Upper Midwest Australian Shepherd Club

UPPER MIDWEST AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD CLUB

"PINE COUNTY CORN CLASSIC"

ALL BREED ASCA STOCKDOG TRIAL AND SHEEP RANCH TRIAL

ASCA RULESCOURSE A-am. Course B-pm.ASCA sanctioning pending

May 28, 29, and 30th, 2005Stock Trial

Sat and Sun will have am/pm duck and sheep trials

Mon will have am duck/sheep trial and sheep ranch trial

Head per Run: Ducks five (5)

Sheep: three to five (3-5) (mix of ewes and lambs)

Judges: Roy Sage and Preston Kissman

Entry Fees

Ducks: $20.00 Pre-entry $25.00 Day of Show

Sheep: $25.00 Pre-entry$30.00 Day of Show

Open Working Jr.: Same as above

Working Jr. Handler: $8.00 Pre-entry$10.00 Day of Show

Ranch Trial Entry Fee: $50.00 Pre-entry$60.00 Day of Show

All pre-entries must be postmarked on or after April 18, 2005 through May 13, 2005. No entries will be accepted with a postmark before April 18th.

Sorry, no phone or email entries!

We are offering five trials and one ranch trial (two trials on Saturday and two on Sunday and a duck and sheep trial and sheep ranch trial on Monday.). A SEPARATE ENTRY FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED FOR EACH TRIAL. If only entering one trial per day, please indicate AM or PM trial on the entry form.

All non-aussie entrants must be registered with a tracking number from ASCA. See ASCA website for details. You may also register for a tracking number at the trial.

Entries will be accepted in postmark order. In the case of duplicate postmark entries a random draw will be made of those entries to determine the order of acceptance. Run order will be drawn for all trials on May 25th. Correct entry fee must accompany an official, signed, and FULLY completed ASCA entry to be considered a valid entry. Forms are available on the ASCA website. Day of show entries will be allowed if space is available. A waiting list will be established if the trial fills. Entry fees will only be refunded if the trial AND your spot is filled. Bitches in heat will run in the order of the draw.

Make checks payable to: UMASC

Send entries to: Kim Schneider

23322 Russell Road

Pine City, MN 55063

Saturday and Sunday May 28, 29 and 30th, 2005 Stock Trial

Division: Advanced, Open, Started

Special Classes: Working Jr. Handler and Open Working Jr. Handler

AM Trial Sat and Sunday

6:45 am –7:15 am Day of entries (any substitutions/corrections must be made at this time)!

7:15 am Handler's meeting

7:30 am Trial Begins (running order-ducks then sheep)

PM Trial Sat and Sunday:

11:15-11:45 am Day of entries (any substitutions/corrections must be made at this time!)

11:45 am Handler's meeting

12:00 pm Trial begins (running order-ducks then sheep)

Monday Trial

6:45 – 7:15 am Day of entries (any substitutions/corrections must be made at this time!)

7:15 am Handler’s meeting

7:30 am Trial Begins (running order- sheepthen ducks)

We will take into consideration conflicts between the AM and PM trials. The PM trial will break for presenting awards of the AM trial if needed.

There will be 2 conformations shows on Saturday. and 1 conformation show on Sunday. It is the handler's responsibility to deal with any ring conflicts. It is the judge's discretion to alter run order if they choose, for this reason.

Daily Maximum Runs:

Sat and Sun AM and PM Trials: 16 Duck Runs (each trial) Mon. Trial: 16 Duck Runs

15 Sheep Runs (each trial) 12 Sheep Runs

6 Sheep Ranch Runs

Saturday Judges: AM Roy Sage PM Preston Kissman

Sunday Judges: AM Preston KissmanPM Roy Sage

Monday Judge: Roy Sage (duck/sheep trial and sheep ranch trial)

Daily Awards and Rosettes:

High Sheep

High Duck

High Combined from Open and/or Advanced

Most Promising Started Aussie ( Dog with highest total qualifying scores in ducks and sheep. If no dog has two qualifying scores, than dog w/ highest qualifying score in either sheep or ducks)

High Working Junior

High Junior Handler

SPECIAL AWARD: BELT BUCKLE FOR HIGH IN TRIAL

Course Director: Kim Schneider

Phone: 320-629-1068email:

Please include your email address on the entry form and we will confirm that your entry was accepted or if you are on the waiting list. If you do not have email, please enclose a self-addressed stamped postcard.

Entrants are responsible for all damage caused by themselves, their dogs, and their family members. UMASC/& members/& the Schneider family assume no responsibility for any accident, injury, loss or theft. Please stay in the designated areas. Please clean up after your dogs. DO NOT POTTY OR EXERCISE DOGS ON ANY ONE ELSE'S PROPERTY OTHER THAN THE HOST SITE. All dogs must be ON LEASH at all times. Failure to comply with the above will result in the entrant being asked to leave and no refunds to be given.

Lunch will not be available on premises. There are several fast food businesses and sit down restaurants in town. (approximately 5 miles away)

Directions:

Elysian Farm

Joe and Kim Schneider

23322 Russell Road

Pine City, MN 55063

320-629-1068

From I35 North: Take 35 North to Exit 165/County Road 70 (Rock Creek Exit). Head east (right) till you reach the 4 way stop. At the stop take 361 North (left). Follow 361N to County Road 117 /Liberty Road (1.3 mi). Head east (right) on 117/Liberty Road. This is a dirt road. Follow the road until it stops (2 mi). Head north (left) on County Road 4/Military Road/Government Road. This is a paved road. From County Road 4 head north until you reach Russell Road (.6 mi). Head east (right) on Russell Road. Elysian Farm will be the 3rd house on your right (.6 mi). Our driveway is not paved. Please use caution when driving or parking if it is wet out.

Motels:

Chalet Motel 135 &70 Rock Creek 320-629-7684 (accept pets. Dogs must be crated in rooms. Do not leave unattended. They have had problems with "messy" dogs. Please be considerate so we can use their facilities in the future.)

Hinckley Gold Pine Inn I35 and Hwy 48 Hinckley 888-384-6112 (accepts small dogs-50lbs or less)

Americinn 38675 14th Ave. N. North Branch 651-674-8627 (accepts dogs-$40.00 non- refundable fee)

Veterinarian on Call: Pine City Veterinary Clinic:320-629-7591

Volunteers are needed to help the trials run smoothly. Timers, scorekeepers, stock handlers, runners, are always needed and APPRECIATED! If you would like the trials to continue please help wherever you can when you are not running a dog. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

UMASC ALL BREED RANCH TRIAL

SHEEP

Monday May 30, 2005

Judge: Roy Sage

ASCA Sanctioning Pending

6 sheep ranch trail runs (max)

10 sheep per run (mix of ewes and lambs)

9:45-10:15 am Day of entries (any corrections/substitutions must be made at this time)

10:15 am Handler's meeting (pending completion of duck/sheep trial)

10:30 am Ranch Trial begins (pending completion of duck/sheep trial)

AWARDS: BELT BUCKLES FOR HIGH IN TRIAL

Bitches in heat will run in order of entry

Awaiting list will be made if the trial fills.

Course Director: Kim Schneider

Ranch Course:

1. Take 10 head of sheep from Pen A

2. Fetch and/or drive 10 head of sheep from Pen A to pasture C using gate #1. Fetch or

drive sheep to Post G. Leave sheep at Post G. Handler and dog will return to Post H.

3. Fetch or drive sheep from Post G to Pen D.

4. Push sheep through Chute 1 to Pen E.

5. Take sheep from Pen E through gate #1. Place sheep into

Pen B.

6. Sort 3 head into Holding Pen 1, 3 head into Holding Pen 2, and 4 head into Holding

Pen 3.

7. Take all sheep from Holding Pen 1,2, and 3 and place into Pen F.

Run finished. All gates must be closed behind you.

Time Limit: 20 minutes

Upper Midwest Australian Shepherd Club

“Pine County Corn Classic”

Conformation Shows

Held in conjunction with All Breed Stockdog Trial

At Elysian Farm in Pine City, MN

Casual Dress as show will be held outside regardless of weather. This includes juniors! Leave your dress clothes at home!

The Upper Midwest Australian Shepherd Club

Presents

Pine County Corn Classic

Conformation Shows

Held in conjunction with the All Breed Stock Dog Trial

May 28 and 29, 2005

ASCA Sanctioning Pending

SATURDAY May 28

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD CONFORMATION

11:00 AM

Judge: Mr. Eric Brickson (Provisional Breeder Judge)

Altered, Puppies, Juniors, Regular Conformation

Entries taken from 10:00 AM until 10:30 AM

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD CONFORMATION

½ hr after show #1 not before 2:30 PM

Judge: Mrs. Gemi Sasson-Brickson (Breeder Judge)

Altered, Puppies, Juniors, Regular Conformation

Entries taken from 1:30 PM until 2:00 PM

SUNDAY May 29

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD CONFORMATION

11:00 AM

Judge: Mrs. Marlies Noll

Altered, Puppies, Juniors, Regular Conformation

Entries taken from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

CONFORMATION (Reg&Alt)

Non Reg. Puppy Reg. Conformation

Divided by sex Divided by sex

2-4 puppy 6-9 month

4-6 puppy 9-12 month

BEST PUPPY 12-18 month

Novice

Jr. Handling American Bred

Pee Wee 0-5 Bred by Exhibitor

Sub Jr. 6-7 Open Blue Merle

Novice Jr.8-12 Open Red Merle

Novice Sr. 13-17 Open Black

Open Jr. 8-12 Open Red

Open Sr. 13-17 Winners.

Best of Breed

ENTRY FEES

GATE ENTRY PRE ENTRY

Regular Conformation $13.00 $10.00

Non-Regular Conformation 8.00 5.00

Junior Handling (open to all breeds) 5.00 3.00

Pee Wee Junior Handling 1.00 1.00

ALL AUSSIES 6 MONTHS OF AGE AND OLDER MUST BE ABLE TO SHOW PROOF OF ASCA REGISTRATION TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR SHOWING

No Chalking Allowed On Premises.

Electric Outlets Are Not Available.

You may download ASCA entry forms from the ASCA website

and go to FORMS.

Lunch will not be available on premises. There are several fast food businesses and sit down restaurants in town. (approximately 5 miles away)

Directions:

Elysian Farm

Joe and Kim Schneider

23322 Russell Road

Pine City, MN 55063

320-629-1068

AGILITY FUN RUN

Sunday May 29, 2005

In conjunction with Corn Classic Stock and Conformation Shows

Jumpers Class in Fenced in Area

First run at 1:00 pm until about 4:00 pm

2 minutes on course

Controlled treats and toys are allowed

The agility area is next to the conformation ring. Run’s may be stopped for short periods during the afternoon due to this.

$5.00 for first run

$5.00 for second run

$3.00 for third or more runs (multiple runs can be with different dogs)

Day of entries taken starting at 11:00 am

Or pre-register with Diane Clyne at

Dog’s Name______Handler’s Name______

Jump Height ______