SEPTEMBER 2015 GREAT RIVER STOCKDOG CLUB (Licensed by the American Kennel Club) SATURDAY/SUNDAY SHEEP TESTS/TRIALS & DUCK TRIALS Open to all AKC registered herding breeds and other breeds approved by AKC to compete in AKC Tests/Trials as of September 11, 2015 and dogs with ILP/PAL and FSS numbers in these breeds, nine months of age or older. Livestock will be Crossbred Sheep and Ducks. COURSE A & B SHEEP ALL LEVELS HERDING TESTS & PRE-TRIAL TESTS (SHEEP) COURSES A & B DUCKS ALL LEVELS Total of 50 runs combined each day (sheep and ducks) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2015 Entries close September 2, 2015 Seaman Farm, 25087 Morgan Ave., Chisago, MN 55113 Event Hours: 7 am to 1 hour after Conclusion of Tests/Trials Trial Secretary: Sunny DeYoung 1134 Rustic Road 4, Glenwood City, WI 54013 715-265-4056 or weherdewe@gmail.com Certification: Permission has been granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club Rules and Regulations: James P. Crowley, Secretary Event #s 2015480805/06/08/09
GREAT RIVER STOCKDOG CLUB Officers President joannay@aol.com JoAnna Yund Vice President lindaspang@msn.com Linda Spengler Treasurer foxx17@aol.com Mary Steinbauer Secretary intermodaires@yahoo.com Jim Mihalek 8609 White Oak Rd., St. Cloud, MN 56301 Test/Trial Committee Test/Trial Chairperson: Chairperson: Linda Spengler Mary Steinbauer, Julia Torgersen, Karen Gaffney, JoAnna Yund, Jim Mihalek Event Secretary: Sunny DeYoung 1134 Rustic Road #4, Glenwood City, WI 54013. weherdewe@gmail.com 715-265-4056 Judges Kent Herbel (ZC986) RR 1, Box 52A, Putnam, OK 73659-9734 Saturday: HT & PT, A & B Duck Trials, A & B Sheep Trials Lori Herbel (ZF293) RR 1, Box 52A, Putnam, OK 73659-9734 Sunday: HT & PT plus A & B Duck Trials A & B Sheep Trials Entry Fees All Stock Classes $40.00 per dog first entry/ $35.00 additional entry per day Junior Handler (under 18 yrs) - $10.00 each entry Please make checks payable to GRSC and mail them to Sunny DeYoung, 1134 Rustic Road 4, Glenwood City, WI 54013. On-line entries will be accepted through www.zooza.com Closing of Entries Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Secretary s home after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled or substituted. When numerical limit is reached (50 runs per day) additional entries will be placed on alternate s list. Drawing 5 PM September 2, 2015 at Secretary s home. All entries sent via any express mail service Mail MUST HAVE THE SIGNATURE WAIVED. Livestock Wool breed cross Sheep (value $120 per head) Three head of stock per run A course; 5 head per run B course. Khaki Campbell type drake Ducks (value $50 per head) Five head of stock per run A & B course Course A & B Sheep Trials: Course A Arena 120 x 250 ft. Course B Outruns Sheep ~ 150 Started 300 Intermediate 350 Advanced Course A & B Duck Trials: Course A Arena 50 x 100 Course B Duck Outruns 60 Started 75 Intermediate 100 Advanced These test/trials will be held outdoors regardless of weather. Ribbon and Rosette Prizes Tests & Trials Qualifying Score Dark Green Ribbon Trials First Place Second Place Third Place Fourth Place Fifth Place High in Trial Reserve High in Trial Blue Ribbon Red Ribbon Yellow Ribbon White Ribbon Pink Ribbon Blue, Red and Yellow Rosette Red, Yellow and White Rosette All rosettes and trophies are offered through the generosity of the Great River Stockdog Club and it s members unless noted otherwise. Trophy Prizes High Combined Score A & B Course Sheep Great Dane Photo Certificate High Combined Score A & B Course Ducks Great Dane Photo Certificate High Scoring Started Dog/Novice Handler Bag with Logo Donated by Phyllis Clark Most Promising Started Dog (High Score Started Dog) Herding Gift Donated by Phyllis Clark New Herding Tested Title - 4 Fiberglass stock stick Donated by WeHerdEwe Trial Services XENA MEMORIAL AWARD 6x8 Walnut Photo Plaque Offered by GRSC High Scoring Veteran Dog (over 7 yrs) on Ducks In Memory of HC Northwind Xena Warrior Princess XENA PERPETUAL TROPHY AWARD Offered by Linda Spengler in Loving Memory of HC NORTHWIND XENA WARRIOR PRINCESS UD RAE3 AX MXJ HSAdsc HSBds HIAds HXAdM HXBdM Awarded to the dog earning the highest total scores across the combined weekend trials
I (we) acknowledge that the Rules Applying to Registration and Dog Shows and the Rules for Herding Tests & Trials have been made available to me (us), and that I (we) agree that I I (we) acknowledge that the Rules Applying to Registration and Dog Shows and the Rules for Herding Tests & Trials have been made available to me (us), and that I (we) agree that the club holding this Herding Test or Trial has the right to refuse this entry for cause, which the club shall deem to be sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of the Herding Test or Trial and of the opportunity to have the dog tested or judged and to win prize money, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold this club, its members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or show secretary and the owner or lessor of the premises and any employees of the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or upon the Herding Test or Trial premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim for damage or injury to the dog, whether such loss, disappearance, theft, damage or injury, be caused or alleged to be caused by the negligence of the club or any of the parties aforementioned, or by the negligence of any other person, or any other causes. I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expenses (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves) or on account of damages to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this Herding Test or Trial, howsoever such injuries, death or damage to property may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused by negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees or agents, or any other persons. I (we) will pay for any livestock injuries or replacement value in the event of death of any livestock by my (our) dog. In case of any injury to any stock caused by the dog entered, I (we) will assume total responsibility for any damage. I (we) agree to pay the full market value of the injured animal in case of serious injury, or the veterinarian bill if the injury is slight. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN AKC AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULE OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. Signature of owners or his agents duly authorized to make this entry: Single copies of the latest editions of the Rules Applying to Registration and Discipline and the Regulations for Herding Tests & Trials may be obtained from THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB,8051 Arco Corporate Drive, RALEIGH, NC 27617 or at AKC.org GREAT RIVER STOCKDOG CLUB Seaman Farm, 25087 Morgan Ave., Chisago, MN 55113 Event #s 20154805/06/08/09 Entry Fees: $40.00 per dog first entry/35.00 additional entry per day. Junior Handler (under 18) $10.00 per entry. Entries close at the Secretary s office at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. Mail entries with fees to Sunny DeYoung, 1134 Rustic Road #4, Glenwood City, WI 54013. Make check or money order payable to GRSC (GREAT RIVER STOCKDOG CLUB). All entry fees payable in U.S. Funds. Online entries also accepted at www.zooza.com I enclose $ for entry fees. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 Ducks Sheep HT PT Full Name of Dog: Use Only AKC Titles Breed: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2015 Ducks Sheep Call Name: Registration # Sex Date of Birth AKC # AKC Litter # ILP # FSS # Foreign # Name of Breeder: Sire: Dam: Actual Owner(s): Owner s Address: City: State: Zip: Name of Owner s Agent/Handler: I certify that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event and by any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list for this event and further agree to be bound by the Agreement printed on the reserve side of this entry form. 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. Signature of owner or agent duly authorized to make this entry TELEPHONE AND/OR EMAIL ADDRESS HT PT
Notices to Exhibitors No un-entered dogs (except set-out dogs) will be allowed in the test/trial arenas during event hours. Shaded/protected crating areas will be provided. Bath/Cool off tub provided. Bring your own towels.no ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ALLOWED: Please bring your own chairs. Schedule will be provided. Bitches in season will be allowed but will be moved to the end of the class in tests. Please notify the Event Secretary if your bitch is in season. ALL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB RULES REGARDING CONDUCT WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. No refund for duplicate entries or any other cause beyond the control of the club after closing of entries.returned CHECKS DO NOT CONSTITUTE A VALID ENTRY. NO CONDITIONAL ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. ENTRY FORMS MUST BE SIGNED. A separate entry form must be completed for each dog entered. Entries not on Official AKC Entry Forms and Photocopies of Entry Forms without the Agreement and Rules on the reverse side of the Official AKC Entry Forms are NOT ACCEPTABLE. Owners or their Agents are solely responsible for the presence of their dog(s) at the test/trial arena. Judges are not required to wait for dogs. Entry fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent (unless replaced by an Alternate), disqualified, excused by a Veterinarian or Judge or barred from competition by action of the Test/Trial Committee. If because of riots, civil disturbances, fire, act of God, public emergency or other acts beyond the control of the Club it is impossible to open or to complete the test/trial, no refund of entry fee will be made.\exhibitors are responsible for keeping their dogs leashed and under control at all times and MUST clean up after their dogs. PLEASE HELP US KEEP THIS SITE CLEAN. USE TRASH CANS ON THE PREMISES. ALL ENTRIES SENT VIA FED EX OR EXPRESS MAIL MUST HAVE SIGNATURE WAIVED Entries close at Secretary s office 5:00 PM September 2, 2015 after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, altered or substituted. Changes, additions or corrections to entry forms must be received in writing prior to close of entries. All fees are payable in U.S. Funds. Make checks payable to GRSC (Great River Stockdog Club.) All entries are to be mailed with fees to: Sunny DeYoung, 1134 Rustic Road 4, Glenwood City, WI 54013. Motels that will accept dogs Please contact the individual motels to verify size and number of dog limits or any pet deposits or fees that may be required. AmericInn, 1291 W. Broadway, Forest Lake, MN 800-634-3444 Country Inn & Suites, 1954 W Broadway, Forest Lake, MN 651-982-9799 Americas Best Value Inn, 11490 Lake Lane, Chisago City, MN 651-257-8088 Directions to Test/Trial Location Directions to Trial Site: From I-35 go east on Mn Hwy 97. Go east for 14.5 miles to Lofton. Turn left for 2.5 miles to 238 th St. Turn right for 1 mile to Morgan. Turn left for 1 mile. Farm is on the right. Veterinarian (on call) Oakdale Emergency Clinic, 1163 Helmo Ave. No., Oakdale, MN 55128 1-651-501-3766 Directions: From Trial site, turn left Morgan and go 1 mile to 238 th St. Turn right for 1 mile to Lofton. Turn left for 2.5 miles to MN 97 go 1.4 miles. Turn left onto Manning Trl (CR15) go 15.6 miles south. Turn right on Hwy 36 go 5.1 miles. Take the I694 S ramp go.2 miles merge onto I-694 E go 4.4 miles. Take the 10 th St exit (#57). Left on 10 th St go.4 miles. Left onto Helmo Ave N go.3 miles. Look for the blue and white sign on the right Animal Emergency Clinic. Exhibitors must have proof of rabies vaccine available (MN law). GREAT DANE PHOTOS Great Dane Photos will be on site taking pictures of your dog working stock during the trial. Arrangements can be made to do individual pictures of your dog with stock on Saturday following the conclusion of the trial including unentered dogs.
AWARDS FORM please include with your entry! JUNIOR HANDLER Name and Class STARTED DOG/NOVICE HANDLER Cannot have earned a Started Title Name of Dog and Handler LUNCH WILL BE A POT LUCK. CLUB WILL FURNISH A MAIN COURSE MEAT ITEM. PLEASE BRING AN APPETIZER, SALAD, OR DESSERT ITEM TO GO ALONG. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO JOIN US FOR LUNCH WHETHER YOU BRING FOOD OR NOT!