To be held at Richmond Equestrian Centre, Brough Park, Richmond, North Yorks, DL10 7PL SHOW OPENS : BRIEFING : JUDGING : 08.

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1 PHASE PURPLE AGILITY TRAINING SCHEDULE OF OPEN AGILITY SHOW (held under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations H & H1 and licensed by The Kennel Club Ltd) To be held at Richmond Equestrian Centre, Brough Park, Richmond, North Yorks, DL10 7PL 16 th, 17 th & 18 th February 2018 SHOW OPENS : BRIEFING : JUDGING : Guarantor to the Kennel Club Faye Nemeth Estate House, Boothby, Brampton, CA8 2HD. COMPETITION MANAGER: Lynne Dickson SHOW SECRETARY: Faye Nemeth Tel: Paper Entries to be sent to: Phase Purple Entries, Showtime, Evenwood, Low Westwood, NE17 7PZ Online Entries via: Fees: Judges Cheques made payable to: 3.20 per dog per class per Team Judges may claim a credit for 8 runs ( 25.60). If entering on paper please deduct from your tpotal payment, if entering online please contact us after adding your entries but before making payment so that we can add a credit to your account. Phase Purple Rubber Contacts will be used at this show (First Contact) Grade changes and Entry enquiries to: admin@showtime-online.co.uk Telephone: , no calls after 9pm please. All grade changes received by will have receipt confirmed. General show enquiries: fayeshetlandpony1@hotmail.co.uk Entries close: 22 nd January 2018 (Postmark) All wins up to 22 nd January 2018 count for grade changes at this show Please advise by 2 nd February 2018 Vet on call: Swale Vets Surgery Unit 1, Fairfield Way, Gallowfields Trading Estate, Richmond, North Yorks, DL10 4TB Tel:

2 Friday Classes Classes offering the LHO marked as * FH / LHO - Split Awards FH / LHO - Combined Awards Class Size Description Comb/Graded Judge 1 Large * Graded Edita Uherkovichova 2 Large * Graded John Kelly 3 Large * Graded Edita Uherkovichova 4 Large * Graded John Kelly 5 Large * Combined Edita Uherkovichova 6 Large * Combined Liam Adamson 7 Large * Combined 4 5 John Kelly 8 Large * Combined 4 5 Liam Adamson 9 Large * Combined 6 7 John Kelly 10 Large * Combined 6 7 Liam Adamson 11 Medium * Graded Edita Uherkovichova 12 Medium * Graded John Kelly 13 Medium * Graded Edita Uherkovichova 14 Medium * Graded John Kelly 15 Medium * Combined Edita Uherkovichova 16 Medium * Combined Liam Adamson 17 Medium * Combined 4 5 John Kelly 18 Medium * Combined 4 5 Liam Adamson 19 Medium * Combined 6 7 John Kelly 20 Medium * Combined 6 7 Liam Adamson 21 Small * Graded Edita Uherkovichova 22 Small * Graded John Kelly 23 Small * Graded Edita Uherkovichova 24 Small * Graded John Kelly 25 Small * Combined Edita Uherkovichova 26 Small * Combined Liam Adamson 27 Small * Combined 4 5 John Kelly 28 Small * Combined 4 5 Liam Adamson 29 Small * Combined 6 7 John Kelly 30 Small * Combined 6 7 Liam Adamson 31 LMS Combined Edita Uherkovichova 32 LMS Combined John Kelly 33 LMS Combined Edita Uherkovichova 34 LMS Combined John Kelly 35 LMS Special Steeplechase* Combined Edita Uherkovichova 36 LMS Special Steeplechase* Combined Edita Uherkovichova All judges are subject to change depending on entries. Changes will be posted on Facebook should this occur and also advised on the ring plan

3 Saturday Classes Classes offering the LHO marked as * FH / LHO - Split Awards FH / LHO - Combined Awards Class Size Description Comb/Graded Judge 37 Large * Graded Helen Nicholson 38 Large * Graded Claire Cumming 39 Large * Graded Helen Nicholson 40 Large * Graded Claire Cumming 41 Large * Combined Claire Cumming 42 Large * Combined Gina Russell 43 Large * Combined 4 5 Claire Cumming 44 Large * Combined 4 5 Gina Russell 45 Large * Combined 6 7 Helen Nicholson 46 Large * Combined 6 7 Gina Russell 47 Medium * Graded Helen Nicholson 48 Medium * Graded Claire Cumming 49 Medium * Graded Helen Nicholson 50 Medium * Graded Claire Cumming 51 Medium * Combined Claire Cumming 52 Medium * Combined Gina Russell 53 Medium * Combined 4 5 Claire Cumming 54 Medium * Combined 4 5 Gina Russell 55 Medium * Combined 6 7 Helen Nicholson 56 Medium * Combined 6 7 Gina Russell 57 Small * Graded Helen Nicholson 58 Small * Graded Claire Cumming 59 Small * Graded Helen Nicholson 60 Small * Graded Claire Cumming 61 Small * Combined Claire Cumming 62 Small * Combined Gina Russell 63 Small * Combined 4 5 Claire Cumming 64 Small * Combined 4 5 Gina Russell 65 Small * Combined 6 7 Helen Nicholson 66 Small * Combined 6 7 Gina Russell 67 LMS Combined Helen Nicholson 68 LMS Combined Claire Cumming 69 LMS Combined Helen Nicholson 70 LMS Combined Claire Cumming 71 LMS Special Steeplechase* Combined Helen Nicholson 72 LMS Special Junior * Combined Helen Nicholson 73 LMS Special Junior * Combined Helen Nicholson 74 LMS Special PP Teams Qualifier* Combined Claire Cumming 75 Large Special ABC * Combined Helen Nicholson 76 Sml LH SAM s LOW Steeplechase Only Cup Qualifier Combined Helen Nicholson 77 Med LH Only SAM s LOW Steeplechase Cup Qualifier Combined Helen Nicholson All judges are subject to change depending on entries. Changes will be posted on Facebook should this occur and also advised on the ring plan

4 Sunday Classes Classes offering the LHO marked as * FH / LHO - Split Awards FH / LHO - Combined Awards Class Size Description Comb/Graded Judge 78 Large * Graded Helen Ashenhurst 79 Large * Graded Andy Ormsby 80 Large * Graded Helen Ashenhurst 81 Large * Graded Andy Ormsby 82 Large * Combined Helen Ashenhurst 83 Large * Combined Dave Liddle 84 Large * Combined 4 5 Andy Ormsby 85 Large * Combined 4 5 Dave Liddle 86 Large * Combined 6 7 Andy Ormsby 87 Large * Combined 6 7 Dave Liddle 88 Medium * Graded Helen Ashenhurst 89 Medium * Graded Andy Ormsby 90 Medium * Graded Helen Ashenhurst 91 Medium * Graded Andy Ormsby 92 Medium * Combined Helen Ashenhurst 93 Medium * Combined Dave Liddle 94 Medium * Combined 4 5 Andy Ormsby 95 Medium * Combined 4 5 Dave Liddle 96 Medium * Combined 6 7 Andy Ormsby 97 Medium * Combined 6 7 Dave Liddle 98 Small * Graded Helen Ashenhurst 99 Small * Graded Andy Ormsby 100 Small * Graded Helen Ashenhurst 101 Small * Graded Andy Ormsby 102 Small * Combined Helen Ashenhurst 103 Small * Combined Dave Liddle 104 Small * Combined 4 5 Andy Ormsby 105 Small * Combined 4 5 Dave Liddle 106 Small * Combined 6 7 Andy Ormsby 107 Small * Combined 6 7 Dave Liddle 108 LMS Combined Helen Ashenhurst 109 LMS Combined Dave Liddle 110 LMS Combined Helen Ashenhurst 111 LMS Combined Dave Liddle 112 LMS Special Junior * Combined Andy Ormsby 113 LMS Special Junior * Combined Andy Ormsby 114 LMS Special PP Tunnel Exchange Qualifier* Combined Helen Ashenhurst 115 Large Special BC * Combined Helen Ashenhurst All judges are subject to change depending on entries. Changes will be posted on Facebook should this occur and also advised on the ring plan

5 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, Premier, Open or Limited Shows (i.e. Limited Shows, 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 Shows, as classes or classes. All standard classes must contain the Weaving Poles obstacle. Standard 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 win or three wins in standard classes at that grade, 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 heights with a change part way through to raise/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. Competitors will be allowed to walk the course set at Small, Medium or Large height without their dog(s) before the class begins. Hurdles may be raised/lowered during the course walking time if multiple heights are offered within the same class. When the Lower Height Option is scheduled a dog may only be entered at either the Full Height or 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 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 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 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 Class or 3 first places in Classes at Kennel Club licensed Shows. N.B. Owners, handlers or dogs previous 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 3 first places in Classes at Grade 2 at Kennel Cub licensed 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 Shows and dogs which are not eligible for Grade 4, 5, 6 or 7. Grade 4 (Novice) Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Class or 3 first places in Classes at Grade 3 or elected to progress on points from Grade 3 at Kennel Club licensed 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 Class or 3 first places in Classes at Grade 4 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 Shows, one of which must have been gained in an (not ) Class, and are not eligible for Grade 3, 4, 5 or 7. Grade 7 (Advanced) Open to dogs which have gained a minimum or 4 first places at Grade 6 at Kennel Club licensed Shows, 2 first places must be gained in (not ) Classes. Measuring of Dogs Competitors are reminded that all Small and Medium dogs must be measured in accordance with Regulation H(1)(B)4.

6 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-ramp and 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. Please note: Dogs May only compete at one height for the duration of the show, they cannot swap between FH and LH on different days. Dogs entering Anysize/Veteran may not enter any other classes at this show. Special Veteran & Anysize & Veteran & Anysize dogs will compete over the same course but will have separate awards. Dogs may enter Veteran OR Anysize but NOT both and may not enter any other classes at this show. Dogs entering both will be removed from either Veteran or Anysize at the show s discretion. The course will be flowing without weaves, tyre or long jump. Jump heights will be set at Micro, Small & Medium with handlers choosing the height they wish their dog to jump on the day. The dogwalk height will be set at 1.20 metres and the A Frame at 1.33 metres. Standard marking will apply. Wins, places and clear rounds in this class will not count towards agility warrant points or grade progression at Kennel Club shows. Special Veteran Conditions: Dogs must be 10 years or over on the day of the show. Special LMS Steeplechase The Lower height option is available in these classes A flowing course that will contain jumps and tunnels only. Separate awards will be given for each height category. Special LMS Junior and The Lower height option is available in these classes Junior handlers must be under 18 years old on the first day of the show. Special Large ABC The Lower height option is available in these classes Open to all dogs excluding Border Collies, Working Sheepdogs and any of their crosses. In the event of a dispute over the parentage of a dog, a decision will be left to the judge s discretion. Standard marking will apply. Special Large BC The Lower height option is available in these classes. Open to Border Collies and their crosses. Standard marking will apply.

7 Phase Purple Qualifiers for Summer 2018 Phase Purple Team Event The Lower Height Option is available in this class. This event is a competition for teams of four dogs and handlers, run as a relay over a simple jumping course. It is designed as a flowing sprint class, accessible to all grades of handlers and all heights of dogs. Teams of four large, four medium or four small dogs run over the same course at their own height, under identical conditions. There are qualifying heats. The top three teams from each heat, regardless of height, qualify for a final at the Phase Purple Summer show. It is a requirement of this competition that the course contains few (if any) traps, and is of 'fast and flowing style'. A simple course such as a figure of eight, or a largely circular or helter-skelter style course is most appropriate. 1. The competition is classified under Kennel Club Regulations as Combined Grades 1 to 7 and Special, and will be held under KC Rules and Show Regulations H & H1 as in force at the date of the competition. Additional rules apply as described below. Competitors entering this competition are deemed to have agreed to abide by these rules. 2. All dogs entered in the team (including reserves) MUST be entered in the show in at least 1 normal height class (i.e. not veterans or Anysize). 3. All teams must consist of four dogs of the same height classification, handled by four separate handlers. All teams will compete over the same course at the appropriate height of the team of dogs competing. 4. Substitute dogs for teams are permitted, provided that (i) the dog(s) is/are already entered in the show, (ii) the dog(s) is/are not already entered in another team in this heat and (iii) alterations are made before the run and recorded on the scribe sheet. 5. Dogs may only compete in one team in any given heat. Should one dog be entered in more than one qualifying team across the heats then the first team to have qualified will go through to the final and any subsequent teams will not be eligible (this DOES NOT apply to handlers). 6. The course must contain two changeover lines, clearly marked with start/finish poles, each with a minimum gate width of 4m. Dogs 1 & 3 start behind line A and finish behind line B. Dogs 2 & 4 start behind line B and finish behind line A. (Handler 1 may use a recall start). The inward and outward courses can be different, but both dogs from behind the same line must run the same course. 7. The course each dog is required to negotiate shall contain no less than 14 and no more than 20 obstacles. 8. This is a relay event and two suitable batons must be provided. All baton changes must be completed with the handlers and dogs behind the appropriate changeover line. Failure to comply with this, or an incorrect baton change (i.e. throwing or dropping the baton at changeover) will incur a penalty of 50 points on each occasion. Stewards may be appointed by the judge to adjudicate changeovers if required. 9. For each dog an elimination on the course incurs a single penalty of 100 points, however the judge will continue to mark any further faults on the remainder of the course and the faults of any remaining dogs. 10. The team with the fastest time and the least faults, wins. The top three teams from each heat qualify for the final (unless the heat is split see rule 11). 11. 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. The winning team from each part will be regarded as the two qualifying teams from that heat. 12. Only the members of an original qualifying team (as specified on the scribe sheet at the time of the run) or the two original named reserves, will be allowed to compete in the final. 13. In the event of a team being unavailable for the final, a reserve team will be called from the heat in which the qualifying team qualified. Individual trophies and rosettes will be provided for 1st and 2nd placed teams and individual rosettes will be provided for 3rd to 6th placed teams (in the event of a split heat, trophies will go to 1st and rosettes to 3rd for each part). Special Phase Purple Tunnel Exchange The Lower Height Option is available in this class. One dog with 2 handlers. Handlers will change over half way round the course at a tunnel.

8 SAM s LOW Steeplechase Cup Qualifier 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

9 INFORMATION Camping/B&B available by private arrangement: Limited camping is available in equestrian centre car 8 per night. You must book with Faye by & pay prior to the show please. Caravans only on hard standing with no awning/gardens please. PLEASE NOTE: There will not be an Elsan emptying point available at the show. Vintage Hotel call Shaun on St Giles Farm BB & caravan spaces with showers Dave Wood, Colburn Grange farm spaces for Caravans, CL site Hillcrest Park, Caldwell, Richmond, DL11 7UD, 5 Camping Pods sleeping up to 2-5 adults (dogs welcome), 4 self-catering cottages sleeping up to 4 (dogs welcome) and 15 hard standing pitches available. WC/shower/dishwashing and laundry facilities and a 3 acre dog exercising field, which we're happy to be used as a training area. Contact: , kate@hillcrestpark.co.uk. General Information Please ensure that dogs are not left unattended at any time. This is a working horse livery yard and horses/horse riders must be respected. Dogs must only be off lead in designated exercise areas and must not be allowed in the same field as any horses. Some areas will be out of bounds and will be signposted as such. No training equipment allowed! SPEED LIMIT: 5 MPH on venue at all times Catering will be available at the venue café. PRIZES Rosettes 10% of Entries in all classes Clear round rosettes available for Grades 1-3. Trophies 1 25 entries: 1 st place entries: 1 st and 2 nd place

10 Rules & Regulations 1. Dogs entered at Kennel Club licensed Shows must be registered at the Kennel Club in accordance with Kennel Club Regulations for Classification and Registration B or else registration or transfer of registration must have been applied for. The Registration number/authority to Compete 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 number before entry to the Show/event can be made. All overseas entries without a Kennel Club Registration or an Authority to Compete number will be returned to the exhibitor/competitor. 3. FEES. Amount of entry per dog per class Teams: per Team. There is no charge for NFC entries. 4. PRIZE MONEY. Not applicable. 5. Entries may be made online via 6. The Committee reserves to itself the right to refuse entries. 7. Only dogs of 18 calendar months of age and over on the day of the competition are eligible for competition at Kennel Club licensed Shows. 8. A dog must not compete in the same class more than once, including special classes. 9. Capping. Not Applicable 10. Not for Competition (NFC) entries will be accepted for dogs, aged 4 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 or 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 the Committee reserves the right to appoint another judge. 16. No competitor shall impugn the decision of the judge or judges. 17. SPONSORSHIP: All About Animals. 18. Kennel Club Standard marking Regulations apply for all standard classes. 19. Special Veteran and Anysize classes: Height of jump obstacles: 45cm; 35cm; 25cm. Classes : Height of AFrame will be 1.33 metres and the dogwalk 1.20 metres. 20. Height limits for dogs: Large For dogs measuring over 430 mm (1ft 5ins) at the withers. Medium - for dogs measuring over 350mm (1ft 1.75ins) and measuring 430mm (1ft 5ins) or under at the withers Small - for dogs measuring 350mm (1ft 1.75ins) or under at the withers 21. Judges at an 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 will 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 with 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 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 classes on the day of the show 24. In estimating the number of awards won, all wins up to & including 25 days before the start of the competition i.e. 22 nd January 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 (2 nd February 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 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 the Society, in consultation with the Judges may alter arrangements as necessary. Such changes and the circumstances surrounding them must be reported to the Kennel Club. 26. In the event that the show is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, the club/society 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 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 the dog whilst in the ring. Competitors are prohibited from wearing bags or leads whilst under test. 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 authorised agent in accordance with provisions specified thereon. Entry forms must be accompanied with the appropriate fees Free Passes. Not Applicable. 31. 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.

11 33. 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 the show society, 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. 34. A pay on the day class will be held if time permits. 35. A practice ring may be available to dogs entered for competition at the show, if space allows. This ring must be supervised by a responsible adult with agility knowledge. 36. Welfare of Dogs. An owner (or competitor) whose dog is entered at a Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable steps to ensure the needs of their dog is met, and should not knowingly put their dog s 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 Rules and Regulations. Directions to Venue Venue cannot be accessed off the A6136 as the little bridge is NOT OPEN and not to be used by NEC traffic. From the South: FROM THE A1 SOUTH EXIT AT JUNCTION 52 FOR CATTERICK, HACKFORTH AND TUNSTALL (A6136 & A 6055) At the roundabout at the top of the slip road go over the roundabout and take a right exit for A6055 which runs parallel to the A1 (following Richmond equestrian centre signs) After approx 1 mile turn right for Tunstall, the road takes you over the A1. At the T junction turn right, then follow the road bearing left. As you enter Tunstall at the 30 miles an hour sign, turn right. The REC entrance is approx 1 mile down this road on the left From the North: FROM THE A1 NORTH AFTER SCOTCH CORNER TAKE THE 2 ND EXIT JUNCTION 52 CATTERICK, HACKFORTH AND TUNSTALL (A6136 & A 6055) At the roundabout at the top of the slip road take the 1 st exit for the A6055 which runs parallel to the A1 (following Richmond equestrian centre signs) After approx 1 mile turn right for Tunstall, the road takes you over the A1. At the T junction turn right, then follow the road bearing left. As you enter Tunstall at the 30 miles an hour sign, turn right. The REC entrance is approx 1 mile down this road on the left