Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club

DATED MATERIAL ENCLOSED AKC Obedience/Rally Trials Entries close April 27, 2011 6:00 pm MT Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club Trial Secretary: Sheila Brown 929 Cook Ave. Billings, MT 59102 Entries close at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, April 27, 2011. No entry will be accepted, canceled, or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Sections 3-7, of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. PREMIUM LIST AKC All Breed Obedience and Rally Trials Including Optional Mixed Breed Classes Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club Licensed by the American Kennel Club, Inc. May 14, 2011-Trial 1 Obedience Trial Event # 2011023504 Rally Trial Event # 2011023506 May 14, 2011-Trial 2 Obedience Trial Event # 2011023507 Rally Trial Event # 2011023510 May 15, 2011-Trial 1 Obedience Trial Event # 2011023509 Rally Trial Event # 2011023512 May 15, 2011-Trial 2 Obedience Trial Event # 2011023514 Rally Trial Event # 2011023513 White Aspen Ranch 481 S. 56 th St. West Billings, MT 59106 Arena is indoors on packed dirt Trial Hours: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mountain Time CERTIFICATION Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club rules and regulations. James P. Crowley, Secretary

CATALOGS These trials are held IN MEMORY OF Jake OTCH Knightwood Rocketeer UDX AX AXJ AXP AJP Can/UKC CDX Owned and loved by Rhonda Dillman If you would like a catalog send completed catalog order form with payment of $8.00 with entries. There will be a limited number of catalogs available at the trial for $10.00 Name: Catalog Order Form Quantity $8.00/each Total Abby Ch Set R Ridge XXIV Karat Gold II UD Can/UKC CDX Owned and loved by Rhonda Dillman Total Enclosed Poe UWP, UCD Broken Circle Bucks KgdmByTheC HIC CGC BH WETT Am/Can/Asca CD SchHA OB1 WD WDS Owned and loved by Ingrid Rosenquist

HOTEL INFORMATION ATTENTION EXHIBITORS: At premium printing time, the following establishments have graciously agreed to accept guests with WELL MANNERED dogs. Ownership of facilities and policies regarding pets can change, so please declare your dog to the motel/hotel/campground when making your reservation. Owners must assume full responsibility. Motel 6..5400 Midland Road, Billings, MT 59101 exit #446.....406-252-0093 Kelly Inn...5425 Midland Road, Billings, MT 59101 exit #446......406-252-2700 Super 8..5400 Southgate Drive, Billings, MT 59102......406-252-0093 Days Inn. 843 Parkway Lane, Billings, MT 59101......406-252-4007 OFFICERS OF THE YELLOWSTONE VALLEY KENNEL CLUB President......Russ Morrison Vice President........ Patrick Jones Secretary.30 Rocky Top Rd., Roundup, MT 59072 Janna Larson Treasurer Julie Myers BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sheila Brown*Linda Cummings*Rhonda Dillman*Jill Gibbs*Ingrid Rosenquist TRIAL SECRETARY Sheila Brown 929 Cook Ave. Billings, MT 59102 406-698-4663 e-mail: yvkcentry@aol.com Quality Inn Homestead Park 5400 Midland Road, Billings, MT 59102....877-424-6423 Red Roof Inn.5353 Midland Road, Billings, MT 59101...406-248-7551 La Quinta Inn....3040 King Avenue, Billings, MT 59102.....406-294-9090 Best Western Kelly Inn & Suites.4915 Southgate Drive, Billings, MT 59101.......406-256-9400 Best Western....205 4 th Street SE, Laurel, MT 59044....406-628-6888 OBEDIENCE TRIAL COMMITTEE CHAIR Rhonda Dillman 62 Dillman Road Roundup, MT 59072 406-323-3264 obeddogs@midrivers.com Shirley Brown Helen Remington Sandy Spomer Lisa Swarthout JUDGES RALLY TRIAL COMMITTEE CHAIR Ingrid Rosenquist 203 Lewis Ave. Billings, MT 59101 406-208-1860 cattledog@bresnan.net Shirley Brown Helen Remington Sandy Spomer Lisa Swarthout Onsite RV parking is available. $25 for the weekend, pay on arrival, must be self-contained, NO services provided. Richard Wood 859 Bradley Dr. Hudson, WI 54016 Sharon Hodgens-Wood 859 Bradley Dr. Hudson, WI 54016 VETERINARIAN ON CALL Big Sky Pet Center (406-652-6526) 7565 Entryway Drive Billings, MT Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. Rabies vaccinations are required in Montana.

OBEDIENCE ENTRY FEES PER DAY First entry of same dog (includes a $3.00 AKC recording fee).. $22.00 Second entry of same dog (includes a $3.00 AKC recording fee)... $18.00 RALLY ENTRY FEES PER DAY First entry of same dog (includes a $3.00 AKC recording fee).... $22.00 Second entry of same dog (includes a $3.00 AKC recording fee).. $18.00 A Recording Fee of 50 cents for each dog and an AKC Event Service Fee of $3.00 will be required for each recordable entered class at any Licensed or Member Club Show or Obedience Trial. (AKC Rule, Chapter 11, Section 2). A $3.00 Recording Fee will be required for each entry in Rally (AKC Rally Regulation, Chapter 1, Section 3). These fees are paid to AKC. Mail entry forms and fees to: Sheila Brown, Trial Secretary, 929 Cook Ave., Billings, MT 59102. Please make checks payable to Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club. Express mail entries must include the signature waiver allowing them to be left at the secretary s address. Inquiries may be directed to Sheila Brown at yvkcentry@aol.com. YVKC and Trial Secretary assume(s) no responsibility for wrong or incomplete information given on the entry blank by the owner or agent of the owner. No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any conditions as to its acceptance. Entries not on official AKC entry forms or photocopies of entry forms without the agreement and rules on the reverse side of the official AKC entry form are invalid. Illegible or incomplete entries will not be processed and will be returned to the exhibitor. Entries not accompanied by the correct fees or a returned check do not constitute a valid entry. The Trial Secretary will add a $25.00 collection fee to the amount of each returned check. Those that have checks returned for NSF will be on a cash only basis for all future trials. Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club is NOT accepting online entries. Please mail entries so that they arrive on or before closing. NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS SAFETY, BEHAVIOR and LIABILITY The safety of the dog is our primary concern. By entering this trial, exhibitors acknowledge that they are familiar with the rules and regulations of this sport, and that their dogs are familiar with and able to perform all exercises safely. It is expressly understood that exhibitors alone are responsible for the behavior of their dogs and/or children. Any exhibitor whose dogs and/or children create an unnecessary disturbance or repeatedly engage in unsafe or disruptive behavior may, at the discretion of the trial committee, be asked to leave the show site. In such case, no refund of any fees paid will be made. The Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club and its agents, employees, etc., will assume no responsibilities for any loss, damage or injury sustained by exhibitors or handlers, or to any of their dogs or property and further assumes no responsibility for injury to children. The Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club reserves the right to decline entries for cause and may remove any dog on account of aggression. No one shall have any recourse or claim against the Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club or any official thereof. The Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club will not be responsible for the loss of/or damage to any dog entered and exhibited, whether the result of accident or other cause. It is distinctly understood that every dog at this trial is under the care, custody, and control of it s owner or handler at all times. The Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club officers, board members, and the Trial Secretary assume no responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury sustained by the exhibitors, their dogs, or property. All dogs must be on leash at all times when on trial grounds except when competing in the ring. This is a horse boarding facility. Horses will be on the premises. Dogs must be on leash at all times. Anyone found disturbing the horses in any manner will be asked to leave the show site immediately. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their dog(s) AT ALL TIMES. Any exhibitor failing to do so may be excused without benefit of refund if the Trial Committee deems the exhibitor to be in violation of this requirement. Cleaning supplies and disposal sites will be available at various locations around the show grounds. PLEASE use them. All exhibitors should obtain a copy of the rules and regulations pertaining to these trials by contacting the American Kennel Club, 8051 Arco Corporate Drive, Suite 100, aleigh, NC 27617-3390, by phone (919) 233-9767, by email at info@akc.org, or on their website at www.akc.org. This club does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the Official AKC Entry Form for this event.

SITE INFORMATION The building will be opened from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm. The trial grounds include all buildings and the surrounding parking area and pastures. All regulations governing the use of this facility and all regulations and decisions of the Trial Committee of the Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club will be strictly enforced, including those not listed in the premium list. Dogs may NOT be left in the building overnight. Dogs must be exercised ON LEASH and in designated areas. Show grounds available for set up: Friday, May 13 between 4:00-5:00 pm. Please crate your dogs in designated areas only. There will be areas both inside and outside for crating dogs. Shade tents may be set up outside. Crates may be left in the building overnight. The building will be locked. Anything left inside/outside is done so at the owner s risk. Neither YVKC or the White Aspen Ranch are responsible for loss or theft. VENDORS If you would like a vendor space, please contact Rhonda Dillman at obeddogs@midrivers.com for more information. DIRECTIONS TO THE TRIAL SITE White Aspen Ranch 481 S. 56 th St. West Billings, MT 59106 Traveling from the east or west on I-90 Take the Laurel East exit #437. Turn north. Turn east (right) onto 72 nd Street. At King Ave turn right. At 56 th St turn left The White Aspen Ranch will be on your right. Ample parking. DIRECTIONS TO THE VETERINARIAN FROM TRIAL SITE Big Sky Pet Center 7565 Entryway Drive Billings, MT Take left onto 56 th St. At Hesper turn left. Follow Hesper to Shiloh. Take a right on Shiloh. Take left on Zoo Drive. Continue over overpass to Frontage Road. Take a right. Big Sky Pet Center will be on left. REFUNDS Bitches in season are absolutely NOT ALLOWED anywhere on trial grounds-no Exceptions. As such, the club will refund entry fees less $5.00 per entry per day entered for bitches unable to compete for this reason upon presentation of a veterinarian certificate. This certificate must be presented to the Trial Secretary prior to the start of judging on the first day of the trial or cluster of trials. Entry fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, sick, lame, excused by veterinarian or judge, barred from competition by action of the Trial Committee, or because the dog is ineligible to compete due to being entered incorrectly. No entry fees will be refunded if the Trial cannot open or be completed by reasons of riots, civil disturbances, fire, an act of God, public emergency, act of public enemy, or any other causes beyond the control of the Trial Committee. YVKC may decline any entries for cause and may refuse to receive, or may remove any dog on account of disease, viciousness, or other cause, and no one shall have any claim or recourse against YVKC or official thereof. JUDGING INFORMATION Check In will start at 7:00 am. Judging will start at 7:30 am. Judges are not required to wait for dogs. The owner of each dog is solely responsible for having it ready at ringside when it is to be judged. The Club has no responsibility for providing service through a public address system or stewards or runners for the purpose of calling or locating dogs that are not brought into the ring when required. Dogs need be present only for scheduled judging and will be released if not needed for further judging. THERE SHALL BE NO drilling nor intensive or corrective training on the show grounds or premises. Any training or warm up must comply with Chapter 2, Section 26 of the Obedience Regulations. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: An entry acknowledgment along with a judging schedule will be emailed to the email address on the entry after entries close. (If you wish your Agent to receive an acknowledgment of your entry and/or judging schedule, please submit request with entry and Agent s correct email address for this courtesy.) Should Exhibitor NOT receive an acknowledgment within a reasonable time, PLEASE notify the Trial Secretary by telephone at (406) 698-4663 or by e-mail at yvkcentry@aol.com. MOVEUPS: Move-ups will be allowed at this trial per AKC regulations. A move-up may be requested from the Trial Secretary if, according to the owner s records, the dog has completed the requirements for the title after the closing date of the trial in which the advanced entry is to be made. The request must be in writing or sent by email and presented to the Trial Secretary at least 30 minutes prior to the start of each trial. Move-ups are to comply with Chapter 1, Section 16 of the Obedience Regulations.

JUDGING INFORMATION CONTINUED OBEDIENCE CLASSES OFFERED Beginner Novice A & B Novice A & B, Graduate Novice Open A & B, Graduate Open Utility A & B Versatility OBEDIENCE JUDGING ORDER & ASSIGNMENTS (same order all four trials) RING ONE: Utility B, Utility A, Graduate Open, Versatility, Open B, Open A, Graduate Novice, Novice B, Novice A, Beginner Novice B, Beginner Novice A Saturday: Trial 1: Sharon Hodgens-Wood Trial 2: Richard Wood Sunday: Trial 1: Richard Wood Trial 2: Sharon Hodgens-Wood RALLY CLASSES OFFERED Novice A & B Advanced A & B Excellent A & B RALLY JUDGING ORDER & ASSIGNMENT (same order all four trials) Ring Two: Excellent followed by Advanced followed by Novice Saturday: Trial 1: Richard Wood Trial 2: Sharon Hodgens-Wood Sunday: Trial 1: Sharon Hodgens-Wood Trial 2: Richard Wood RIBBONS, AWARDS, AND PRIZES Ribbons will be awarded in each class as follows: First Place.......Blue Second Place.... Red Third Place...... Yellow Fourth Place.... White Qualifying Score....... Dark Green Obedience Specific Ribbons High Scoring Dog in Regular Classes....Blue & Gold Highest Combined Scores in Open B & Utility....Blue & Green A dog toy valued at two to five dollars will be awarded to all dogs that place first in their respective class. Ribbons and awards will not be mailed. The following awards are offered for all four obedience trials High In Trial $25.00 Cash Offered by Rhonda Dillman, Bull Mountains Kennel in Memory of: Jake OTCH Knightwood Rocketeer UDX AX AXJ AXP AJP Can/UKC CDX High Scoring Breed Champion of Record $25.00 Cash Offered by Rhonda Dillman, Bull Mountains Kennel in Memory of: Abby Ch Set R Ridge XXIV Karat Gold II UD Can/UKC CDX High Scoring Utility A $10.00 Cash Offered by Lisa Swarthout, Bull Mountains Kennel in Memory of: Tara Ch Bull Mtns Gone With The Wind UD U-CDX TT BH ROM III High Scoring Novice A Toys/Treats/Bowls $15.00 value Offered by Shirley and Dan Brown in Memory of: Gracee High Scoring Altered Dog Toys/Treats ($10 Value) Offered by Ingrid Rosenquist, Psycht Kennel in Memory of: Poe UWP UCD Broken Circle Bucks KgdmByTheC HIC CGC BH WETT Am/Can/Asca CD SchHA OB1 WD WDS High Scoring Working Dog in Novice B $20.00 Cash Offered by Regina Gunderson For more information on Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club Visit www.yvkc.org

OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club Web site, www.akc.org I ENCLOSE $ Entries close April 27, 2011 6:00 pm MT Mail signed entries with fees payable to Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club to: Sheila Brown, 929 Cook Ave., Billings, MT 59102 SATURDAY, May 14, 2011 Trial 1 ζ Obedience #2011023504 ζ Rally #2011023506 Trial 2 ζ Obedience #2011023507 ζ Rally #2011023510 SUNDAY, May 15. 2011 Trial 1 ζ Obedience #2011023509 ζ Rally #2011023512 Trial 2 ζ Obedience #2011023514 ζ Rally #2011023513 for entry fees IMPORTANT-Read Carefully Instructions on Reverse Side Before Filling Out. Numbers in the boxes indicate sections of the instructions relevant to the information needed in that box (PLEASE PRINT) AGREEMENT I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, 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 about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (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, 5 BREED DOG 2,3 3 SHOW CLASS 1 VARIETY SEX in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other persons. I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF CLASS ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTEN- DIVISION DANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED Weight, color, etc. ADDITIONAL CLASSES OBEDIENCE CLASS (Jump Height) RALLY CLASS (Jump Height) JR. SHOWMANSHIP CLASS EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICA- BLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH NAME OF (See Back) JUNIOR HANDLER (If any) FULL NAME OF DOG AKC NO. PAL/ILP NO. FOREIGN REG NO. & COUNTRY BREEDER SIRE DAM 4 ACTUAL OWNER(S) OWNER S ADDRESS Enter number here (Please Print) DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH (list country) Do not print the above in catalog. CITY STATE ZIP NAME OF OWNER S AGENT (IF ANY) AT THE SHOW JR. HANDLER NUMBER IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTIONS 1. (Variety) if you are entering a dog of breed in which there are varieties for show purposes, please designate the particular variety you are entering, i.e., Cocker Spaniel (solid color black, ASCOB, parti-color), Beagles (not exceeding 13 in., over 13 in. but not exceeding 15 in.), Dachshunds (longhaired, smooth, wirehaired), Collies (rough, smooth), Bull Terriers (colored, white), Manchester Terriers (standard, toy), Chihuahuas (smooth coat, long coat), English Toy Spaniels (King Charles and Ruby, Blenheim and Prince Charles), Poodles (toy, miniature, standard). 2. The following categories of dogs may be entered and shown in Best of Breed competition: Dogs that are Champions of Record and dogs which, according to their owners records, have completed the requirements for a championship, but whose championships are unconfirmed. The showing of unconfirmed Champions in Best of Breed competition is limited to a period of 90 days from the date of the show where the dog completed the requirements for a championship. 3. (Event Class) Consult the classification in this premium list. If the event class in which you are entering your dog is divided, then, in addition to designating the class, specify the particular division of the class in which you are entering your dog, i.e, age division, color division, weight division. 4. A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for an event closed. If a registered dog has been acquired by a new owner it must be entered in the name of its new owner in any event for which entries closed after the date of acquirement, regardless of whether the new owner has received the registration certificate indicating that the dog is recorded in his/her name. State on entry form whether transfer application has been mailed to the AKC. (For complete rules, refer to Chapter 11, Section 3.) 5. Mixed Breed dogs entering classes for Agility, Obedience, and Rally trials should mark Breed as All-American Dog/Mixed Breed. Sire and Dam information shall remain blank for mixed breed entrants. 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 reverse 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. I (we) agree to conduct myself (ourselves) in accordance with all such Rules and Regulations (including all provisions applying to discipline) and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them. SIGNATURE of owner or his/her agent duly authorized to make this entry TELEPHONE # Are you a new exhibitor? Yes No E-MAIL Address (An acknowledgement or receipt of entry may be sent to this e-mail address): If this entry is for Junior Showmanship, please give the following information: JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP JR. S DATE OF BIRTH AKC JUNIOR HANDLER NUMBER The above number MUST be included. Should you not have your Junior Handler number, this may be obtained from the American Kennel Club. Phone: (919) 816-3776. By signing the entry form I (we) certify that the Junior Showman does not now, and will not at any time, act as an agent/handler for pay while continuing to compete in Junior Showmanship. ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP If Junior Handler is not the owner of the dog identified on the face of this form, what is the relationship of the Junior Handler to the Owner? AEN999 (4/10) v6.3p