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Saturday, September 21, 2013 In Conjunction With the
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Nashoba Valley Independent Regional Specialty
Sunday, September 22, 2013 In Conjunction With the
Northwestern Connecticut Dog Club, Inc. All Breed Dog Show and Obedience Trial
P R E M I U M L I S TBERNESE MOUNTAIN DOG CLUB OF AMERICA, INC.
DRAFT TESTS
Tests Open to All Eligible Dogs in accordance with current BMDCA Draft Regulations, Chapter 3, Section 1, Paragraph B
Tests Open to Apprentice Judge July 2011 BMDCA Draft Regulations Will Be in Effect
All Judging Will Be Outdoors
Entries for both tests close at the address of Steve Pflederer, Test Secretary, at 5:00 PM, EDT, Wednesday, September 11, 2013;
after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled or altered, except as specifically allowed in the current BMDCA Draft Test Regulations.
29th & 30th Draft Tests Hosted by theBernese Mountain Dog Club of Nashoba Valley
Goshen Fairgrounds116 Old Middle StreetGoshen, Connecticut
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Officers Marge Bumen, President
Alise Burbridge, Vice-President Steve Diers, Treasurer
Patricia Buickerood, Secretary, 19 Townsend Street, Pepperell, Massachusetts 01463
Directors Adam Conn, Karen Fox, Sue Mahan, Martha McCormick, Jean Michael
Draft Test Committees
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Test Chair Margot Burwood 570 East Cotton Hill Road
New Hartford, CT 06057-3407 (860) 489-0584
Test Secretary Steve Pflederer 388 George Washington Turnpike
Burlington, CT 06013-2417 (860) 673-1107 [email protected]
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Nashoba Valley
Committee Members
Marge Bumen, Peter McCormick, Steve Diers, Megan McTavish, Julie Mott
Eden Jonas Creedmoor, North Carolina
Sara Steele Long Valley, New Jersey
Judges
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Test Chair Martha McCormick 121 Gates Road
Lebanon, CT 06249 (860) 428-3158
Test Secretary Steve Pflederer 388 George Washington Turnpike
Burlington, CT 06013-2417 (860) 673-1107 [email protected]
Eden Jonas Creedmoor, North Carolina
Committee Members
Marge Bumen, Margot Burwood, Steve Diers, Peter McCormick, Megan McTavish
Christine Mann Boulder, Colorado
Judges
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RegulationsEntrants are responsible for obtaining the BMDCA Draft Test Regulations, July
2011 Edition, and being familar with them. Draft Test Regulations are available online: bmdca.org/Draft
AwardsAll participating teams will receive a suitable keepsake. Qualifying teams will
receive a rosette, and Nashoba’s classic, unique wooden contoured silhouette of a Bernese Mountain Dog pulling a cart.
Veterinarians On Call:
Sand Road Animal Hospital LLC 136 Sand Road, Falls Village, CT 06031
(860) 824-5223(877) 738-8382 Toll Free
Saturday 8 AM – 4 PM, Sunday 8 AM – 12 NOON
After Hours:Veterinary Emergency Center
135 Dowd Avenue, Canton, CT 06109 (860) 693-6992
Saturday after 4 PM, Sunday after 12 PM
WeatherCheck the forecast frequently and come prepared for yourself and your dog(s).
September temperatures in Goshen average a high of 69 degrees, and an average low of 49 degrees, with a mean of 59 degrees.
Average monthly rainfall total for September is 4.59 inches.Sunrise and sunset: approximately 6:37 AM and 6:49 PM each day.
Hospitality and RefreshmentsCoffee will be available on site Saturday and Sunday morning.
For meals and snacks, a food truck will be on site Saturday.
Food vendors will be on site in conjunction with the Northwestern Connecticut Dog Club Show on Sunday.
A cookout/barbecue is being planned for Saturday evening, September 21. All judges, entrants, stewards, club members and their guests are welcome to
attend. Details will be available closer to that date.
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Attention Exhibitors:• BiTCHES iN SEASON ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PARTiCiPATE in the Draft Test. Re-fund of entry fees for bitches entered who come in season after the closing date of the Test may be obtained by giving a veterinarian’s certificate to the Test Sec-retary before the Test starts (postmarked mail prior to Test date is acceptable).
• ENTERED DOGS MuST BE 24 MONTHS OR OLDER on the day of the test (birth date on or before September 21 or 22, 2011).
• OPEN DRAFT ENTRiES MuST iNCLuDE A VETERiNARY CERTiFiCATE STATiNG THE DOG’S NAME AND WEiGHT. This certificate must be dated within the 60 days prior to the actual test date (July 23 or 24, 2013 or later).
• The two dogs of a brace team need not be owned by the same person or by the handler.
• Handlers provide their own draft rigs, harnesses, and tie-downs or other means of securing a load in the particular draft rig.
• FREIGHT HAUL WEIGHT LOADS: In Novice Draft, the weight required is 20 lbs. In Open Draft, the weight required is the weight of the dog rounded down to the nearest 10 lbs; 60 lbs minimum. in Novice Brace Draft, the weight required is 40 lbs. per team. in Open Brace Draft, the weight required is the sum of the Open weight of each dog. HANDLERS MuST PROViDE THEiR OWN WEiGHTS FOR THE FREiGHT HAuL.
• PLEASE STUDy THE DRAFT TEST REGULATIONS cAREFULLy! You are respon-sible for being completely familiar with them.
ScheduleCheck-in opens at 7:30 AM. The test begins at 8:00 AM with the Equipment
Check. Course Review and Judging will follow in sequence. Lunch time (judging will halt) will be at the Judges’ discretion.
Trophy SponsorshipAnyone can take part in the test by sponsoring a trophy! if you would like to support our working dogs, or honor a special dog or working team, trophy
sponsorships are available. Please contact Adam Conn, BMDCNV Trophy Chair for more information, [email protected]
All donors will be recognized in the two-day catalog.
PhotographerRoxanne Gura of Gura Photography is the offical photographer for Saturday’s
BMDCNV Regional Specialty and will be on site. Details about the photographer on site for Sunday’s NWCT Conformation Show
will be available.
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Test SiteThe Goshen Fairgrounds, with its acres of scenic landscape setting in
Litchfield County, in the Northwest corner of Connecticut, is home to the annual Goshen Fair, held Labor Day weekend each September. The Goshen Fair dates
back to 1910 and can trace its origins to the Labor Day horse races on a stretch of road we now know as Route 63 beside the fairgrounds.
AccommodationsPlease call to check for specific rates and pet policies:
Yankee Pedlar Inn 93 Main Street Torrington, CT 06790 860 489-9226 866 484-8427pedlarinn.com6 miles from test site Early Reservations (20 rooms) may take advantage of special pricing for this event.
Quality Inn and Suites 395 Winsted Road Torrington, CT 06790 860 496-8808qualityinn.com/hotel-torrington-connecticut-CT0846 miles from test site
Litchfield Inn 432 Bantam Road (Rte 202) Litchfield, CT 06759 860 567-4503litchfieldinnct.com7 miles from test site
Hitching Post Country Motel 45 Kent Road South (Route 7) Cornwall Bridge, CT 06754 860 672-6219cthitchingpostmotel.com10 miles from test site
Note: RVs allowed on site Friday afternoon through the weekend. Contact Martha McCormick, [email protected] for details.
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Entry InformationThe entry fee is $35.00 per team. The brace entry fee is $35.00 per two-dog team. For Brace entries, please fill out an entry form for each dog and staple together.
Entry is limited to 20 teams per day. The following classes are offered: Novice Draft, Open Draft, Novice Brace, Open Brace. if more than 20 entries are received, a random drawing will be held within 48 hours of the closing date with priority given to entrants in accordance with the July 2011 BMDCA Draft Regulations. 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. All entrants will be notified of their entry status within 72 hours of the closing date. Alternates will also be drawn and may compete if a regular entry is marked absent. Both tests are open to all dogs, purebred or mixed heritage, registered or listed (such as Purebred Alternative Listing [PAL], indefinite Listing Privilege [iLP], Canine Partners (or any future equivalents) with the American Kennel Club or the Canadian Kennel Club.
Entries close at the Test Secretary’s address on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 5:00 PM. Please type or print legibly when filling out the entry form, and remem-ber to include your telephone number and if available, your email address. Please make checks payable to BMDCNV and write a separate check for each entry. if entering both days you MuST complete two registration forms and mail two checks. if you have any questions, please call Steve Pflederer at (860) 673-1107, or email [email protected].
Telephone or incomplete entries cannot be accepted. Entries received without fees will not be accepted. Post-dated checks and returned checks do not con-stitute a valid entry fee. No entry shall be made and no entry shall be accepted which specifies any conditions as to its acceptance.
Entry fees shall not be refunded in the event that a dog is absent, disquali-fied, excused by Veterinarian or Judge, or barred from competition by action of Show Committee. if because of riots, civil disturbances, or other acts beyond the control of the Show Committee it is impossible to open or to complete the trial, no refund of entry fee will be made. Extreme weather conditions, such as, but not limited to, snow storms, lightning, extreme heat, extreme cold, must be considered for the health and safety of the dogs, exhibitors, and spectators. The well-being of dogs, exhibitors, and spectators is of paramount importance and, in the event it is necessary to cancel or stop the trial before completion, no refund of entry fee will be made.
Refund of entry fees for bitches entered who come in season after the closing date of the test may be obtained by giving a veterinarian’s certificate to the Test Secretary before the test starts (postmarked mail prior to test date is acceptable). A handler may also withdraw a dog from a draft test for medical reasons. Entry fees shall be refunded upon receipt of a signed veterinarian’s certificate stating the reason for the withdrawal (postmarked mail prior to test date is acceptable; it is requested that the Test Secretary also be notified by telephone or email).
Mail fee with the entry form and signed agreement to: Steve Pflederer
388 George Washington Turnpike Burlington, CT 06013-2417
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Draft Test Entry FormBernese Mountain Dog Club of Nashoba Valley
Goshen Fairgrounds, Goshen, CTSaturday, September 21, 2013
Entry Fee: $35 per entry. Please write a separate check for each entry. Make checks payable to: BMDCNV. Do not send cash.Entries Close at the Test Secretary’s address Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at 5:00 PM EDT, 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: Steve Pflederer 388 George Washington Turnpike Burlington, CT 06013-2417 Please type or print clearly. Use one form per dog per class entered.
Breed Sex q Male q Female Class q Novice q Brace Novice q Open q Brace Open q Dog is titled in entered class q Open Weight Certificate enclosed Registered Name: (Include titles) Call Name Berner-Garde # (BMDs only) Registration Number DNA Profile # (AKC or CKC only) (Nationals only) Date of Place of
q USA q Canada q Foreign Birth Birth Breeder Sire Dam Actual Owner(s) Owner’s Address City State Zip Telephone Email Handler/Agent
Submitting this form constitutes your agreement to the terms of the Entry Agreement
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Entry Agreement This Entry Agreement must be submitted with the Entry Form.
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. Name of Participant (Please print) Signature Date
Submitting this form constitutes your agreement to the terms of the Entry AgreementRev 07-31-11
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Draft Test Entry FormBernese Mountain Dog Club of Nashoba Valley
Goshen Fairgrounds, Goshen, CTSunday, September 22, 2013
Entry Fee: $35 per entry. Please write a separate check for each entry. Make checks payable to: BMDCNV. Do not send cash.Entries Close at the Test Secretary’s address Wednesday, September 11, 2013, at 5:00 PM EDT, 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: Steve Pflederer 388 George Washington Turnpike Burlington, CT 06013-2417 Please type or print clearly. Use one form per dog per class entered.
Breed Sex q Male q Female Class q Novice q Brace Novice q Open q Brace Open q Dog is titled in entered class q Open Weight Certificate enclosed Registered Name: (Include titles) Call Name Berner-Garde # (BMDs only) Registration Number DNA Profile # (AKC or CKC only) (Nationals only) Date of Place of
q USA q Canada q Foreign Birth Birth Breeder Sire Dam Actual Owner(s) Owner’s Address City State Zip Telephone Email Handler/Agent
Submitting this form constitutes your agreement to the terms of the Entry Agreement
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Entry Agreement This Entry Agreement must be submitted with the Entry Form.
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. Name of Participant (Please print) Signature Date
Submitting this form constitutes your agreement to the terms of the Entry AgreementRev 07-31-11
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Draft Test CatalogThere will be one Catalog for both draft tests. it will include a
Sponsor’s Page and Advertising. All copy must be recieved no later than September 3, 2013.
Sponsor’s Page
if you wish to support the Draft Test in your name; or that of your kennel, or in honor or memory of a special dog or person, we invite you to
participate.Each insertion is $5.00.
Please submit your information no later than September 3, 2013.
AdvertisingHalf-Page advertisements are available for $10.00.Full-Page advertisements are available for $20.00.
if using photos, please send original photos or high-resolution JPG files.Please submit advertising materials no later than September 3, 2013.
Please make your check payable to BMDCNV and mail with Sponsor’s Page and
Advertising copy to:Steve Pflederer
388 George Washington Turnpike Burlington, CT 06013-2417
You may also email digitial photos and advertising copy only, to Michelle Keck: [email protected]
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Draft TestThe Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Draft Test is 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 perfor-mance 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.
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See You in September!Spectators are welcome at these draft tests and are encouraged to
applaud and cheer for the working dog.
Dogs who are not entered may be present but must be leashed or crated at all times, and must not interfere with the test in any way.
As always, please remember to pick up after your dog!
Directions to the Goshen Fairgrounds116 Old Middle Street (Route 63)
Goshen, Connecticut 06756
From the North (VT/Western NH): Route 91 South to Hartford, CT
Route 84 West to exit for Route 4 (just past exit for Route 9). Route 4 West through Farmington, unionville, Burlington, Harwinton, and
Torrington to traffic circle in Goshen. (Note: after unionville, Route 4 takes a left turn at a traffic light.)
At traffic circle in Goshen, go 3/4-way around and turn right onto Route 63 South; it’s approximately 1 mile to fairgrounds on right.
From the Northeast: From MA or CT, pick up Route 84 West to Hartford, CT;
then follow directions from the North.
From the East (MA/RI): Take Route 84 West in CT to Hartford, follow directions from the North.
From the Northwest (Eastern NY/Western MA): Route 7 South to South Canaan, CT.
in S. Canaan, bear left onto Route 63 South. Continue to traffic circle in Goshen; go 1/2-way around circle and continue on Route 63
South; it’s approximately 1 mile to fairgrounds on right.
Alternate: Route 8 South to Winsted, CT, then follow signs to continue on highway-portion of Route
8 South to Torrington. Take exit for Route 4 and turn right off ramp onto Route 4 West.
Continue on Route 4 West to Goshen. At traffic circle in Goshen, go 3/4-way around and turn right onto Route 63 South;
it’s approximately 1 mile to fairgrounds on right.
From the South Via I-95 (CT Turnpike), Merritt Parkway, or I-84:
Route 8 North to Exit 42/Route 118. Left off ramp for Route 118 West to Litchfield.
At the Litchfield Green, the road forks, bear right. At the stop sign, go left onto Route 202 West.
At the second light, go right onto Route 63 North; it’s 5.8 miles to the fair grounds on your left.
Via Route 7: in New Milford, take route 202 East to Litchfield.
Turn north onto Route 63; approximately 5 miles to fairgrounds.