PREMIUM LIST PBGVCA HUNTING TEST Fall Hunt 11/24-11/26 2017 hosted by the MID NEW JERSEY PBGV ASSOCIATION AT Central Jersey Beagle Club 133 Ferry Road, Flemington, NJ 08822
PBGVCA Officers and Board MNJPBGVA Officers and Board President Susannah Cooper President- Megan Esherick Vice President Bob Cohen Vice President - Susan Smyth Recording Secretary Stephanie Holoubeck Secretary - Pat Reading Treasurer Gloria Swaine Treasurer Betty Barth Corresponding Secretary Andrea Elledge Board of Directors: Sandy Bustin Board of Directors Nick Reading Veronica Sheer George Barth Lora Megli Dave Esherick Vickie Willmann Jeff Frelin Nancy Phillips Jo Quintenz AKC Delegate Anne Gallant Mid New Jersey PBGV Association Hunt Event Committee Chairperson Nick Reading Hunt Secretary Sue Smyth Hospitality Pat Reading Committee: Nick Reading, George Barth, Betty Barth, Dave Esherick and all members of Mid NJ PBGV Association that are present GENERAL HUNT INFORMATION New Jersey: Come see for yourself! Enjoy several days in the field with your PBGV s. Central Jersey Beagle Club has 40+ acres of dog-proofed fencing on which to hunt. All AKC registered Petits are welcome, including those with ILP/PAL listings. A complete copy of the PBGVCA Rules and Regulations with desirable qualities and faulty actions in hunting PBGVs can be viewed at www.pbgv.org ATTN: Hunt Test Stake Runs are limited. Pre-Entry Opens November 1 and closes November 15 midnight. Day of hunt entries accepted if space allows. Entry method is first received. In the extremely unlikely event that the entry limit is exceeded on opening day, a public draw will be announced. We will have 8 hours of run time per day. For further details and Entry Fees, please refer to p.8, How to complete the Entry Form For more information: Sue Smyth, Secretary 609-477-0609 oldyork2002@aol.com Hunt Secretary Sue Smyth 1107 Old York Road Burlington NJ 08016 609-477-0609 oldyork2002@aol.com Hunt Test Judges Megan Esherick Leesport, PA Betty Barth New Castle, DE Nick Reading Schuylkill Haven, PA Dave Esherick Leesport, PA George Barth New Castle, DE Field Marshals: TBA
PBGVCA Hunt Tests Offered Hunting Instinct Test (HC) This test is open to all PBGVs 6 month or older registered with the AKC. The title of Hunting Instinct Certified will be granted by the PBGVCA to any PBGV passing the HIT. A PBGV may enter this test until it has earned one leg on the Junior Hunter Test. If requested by the owner, this title will be designated by the suffix title HC in all PBGVCA records. Hunt Test Open to any PBGV who has passed a PBGVCA Hunting Instinct Test. Qualifying scores in this test may be applied towards earning the following titles: The title of Parent Club Junior Hunter shall be granted to any PBGV receiving three qualifying scores of 100 or better: from pack stakes with a minimum of three different Judges. If requested by owner (see Section 8) this title will be designated by the suffix title PCJH in all PBGVCA records. The title of Parent Club Junior Hunter Excellent shall be granted to any PBGV receiving three qualifying scores under three different judges of 100 or better, two from pack stake, one from brace. If requested by owner this title will be designated by the suffix title PCJHX in all PBGVCA records. The title of Parent Club Senior Hunter shall be granted to any PCJH or PCJHX titled PBGV receiving three qualifying scores under three different judges from any two stakes (Brace, Pack) with a minimum of two qualifying scores of 125 better. If requested by owner this title will be designated by the suffix title PCSH in all PBGVCA records. The title of Parent Club Senior Hunter Excellent shall be granted to any PCJHX titled PBGV receiving three qualifying scores under three different judges from any stake, minimum of two stakes (Solo, Brace, Pack) with a minimum of two qualifying scores of 140 or better on a minimum of two different hunt sites. If requested by owner this title will be designated by the suffix title PCSHX in all PBGVCA records. The title of Parent Club Master Hunter shall be granted to any PCSH or PCSHX titled PBGV receiving one qualifying scores in each stake (Solo, Brace and Pack) under three different judges with a minimum of two scores of 150 or better on a minimum of two different hunt sites. If requested by owner this title will be designated by the suffix title PCMH in all PBGVCA records. The title of Parent Club Master Hunter Excellent shall be granted to any PCSHX titled PBGV receiving one qualifying score in each stake (Solo, Brace and Pack) with a minimum of 2 scores of 160 under three different judges on a minimum of two different hunt sites. If requested by owner this title will be designated by the suffix title PCMHX in all PBGVCA records. The title of Rabbit Hunter Excellent shall be granted to any PBGV receiving 10 qualifying scores of 100 or better in any stake after completing the prerequisite titles of Parent Club Master Hunter and Parent Club Master Hunter Excellent. If requested by owner this title will be designated by the suffix title RHX in all PBGVCA records. A numerical suffix may be added to the title with each additional 10 qualifying scores, RHX2, RHX3, etc. The title of Elite after any Parent Club Hunter title shall be granted to any PBGV that has earned a PCJH title or higher and produced a minimum of three Get with: 1) PCSH titles, 2) from two or more different Sires/Dams. Elite Titles may be awarded posthumously. If requested by owner (see Section 8) this title will be designated by the second suffix ELITE after the Parent Club Hunt Title (i.e. PCSH, ELITE) in all PBGVCA records. Non-Regular Test Offered: Friday 11/24 ONLY Puppy Learning Experience (PLE) For puppies, 3 to 6 month old. An introduction to wild rabbits, instruction and beginning hunting with an experienced older dog. There must be one handler for each dog entered. Novice Learning Experience (NLE) -The NLE is open to any AKC registrable PBGV 6 months or older that has never passed the PBGVCA Hunting Instinct Test. Instruction will be provided.
INFORMATION Accommodations: Ramada Inn 250 Highway 202 Flemington, NJ. 08822 908-782-7472 Rates start at $79 + tax and fees/ night Pets allowed. $10/dog/night Max 4/room Other area hotels have higher room and pet rates. Food: Free Coffee and pastries available courtesy of the MNJPBGVA. For Lunch & Dinner, please refer to Summary Sheet. RV Parking: There is RV parking available at the Beagle Club grounds with water and electrical hookups. Please let us know on the summary sheet if you will need RV parking. Overnight parking is permitted. Absolutely No admittance to the field before or after event hours. Access road to grounds is a right-of-way through neighbors property. MNJ is responsible for all damages to these properties. Please be careful when using the roads. Driving Directions: Central Jersey Beagle Club 133 Ferry Road Flemington, NJ. 08822 This address works with GPSs. If you do not have access to a navigation device contact the hunt chair for specific directions (nreading14@comcast.net). IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL HANDLERS No alcoholic beverages are permitted at the clubhouse or on the club grounds. These grounds have a rough terrain, please use caution, a walking stick is suggested. Safety of the dogs is our primary concern. Areas used for this event will be totally fenced. The clubhouse and other buildings are located on the running grounds. Please be sure that the gate is closed tightly as soon as you enter or leave. In consideration of others, you will be expected to clean up after your dog. Bag it outside of the field and knock it off the path on the field. Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated! It is strongly advised that all first time PBGV handlers attend at least one Novice Learning Experience. Please take time to familiarize yourself with the new Hunt rules available at PBGV.org No move-ups from the Hunting Instinct Test to the Hunt Test will be accepted for the day on which the PBGV has been marked as passing the HIT. If due to darkness the Saturday Tests can not be completed, they will resume first thing on Sunday am followed immediately by the draw for the Sunday tests. Handlers must be present at the time of each draw. Hounds will be checked in at the draw and be present at the hunt site. Hounds not checked in will be marked absent.
ENTRIES WILL CLOSE AS INDICATED IN THE SCHEDULE OR WHEN ALL TIME SLOTS ARE FULL. Friday, November 24 6:56 Sunrise Official Event Hours: As indicated in the Schedule below 12:00 Field opens to practice runs. Limit of 5 dogs on the field at any one time. You may rent the field for $10 per half hour and have up to 5 dogs on the field. Sign-up sheet and payment accepted in the club house. Must have a buddy on the field. 4:00 Novice and Puppy Learning Experience TBA Judges Meeting 4:36 Sunset Saturday, November 25 6:57 Sunrise 7:00 Breakfast / Entries accepted 7:15 Entries close 7:45 Roll Call / Draw 8:00 Hunt Tests & Hunting Instinct Tests 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Hunt Tests & Hunting Instinct Tests 4:36 Sunset TBA Dinner at area restaurant or catered in Clubhouse Sunday, November 26 6:58 Sunrise 7:00 Breakfast / Entries Accepted 7:15 Entries close 7:45 Roll Call / Draw 8:00 Hunt Tests & Hunting Instinct Tests 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Hunt Tests & Hunting Instinct Test 4:35 Sunset This Schedule is subject to change.
Friday s practice time will be limited. No more than 5 dogs may be on the field at any time. ************************************ If you are interested in Practice runs for your dog(s), speak with Hunt Event Committee members upon your arrival on Friday for further information regarding Field Status and availability for that day. A fee will apply to all. We will be applying the 'Buddy System' with regard to any field access. STRICTLY IMPOSED. Anyone taking a dog(s) onto the field must be accompanied by at least one other person. SUMMARY OF RULES AND REGULATIONS for PBGVCA Hunting Tests Hunting Tests shall be open to all AKC registered or ILP/PAL registered Petits Bassets Griffons Vendéens of six months of age or over on the first day of the event. Spayed or neutered hounds are eligible for entry. No person acting in the capacity of Hunting Test s Secretary may judge at the event for which that person is acting as Hunting Test s Secretary. Any dog may be entered in a hunt test stake for which it is eligible, however, it must be noted on the supplement entry form, if an advertised judge, alternate judge or any member of their family has owned, sold, held under license, boarded, trained or handled the dog within one year of the starting date of the Hunt Test, as this person may not judge the hound. For purposes of this Section, the words any member of his family shall include a spouse, a sibling, a parent or a child, whether natural or adopted, of the Judge in question, but shall not extend to other blood or legal relationships. At the conclusion of the judging for each test, the club shall provide, for the Judges signatures, the Hunting Test Score Sheets for each stake run judged, showing full particulars of all dogs judged. A certificate awarding the Title earned will be given to each hound by PBGVCA, on request. Purpose: The purpose of Hunting Tests for Petits Bassets Griffons Vendéens is to afford an opportunity to demonstrate an individual hound s ability to perform in a manner consistent with the demands of actual hunting conditions. Testing in this manner is to gauge the hound s hunting ability, desirable qualities that indicate ability to be effective and efficient in the pursuit of quarry. Time and Running Order: Running order will be assigned by "Draw" before the beginning of each test. Packs may be mixed sexes. Bitches in season may not be on the test field. Fees will be refunded for bitches that come in season after the closing date or a substitution may be made. No hounds shall be put down after 30 minutes following official sunset. The Hunting Test Committee and the Judges shall be responsible for enforcement of this Procedure. Marshals: It shall be the duty of one Marshal to assist the Judges and to carry out their instructions, including regulating and controlling the gallery & seeing to it that the gallery is kept separate from and behind the Judges, and that no one in the gallery talks to the Judges while the dogs are down. Other Marshals shall see to it that hounds are ready when called, and assist the Hunting Test Committee in all other matters necessary for the smooth and expeditious running of each Test. Gallery: No person shall make any remarks nor give any information which might affect the actions of the persons handling the hounds or the running of the hounds unless information is specifically requested by the Judges. Any person so offending may be expelled from the running grounds on orders from the Judges, and points of merit shall not be allowed any hound whose handler acts upon such information. The Judges must be informed of any such misconduct before the close of the running of the hound(s) in which it occurs, and their decision shall be final.
Handlers: When hounds are cast, a handler may speak, whistle, sound a horn to his hound or work in any way he may deem proper, if not contrary to these Procedures, unless otherwise instructed by the Judges. Hounds must show reasonable obedience to their handler s commands. Hounds must wear a flat collar. It shall be well-fitting with nothing hanging from it. Hounds in the packs must wear clearly visible collars of different colors. The Judges evaluation forms will have this collar color. No owner or handler shall have any right to question or refuse to follow the Judges orders. Owners and handlers must keep themselves informed as to the running order and progress of the judging and must be ready within hailing distance when their hounds are called by the Marshal on instruction from the Judges. Severe Training or Correction: The Hunting Test Committee and the Judges shall not permit severe training, correcting or disciplining of hounds on any part of the grounds. The Committee shall investigate any reports of such conduct or of any other conduct prejudicial to the best interests of purebred dogs, PBGVCA Hunt Tests, or the American Kennel Club.
How to complete the entry form. Call Name: Fill in the familiar name by which you call your dog. Collar Color: Fill this in only if 1) you are providing your own collar(s), 2) you are entering the hound in a predetermined brace or pack and 3) you have determined that no other dog in the pack will be wearing this color. An assortment of collars will be available for anyone needing to borrow a collar for the test. Male/Female: Check the appropriate box. Females in season may not be on the test field. Fees will be refunded for bitches that come in season after the closing date or a substitution may be made. AKC Registered Name: Fill in the Dogs full AKC registered name including any AKC and/or PBGVCA titles. This name will be used if a Hunting Certificate/Title is issued. Individual Entry, Pack Entry: If you are entering a single hound and have not made previous arrangements to run your hound in a pack with others, check the box for Individual Entry. The hound will be packed with others at the draw. If you are entering this hound Solo Run or as part of a prearranged brace, or pack, check the appropriate box. Hounds within a pack do not need to have the same owner(s). HIT, HT, NLE, PLE : These abbreviations stand for Hunting Instinct Test, Hunt Test, Novice Learning Experience, Puppy Learning Experience. Check the appropriate box for the events you want to enter this hound. Novice hounds may enter the PLE or NLE and HIT. NLE and PLE will be packed with others. Call Names of all hounds to be Packed with this PBGV: DO NOT list on the entry form, there is space provided on the summary sheet for this information. List the hounds call and registered name for the hounds being packed with this hound. Use additional summary sheets if entering more than one pack; however, only enter pack information on the additional sheets. Fees should only be on one summary sheet. You may pack this hound differently for the HIT and the Scored Test. AKC Reg No., AKC Litter No., ILP No.: Check the appropriate box and fill in the number. Date of Birth: Fill in the birth date of this hound as MM/DD/YYYY Place of Birth -USA or Other: check the appropriate box, if other, please note the country. Handler: This is the person responsible for the hound on the test grounds. How to determine the entry fees: There is a reduced fee for Pre-entries; the secretary must receive Pre-entries no later than midnight on Wednesday November 15. Entries received after this time will be charged the posted entry fee. Fees: Please Note: The fees below are stated on a per dog, per day basis Pre-Entry Fee Entry Fee Novice/Puppy Learning Experience $10.00 $20.00 Hunting Instinct Test $20.00 $30.00 Hunting Tests fees per dog: Solo Stake $50.00 $65.00 Brace Stake $35.00 $50.00 Pack Stake $25.00 $40.00 Hounds entered individually, not running a solo stake, will be grouped together into a Pack Stake. Pack fee applies. Move Ups for dogs earning HIT titles can be made by paying the difference between the HIT fees and the new event entered. Dogs can not be moved up on the same day as earning the HIT. Dogs may be entered for only one Regular Test per dog per Hunt Test day, 2 per weekend. Hunt Test Stakes: We are offering 8 hours of total running time each day. You are advised to Pre-enter as early as possible (Nov. 1 entries open). If you plan on entering on the day of the test, call the Hunt Secretary ahead of time to make certain run-stake slots are open. Telephone Number and E-mail address: Please include this information, we will call you if we have any questions about the entry and we will e-mail confirmation that we have received your entry. PRE-ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE TEST SECRETARY NO LATER THAN Wednesday November 15
Official Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of America Hunting Test Entry Form PETIT BASSET GRIFFON VENDÉEN CLUB OF AMERICA Mid NJ PBGV Association Hunting Tests Central Jersey Beagle Club Nov 24-26 2017 Entries Open: November 1 MAIL ENTRIES TO: Sue Smyth 1101 Old York Road Burlington NJ 08016 Entries Close : 30 minutes prior to roll call on test date or when stakes have filled. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: MNJPBGVA. See previous page for entry fees. Call Name AKC Registered Name Collar Color (if supplied by owner) Male PBGV Female PBGV AKC Reg No. AKC Litter No. ILP/PAL/No. Date of Birth: M M / D D / Y Y Y Y Place of Birth USA Other Breeder Sire Dam Actual Owner(s) (Please print) Owner s Address City, State, Zip Handler Friday Saturday Sunday Total Entry Fee Individual Entry Complete form on following page Solo Entry PLE $20 ($10/pre-entry) NLE $20 ($10/pre-entry) Complete form on following page HIT $30 ($20/pre-entry) Brace Entry Complete Supplementary Form Pack Entry Complete Supplementary Form HUNT TEST Solo $65 ($50 pre entry) Brace $50 ($35 preentry) Pack $40 ($25 pre-entry) TOTAL: 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 and Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of America in effect at the time of this test, and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event. 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 foregoing representation and agreement, signed below. (Signature required : PARENT OR GUARDIAN SIGNATURE IF OWNER IS UNDER 18.) SIGNATURE of owner or his agent, duly authorized to make this entry
Official Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen Club of America Hunting Test Entry Form PETIT BASSET GRIFFON VENDÉEN CLUB OF AMERICA Mid NJ PBGV Association Hunting Tests Central Jersey Beagle Club Pre-Entry Opening Date: November 1, Closing Date November 15 Posted entry fees apply for entries received after November 15 Supplementary Form for Brace or Pack Entry The Following Dogs are entered as a brace. Separate entry forms for each dog are attached. 1 Call Name Registered name 2 Call Name Registered name ENTRY FEE: $50/day/dog, Pre-Entry Fee : $35/day/dog The Following Dogs are entered as a pack. Separate entry forms for each dog are attached. 1 Call Name Registered name 2 Call Name Registered name 3 Call Name Registered name 4 Call Name Registered name 5 Call Name Registered name ENTRY FEE: $40/day/dog, Pre-Entry Fee: $25/day/dog MAIL ENTRIES TO: Sue Smyth 1101Old York Road Burlington NJ 08016 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: MNJPBGVA Saturday Sunday Total Entry Fee BRACE: fee: $50/day/dog (pre entry: $35/day/dog) PACK: fee: $40/day/dog (pre-entry: $25/day/dog) SIGNATURE of owner or his agent, duly authorized to make this entry OWNER S NAME PRINTED: TELEPHONE NUMBER: EMAIL ADDRESS: TOTAL: (Must Be Signed Here) Supplemental Statement Concerning Dogs owned, sold, held under license, boarded, trained or handled the dog within one year of the starting date of the Hunt Test by an advertised judge, alternate judge or any member of their family (in accordance with rule stated p. 7, 8): The hound,, is not eligible to be judged by.
PBGVCA HUNTING TESTS Mid NJ PBGV Association Hunting Tests November 24-26 2017 Entry Summary Sheet Please include this sheet with your entry form(s). Your Name RV Parking needed? Yes No Suggested donation $15/night. Water and electric included. Make RV Parking checks out to Central Jersey Beagle Club. Please be careful using the access road. MNJ is responsible for all damages. We can always use help in Field Marshalling and Hospitality (on the job training provided). If you can volunteer to help out, please indicate below. I can help with Field Marshal efforts: Saturday Sunday I can help with Hospitality efforts: Saturday Sunday Meals: Complimentary coffee and doughnuts will be served on Sat and Sun. morning. Lunch will be available at the Club House, Saturday and Sunday for $7. There will be a dinner Saturday evening. Time and place TBA. (Cost should be around $15.) Number attending dinner. Please indicate your meal requests below. Fee Summary: Total amount of entry fees $ Meals: Lunch Saturday: # of meals x $7.00 = $ Lunch Sunday: # of meals x $7.00 = $ Total payment enclosed: $ Make checks other than RV parking payable to MNJPBGVA. Emergency Phone # (Someone not at the Hunt) -