take your own shade for example a large umbrella and sheets and always have plenty of water available to drink so your dog stays well hydrated. Avoid your dog taking part in unnecessary exertion, or from standing in exposed sunlight for extended lengths of time. Remember, if you feel hot your dog is very likely to feel much hotter and dehydrated, and this could lead to dire results. Please look after your dog s welfare. WARNING: IF YOUR DOG IS FOUND TO BE AT RISK FORCIBLE ENTRY TO YOUR VEHICLE MAY BE NECESSARY WITHOUT LIABILITY FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED By entering the show you indicate acceptance of these conditions. Failure to comply with any of these conditions may result in the expulsion from this and exclusion from future Stonebridge Dog Agility shows and may be referred to the General Committee for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. 5

6 Trophies and Rosettes In Graded Classes to a minimum of 1st place dependent on entries. Graded entries between 1 & 30 1st place. entries between 31 & 60-1st & 2nd places. entries 61 and above 1st, 2nd & 3rd places. Rosettes to at least 10% of grade entries. In Combined Classes to a minimum of 1st place dependent on entries. Combined entries between 1 & 30 1st place, entries between 31 & 60-1st & 2nd places, entries 61 and above 1st, 2nd & 3rd places. Rosettes to at least 10% of entries. Clear round rosettes in all classes (Must be collected at secretaries on day of show) Venue Information Showers are available on site. A licenced bar will be open in The Ashfields Club House, and the Club House will be serving hot and cold food and drinks on both show days. In addition food and drinks will be available Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Menu and pre-booking form are on pages 7 & 8 of this schedule. HELPERS NEEDED Your help is needed. If your club or group can completely run a ring on the day, please let us know ASAP ( to Sandra.jenner@icloud.com). Stonebridge will pay 100 and provide up to ten lunches. We will need the name of your group and the names of the individuals, to avoid double counting. If you are not part of a group, but can still help out as an individual, please let us know your preferred time (Friday, Saturday or Sunday plus am/pm/both and preferred jobs) on either the entry form or via Agility Shows Online, you will receive lunch, excellent refreshments and preferential parking/camping. Last but not least We extend our thanks to our Judges and to all those who have and who will be giving up their time to help ensure that the show is a success. We would also like to thank the trade stands who attend our show and hope you will support them. Directions To Our Venue Directions from West: From M11 Junction 8 roundabout, take the B1256 Dunmow Road (signposted Takeley). At Takeley (Four Ashes), turn right into B183 signposted Hatfield Broad Oak. After approx. 1 mile turn left and then 1/3 mile later take another left (signposted Great Canfield). After about 2 miles Ashfields Carriage & Polo Club will be on your left (Please do not use Cuckoo Lane). Directions from East: From Dunmow take the B184 signposted The Rodings, and just after you enter High Roding, turn right into Canfield Road. At the "T" junction turn left and continue on for approx. 2 miles. Ashfields Carriage & Polo Club will be on your right. 6

7 Evening Menu Ashfields Carriage & Polo Club will be serving delicious home cooked food on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings in their Clubhouse, and the bar will be open! The menu will be as follows: Main Courses: Scampi, Chips and Salad served with homemade Tartar Sauce; Homemade Beef Lasagne, Chips and Salad; Chicken and Ham Pie, New Potatoes, and seasonal vegetables Spinach and Ricotta Lasagne, with Salad and Sweet Potato Fries Homemade Beefburger, Sweet Potato Fries and Salad Homemade Deserts: Pecan Pie Hot Chocolate Fudge Cake Eton Mess; Lemon Cheesecake Banoffee Pie The cost will be 8.75 for the main course only, or for main course + dessert. Orders will be taken each evening, but to avoid the rush and reserve your place at the table, please complete and return the attached booking form together with a deposit of 5 per person per night. Completed Booking Forms should be posted or ed direct to Stonebridge: sandra.jenner@icloud.com Postal: Stonebridge Agility Show, Barnards Farm, Fordham, Colchester CO6 3LL We strongly advise that you keep a copy of your completed form for you own records. Payment can be made either by cheque (made payable to Ashfields Equestrian Trust ) sent together with your booking form, or by BACS (or other method of electronic money transfer) to: Sort Code: Account Number: Please give a Reference of the first 5 letters of your Surname followed by your postcode, e.g. Jenne CO6 3LL. We will confirm receipt of your booking by , and look forward to seeing you all at Ashfields in May. 7

8 Ashfields Club House Evening Meal Booking Form Your Name: Your Post Code: Your Address: Your Phone Number: Please say approximately what time you would like to eat: Menu Item Servings Required Thursday Friday Saturday Amount of Deposit Paid: Deposit Paid By: Cheque: Yes / No BACS (or other Electronic Method) Yes / No Reference Used For BACS / Electronic Payment: 8

9 ELIGIBILITY FOR CLASSES In the following definitions of classes First Prizes or other prize wins are those gained in standard classes at any Kennel Club licensed Championship Agility, Premier Agility, Open Agility or Limited Agility Shows (i.e. special classes and invitational events excepted). Only a first place with a clear round completed within the course time set by the judge will count towards grade progression. Standard classes may be scheduled for Agility Shows, as Agility classes or Jumping classes. All standard classes must contain the Weaving Poles obstacle. Standard Agility classes must contain the following elements: A Ramp, Dog Walk and See-Saw. With this proviso classes are defined as follows:- Class Structure. A Class may either be held as a Graded Class or a Combined Class. A Graded Class may be scheduled for one or more consecutive Grades with separate results and awards issued for each grade. A Combined Class may be scheduled for more than one consecutive grade with one overall set of results. Progression. Progression from each Grade will require one Agility win or three Jumping wins in standard classes at that grade, at either the Full Height or Lower Height Option, except that progression from Grade 5 will require 3 wins at Grade 5, one of which must be an agility class. Progression from Grade 6 will require 4 wins at Grade 6, two of which must be agility classes. Results from Combined Classes will only count towards progression from the dog s current grade. Lower Height Option. Societies may offer the Lower Height Option to all dogs in that height category and may be offered at all grades. It is to be run as part of any Standard class as defined in the regulations and must be clearly identified in the schedule. Each relevant class will have two height with a change part way through to higher/lower the jump heights and competitors must run at their entered height. The order in which the heights will run must be detailed on the ring cards/ring plan. There will be only one course walking at the start of the class. In a class where the Lower Height Option is available show organisers may offer one set of awards by combining the results of each height or may offer separate awards for each height category. When the Lower Height Option is scheduled a dog may only be entered at either the Full Height or at the Lower Height and it cannot compete at a different height in any other class at that competition, including special classes. For these purposes a competition shall be defined as all classes covered within the same schedule. Points Progression. At the handler s discretion a dog may progress up to Grade 4 by winning 100 points at each grade, using the Agility Warrant points scheme (Regulation K3.c refers), except that there is no requirement for a minimum number of agility points. If this method of progression is selected, the handler must ensure the Show Secretary signs the dog s Agility Record Book at the first show entered at the higher grade. There is no time limit on this progression, however once a dog has progressed, it cannot return to a previous grade. Progression on points must be done prior to the closing date of entries. It is not possible to change a grade on points once the entries have closed. Standard Classes. Only first prizes and points gained in standard classes at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows may be used for progression through the classes. (A dog is only eligible for one grade). In defining the eligibility of the owner or handler for Grade 1, the three jumping wins and points progression referred to in the definition apply only to one dog and not an accumulation of dogs. Grade 1 (Elementary): For owners, handlers or dogs which have not gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows. N.B. Owners, handlers or dogs previously qualified out of Grade 1, (Elementary) are not eligible for this class. Grade 2 (Starters): Open to dogs which are not eligible for Grades 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and have not gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 2 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows, or elected to progress on points from Grade 1. N.B. Owners, handlers or dogs previously qualified out of Grade 2 (Starters) are not eligible for this class. Grade 3 (Graduate): Open to dogs which are not eligible for Grade 1 or 2 or have elected to progress on points from Grade 2 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows and dogs which are not eligible for Grade 4, 5, 6 or 7. 9

10 Grade 4 (Novice): Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 3 or elected to progress on points from Grade 3 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows and are not eligible for Grade 3, 5, 6 or 7. Grade 5 (Intermediate): Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 4 and are not eligible for Grade 3, 4, 6 or 7. Grade 6 (Senior): Open to dogs which have gained a minimum of 3 first places at Grade 5 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows, one of which must have been gained in an Agility (not Jumping) Class, and are not eligible for Grade 3, 4, 5 or 7. Grade 7 (Advanced): Open to dogs which have gained a minimum of 4 first places at Grade 6 at Kennel Club Licensed Agility Shows, 2 first places must be gained in Agility (not Jumping) Classes. Special Classes Societies may schedule classes other than those defined above as Special classes. The eligibility for Special classes must be defined by the Society and included in the schedule. The word Special must be included in the title of the class. Where special classes are classified for older and/or inexperienced dogs, the height of the hurdles, the A-Frame, the Dog Walk, and the length of the long jump, may be reduced below the dimensions specified in these regulations, in which case such dimensions must be included in the class definition in the show schedule. Marking for special classes may deviate from marking for standard classes, but must be specified in the schedule. Wins, places and clear rounds in special classes will not count towards agility warrant points or grade progression at Kennel Club shows. Allsorts Jumping: Open to any dogs not entered in to any other class except Allsorts during the Jump heights will be 25cm, 35cm & 45cm there will be no tyre, long jump or weaves. It is your responsibility to be at the ring when the jumps are at the correct height. Allsorts Agility: Open to any dogs not entered in to any other class except Allsorts during the show Jump heights will be 25cm, 35cm & 45cm and the course will consist of jumps, tunnels, dog walk, A-frame there will be no see-saw, tyre, long jump or weaves, the A-frame will be lowered to approximately 1.5M and the dog walk will be lowered to approximately 1M. It is your responsibility to be at the ring when the jumps are at the correct height. Steeplechase: A flowing jumping course consisting of hurdles and pipe tunnels only. 10

11 The Animal Health Company Classic Competition Rules 2018 A Dog Agility competition for small, medium and large dogs 3 6 combined grades using a Steeplechase style course. The class must be judged using current Kennel Club rules and a course must feature the Westcotts Water Jump. Class Title Class Style The Animal Health Company Classic 3 6 Combined Grades Special Spectator attractive steeplechase course with jumps and tunnels (No weaves or contact equipment) and MUST contain the Westcotts Water Jump. We encourage the use of walls, well, brush fences etc. Judges be creative! Class rules: Each dog must run at its correct height under KC rules. The Show / Judge may chose which height to start at and once the height has been altered to the next height it is up to the judge if they accommodate a request from a competitor to jump a previous height. Judges decision is final at heats. This is one class: Small, Medium and Large dogs are competing against each other for one set of awards in one class and walk the course all together. Qualifiers: Each host venue provides 5 winning partnerships to take to the final. No reserves are needed. Host clubs are invited to check with your winners and If already qualified take the next placed dog to provide your 5 qualifiers. See note 4. The Animal Health Company Classic Final details will be announced shortly Notes 1) The Water Jump height should be set at large dogs compete at 450mm, medium dogs 350mm and small at 200mm height and the water tray contains water to assist the judging of the obstacle. 2) Handlers can qualify any number of dogs for the final that will run in draw order. 3) Any surrogate handlers must be notified in writing within 4 days of the last heat. NO amendments after this date and non-advice will disqualify the partnership. 4) Only partnerships notified by organisers at each heat will be invited to the final. Show organisers may take other places if any of the first 5 dogs has already qualified at a previous heat. 5) The organisers reserve the right to withdraw invitation to the final. 6) The Final will be run in size order, the organiser reserves the right to decide what height order the final will run in. 7) The warm up event maybe a semi final subject to attendance. January 2018 The Animal Health Company Classic 2 Medley Grove Leamington Spa CV31 2GA / rover.pro@outlook.com 11

12 Rules 1. There will be two classes at each show holding a qualifier. One for dogs measured into small, and one for dogs measured into medium, with separate awards for each class. 2. This class is ONLY open to dogs measured into the small and medium height category (Kennel Club) who are entered in Lower Height option (LHO) at the show. It is not open to dogs who measure large, anysize/veteran dogs or dogs running at full height. This will be a combined class open to all grades. 3. The course will consist of jumps and tunnels, in a steeplechase style aimed at grades 1 to There will be no weaves, spread jump, wishing well or contact equipment in the course. A wall or long jump can be included in the course at the judge s discretion, but must be set at the correct height or the minimum spread, depending on what is appropriate. 5. The jumps will be 250mm for small dogs and 350mm for medium dogs. 6. Standard KC rules and marking apply. 7. Handlers may enter more than one dog, but individual dogs can only be entered once, with one handler. If a handler has more than one dog entered, the dogs must be run in their confirmed running order. 8. Rosettes will be placed to 6 th. The top 3 dogs in both the small and medium qualifier will go forwards to a final at WBSDS show in August In the event that a dog and handler have already qualified, qualification will be given to the next highest allocated place, and handlers in places 4 th to 6 th will hold a reserve space. 9. If the entry for a heat exceeds the KC limit for a judge in a day then the class will be equally and randomly split and another judge appointed for the second part. 10. All competitors entering the class will be deemed to have agreed to abide by the rules of the Kennel Club and the specific rules governing this class. 11. Once a dog has qualified for the final, it may enter further heats, as long as it is still eligible. Handlers who have already qualified their dog for the final must report this to the appropriate Show Secretary before running in the class so that the qualification can be awarded to the highest place unqualified dog. 12. In the event of a handler being unable to compete in the final due to illness or injury, a substitute handler for the qualified dog will be allowed to run the dog in the final. 13. In the event of a dog being unable to compete in the final due to unavailability, illness or injury then the reserves from the same heat will be called in numerical order. Without our Sponsors this qualifier would not be possible. This qualifier is kindly sponsored by Debs Ward & Tiggs 12

13 SHOW RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Dogs entered at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows must be registered at the Kennel Club in accordance with Kennel Club Limited Regulations for Classification and Registration B, or else registration or transfer of registration must have been applied for. The registration number/ authority to compete (ATC) number will be required for each entry. 2. All dogs registered and resident outside the UK must be issued with a Kennel Club Authority to Compete (ATC) number before entry to the show/event can be made. All overseas entries without a Kennel Club Registration number or an authority to compete number will be returned to the exhibitor/competitor. 3. Entry Fees: 3.20 per dog per class. Camping 36 Thursday 2pm Sunday 8pm. Or 46 Thursday 2pm Monday 12pm. No refunds will be made after the closing date. 4. No prize monies are offered. 5. Internet Entries are available via ASO 6. Stonebridge Agility Club reserves to itself the right to refuse entries. 7. Only dogs of 18 calendar months of age and over on the day of competition are eligible for competition at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows. 8. A dog must not compete in the same class more than once, including special classes. 9. No classes will be capped. 10. Not For Competition entries will be accepted for dogs aged four calendar months and over. Dogs must be Kennel Club registered with their details recorded on the entry form. 11. No bitch in season is allowed to compete. 12. The mating of bitches within the precincts of the competitions is forbidden. 13. No person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling of a dog at any time within the boundaries of the show. 14. Dogs must not wear any type of slip, half-slip collar or lead when under test. A flat, close fitting, leather or webbing collar is permitted, providing the only attachment is a plain identification panel as an integral part of the collar i.e. not attached by a ring. 15. Should a judge be unable to fulfil the appointment to judge, Stonebridge reserves the right to appoint another judge. 16. No competitor shall impugn the decision of the judge or judges. 17. Sponsors: Animal Health Company Classic & Debs Ward & Tiggs (Hiveward Tech) 18. Kennel Club standard marking regulations apply for all standard classes. 19. Dogs entered in the Allsorts Classes may not be entered into any other Classes at the Show. The Jump height for these classes will be 20cm, 35cm, and 45cm and no Weaves will be used. In Allsorts Agility the Dog Walk and A-frame will be lowered and no See-saw or Weaves will be used. The handler may choose which height to run the dog at irrespective of the size of the dog. 20. The height limit for dogs. a. Large Dog classes - For dogs measuring over 430mm (1ft 5ins) at the withers. b. Medium Dog classes - For dogs measuring over 350mm (1ft 1.75ins) and measuring 430mm (1ft 5ins) or under at the withers. c. Small Dog classes - For dogs measuring 350mm (1ft 1.75ins) or under at the withers. 21. Judges at an agility show may not enter for competition a dog which is recorded in their ownership or part ownership; or handle a dog at the Show at which they are judging. Dogs may be disqualified if proved to have been handled in the class by the scheduled judge s spouse or immediate family, or resident at the same address as the scheduled judge. 22. Removal of dogs from Competition: Following discussion between the show management and/or a veterinary surgeon, a dog shall be prevented from competing and/or removed from the show if it is:- a. A bitch which is in season. b. Suffering from any infectious diseases or contagious disease. c. Interfering with the safety or chance of winning of an opponent. d. Of such temperament or is so much out of control as to be a danger to the safety of any person or other animal. e. Likely to cause suffering to the dog if it continues competing. The circumstances of such a removal shall be recorded in the competition/show incident book and submitted to the Kennel Club. 23. Dog Agility is a competitive and physically strenuous activity. It is the responsibility of the owner/handler to ensure their dog is fit for function and that they themselves are fit to take part. By signing the entry form you confirm that to the best of your knowledge your dog is fit and able to take part in agility classes on the day of the show. 13

14 24. In estimating the number of awards won, all wins up to and including 25 days before the start of the competition, i.e. (23 rd April 2018), shall be counted when entering for any class. For these purposes a competition shall be defined as all classes covered within the same schedule. In the event that a dog becomes eligible for the next grade at a particular show, after the entry for that show has been sent, it is the competitor s responsibility to notify the show secretary at least 14 days before the date of the show (4 th May 2018). The dog will then be moved into the appropriate class(es) for the next grade. The dog must be moved into the corresponding number of classes as were entered at the lower grade. If there are fewer or no classes available for the next grade the competitor will be offered a refund of the relevant entry fees. 25. Should circumstances so dictate Stonebridge Agility Club, in consultation with the Judges, may alter arrangements as necessary. Such changes and the circumstances surrounding them will be reported to the Kennel Club. 26. In the event that the show is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, Stonebridge Agility Club will refund fees, less reasonably incurred expenses. If the show processor has the provisions to do so, competitors will be refunded in the manner in which they had entered the show, but in any event the society will refund fees within 3 months of the show date to all those who had entered and requested a refund within 1 month of the show date. 27. Except for mobility aids, nothing shall be carried in the hand while the dog is under test and food shall not be given to a dog whilst in the ring. Competitors are prohibited from wearing bags or leads whilst under test elimination. 28. Should the judge deem a re-run is required, any result and/or faults gained in the previous run must be discounted. 29. Separate entry forms must be completed by each owner and must be signed by the owner or his / her authorised agent in accordance with provisions specified thereon. Entry forms must be accompanied by the appropriate fees. 30. Competition of Dogs Suffering from Contagious or Infectious Disease No dogs suffering from infectious or contagious disease or having been exposed to such disease during the period of 21 days prior to the competition may compete. Competitors infringing the regulation will be liable to be fined and/or dealt with under Kennel Club Rule A It is the competitor s responsibility to be available for their class and running order. Competitors must run as close to their running order as possible. Failure to do so may be reported to the Kennel Club. For the sake of consistency, all classes offering Lower Height Option - Full height will always run first. When there are no more dogs on the line for Full Height the jumps will be lowered and the LHO dogs will run. Once the jumps have been lowered they will NOT be reset to Full Height for that class, and no more Full Height dogs will be able to run. 32. Courses: No practice is allowed on the course save that competitors will be allowed to walk the course set at the height the dog is to negotiate without their dog(s) before the class begins. Hurdles will be raised / lowered during the course walking time if multiple heights are offered within the same class. 33. Obstacles: Hurdle-The height of the hurdle must be 650mm (2ft 1.6ins) (550mm (1ft 9.6ins) for Lower Height Option for Large Dogs, 450mm (1ft 5.7ins) and (350mm (1ft 1.75ins) for Lower Height Option for Medium Dogs, and 350mm (1ft 1.75ins) and (250mm (9.8ins) for Lower Height Option for Small Dogs. Width: 1.219m (4ft) minimum. The height of hurdles in special classes may be lower than those listed above, but the height must be included in the schedule. 34. Animals in Event: No animal other than one officially entered shall be brought into the precincts of the event during its continuance, except any dogs registered to assist the disabled, or dogs required for educational or instructional purposes or by permission of the General Committee. However, at the discretion of Stonebridge Agility Club, a dog brought to the show by a spectator may be admitted into the precincts of the dog show, with the proviso that those in charge of the dog sign a declaration confirming the dog is free from disease and that the dog will be kept under proper control at all times. 35. Pay on the day classes will be held each day if time permits. 36. A practice ring will be available to dogs entered for competition at the show, if space allows. This ring will be supervised by a responsible adult with agility knowledge. 37. Welfare of Dogs: An exhibitor (or competitor) whose dog is entered at a Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable steps to ensure the needs of their dog(s) are met, and should not knowingly put their dogs health and welfare at risk by any action, default, omission or otherwise. A breach of this regulation may be referred to the General Committee for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Limited Rules and Regulations. 38. All dogs must be kept under close control at all times, and must be kept on a lead at all times unless under test or being exercised within the designated exercise area. No more than 3 dogs per handler / assistant shall be permitted off lead in the exercise area at any one time. 14

15 39. All dogs are entered at this show at the owners risk & whilst Stonebridge will take every reasonable care, it shall not be responsible for any loss, damage, or injury, howsoever caused to dogs, people or property at the show. 40. Respect the venue & pick up after your dog(s) & dispose of all rubbish in bins provided. Anyone knowingly not doing so will be asked to leave the venue & will forfeit any remaining class entries. 41. Any person under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 42. Children under the age of 11 are the responsibility of and must be accompanied at all time by a parent or guardian including when competing. 43. Parents will be held responsible for the actions of their children. Please ensure your children do not cause any damage or interfere with equipment or the property of the club or others. 44. Organisers reserve the right to ask anyone to leave the show/showground for actions deemed detrimental to the show. 15

16 Further Show Dates 2018 August 24 th, 25 th, 26 th & 27 th (Bank Holiday) 4 Day Outdoor KC Open Show At Barleylands Farm, CM11 2UD ~~~~~~~~~~~~ November 17 th & 18 th 2 Day Indoor KC Open Show At Beechwood Equestrian Centre, CM3 8DY All shows will be available to enter online at ASO 16