Schedule of Open Agility Show(Held under Kennel Club Limited Rules and Regulations H and H (1)) and licensed by the kennel Club limited
HARE N HOUNDS SPRING SHOW 2015
Invite you to enter a 8 day KC Open Agility Show to be held at
Raygill Farm, Dockenflatts Lane, Lartington, BarnardCastle
CountyDurham. DL12 9DG
4 days from 16th-19th May followed by 4 days 22-25th May 2015 (1 show)
SHOW OPENS 8:00AM ~ BRIEFING 8:15AM~ JUDGING 8.30AM
£2.90 per class, £5 Pairs, £1 junior classes, cheques payable to Hare n Hounds
Entries to: Show Secretary- Chris Hare, 42 Fuller Crescent, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland TS20 1HB. 01642 650607 OR 07725227550 email preferred Email HnH WEB SITE
FACEBOOK- Hare n Hounds Agility Show
Closing date for entries: Friday 3RD April 2015
Competition Manager: Chris Hare
Guarantors to the Kennel Club
Chris Hare, 42 Fuller Crescent, Stockton, TS20 1HB 01642650607 or email as above.
Vet on call: Castle Vets, Montalbo Road, BarnardCastle, DL12 8ED. 01833695695
Equipment supplied by First Contact with rubber contacts
DOGS ON LEADS…..In the country, by the River & on the grounds of this venue you are required to follow the countryside code… please open the following & be happy to follow the code before attending the show.. For your dogs safety please keep them close to you at all times on a lead, if you do let your dog run loose in the woods, farm fields, hedgerows & River from the lead you are totally responsible for their welfare. Be aware of your own, others & your dogs safety at all times.
Walking: Robert & Adam(farmers) have opened up private walks for the show down by the river which are lovely & pathways that lead to the town.
Camping; Available from Thurs/Friday (at any time) vacating by 2pm on Tuesday at £8 per night.
Limited to 300 units. Vans can be left on site between the weekends.
First Aid: A Qualified first aider will be available on the licensed show days for verbal advice & phone numbers of doctors & NHS Direct will be available but please phone 999 if unsure.
Trophies & Rosettes & Prizes up to 15% for grade 3 & above, & to 20% for grade 1-2, in all sizes. Clear round rosettes for all classes. Extras 10 classes per day are sponsored by Hare n Hounds.
Red Mills sponsors large open agility 1-7 classes with special rosettes.
4th Height Jumping Cup Qualifier held on Sunday 17th May see page 7 for details. Class 55
Hare Hounds League 2015…more prizes!!!!See web site
HH JUMPATHON . The winners of the Jumpathon classes will compete in a September Grand Jumpathon Final. Lots of prizes for you & the dogs. Classes 48,63,72,182.197.206
H & H ABC AGILITY CHAMPION The winners of the ABC classes will compete in a September Grand CHAMP Final. Lots of prizes for you both. Classes 19,187
Refreshments We welcome Sharon & Michael withdelicious food & drinks from morning until late.Massive selection of food from a new caterer. We also have a separate coffee van on site.
Entertainment Thank you to Sue, Bev,Mel & Tracyfor the quizzes & hilarious Play your Cards Right!! We also have a Kids Marquee, fun treasure hunt & a colouring comp, Races, Tug of War.
MeasuringYour dog must be measured before competition so pleaseContactChris Drinkhall to make arrangements …Measuring at this show is available to non competitors but please send a NFC entry to Chris Hare.
HelpersJudges really do need your help at the rings so please when you can give just a fewhours of your time to help, ask at any of the rings & they really appreciate the offer. Even if you are new to agility please ask how it all works.…. You know we don’t make lists of helpers but just ask & muck in where needed. Lots of thanks already go to many people who have helped in arranging this show, meaning we can have another chance for us all to enjoy more agility.
Judges, scribes & Ring Managers will receive a cash thank you gift, breakfast & lunch.
Ring party receive breakfast/lunch, free runs voucher, as a thank you & all the rings have refreshments.
If any clubs would like to run a ring for one or more days please phone me for payments made.
Charity Raffles Your support last year was incredible with many charities benefiting, supporting Pennine Pen, Morgan’s, Gala, Save our Strays, Bryson’s, Harvey’s Treats, Greyhound Rescue, local fostering & others. Thank you all, especially Mel & Rosie who sell the tickets.
Welfare of Dogs
An exhibitor (or competitor) whose dog is entered at a Kennel Club licensed event should take all reasonable steps to ensure the needs of their dog(s) are met, and should not knowingly put their dogs’ health and welfare at risk by any action, default, omission or otherwise. A breach of this Regulation may be referred to the General Committee for disciplinary action under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations. Guidelines are available from the Kennel club to help you with travelling to & whilst attending a Kennel club licensed show.
A.consider if the route is on a busy road & leave earlier to avoid traffic jams. B. If your vehicle isn’t air conditioned seriously reconsider entering & travelling to the show at all C. Make sure your vehicle is fully ventilated with a ready supply of water & regular stops made. D. Make sure your dog is not sat in the direct sunlight & air flows freely around him. E. When at the show do not leave your dog unattended in the car. F Keep your dog in the shade, take a shade with you. Have plenty of water available to keep your dog fully hydrated. G. Avoid any excessive exertion for your dog or standing in direct sunlight. PLEASE LOOK AFTER YOUR DOGS WELFARE. More info can be obtained from the Kennel club.
Trophies supplied by A1 Trophies Stockton call Jamie on 01642645050…. Kind Thanks to Malcolm @ RED MILLS, Norton Rosettes,Robert Adamn & Team @ Raygill farm, Taryntimers, Lynne Gaddes Processing, Garry Smith for the web site & H’n’H League, Penny G-C for running the facebook group,First contact Agility Equipment, Paul Dobson Photographs, All about Animals (sarah) one of many Pet Stands for all your Doggie needs, A Top StopCatering, Howard Cross Marquees, Tess loos, Keith’s Fire extinguishers.
A Massive thanks to our Judges & reserve Judges (without whom…):
Classes &rings may change after entries received
SATURDAY 16TH:
Bob Lewis: 1,23,30,9,21,7,16
Jo Harker: 11,25,32,8,6
Keith Glendinning: 34,27,13,5,19,3,4
Kevin Smith: 14,22,29,20,2,31,24,15
Doc Docherty: 17,12,18,35,28,10,26,33
SUNDAY 17TH:
Kayleigh McGann: 37,58,67,44,61,70,41
Alan Holt: 46,68,59,43,69,60,53,50
Doc Docherty: 49,73,64,55,40,36,66,57
Chrissie Parry: 51,56,65,47,71,62,38,42
Lorna Goodban: 72,63,48,54,39,45,52
MONDAY 18TH:
Mandy Surch: 75,94,101,79,80,77,87
Dave Hudson: 83,96,103,78,91,102,95,92,81,90
Janet Nero: 99,106,86 Chris Nero:82,74,100,93,89
Laura Sivell: 88,85,98,105,84,104,97,76
TUESDAY 19TH:
George Stevenson: 113,134,127,115,109,123,136
Jo Wormald: 107,132,125,110,117,137,130,122
Dennis MacAulay: 133,126,118,114,135,128,121
Bill McArthur: 120,108,131,124,111,112,116,119
FRIDAY 22nd
Dennis Hilton: 146,159,166,139,164,157,142,152
Andy Gillibrand: 161,168,149,144,143,155,153
Sue Rogerson: 138,158,165,145,167,160,155,140,150
Margaret Hudson: 151,163,156,148,162,169,147,141
SATURDAY 23rd
Chelle Elder: 171,192,201,178,195,204,194,203,187
Diane Graves: 180,193,202,177,174,189,175,186
Richard Inglesfield: 207,198,183,172,173
Diane Aitchinson: 185,181,196,205,170,191,200,184
Sue Parry: 190,199,188,182,197,206,176,179
SUNDAY 24th
Anthony Stafford: 208,230,237,212,213,225,231,238,222
Mark Evans: 218,232,239,215,216,224
Julie Buchanan: 235,242,220,228,221
Cliff Dean: 223,209,236,229,226,214,217,210
Garry Smith; 211,227,234,241,219,240,233
BANK HOL MONDAY 25th
Doc Docherty: 243,260,267,249,251,272,265,256
Karen Blundell: 247,262,269,245,257,255
Paul Thompson: 254,258,261,268,246,244,266,259,250
Nicola Smith: 271,264,252,248,270,263,253
RESERVES: Peter Jennings, Doc Docherty, Charlotte Linton, Paul Thompson, Jenny Cannings, Helen Nicholson, Penny Garner-Carpenter.
ELIGIBILITY FOR CLASSES
In the following definitions of classes First Prizes or other prize wins are thosegained in standard classes at any Kennel Club licensed Championship Agility, Premier Agility, Open Agility or Limited Agility Shows (i.e. special classes and invitational events excepted). Only a firstplace with a clear round within the course time set by the judgewill count towards grade progression.
Standard classes may be scheduled for Agility shows, as agility classes or jumping classes. All standard classes must contain the weaving poles obstacle. Standard agility classes must contain the following elements: “A Ramp”, Dogwalk and See-Saw. With this proviso classes are defined as follows:-
Class Structure. A Class may either be held as a Graded Class or a CombinedClass. A Graded Class may be scheduled for one or more consecutive Grades withseparate results and awards issued for each grade. A Combined Class may bescheduled for more than one consecutive grade with one overall set of results.
Progression. Progression from each Grade will require one Agility win or threeJumping wins in standard classes at that grade, except that progression from Grade 5 will require 3 wins at grade 5, one of must be an agility class. Progression from Grade 6 will require 4 winsat Grade 6, two of which must be agility classes. Results from Combined Classeswill only count towards progression from the dog’s current grade. Progression on points must be done prior to the closing date of the entries. It is not possible to change a grade on points once the entries have closed.
Points Progression. At the handler’s discretion a dog may progress up to Grade 4 by winning 100 points at each grade, using the Agility Warrant points scheme,Regulation K3.c refers, except that there is no requirement for a minimum number ofAgility points. If this method of progression is
selected, the handler must ensure theShow Secretary signs the dog’s Agility Record Book at the first show entered at thehigher grade. There is no time limit on this progression, however, once a dog has progressed, it cannot return to a previous grade.
STANDARD CLASSES
Only first prizes and points gained in standard classes at Kennel Club licensedAgility Shows may be used for progression through the classes. (A dog is onlyeligible for one grade).In defining the eligibility of the owner or handler for grade 1, the three jumping wins & points progression referred to in the definition apply only to one dog and not an accumulation of dogs.
Grade 1 (Elementary)
For owners, handlers or dogs which have not gained a first place in an Agility Class orthree first places in Jumping Classes at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows.
N.B.Owners, handlers or dogs previously qualified out of Grade 1, (Elementary) are noteligible for this class.
Grade 2 (Starters)
Open to dogs which are not eligible for grades 1,3,4,5,6,7 and have not gaineda first place in an Agility Class or three first places in Jumping Classes at Grade 2 atKennel Club licensed Agility Shows, or elected to progress on points from Grade 1.
N.B. Owners, handlers or dogs previously qualified out of Grade 2 (Starters) are noteligible for this class.
Grade 3 (Graduate)
Open to dogs which are not eligible for Grade 1 or 2 or have elected to progress onpoints from Grade 2 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows and dogs which are noteligible for Grade 4, 5, 6 or 7.
Grade 4 (Novice)
Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first placesin Jumping Classes at Grade 3 or elected to progress on points from Grade 3 atKennel Club licensed Agility Shows and are not eligible for Grade 3, 5, 6 or 7.
Grade 5 (Intermediate)
Open to dogs which have gained a first place in an Agility Class or three first placesin Jumping Classes at Grade 4 and are not eligible for Grade 3, 4, 6 or 7.
Grade 6 (Senior)
Open to dogs which have gained a minimum of 3 first places at grade 5 at Kennel Club licensed Agility Shows, one of which must have been gained in an agility class (not jumping) class and are noteligible for Grade 3, 4, 5 or 7.
Grade 7 (Advanced)
Open to dogs which have gained a minimum of 4 first places at Grade 6 at KennelClub Licensed Agility Shows, 2 first places must be gained in Agility (not Jumping)Classes.
SPECIAL CLASSES Marking for Special Classes may deviate from marking for standard classes, but will be specified in the schedule. Wins, places and clear rounds in special classes will not count towards agility warrant points or grade progression at kennel Club Shows. Results not used for point progression
Special Any Size Dogs L/M/SOpen to any height of dog, using small height obstacles. All dog heights compete in one class for places. No weaves, seesaw or tyres in this class. For Small & medium dogs the Jumps will be reduced to micro size. Please inform the ring manager asap if you have a dog to compete at Micro. Dogs entered in this class can not run in any other class except veterans (8+), PAIRS & Golden Oldies (NB Golden Oldies/Pairs do not reduce to micro), you can also enter the 4th height if you have smaller large dog with hurdles at 550mm. Anysize agility will have a dog walk & A Frame in the course.
Special Veteran’s dogsL/M/S for dogs aged over 8 years old & jumping over small jumps. No Tyres or weaves. For small & medium dogs the Jumps will be reduced to micro size. Dogs entered in this class can not run in any other class except any size, pairs & Golden Oldies (NB Golden Oldies do not reduce to micro) & 4th height for smaller large dogs.
Special Large ABC Jumping & Agility & ABC Champ Agility Open to any breed other than Border collie, WSD or crosses of those, bearded collies allowed. For ABC all contacts will be standard.
Special L/M/S Pairs Jumpingopen to large pairs in one class on large height & then medium/small in one class on small heights competing in a pair of any Small/medium combination. Two separate classes & prize.(not micro)
Special Junior Agility & Jumping classes, L/M/Sopen to competitors aged 18 & under on the 16th April 2015. Due to tiny numbers of under 12 year olds there are NO spilt in age groups but more placing overall. Only £1 per entry.
Special L/M/S Tony King Golden oldie veteran 50+open to L/M/S dogs.Competitors over the age of 50, no age limit for dogs. In memory of one of the founders of agility & an annual trophy has been donated by Jean King his wife. Won by the season’s best over 50. Heights set for size of dog.(Not reduced to micro)contacts will be of standard size.
Special The 4th Height jumping cup class see below.. can be entered by anysize/veterans.
Please email me if you are unsure about the class’s requirements, also email me at least 14 days (1st may 2015)before the show date if you move up a grade in any shows attended up to 21st April 2015
EXCITING!!! 3rd YEAR! THEH&H Jumpathon(KC CLASS)
The top 6 large dogs, top 2 small & 2 medium dogs from the Easter, Spring, Summer & Autumn Show Jumpathon classes will be invited to compete in a special GRAND final held at the Autumn Show judged by John Kelly. Rosettes, Trophies & Great Prizes for the winning finalists & dog treats for all.
1. The Jumpathon Final is a special jumping competition to be run under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations.
2. The competition is open to all grades & Heights of dogs.
3. The first 10 dogs of each heat will qualify for the Final. 40 dogs will then be in the final which will be a special class. The heats will be a standard KC class (not Special) called H&H Jumpathon & graded 1-7 jumping in each height of dog. The next best placed dogs at a heat will be deemed to be reserves should a qualified dog be unable to attend the Final. Reserves from heats may be invited to attend the Final up to and including the closing date of the Finals Show.
4. Those dogs eligible to compete in the Final shall be the best-placed dogs in each heat which have not previously qualified.
5. Dogs that have already qualified for the Final may enter further heats for competition, and receive prizes for any placings.
6. A handler may qualify more than one dog for the Final.
7. The Final will be held at the Hare ‘n Hounds Show in September.
8. Owners, handlers and dogs who enter the heats or attend the Final will be deemed to have accepted the Rules and Regulations of the competition and the organising show.
9. The organiser reserves the right to alter these Rules and Regulations at their discretion.
Amazing 2nd year -H&H large ABC Agility Champion(special class)
We are looking for the best HnH ABC Agility dog. This could be you!!! The top 5 large dogs from the inside winter shows, Easter, Spring & Summer will be invited to compete in a special GRAND final held at the Autumn Show in September kindly judged by Doc Docherty. Rosettes, Trophies & Great Prizes for the winning finalists & dog treats for all.
1. The ABC Champ Final is a special Agility competition to be run under Kennel Club Rules and Regulations.
2. The competition is open to all large dogs of any grade.
3. The first 5 dogs of each heat will qualify for the Final. 45 dogs will then be in the final which will be a special class. The heats will be a special KC class called H&H ABC Agility Champion & combined 1-7 grades. The next best placed dogs at a heat will be deemed to be reserves should a qualified dog be unable to attend the Final. Reserves from heats may be invited to attend the Final up to and including the closing date of the Finals Show.