ENTRY METHOD: FIRST RECEIVED ENTRIES WILL OPEN ON, Friday, June 1, 2018, 9:00 AM MT at 994 Lowell Drive, Idaho Falls, ID 83402. All entries received before this date will be returned. Overnight or certified mail must be sent with the No Signature Required waiver signed. ENTRIES CLOSE ON Friday, August 25, 2018, 9:00 PM MT after which time entries cannot be accepted, cancelled, altered, or substituted except as provided for in Chapter 11, Section 6 of the Rules Applying to Dog Shows. Envelopes/transactions containing entries for more than the ten (10) dog maximum and/or entries received prior to the opening date shall be treated as an invalid entry and shall be returned to the sender. Entries will be accepted on a first received basis. DRAWING for running order will be held August 25, 2018 at 8:00 pm at 994 Lowell Drive, Idaho Falls, ID 83402. AKC HERDING TESTS & TRIALS PREMIUM Open to all AKC recognized herding breeds with AKC registration numbers and ILP/PAL recorded dogs. See http://www.akc.org/events/herding/eligible_breeds.cfm for a list of all eligible breeds. Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club Member club of the American Kennel Club, Inc. Saturday, September 8, 2018. Event #2018023518 Saturday, September 8, 2018. Event #2018023519. Sunday, September 9, 2018 Event #2018023520 Sunday, September 9, 2018 Event #2018023521 Classes for events 2018023518, 2018023519, & 2018023521 Herding Test, Pre-trial Test HRTR Started Ducks and Sheep Course A HRTR Intermediate Ducks and Sheep Course A HRTR Advanced Ducks and Sheep Course A Classes for events 2018023520 HRTR Started Ducks and Sheep Course A HRTR Intermediate Ducks and Sheep Course A HRTR Advanced Ducks and Sheep Course A Trial Hours: 7:00AM to 7:00PM MT C5 Ranch 8265 Fowler Lane Bozeman, MT Carol Lucero # ZD585 550 Paden Lane Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Judges: Carol Wolfram #ZG512 10114 NE 4 th Street Vancouver, WA 98664 THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB CERTIFICATION Permission is granted by the American Kennel Club for the holding of this event under American Kennel Club rules and regulations. Gina DiNardo, Secretary
OFFICERS AND BOARD OF YELLOWSTONE VALLEY KENNEL CLUB President..... Diane Myers Vice President....... Hillary Bauch Secretary........ Deb Weisgarber P.O. Box 277, Billings, Montana, 59103 Treasurer.......... Linda Cummings BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sheila Brown, Lisa Dillman, Rhonda Dillman, Leanne Leitz, Sandy Spomer DELEGATE TO THE AKC Sheila Brown TRIAL CHAIRPERSON: Lisa Dillman 64 Dillman RD Roundup, MT 59072 406-320-0742 obeddogs@midrivers.com EVENT COMMITTEE: Lisa Dillman Kelly Goodman Cindy Herman Linda Cummings Anastasia Swarthout. TRIAL SECRETARY: Desert Mountain Promotions Suzanne J Belger 994 Lowell Drive Idaho Falls, ID 83402 208-521-8872 desertmtnmalinois@gmail.com Carol Lucero # ZD585 550 Paden Lane Fort Lupton, CO 80621 JUDGES Carol Wolfram #ZG512 10114 NE 4 th Street Vancouver, WA 98664 VETERINARIAN ON CALL Double Diamond Veterinary Hospital. - 406-581-6058 Dr. Sue Geske 2401 Riata Rd Bozeman, MT 59718 Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations.. Emergency Services Gallatin County Fire/Ambulance/Police. 911 Bozeman Deaconess Hospital (406) 414-5000 915 Highland Blvd., Bozeman, MT Notice to Exhibitors This trial will be conducted under American Kennel Club Regulations for Herding Trials. All exhibitors should obtain a copy of the Regulations for Herding Trials by contacting the American Kennel Club, 8051 Arco Corporate Dr, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27617-3390, by phone (919) 233-9767, by email at info@akc.org, or on their website at www.akc.org.
ENTRY FEES PER DAY Each entry of each dog.....$45.00 Entry fees include $3.50 AKC recording fee per first entry. Mail entry forms and fees to: Desert Mountain Promotions Suzanne J Belger 994 Lowell Drive, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Please make checks payable to Desert Mountain Promotions (DMP) No entries will be accepted by phone or fax. Express mail entries must include the signature waiver allowing them to be left at the secretary s address. Inquiries may be directed to Suzanne J Belger at desertmtnmalinois@gmail.com. Entries will be accepted by email with PayPal payment. All entries received with credit/debit card for payment will have a service charge added (10%). Express mail entries must include the signature waiver allowing them to be left at the secretary s address. YVKC and the Trial Secretary assume(s) no responsibility for wrong or incomplete information given on the entry blank by the owner or agent of the owner. Entries not on official AKC herding entry forms or photocopies of entry forms without the agreement and rules on the reverse side of the official AKC herding entry form are invalid. In addition, entries will not be accepted without fees or signature. No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any conditions as to its acceptance. Changes, additions, or corrections to entry forms must be received in writing prior to close of entries. 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, or a postdated check do not constitute a valid entry. The Trial Secretary will add a $25.00 collection fee to the amount of each returned check. Subsequent returned checks from the same exhibitors may result in their future entries being put on a CASH ONLY basis. Owners are responsible for any errors on entry forms regardless of who makes such errors. No entry fee will be returned in the event of such errors or cancellation of entries after published closing date. Duplicate entries will not be refunded if already processed. A maximum of 10 entries per envelope is allowed. Envelopes with more than 10 entries and/or entries received prior to the opening date will be returned. Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club is offering a wait list to fill openings created by withdrawn entries after the trial s closing August 25, 2018, 9:00 pm MT. A maximum of 25 entries will be placed on the club's wait list. All entries, including wait listed entries, must be received by the Trial Secretary prior to closing August 25, 2018, 9:00 pm MT. Any entries withdrawn that are received by August 25, 2018, 9:00 pm MT will be replaced by a first received wait listed entry if any are available. If a withdrawn entry is replaced by a wait listed entry, a full refund will be issued for the withdrawn entry. Any wait listed entry that does not move off the wait list into the trial by August 25, 2018, 9:00 pm MT will receive a full refund. 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. Bitches in season shall be eligible and will run at the end of the level in tests and in catalog order as listed in the level in trials. 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 club, trial committee or trial secretary. Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club 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 officials thereof. Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club is NOT accepting online entries. Please mail or email entries so that they arrive on or before closing. If you would like to know the status of your entry prior to the issuance of the running order upon closing, please enclose a self-stamped envelope or postcard along with your entry. Confirmations and running orders will be emailed unless otherwise requested. This club does not agree to arbitrate claims as set forth on the Official AKC entry form for this event.
Judging Assignment Judge Date/Event Courses Tests (9-8-2018) 2018023518 HRTR Ducks All Levels A Herding Test, Pre-Trial Carol Lucero (9-8-2018) 2018023519 HRTR Sheep All Levels A (9-9-2018) 2018023520 HRTR Ducks All Levels A (9-9-2018) 2018023521 HRTR Sheep All Levels A Carol Wolfram (9-8-2018) 2018023518 (9-8-2018) 2018023519 (9-9-2018) 2018023520 (9-9-2018) 2018023521 HRTR Sheep All Levels A HRTR Ducks All Levels A HRTR Sheep All Levels A HRTR Ducks All Levels A Herding Test, Pre-Trial Herding Test, Pre-Trial Please consult the AKC Regulations for Herding Trials for a complete description and eligibility for entry into these classes. The exhibitor is fully responsible for entering the dog in the correct class(es/tests. Check-In will begin at 8:00 AM MT on all days. Judging will start at 9:00 AM MT on all days. JUDGING INFORMATION Check-in for all dogs and judge s briefing will take place prior to start time. Dogs may arrive any time prior to judging. All dogs not needed for further judging will be excused. Judges are not required to wait for dogs. They will adhere as closely as possible to the judging schedule. The owner or handler of each dog is solely responsible for having it ready at ringside when it is to be judged. Neither the club nor the Trial Secretary have any obligation or responsibility to provide a 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. MOVEUPS A dog may be moved up to the next level in a test or trial in which it is entered and for which entries have closed when, according to the owner s records, the dog has met the title requirements for the level in which it is entered. A dog may be moved up in the next test or trial, provided that the next level is available (i.e.: offered in the premium list) and that a Judge is available, and, provided further, that the level is not filled. Notification must be made to the Test/ Trial Secretary at least one-half hour before the start of the event. The dog cannot be moved up at the event on which it completes its qualifications for a title, or if the move-up would enter a dog twice under the same Judge. Sheep 3-5 head per run Katahdin Crosses LIVESTOCK Ducks 5 head per run Australian Spotted/Australian Spotted mix Stock Replacement Fees and Rules - Sheep: $100/head Ducks: $30/head Replacement Rules: A sheep is injured if (1) It is unable to continue in the Trial; (2) blood is drawn; or (3) in the sole opinion of the Committee, veterinary services are reasonably required. The Committee s decision is final. DOGS ELIGIBLE All dogs nine (9) months of age or older from breeds accepted into the herding program that are registered with The American Kennel Club are eligible to participate in herding tests and trials. However, dogs may enter an Instinct test at six months of age. All dogs nine (9) months of age or older that are enrolled in the AKC Foundation Stock Services (FSS) program and are from breeds accepted into the herding program are eligible to participate in herding tests and trials. FSS breeds may earn suffix titles only. All dogs nine (9) months of age or older from the breeds accepted into the herding program that are enrolled in the Purebred Alternative Listing (PAL) program formerly known as the ILP program are eligible to participate in herding tests and trials. For a complete listing of the breeds eligible to participate in the AKC herding program, please visit the AKC website at www.akc.org/events/herding/eligible-breeds/. Bitches in season will be allowed but will be moved to the end of the class in tests and in catalog order as listed in the class in trials. Please notify the Test/Trial Secretary one-half hour before judging tests are to begin if your bitch is in season.
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 tasks 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. 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. 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 Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club, Trial Secretary, or any official thereof. 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 its owner or handler at all times. Yellowstone Valley Kennel Club, 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 or otherwise confined when on trial/show grounds except when in the designated warm-up area or competing on the course. (AKC leash restrictions March 2009). Trial grounds are defined as the entire public interior area of the C5 Ranch as well as the area surrounding the arena. Exhibitors are responsible for cleaning up after their dog(s). 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. When not competing, dogs must be confined or held on leash and kept away from the livestock and the trial/test area. Under no circumstances will dogs be allowed to disturb the resting stock or interfere outside the ring with another dog s performance in the ring. These trials are held indoor and/or outdoors. The temperature can fluctuate so please be prepared for all types of weather. Please plan on providing shade for your dog(s). Lunch will be available on site. RIBBONS, AWARDS, AND PRIZES Ribbons will be awarded in each trial class as follows: First Place...Blue Second Place... Red Third Place...Yellow Fourth Place...White Fifth Place...Pink Qualifying Score...Dark Green High in Trial.. Blue, Red, & White Rosette Reserve High in Trial...Yellow, Red, & White Rosette A qualifying score is required for all awards. Ribbons will be awarded in each test class as follows: Qualifying Score...Dark Green
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 mote, hotel, or campground when making your reservation. Owners must assume full responsibility. Holiday Inn Bozeman, 5 East Baxter Lane..406-587-4561 Western Heritage Inn, 1200 E Main Street. 406-586-8534 Best Western Grantree, 1325 N. 7 th.... 406-587-5261 Comfort Inn, 1370 N. 7 th.... 406-587-2322 Days Inn, 1321 N 7 th.. 406-587-5251 Microtel Inn, 612 Nikles Drive.. 406-586-3797 Super 8 Motel, 800 Wheat Drive.. 406-586-1521 Motel 6, 817 Wheat Drive. 406-585-7888 Camping on site-contact Barb Moe 406-350-1910 DIRECTIONS TO THE TRIAL SITE Traveling on Interstate 90 take the 19th Street exit, turn south onto 19th Street. Make a right onto Patterson then left on to Fowler. Drive approx.1.6 miles. Trial site is on the right hand side of the road.
Club: Official American Kennel Club HERDING TEST/TRIAL ENTRY Form Date: Event #: Location: Test Classes: (check one) Boundary Course: (check one) Pre-Trial Herding Instinct Test A B C Trial Classes: (check one) Under Judge: Started Intermediate Advance Full Name of Dog: I enclose entry fees in the amount of: $ Stock: (check one) Ducks Sheep Cattle AKC No: Call Name: Breed: Sex: Date of Birth: Sire: AKC No. PAL/ILP No. Foreign & List Country: Dam: Name of Breeder: Actual Owner(s): Owner s Address: Name of Owner s Agent/Handler: Handler s Address: City: State: Zip: City: State: Zip: Please Separate My Entries. AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available on the American Kennel Club website: www.akc.org AGREEMENT 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 any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list of this event and entry form and any decision made in accord with them. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. 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, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or 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 person. I (we) will pay for any injuries or the replacement value in the event of serious injury to the livestock caused by my (our) dog. I (we) agree that the determination of whether the injury is serious shall be made by the event veterinarian and is binding on me (us). 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 THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN THIS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSU- ANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES 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 owner or agent duly authorized to make this entry: Tel: Email: AHN999 (07/13) v1.0 Edit