Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America
Draft Test Purpose
The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Draft Tests are a series of exercises designed to develop and demonstrate the natural abilities of purebred Bernese Mountain Dogs in a working capacity involving hauling. The Bernese Mountain Dog has historically functioned as a draft dog in various capacities, and performance of these exercises is intended to demonstrate skills resulting from both inherent ability and training which are applicable to realistic work situations. Efficiency in accomplishment of tasks is essential. It is also desirable that the dog evidence willingness and enjoyment of his work in a combination of controlled teamwork with his handler and natural independence.
Officers of the Blue Ridge Bernese Mountain Dog Club
President Suzanne Deering
Vice President Dorene McCune
Treasurer Tabitha Spencer
Secretary Janet Byrd
Board of Directors:
Melissa Zebley, Deb Schaeffer, Donald Robertson, Pat Greybill
Draft Test Committee
Chair: Wendy Djang, 10760 Trego Trail, Raleigh, NC 27614
919-810-4633,
Secretary: E J Deering , 6351 Cashatt Road, High Point, NC, 27263
336-882-9453,
Committee: Laurie Farley, Eden Jonas, Cindy Orr, Suzanne Deering
Judges
Jennifer Brightbill Mary Alice Eschweiler Carolyn Crockett
15860 South Lucky Lane 32022 W HWY K 1103 Queensgate Dr
Oregon City, OR 97045 Hartland, WI 53029 Smyrna, GA 30082
Veterinarian
Debbie Cowan, DVM (Berner owner and lover) will be on site both days, during the event.
Carolina Veterinary Specialists Animal Emergency and Trauma (24/7)
501 Nicholas Road Greensboro, NC, 336-632-0605
Located at I-40 and Guilford College Road.
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc.
Back-To-Back Draft Tests
Hosted by the
Blue Ridge Bernese Mountain Dog Club
Test open to all eligible dogs
March 15 and 16, 2014
Hagan-Stone Park Shelter #5
5920 Hagan-Stone Park Rd
Pleasant Garden, NC 27313
336-641-2090
Judges: March 15, 2014 Jennifer Brightbill & Mary Alice Eschweiler
Judges: March 16, 2014 Jennifer Brightbill & Carolyn Crockett
Entries close at the Test Secretary’s address Feb 26, 2014, at 5:00 pm EST. Entry fees are $35 single and $40 brace.
Please make checks payable to BRBMDC and mail fee with entry form to the Test Secretary - EJ Deering, 6351 Cashatt Road, High Point, NC, 27263
Attention Exhibitors
· The following classes will be offered: Novice, Open, Brace Novice and Brace Open.
· Handlers must provide their own rigs, harnesses, and tie downs or other means of securing a load on their particular draft rig.
· Handlers must bring their own weight. Weight will be verified via scale at the test site.
· Entered dogs must be 24 months old or older on the day of the Draft Test.
· Open and Open Brace entries must include a veterinary certificate stating the dog’s name and weight. This certificate must be dated within 60 days of the test dates, March 15 and 16, 2014.
· The two dogs of a brace team need not be owned by the same person or by the handler.
· Un-entered dogs may be present but, like entered dogs that are not in the ring, must be leashed or crated and under control at all times.
· These tests are open to all dogs registered or listed with the AKC and Canadian KC, but priority will be given to Bernese Mountain Dogs.
· Bitches in season are not permitted to compete.
Awards
Each passing team will receive a qualifier’s rosette. Each participant will receive a ring favor.
We Happily Welcome Spectators!
Un-entered dogs may be present but must be leashed or crated and under control at all times. Please keep bitches in season away from the draft area and away from the freight haul.
Please, bring water for your dogs and remember to pick up after your dogs.
Schedule
Check-in will be determined after entries close.
Equipment check and walkthroughs approximately 30 minutes after check-in. Judging begins as soon as possible after equipment check.
Awards will be presented at the conclusion of the test.
Lunch break will be at the judges’ discretion.
Class Entry Details
· There will be a limit of 24 entries for each day’s Draft Test.
· Entry fees - $35 for each single dog team $40 for a brace team.
· A separate entry form must be filled out for each dog of a brace team and then stapled together.
· Even though two entry forms are required for each brace team, each brace team will be counted as one entry in the Draft Test entry limit.
· A random drawing will be held within 48 hours of closing for each group that exceeds the test limits.
· All entrants will be notified by mail of their status (either USPS or email).
· Alternates will also be drawn and may compete given the absence of regular entrants.
· Entry priority shall be:
· Purebred BMDs have preference over other breeds and mixed heritage.
· Untitled teams have preference over titled teams. If the entry limit is exceeded, the above priority will be used to create four groups, to be applied to the test limit in order: 1) Untitled BMDs 2) Titled BMDs 3)Untitled other 4) Titled other – Untitled means untitled in the class they have entered.
· Teams entered in a class in which they have already earned the advanced level title will be drawn after teams without the advanced level title in that class
· Entrants must notify the Draft Test Secretary if a dog has earned a title in the entered class, including if the title is earned after the entry has been submitted.
Close of Entries
Entries close at 5:00 pm EST, February 26, at the Draft Test Secretary’s address, after which time entries cannot be accepted,
canceled or altered, except as specifically allowed in the current BMDCA Draft Test regulations.
Regulations
Entrants are responsible for obtaining the BMDCA Draft Test
Regulations (revised as of 2011) and being familiar with them.
Draft Test Regulations may be downloaded from www.BMDCA.org at
no charge or ordered from the BMDCA Ways and Means (fee applies).
Refreshments & Lunch
Morning coffee and baked goods will be provided. Sodas and water will be available to purchase throughout the day for $1.
Lunch will be offered both days. The cost will be $10.00 (Sandwich, chips, drinks, dessert) per day per person and must be prepaid with a separate check to BRBMDC. Orders must be placed by March 3, 2014.
Please send a separate check along with your entries, made out for the total $ amount for lunch, with a note containing your name and indicating the number of people, and the days you will be dining with us.
Weather
Daytime temperatures in spring can range from 16°C / 61°F in March to 25°C / 77°F during May, but light snowfalls can occur during March in the Greensboro area.
Hagan-Stone Park Shelter #5
5920 Hagan-Stone Park Rd
Pleasant Garden, NC 27313
336-641-2090
http://haganstone.guilfordparks.com/ - Campground (open year-round). A very limited number of RVs will be allowed at the draft test site which includes a pavilion with tables, and toilets.
Directions to site –
From the northeast/east: From I-40 W/I-85 S take left fork to I-85 S to exit 126A onto US-421S/Sanford. About 4 mi From Highway 421 S, take the Company Mill Road exit,
turn right onto Minden Road and travel approximately a half mile. Then, turn left onto Hagan-Stone Park Road. The park entrance is two miles on the right.
From the northwest: I-77 south. Take I-74 E/Mt Airy/Winston-Salem. Exit onto US-52 S (31 miles). Exit 107 A onto I-40 E. Exit onto I-73 S which becomes I-85 N. Take Exit 126 onto US-421 S/Sanford. Follo the directions above.
From the south: Take I-85 north. Take exit 126 A onto US-421 S
From the north: US-29 S through Greensboro. Left exit onto US-421 S/ Sanford. About 6.5 miles take the Company Mill Road exit and follow directions above. Or US-220 S to NC-68 S. Right onto I-40 E. Exit onto I-73 S which becomes I-85 N. Take Exit 126 onto US-421 S/Sanford About 3.5 miles.
Once in the park, follow signs to Shelter #5.
Accommodations
Hagan-Stone Park has camping sites available.
Sites Include: Primitive Sites
TentSites (No electrical or water hook-ups)
Trailer/RV Sites (water and electric included)
Senior Citizens (age 60+) and Active Duty Military Get Discount
Please contact the Hagan-Stone Park website for reservations at:
http://haganstone.guilfordparks.com/ - follow link for reservations.
Book your stay early at the below establishments. This is a huge basketball and furniture mart weekend, so rooms go quickly.
Drury Inn - No pet fee. 3220 High Point Rd (I-40 exit 217 & High Point Road) Greensboro, NC (336) 856-9696
Quality Inn - One time $25 pet fee. 3114 Cedar Park Road (I-40 exit 224) Greensboro, NC (336) 697-4000
Econo Lodge - Pricing much lower, but bare bones lodging.
120 Seneca Road (I-40 exit 221) Greensboro, NC (336) 275-957
LaQuinta –No pet fee. 1201 Lanada Road (I-40 exit 214B) Greensboro, NC 27407 (336) 316-0100
Comfort Inn- $25/pet/stay. 10123 N Main St (I-85 exit 111) Archdale, NC
(336) 434-4797
Hampton Inn - No pet fee. 10066 N Main St (I-85 exit 111), Archdale, NC (336) 434-5200
Holiday Inn Express - $50/pet/stay. 10050 N Main St (I-85 exit 111), Archdale, NC (336) 861-3310
Days Inn– Pet Fee $20 per day. 10002 S MainSt (I-85 exit 111) Archdale, NC (336) 434-5151
Quality Inn – Pet fee $20 per day, 1202 Liberty Road (I-85 exit 111), Archdale, NC(336) 861-3000
Hagen Stone Park
Blue Ridge Bernese Mountain Dog Club
Hagan-Stone Park Shelter #5
5920 Hagan-Stone Park Rd
Pleasant Garden, NC 27313
Entry fee: $35 Individual, $40 Brace Team.
Entries close at Test Secretary’s address at 5:00 PM on Feb, 26, 2014, after which time entries can not be accepted, canceled, or altered, except as specifically allowed in the current BMDCA Draft Test Regulations.
Mail Entries & Fees to: E J Deering, 6351 Cashatt Road, High Point, NC, 27263, 336-882-9453, .
Make checks payable to BRBMDC.
Please type or print clearly. Use one form per dog per class entered.
Breed / Sex / MaleFemale
Class / Novice / Brace Novice / Open / Brace Open
Dog is titled in entered class / Open Weight Certificate Enclosed
March 15
Registered Name
(please include titles)
Call Name / Berner-Garde #
(BMDs only)
Date of Birth / DNA Profile #
(Nationals only)
Registration # / American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Breeder
Sire
Dam
Actual Owner(s)
Owners Address
City / State / Zip
Telephone / E-mail
Handler/Agent
Submitting this form constitutes your
agreement to the terms of the Entry Agreement
ENTRY AGREEMENT
I understand that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry. I agree that I am solely responsible for the actions of myself and the dog (“the dog”) that accompanies me in relationship to this entry.
In consideration of the acceptance of my entry and the opportunity to participate in this event, I agree to HOLD HARMLESS and INDEMNIFY the following listed parties from any claim for loss, damage or injury alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly by my actions or by the actions of the dog in relationship to this event : the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America (BMDCA) and the event-giving club, their members, officers, and agents; the owner and/or leaser of the premises; any provider of services at this event; any employees or volunteers of the parties listed here, and any BMDCA Draft Judge judging at this event. I personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim. I agree to be responsible for any loss and expense (including legal fees) incurred by any of the listed parties based on claims related in any way to my participation or the actions of the dog in relationship to this event, whether the claims are made by third parties or by myself.
Additionally, I agree to assume the sole responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury (including death) to myself or to the dog in relationship to this event. I agree to RELEASE, INDEMNIFY and promise not to sue the parties listed above for any such loss, damage or injury to myself or the dog, regardless of the cause, and whether or not the loss, damage or injury may have been caused by the negligence of the listed parties.
I AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATON ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE BMDCA BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE BMDCA CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES.
In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I agree to abide by rules and regulations of the Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America (BMDCA) in effect at the time of this BMDCA Draft Test and by any additional rules appearing in the premium list for this event. I certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. I also certify that all the information I provide with this entry is true and correct. This entry is submitted for acceptance on the foregoing representation and Agreement. I agree to conduct myself 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.