Browns Training Limited Agility Fun Day

(Limited to 100 dogs per class)

Raising Money for Andy’s Artic Adventure for

Battersea Dogs Home

Sunday 29 November 2009

Sandbourne House, Indoor RidingSchool,

Baughton, WorcestershireWR8 9DG

Gate opens 9.00 am

Grades 1 to 3 Judging starts 9.30 am

Grades1to7 Judging starts2.30pm

Please do not arrive before 9.00 am

Entry Fee:£8.00 for 3 classes

Judges: Eileen Smith, Pam Cashmore, Rachel Sturman, Steve Read.

Entries Close:25 October2009 (Postmark)

Entry Forms and Fees to:

Andy Brown, Sweetpea Cottage,FiveBridges,Bishops Frome,Worcestershire,WR65BX

Running Orders will be available on the day outside the riding school and at ringside

A Raffle will take place in aid of the charity

(Raffle prize donations would be appreciated)

Refreshments available

Classes

1.Grades 1 to 3 Combined Agility(all sizes)

2.Grades 1 to 3 Combined Jumping(all sizes)

3.Grades 1 to 3 Combined Special Helter Skelter Jumping (noweaves)(all sizes)

4.Grades 1 to 7 Combined Agility (all sizes)

5.Grades 1 to 7 Combined Jumping(all sizes)

6.Grades 1 to 7 Combined Special Helter Skelter Jumping (no weaves)(all sizes)

Each class to be walked at the same time for all heights

Trophies: 1st placein all classes/heights

Clear Round: Rosettes in all classes

Directions to Sandbourne House, Indoor RidingSchool, Baughton, Worcs:

Exit the M50 at Junction 1. Take the A38 towards Worcester.

Turn right onto the A4104 towards Pershore. The road goes through Baughton and back over the M5. Up a slight hill and as you begin to go down hill take the next right turn (on a left hand bend in the road) just after a shabby cottage and white railings.

Follow the lane (you will see a white/cream wall straight in front of you).

Go round the right hand bend past the main entrance to Sandbourne House. At the end of the wall turn left and follow the drive round to the riding school. Please shut the gates behind you (do not lock them).Please park as directed by our stewards.

PLEASE clean up after your dogs and place in the black bags provided

PLEASE READ RULES

  1. Entry Fee will be £8.00per dog for 3Classes (minimum entry).
  2. There will be a pay on the day agility class(no rosettes).
  3. Courses will be walked at the beginning of each class but nowalking between changes of heights.
  4. Classes will be run in order announced on the day.
  5. Puppies under 18 calendar months of age on the day of the Show are not eligible to compete.
  6. The mating of bitches within the precincts of the show is forbidden.
  7. No bitch in season is allowed to compete.
  8. No person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling of a dog at any time within the boundaries of the Show.
  9. Dogs must not wear slip chains, collars or leads when under test. A flat, close-fitting, leather or webbing collar is permitted.
  10. Should a judge be unable to fulfill their appointment, Browns Training reserves the right to appoint another judge.
  11. No competitor shall impugn the decision of the judge or judges.
  12. Show entries close 25 October 2009 (postmark).
  13. It is the competitor’s responsibility to be available for their class and running order.
  14. Handlers working more than one dog in a class must ensure that the dogs compete in the sequence in which they are drawn. Failure to do so may result in elimination.
  15. A dog shall be withdrawn from competition and removed from the Agility Show if it is

a)A bitch which is in season

b)Suffering from an infectious or contagious disease

c)Interfering with the safety or chance of winning of an opponent

d)Of such temperament or is so much out of control as to be a danger to the safety of any person or other animal

e)Likely to cause suffering to the dog if it continues competing .

  1. In the event of the abandonment of the Show through circumstances beyond our control refunds will not be given.
  2. All dogs will be entered at this show at their owner’s risk and whilst every care will be taken, Browns Training will not accept responsibility for loss, damage or injury howsoever caused to dogs, people or property whilst at the show.
  3. No dogs will be allowed in the ring at any time other than when being judged.
  4. You may practice in the ring as long as the judge is notified before you begin your round. Toys are allowed for practice but no food or squeaky toys please.
  5. Handler/owners are expected to clean up after their dogs and place into the black bags provided. Anyone found not doing so will be asked to leave the venue and forfeit any remaining class entries.
  6. Dogs must be on leads except when competing.