DIRECTIONS TO SITE Barn Hunt site Greater Boston Area Earthdog Club Howl-oween Barn Hunt Trial Saturday, October 25 & 26, 2014 Gardner Fish & Gun Club 538 Clark St. Gardner, MA 01440 2 Days/4 Trials Directions to Gardner Fish & Gun Club, 538 Clark St., Gardner, MA: FROM Route 2 West: Route 2 West to Exit 24B. Follow Route 140 North for 4.5 miles and take left onto Green St. Take first right after about ½ mile, onto Eaton St. Travel ½ mile, take first right onto Clark St. The site is 1.2 miles on left. FROM Route 2 East: Route 2 East to Exit 22 to Route 68; follow through downtown Gardner (about 1.9 miles). Take right onto Acadia Rd and follow to end. Right onto Ryan St. Take left onto Clark St. The site is 1.2 miles on the left. FROM I-91: Take Route 2 East. Follow directions for Rt 2 East above. FROM I-495: Take Route 2 West. Follow directions for Rt 2 West above. FROM I-84 east: Take I-84 east, I-90 east, I-290 east, I-190 north, Route 2 west. Follow directions for Rt 2 West above. OPEN TO ALL BREEDS AND MIXED BREEDS ALL DOGS MUST BE REGISTERED at www.barnhunt.com Each Trial Entry limit: 120 a day per Judge or 8 hours per ring. Instinct Test (Trial 1 Only), Novice, Open, Senior, Master 8:00 AM START There will be a short lunch break. Trial 2 will follow Trial 1. Move-ups will be possible between trials. Judges: Mary Smith Plainville, MA Saturday Nancy L Sankus Woburn, MA Saturday & Sunday Susan Sparks Rehoboth, MA Sunday CLOSING DATE: Saturday October 18, 2014 No day of show entries accepted Entries will be accepted in the order received. Entry fee must accompany all entries to be valid. Entry fees: $15 for Instinct Test and $20 for Novice, Open, Senior, Master Halloween Costume contest for dogs Saturday between trials. Workers Raffle after each Trial. TRIAL OFFICIALS Saturday Sunday Trial Committee Trial Chair Hannah Gregorio 134 Bancroft Ave Reading, MA 01867 [email protected] Trial Secretary Judges Nancy Goldmann 20 Fruit Street Hopkinton, MA01748 [email protected] Linda Heath 304 Chichester Road Loudon, NH 03307 Mary Smith Nancy L. Sankus Nancy L Sankus Susan Sparks Veterinarian on Call: Animal Emergency Care, 164 Great Rd., Acton, MA (978) 263-1742 CLASSES OFFERED: Optional class-Instinct: Dogs may enter the Instinct class and the Novice class at the same trial until a RATN title is earned Regular classes-Novice, Open, Senior & Master: only 1 regular class may be entered at each trial Running Order: Dogs will be run in height order with dogs being handled by the same person separated into different staged groups. Height Divisions: Small: Dogs 13" and under Medium: Dogs 13.1 to 18" Large: Dogs over 18" Dogs are measured at the option of the judge NOTICE TO EXHIBITORS: Registration numbers, Barn Hunt Regulations, and more information may be obtained on the website, www.barnhunt.com Any dog of any breed or mix, six months of age or older, may participate in Barn Hunt Trials. The only limitation is that the dog must be able to fit through an 18” wide by approximately 22” high “tunnel” made of straw/hay bales. Entry Fees will not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disqualified, excused, or barred from competition by the action of the Trial Committee. No entry fee will be refunded if the trial cannot open or be completed by reason of riots, civil disturbances, fire, and act of God, public emergency, act of a public enemy, or any other causes beyond the control of the organizing committee. After the trial closes, entry fees will not be refunded The use of flexi-leads on the show grounds is not permitted during show hours. All dogs must be on leash at all times except when in the ring for judging. Exhibitors are responsible to clean up after their dogs. Exhibitors are responsible for being ready to go to the staging area, in the staging area, and waiting for the call to the gate when it is their turn to run. The judge need not wait for any dog holding up a class. The club has no obligation or responsibility for providing service through a public address system or steward for the purpose of calling or locating dogs that are not brought to the ring when required. It is recommended to read the Barn Hunt rules before attending the trial: http://barnhunt.com/rules/ ELIGIBILITY OF DOGS: Any dog of any breed or mix, six months of age or older, may participate in Barn Hunt Trials. The only limitation is that the dog must be able to fit through an 18” wide by approximately 22” high “tunnel” made of straw/hay bales. Dogs must be registered with the Barn Hunt Association to enter and participate in this trial. To register your dog and receive a BHA number, see barnhunt.com/registeryourdog. Please allow at least 48 hours to receive a registration number. BITCHES IN SEASON: Bitches in season may compete at this trial but must be kept separate from all other dogs and will be run at the end of their class. Entry fees for bitches that come into season will be refunded until closing time of the trial if you wish to withdraw. After the trial closes, entry fees will not be refunded. If bringing a bitch in season, please inform the trial committee prior to the trial and inform all exhibitors at the judge’s briefing. Bitches in season will be required to compete in pants and use designated parking/exercise area. AWARDS: Rosettes will be awarded for first through fourth place in Novice, Open, and Senior classes in each height division. Ribbons will be awarded for all qualifiers in the regular classes and the Instinct Test. Title rosettes will be awarded to all dogs earning a title. Greater Boston Area Earthdog Club Saturday October 25, 2014 Sunday October 26, 2014 Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 1 Trial 2 Instinct ___ Instinct ___ Novice ___ Novice ___ Novice ___ Novice ___ Open ___ Senior ___ Master ___ Open ___ Senior ___ Master ___ Open ___ Senior ___ Master ___ Open ___ Senior ___ Master ___ Check appropriate boxes above. Instinct and Novice may be entered at the same trial. For all other classes, only one class/level per trial allowed. Only enter the class for which your dog is eligible. Fees: $15 Instinct, $20 all others Payable to: GBAEC Includes $1.50 BHA Recording Fee. Trial Secretary: Linda Heath 304 Chichester Road Loudon, NH 03307 [email protected] – (603) 848-7149) I enclose entry fees in the amount of: $ Name of Owner’s Agent/Handler (if any): BHA Registration #: ___Date of Birth: ___Sex: Full Name of Dog: Call Name: Breed: Actual Height: _Height Class: *** (circle) S M L Actual Owner(s): For more information, please visit the following websites: www.barnhunt.com www.gbaec.net Owner’s Address: City: State: Zip: *Barn Hunt Registration number required for valid entry. Register your dog online at: www.barnhunt.com. Allow at least two (2) business days to receive a Barn Hunt number.*** S = 13" and under, M = 13.1" to 18", L = over 18". AGREEMENT I (we) acknowledge that if this application for the entry of this dog is made available to me (us) for participation in a Barn Hunt event, that I (we) agree that this facility has the right to refuse the entry of this dog and/or they reserve the right to dismiss the dog and myself for cause which Barn Hunt deems to be sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this and the opportunity to train my dog(s), I (we) agree to hold Barn Hunt Association, LLC, Gardner Fish & Gun Club, GBAEC, and all associates 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 or dogs while in or upon the premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for such claim, and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for damage or injury to the dog or myself, either physically or mentally, whether such loss, disappearance, theft, damage or injury, be caused or alleged to be caused by negligence while in or upon the premises of the Barn Hunt grounds. The terms of this agreement bind the parties for the current period of training, and all subsequent classes/training/events in which they hereafter participate. Signature of owner or agent duly authorized to make this entry: Signature of Owner: ____________________________________________________________ Telephone: ____________________Email___________________________ Entries will be confirmed by Email. Write your Email Clearly. Greater Boston Area Earthdog Club Saturday October 25, 2014 Sunday October 26, 2014 Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 1 AM Trial 2 Instinct ___ Instinct Instinct ___ Instinct Novice ___ Novice ___ Novice ___ Novice ___ Open ___ Senior ___ Master ___ Open ___ Senior ___ Master ___ Open ___ Senior ___ Master ___ Open ___ Senior ___ Master ___ Check appropriate boxes above. Instinct and Novice may be entered at the same trial. For all other classes, only one class/level per trial allowed. Only enter the class for which your dog is eligible. Fees: $15 Instinct, $20 all others Payable to: GBAEC Includes $1.50 BHA Recording Fee. Trial Secretary: Linda Heath 304 Chichester Road Loudon, NH 03307 [email protected] – (603) 848-7149) LOCAL HOTELS AND CAMP GROUNDS: As rules may change, please check with hotels before registering. Pet fees may apply. You are responsible for picking up after your dogs at the motels & the trial site. Super 8 Motel - Gardner, MA (978) 630-2888, Exit 23 off Rte 2, approx. 3 miles from site. Rodeway Inn - Westminster, MA (978) 874-5951, Exit 25 off Rte 2, approx. 15 min. from site. Otter River State Forest (campgrounds) - Baldwinville, MA (978) 939-8962, approx. 10 min. from site. I enclose entry fees in the amount of: $ Name of Owner’s Agent/Handler (if any): BHA Registration #: ___Date of Birth: ___Sex: Full Name of Dog: Call Name: Breed: Actual Height: _Height Class:*** (circle) S M L Actual RV parking and tenting available on site on a first come/first serve basis (no hook ups, no facilities). Generator exhaust must not interfere with adjacent setups. Diverters recommended. The following policies are enforced at the trial site: Owner(s): Alcoholic beverages: are not permitted on site Owner’s Address: City: State: Zip: *Barn Hunt Registration number required for valid entry. Register your dog online at: www.barnhunt.com. Allow at least two (2) business days to receive a Barn Hunt number.*** S = 13" and under, M = 13.1" to 18", L = over 18". AGREEMENT I (we) acknowledge that if this application for the entry of this dog is made available to me (us) for participation in a Barn Hunt event, that I (we) agree that this facility has the right to refuse the entry of this dog and/or they reserve the right to dismiss the dog and myself for cause which Barn Hunt deems to be sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this and the opportunity to train my dog(s), I (we) agree to hold Barn Hunt Association, LLC, Gardner Fish & Gun Club, GBAEC, and all associates 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 or dogs while in or upon the premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for such claim, and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for damage or injury to the dog or myself, either physically or mentally, whether such loss, disappearance, theft, damage or injury, be caused or alleged to be caused by negligence while in or upon the premises of the Barn Hunt grounds. The terms of this agreement bind the parties for the current period of training, and all subsequent classes/training/events in which they hereafter participate. Signature of owner or agent duly authorized to make this entry: Signature of Owner: ____________________________________________________________ Telephone: ____________________Email___________________________ Entries will be confirmed by Email. Write your Email Clearly. Smoking: is not permitted under club tents, pavilions, in waiting areas, or within 50 feet of Barn Hunt courses, or any other areas where people are required to gather. An area will be designated for Bitches in Season parking. Please refrain from parking in any area where the ground is wet. All other parking is on a first come/first serve basis. Permission has been granted by the Barn Hunt Association, LLC for the holding of these Barn Hunt trials under BHA Rules and Regulations.
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