National Retriever Derby Club

National Retriever Derby Club Inaugural Championship 017 SEDALIA, MISSOURI 1

Welcome Inaugural National Derby Championship Dear Contestant, First a hearty Congratulations on qualifying your young competitor for this year s National Retriever Derby Championship. Welcome to the West Central Missouri area. We have some of the best land and water for retriever training and testing in the Midwest. Sedalia has abundant restaurants and motels and campgrounds to make your stay enjoyable all within minutes of the trial grounds. Our designated training grounds have adequate land and water to keep your dog ready and sharp for competition. We owe a debt of gratitude to Bob and Barbara Hayden for the use of their spectacular peoperty for the Inaugural National Derby Championship. We are looking forward to meeting you and, most of all, want you to come and have fun! Loren Morehouse 2017 Chairman 2 2017 NATIONAL DERBY CHAMPIONSHIP

Table of Contents 2017 National Retriever Derby Club Championship Welcome Letter from the 2017 Chairman............. 2 Listing of Charter Members & Sponsors............... 4 Thank You to Our Sponsors...................... 5 Schedule of Events........................... 6 Emergency Information......................... 6 Training Property Guidelines...................... 8 Training Property #1 David Callis................. 10 Training Property #2 Mike Brown 1............... 12 Training Property #3 Mike Brown 2............... 14 Training Property #4 David Wolfe................. 16 Training Property #5 Alan Allmon 1.............. 18 Training Property #6 Alan Allmon 2...............20 Training Property #7 Loren Morehouse............. 22 National Test Grounds Wood Dale Farm............. 25 SEDALIA, MISSOURI 3

National Retriever Derby Club Charter Members Dennis Bath and David Bath Beverly and Robby Bickley Alice and Scott Carruth Terri and Wayne Curtis Laura and Alvin Hatcher Barbara and Robert Hayden Yvonne and Charles Hays Shirley and Andy Kahn Susan and Fred Kampo Cindy and Mike Lardy Suzanne and Mark Medford Lori and Larry Morgan Linda and David Opseth Kathy and W. Clinton Rasberry, Jr. Cheryl and Michael Robicheaux Mark J. Rosenblum Martha and John Russell, Jr. Joey and Derek Smith Mary and John Stracka Lou and Ray Vreeland Lyn Yelton and Jeff Lyons American Chesapeake Club Golden Retriever Club of America The Labrador Retriever Club National Amateur Retriever Club National Retriever Club Professional Retriever Trainers Association Retriever News / Entry Express Sponsors Purina Official Sponsor Avery Sponsor Starline Brass Sponsor Kent Sponsor Garmin Sponsor Dogtra Sponsor WetMutt Sponsor 4 2017 NATIONAL DERBY CHAMPIONSHIP

... to our generous Sponsors! brand DOG FOOD NUTRITION THAT PERFORMS Photo by Mark Atwater We sincerely thank you all for your contributions and support! SEDALIA, MISSOURI 5

Schedule of Events 2017 National Retriever Derby Club Championship Event: Date: Location: 1st Training Property Draw Mon Sunday, October 8, 5:00 pm HQ Best Western, Sedalia 3120 S. Limit Avenue, Sedalia, MO 2nd Training Property Draw Tue Monday, October 9, 5:00 pm HQ Best Western, Sedalia 3rd Training Property Draw Wed Tuesday, October 10, 5:00 pm HQ Best Western, Sedalia 4th Training Property Draw Thu Wednesday, October 11, 5:00 pm HQ Best Western, Sedalia 5th Training Property Draw Fri Thursday, October 13, 5:00 pm HQ Best Western, Sedalia 6th Training Property Draw Sat Friday, October 13, 5:00 pm HQ Best Western, Sedalia Note: The instructions for future draws for Training Property during the Derby National will be given at the last draw. NRDC Board of Directors Friday, October 13, 12:00 pm HQ Best Western, Sedalia NRDC Board & FTC Chair Meeting Saturday, October 14, 8:00 am HQ Best Western, Sedalia FTC Committee & Judges Meeting Saturday, October 14, 11:00 am HQ Best Western, Sedalia NRDC Annual Meeting Saturday, October 14, 3:00 pm HQ Best Western, Sedalia All Other Committee Meetings Saturday, October 14, 4:00 pm HQ Best Western, Sedalia Bitch Check Immediately following HQ Best Western, Sedalia the Annual Meeting Opening Reception Saturday, October 14, 6:30 pm Hayden Liberty Center 111 W. 5th Street, Sedalia, MO Workers Party Tuesday, October 17, 6:30 pm HQ Best Western, Sedalia Emergency Information: Emergency Response Coordinator Loren Morehouse Cell: 816-830-3791 Veterinarian Thompson Hills Animal Clinic Clark Fabian, DVM 1201 Thompson Blvd Sedalia, MO 660-827-5310 Fire Department 600 South Hancock Ave Sedalia, MO 660-826-8044 Police Department 201 West 2nd St Sedalia, MO 660-827-7823 Hospital Bothwell Regional 601 East 14th St Sedalia, MO 660-826-8833 Ambulance Service American Paramedics 301-1/2 West St Sedalia, MO 660-826-3832 6 2017 NATIONAL DERBY CHAMPIONSHIP

All our best wishes to the dogs that have earned the privilege of competing at the 2017 National Derby Championship! Congratulations from your friends at Purina The Official Dog Food of the 2017 National Derby www.proplan.com/sporting dog Trademarks owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland SEDALIA, MISSOURI 7

Training Property Guidelines The following Guidelines list important considerations for the use of the pre-national Training Grounds, thanks to the generosity of the owners, are available for our use. These are in no way meant to cover every possible consideration. When in doubt, use common sense and courtesy. Remember, we are invited guests on these properties. The Training Property sites are open from 8 am to 5 pm. 1. The properties listed in the Training Guide are all private grounds. We are their guests and should act accordingly. 2. The use of these grounds shall be coordinated through the Field Trial Committee and the random draws for property use. 3. No one may contact owners for individual or group use or access these properties except through the FT Committee. 4. The regulations listed for each property are in addition to these general guidelines. 5. Unless instructed otherwise close and secure all gates at all times. 6. Keep vehicles to the edges of fields and away from pond banks. Access fields only with UTV s or 4-wheelers and when wet walk into all grounds. 7. Be wary of livestock and neighbors. Never shoot in the direction of any visible livestock or residence. 8. Unless otherwise noted, smoking on any property is prohibited, except in a closed vehicle. 9. Remove all of your trash, including spent shells, dead birds and any other trash you find. Do not leave food scraps or spilled dog food on the grounds. Some properties specifically prohibit feeding on the grounds. 10. Stay well-away from residences. 11. Dead birds must be disposed of in plastic bags in approved trash containers or may be dropped at the National Trial Grounds where they will be disposed of properly. 12. By entering any of these properties you acknowledge the risks inherent in outdoor sports whether such risks are apparent or hidden. All participants accept those risks and agree that they alone are responsible for the health and safety for themselves and others in their group. Participants, by their use of the properties, acknowledge that they hold the property owners, NRDC, its officers and members harmless and free of any liability for any accidents, injuries or damage to their persons or vehicles. Entering any the properties is further subject to the participants agreement to be held fully responsible for any damage, accidental or otherwise, to the property and any animals, facilities, buildings or equipment located on the property. 13. Enjoy these wonderful properties. But, please, be courteous to the landowners and their neighbors. Note: For all properties in the Training Guide No driving trucks on pond dams. Please use ATVs or walk-in. 8 2017 NATIONAL DERBY CHAMPIONSHIP

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Training Property #1 David Callis Sedalia, Missouri Property Description: 204.57 acres Perimeter: 4,043 yards Physical Address: 27882 Hwy HH, Sedalia, MO Directions: FROM HQ: Start out going north on S Limit Avenue/ US-65 N. Drive to Highway HH. Take a right hand turn and go past EE Hwy to the next right. Take to the end, turn right. The property gate is on the right. Notes on Property: Cattle pasture with 2 small ponds. There are two gates on southern side to enter. If wet, walk in only. *** Please do not drive vehicles on the pond dams ATV s okay. 10 2017 NATIONAL DERBY CHAMPIONSHIP

The American Chesapeake Club is Proud to be a Charter Member of the National Retriever Derby Club and Their Inaugural Event Congratulations and Good Luck to all the Competitors! Photo by Mark Atwater SEDALIA, MISSOURI 11

Training Property #2 Mike Brown 1 Sedalia, Missouri Property Description: 58.91 acres Perimeter: 2,217 yards Physical Address: 23220 Radio Hill Road, Sedalia, MO Directions: FROM HQ: Start out going north on S Limit Avenue/ US-65 N toward Plaza Avenue. Continue to follow US-65 N. Take highway 65 to HH. Turn right and it s 200 feet on the right nter at blue gates. Notes on Property: Hay field with large lake. If wet park by gate. 7 minutes from HQ. *** Please do not drive vehicles on the pond dams ATV s okay. 12 2017 NATIONAL DERBY CHAMPIONSHIP

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Training Property #3 Mike Brown 2 Sedalia, Missouri Property Description: 65.48 acres Perimeter: 2,378 yards Physical Address: 16874 Hwy O Sedalia, MO Directions: FROM HQ: Start out going north on S Limit Avenue/ US-65 N toward Plaza Avenue. Continue to follow US-65 N Drive 4.72 miles Turn right onto Highway HH. Drive 5.99 miles Turn left onto Highway O/MO-O. Drive 6.07 miles The property is on the right. Notes on Property: Cattle pasture with lake in center surrounded by trees. If wet park at gate and walk. *** Please do not drive vehicles on the pond dams ATV s okay. 14 2017 NATIONAL DERBY CHAMPIONSHIP

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Training Property #4 David Wolfe Sedalia, Missouri Property Description: 44.24 acres Perimeter: 3,445 yards Physical Address: 31409 Wingate Road, Sedalia, MO Directions: FROM HQ: Start out going south on S Limit Avenue/ US-65 S toward Greenridge Road. Continue to follow US-65 S. Drive 4.21 miles Turn left onto Anderson School Road. Drive 1.2 miles Turn right onto Wingate Road. Drive 0.70 miles The property is on the left. Notes on Property: Rolling cattle pasture with large 20-acre lake with steep dam. Hay bales in fields with trees in background. *** Please do not drive vehicles on the pond dams ATV s okay. 16 2017 NATIONAL DERBY CHAMPIONSHIP

The National Retriever Club and the National Amateur Retriever Club Proud Supporters of the 2017 Inaugural National Derby Championship Best of Luck to all of the Competitors. Your Success Has Been Won Through a Long Journey of Commitment, Determination and a lot of Hard Work! SEDALIA, MISSOURI 17

Training Property #5 Alan Allmon 1 Green Ridge, Missouri Property Description: 48.81 acres Perimeter:1,974 yards Physical Address: 17230 White Road, Green Ridge, MO Directions: FROM HQ: Start out going south on S Limit Avenue/ US-65 S toward W 32nd Street. Drive 0.05 miles Take the 1st right onto Greenridge Road. Drive 0.43 miles Greenridge Rd becomes Highway B. Drive 4.64 miles Turn left onto Highway E/MO-E. Drive 2.96 miles Turn right onto Cottage School Road. Drive 0.76 miles Take the 1st left to stay on Cottage School Road. Drive 0.50 miles Take the 1st right onto White Road. Drive 1.48 miles The property is on the left. Notes on Property: Technical pond with mounds to run from. If wet park on road and walk. *** Please do not drive vehicles on the pond dams ATV s okay. 18 2017 NATIONAL DERBY CHAMPIONSHIP

In the past 5 years, the PRTA has donated: $63,000 in Land Grants $5,000 to NARC and NRC Workers Parties $2,500 to Retriever Hall of Fame and much, much more This could not be possible without the support of our Sponsors: Purina, Avery Sporting Dog and Garmin. USE A PRTA PRO prta.net SEDALIA, MISSOURI 19

Training Property #6 Alan Allmon 2 Green Ridge, Missouri Property Description: 248.19 acres Perimeter: 7,780 yards Physical Address: 316790 Bryson Road, Green Ridge, MO Directions: FROM HQ: Start out going south on S Limit Ave/US-65 S toward W 32nd Street. Drive 0.05 miles Take the 1st right onto Greenridge Road. Drive 0.43 miles Greenridge Rd becomes Highway B. Drive 4.64 miles Turn left onto Highway E/MO-E. Drive 2.96 miles Turn right onto Cottage School Road. Drive 0.76 miles Take the 1st left to stay on Cottage School Road. Drive 0.50 miles Take the 1st right onto White Road. Drive 0.75 miles Take the 1st left onto Bryson Road. Drive 0.25 miles Notes on Property: Cattle pasture with 5-acre lake on south side of road and bean field on north side of road. Use of North side subject to beans being harvested. *** Please do not drive vehicles on the pond dams ATV s okay. 20 2017 NATIONAL DERBY CHAMPIONSHIP

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Training Property #7 Carol & Loren Morehouse Warrensburg, Missouri Property Description: 64.04 acres Perimeter: 2,295 yards Physical Address: 250 NW 200th Road, Warrensburg, MO 64093 Directions: FROM HQ: Start out going north on S Limit Avenue/ US-65 N toward Plaza Avenue. Drive 1.42 miles Turn left onto W Broadway Blvd/ US-50 W. Continue to follow US-50 W. Drive 29.35 miles Turn right onto NW 121st Road. Drive 0.98 miles Take the 1st left onto NW 200th Road. Drive 1.23 miles The property is on the left. Notes on Property: Four training ponds with rolling hayfields. Strip mowed. *** Please do not drive vehicles on the pond dams ATV s okay. 22 2017 NATIONAL DERBY CHAMPIONSHIP

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National Test Grounds Wood Dale Farm Barbara & Robert Hayden Sedalia, Missouri Property Description: 513.00 acres Physical Address: 20161 Highway EE, Sedalia, MO Directions: FROM HQ: Start out going north on S Limit Avenue/US-65 N and go approximately 2.5 miles to HH. Turn East on HH and go 3 miles to EE. Turn North on EE, 1.6 miles to the Wood Dale Farm sign. Turn left (iron gate and brick posts) Signs will be posted. SEDALIA, MISSOURI 25

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