Maryland Sporting Dog Association Spaniel Hunt Test May 2023

American Kennel Club Licensed Spaniel Hunt Test

Saturday May 6, 2023 (Event# 2023441907)
AND
Sunday May 7, 2023 (Event# 2023441908)

Event Location:
Rebel Ridge Farms
295 Woods Rd.
Elkton, MD


Date/Time Event OPENS for ALL to enter: 1/17/2023 7:00:00 AM ET (Eastern Time)

Entries Close: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time(ET)

Maryland Sporting Dog Association
mdsportingdog.org

OPEN TO AKC ELIGIBLE BREEDS OF SPANIELS/RETRIEVERS(Listed Below)
This Spaniel Hunt Test is held under the Rules and Procedures of the American Kennel Club.

Eligible Breeds for Spaniel Hunting Tests: Airedale Terriers, American Water Spaniels, Boykin Spaniels, Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, Clumber Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, Curly-Coated Retrievers, English Cocker Spaniels, English Springer Spaniels,Field Spaniels, Flat-Coated Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Irish Water Spaniels, Labrador Retrievers, Nederlandse Kooikerhondje, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers, Poodles - Standard and Miniature, Sussex Spaniels, and Welsh Springer Spaniels.
All dogs must be six months of age or over on the day of the Hunting Test.

Event Schedule & Entry Fees: Saturday May 6, 2023 (AM)
Stake Entries Fee Start Judges *Denotes Apprentice Judge
Master  **see below $80 8:00 AM Trish Jackson Jean-Marie Tate
Senior  **see below $80 8:00 AM Trish Jackson Jean-Marie Tate
Junior  **see below $80 8:00 AM Trish Jackson Jean-Marie Tate

Event Schedule & Entry Fees: Sunday May 7, 2023 (AM)
Stake Entries Fee Start Judges *Denotes Apprentice Judge
Master  **see below $80 8:00 AM Jean-Marie Tate Trish Jackson
Senior  **see below $80 8:00 AM Jean-Marie Tate Trish Jackson
Junior  **see below $80 8:00 AM Jean-Marie Tate Trish Jackson

**EVENT LIMIT INFORMATION
1st Event Day (2023441907) will be considered FULL when the TOTAL number of the entries in ALL Stakes for that day reach 35.
2nd Event Day (2023441908) will be considered FULL when the TOTAL number of the entries in ALL Stakes for that day reach 35.

Entries Close: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 11:59 P.M. Eastern Time(ET)

ENTER ONLINE AT:

OR
Mail ENTRIES & PAYMENT TO:
  Hunt Sec LLC
708 CR 3140
Crockett, TX 75835

CLUB Event Secretary

Betsy Harringer
10310 Greenacres Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20903
301-613-2119
flushing@mdsportingdog.org

For Mailed entries make checks payable to:  Hunt Sec
For Mailed entries, please include the $4.00 Service/Entry Fee per dog/ per entry.

*$4.00 fee per dog/ per stake entry below $100
*$4.50 fee per dog/ per stake entry $100 - $145
*$6.75 fee per dog/ per stake entry $146 - $199

WELCOME STATEMENT

The Maryland Sporting Dog Association (MSDA) is pleased to welcome you to our 2023 annual Spring AKC Hunting Tests for Spaniels.

These flushing dog hunt tests are being held at Rebel Ridge Farms, one of the premier gun dog training and testing facilities on the East Coast. The grounds include open mixed-cover and hay fields, trees scattered throughout the property as well as tree lines and woods, creek bottom, and technical and natural ponds.

MSDA will make every effort to make this a pleasant day for you and your dog. Please cooperate with the marshals; they have been instructed to adhere to the running order as closely as possible. If you have a conflict, please speak to the marshals of the stakes involved. Park in designated parking areas only, dispose of all litter properly, and treat the grounds with respect.

We would like to thank Lyn Yelton and Jeff Lyons for the use of the property. We also wish to thank all of those who have made this event possible, especially the judges; your contribution in time, expertise, and enthusiasm, in addition to time spent away from your homes and an opportunity to run your own dogs, is greatly appreciated. We thank our gun captain and gunners, our bird steward, the marshals, and all the workers both in the field and behind the scenes.

We trust everyone will enjoy the weekend and enjoy your time here in Maryland.

To all the participants: Good luck and have fun!

A final note - MSDA is a group of dog owners and friends working for the good of all dogs, but especially sporting dogs. If you’re looking for additional information about our club and other MSDA events, please visit www.mdsportingdog.org.

CLUB OFFICERS

President: Steven Roth

Vice-President: Richard Jackson

Secretary: Pamela DeSmidt

Treasurer: Gary Seibel

EVENT COMMITTEE
Event Chairman
Steve Surprenant
5 Stevens Ct
Rockville, MD 20850
Surprenant@mdsportingdog.org
Event Secretary
Betsy Harringer
10310 Greenacres Dr
Silver Spring, MD 20903
301-613-2119
flushing@mdsportingdog.org
Event Co-ChairBrian Schmidt
Committee MemberSandy Ziemski
Committee MemberBret Hassel
Committee MemberBetsy Harringer
BIRDS
Chukar will be used in all hunts.
PRIZES
Dogs that pass their test will receive an AKC "Qualifying Score" rosette; dogs that earn a new title will receive an MSDA title rosette.


ADDITIONAL EVENT INFORMATION


Brian Schmidt is the Gun Captain for this event.

PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE OWNER OF REBEL RIDGE FARMS directly about this event, accommodations, restaurants or anything else.

Junior Handlers are welcome and may run a dog at a discounted rate of $40. A refund will be made at the time of the event. Junior Handlers must register with the AKC. To obtain a Junior Handler number go to: https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/13075222/Junior-Handler-Number-Request-E-2021.pdf

To complete the AKC Junior Handler Certification form go to: https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn-origin-etr.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/11130731/JR-Certification-Form-editable.pdf

EVENT EMERGENCY AND VETERINARIAN INFORMATION
ALL EMERGENCIES CALL 911

Veterinarians:
VCA Glasgow Animal Hospital
(formerly VCA Elkton Animal Hospital)
650 Peoples Plaza, Newark, DE 19702
Hours: Fri 8-5, Sat 8-1, Sun Closed
410-398-8777 or 302-834-1118

VCA Newark Animal Hospital
1360 Marrows Road, Newark, DE, 19711
Hours: Fri 8-8, Sat 8-8, Sun Closed
302-737-8100

Veterinary Emergency Services Open 24/7:
BluePearl Pet Hospital Christiana Newark
106 Geoffrey Drive, Newark, DE 19713
302-322-6933

DRAWINGS/RUNNING ORDER

Drawings will take place at Huntsecretary.com 8:00 AM ET on 4/26/2023. The Running Order will be electronically randomized and adjusted slightly to accommodate handlers running multiple dogs.

 

SCRATCHES

Scratches prior to closing date will be refunded by HuntSecretary.com.

 

After the closing date, all scratches will be handled based on the Club Scratch Policy specified below.

 
Club Scratch Policy

Entry fees paid for a bitch withdrawn because of coming in season or for a dog withdrawn because of an injury or illness, or for a dog which dies, shall be refunded in full by MSDA. A veterinary certificate is required for all refunds. Requests and documents must be presented prior to the test. There will be no refunds for "no shows".

No entry fee will be refunded if the test cannot be opened or completed by reason of riots, civil disturbance, an act of god, public emergency, act of a public enemy, or any other cause beyond the control of MSDA or the Hunt Test Committee.


EVENT WAITLIST POLICY (After the close)

Wait-listed dogs BEFORE the closing date will be added across all stake levels (For Example: a senior hunter scratch could result in a dog being added to the master level test).

After the closing date, the wait list will utilized  based on the Club's Wait-list policy below.

Club Waitlist Policy
The wait list will be utilized. Upon a scratch, dogs will be added across all test levels (For Example: a senior hunter scratch could result in a dog being added to the master level test).

ACCOMMODATIONS

Accommodations in alphabetical order:
Days Inn, 311 Belle Hill Rd, Elkton, MD 21921 Phone: 410-392-5010
La Quinta Inn & Suites, 304 Belle Hill Rd, Elkton, MD 21921 Phone: 410-620-9494
Motel 6, 223 Belle Hill Rd, Elkton, MD 21921 Phone: 410-392-5020
Hampton Inn, 2 Warner Rd, Elkton, MD 21921 Phone: 410-398-7777
Sutton Inn, 405 E Pulaski Hwy, Elkton, MD 21921 Phone: 410-398-3830

MSDA has not worked out special hotel rates with the hotels listed above and is not endorsing these particular hotels. Please check directly with hotels regarding rates, dogs in room, and deposits that may be required.


LUNCH INFORMATION

Lunch will be provided both days. Lunch on Saturday will be homemade courtesy of Theresa Schroeder and Betsy Surprenant. Sunday will be subs or sandwches.


TAILGATE INFORMATION

There will be a tailgate Saturday after the test. Ken Harringer has accepted our invitation to be the lead bartender; there will be a variety of specialty drinks, including the infamous "Dirty Clumber", as well as beer, wine and finger food.

Event LOCATION / MAP / DIRECTIONS

Rebel Ridge Farms
295 Woods Rd.
Elkton, MD
The general location of Rebel Ridge Farms in the Mid-Atlanic area is shown below:



The entrance to Rebel Ridge Farms is located at 295 Woods Rd, Elkton, MD 21921. The GPS coordinates are: 39°33'13.4"N 75°47'16.3"W

Directions from Elkton, MD:
Take Rte. 213 South approximately 3 miles from the intersection of Route 40 and 213. Turn left onto Elk Forest Road at the flashing light. Take an immediate right onto Knights Corner Road. Go 0.4 miles. Turn left onto Woods Rd. Go 0.7 miles. Turn left into Rebel Ridge Farms.

Directions from Newark, DE:
Take Rte. 896 South. Turn left onto Rte. 71. Go 0.7 miles. Turn right onto Chesapeake City Road. Go 2.3 miles. Turn right onto Steele Road (which becomes Woods Road in MD). Go 1.4 miles. Turn right into Rebel Ridge Farms.


Official American Kennel Club ® FIELD TRIAL or HUNT TEST Form

Club:

Date(s):

Event#

Location:


Event type:
(test or trial)

Enter In Stake/test:

Retriever Trials ONLY this dog is qualified for (check answer):
Limited All Age Stake: YES NO          Restricted All-Age Stake: YES  No         Special All Age Stake: YES NO
AKC Number:

Foreign & List Country:

I enclose Entry Fees:
In  Amount of:
(please add $4 per dog/stake
for HS Fees)
Full Name
of Dog:
Reg #
Call Name:        
Sex:
        
Date of Birth:
Breed:

Variety:

Sire:

Dam:

Name of
Breeder:
Actual
Owner(s):
Owner's
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Name of Owner's
Agent/Handler
Agent/Handler's
Address:
City: State: Zip:
AKC Rules, Regulations, Policies and Guidelines are available
on the American Kennel Club website:
www.akc.org
AGREEMENT

 I certify that I am the actual owner of the dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I (we) agree to abide by the rules and regulations of The American Kennel Club in effect at the time of this event, and any additional rules and regulations appearing in the premium list of this event and entry form and any decision made in accord with them. I (we) agree that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem sufficient. I (we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or other dogs. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and of the holding of this event and of the opportunity to have the dog judged and to win prizes, ribbons, or trophies, I (we) agree to hold the AKC, the event-giving club, their members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents or event secretary and the owner and/or lessor of the premises and any provider of services that are necessary to hold this event and any employees or volunteers of the aforementioned parties, and any AKC approved judge, judging at this event, harmless from any claim for loss or injury which may be alleged to have been caused directly or indirectly to any person or thing by the act of this dog while in or about the event premises or grounds or near any entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such claim; and I (we) further agree to hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any claim for loss, injury or damage to this dog. Additionally, I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify, defend and save the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all loss and expense (including legal fees) by reason of the liability imposed by law upon any of the aforementioned parties for damage because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by any person or persons, including myself (ourselves), or on account of damage to property, arising out of or in consequence of my (our) participation in this event, however such, injuries, death or property damage may be caused, and whether or not the same may have been caused or may be alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees, agents, or any other person. I (we) agree that the determination of whether the injury is serious shall be made by the event veterinarian and is binding on me (us). I (WE) AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT BETWEEN THE AKC AND THE EVENT-GIVING CLUB (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN THIS PREMIUM LIST) AND MYSELF (OURSELVES) OR AS TO THE CONSTRUCTION, INTERPRETATION AND EFFECT OF THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE AKC BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE AKC CHARTER AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES.

Signature of owner or his
agent duly authorized to make this entry:

Tel:

Email:
Mail Entries and Payment to:*** 
Hunt Sec LLC
708 CR 3140
Crockett, TX 75835

** Please note:  All Mailed entries will be opened randomly the morning after an event opens (for everyone).
Please include $4.00 per dog/entry.