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DIRECTIONS TO RASPBERRY RIDGE From the East: Interstate Route 80 West through New Jersey to Exit 4 (Columbia/Blairstown). Follow signs to Portland, PA / Delaware River Toll Bridge; continue straight on PA 611 South through Mt. Bethel. Follow directions from below. From Central New Jersey – Take I-287 to I-78 West. Take NJ Route 31 North, then Route 46 West. Follow signs to Portland, PA toll bridge and take PA 611 South through Mt. Bethel. Follow directions from below. From the West – Take Interstate 80 East through PA to Exit 310. Follow PA 611 South through Mt. Bethel. Follow directions from below. From Allentown, PA – Take Route 22 East to PA. 33 North. Exit at PA 191 at Bangor/Stockertown. Take PA 191 North to Bangor. In Bangor, go straight through 2 stop lights. At 3rd light (blinking), turn right. Turn left at stop sign. Go 1/4 mile and turn right onto Ridge Road. Go about 3 miles and make sharp left onto Lake Minsi Drive (if you reach a 4-way stop sign intersection when driving on Ridge Road, you have gone too far). On Lake Minsi Drive, follow from below. Turn right on PA 512 (bank and chiropractic office on corner). Go exactly 1.5 miles and turn right onto Lillian Lane. Cross RR tracks and bear to the left up hill. Immediately after a 4-way stop, the road forks; take the right fork; this is Lake Minsi Drive. On Lake Minsi Drive, go 0.6 miles. Turn left into gravel lane--mailbox #2167. You are now at Raspberry Ridge Sheep Farm. Drive into marked parking areas near house and barn. LODGINGS (that accept dogs) Budget Inn and Suites: Exit 308 on I-80, East Stroudsburg, PA (888) 233-8144. Raspberry Ridge Sheep Farm: Bed and Breakfast (610) 588-5262. Travel Inn of Wind Gap: (610) 863-4146 Comfort Inn: US Rt. 22 and PA Rt. 191 Bethlehem, PA (610) 865-6300 REFRESHMENTS We will only be offering soft drinks and water at this trial. PREMIUM LIST American Tending Breeds Association of Pennsylvania AHBA Licensed Herding Test and Trial Open to all eligible dogs according to the guidelines of the AHBA Rulebook. Sunday, July 12, 2009 Entries Open: 8:00 AM on Monday, May 25, 2009 Entries Close: 8:00 PM on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 Junior Herding Dog Test HTD– I, II, III Outrun will be: I-225’, II-400’, III-600’ HTAD-I, II, III (Course # 2) HRD-I, II, III Stock for all classes – Mixed Breed Sheep Tests & Trial will be held outdoors at: Raspberry Ridge Sheep Farm 2167 Lake Minsi Drive; Bangor, PA 18013 Grounds will be open Sunday, 1 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday, July 12, 2009 Start time 1PM Limits and Entry Fees: Total trial and test entries are limited to 30. JHD–– entry fee $40 HTD & HTAD (all classes) –– entry fee $40 HRD (all classes) –– entry fee $40 A separate entry form must be completed for each course in which a dog is entered. Entries not on Official AHBA entry forms or photocopies without the Agreement and Rules are UNACCEPTABLE. Entries will not be accepted without fees. No refund for duplicate entries or any other cause beyond the control of the Club after closing date. Returned checks do not constitute a valid entry. The ATBA treasurer will add a collection fee to the amount of each returned check. Canadian exhibitors must submit entries with international money orders in US funds. Telephone, telegraph, fax, email and unsigned entries cannot be accepted. Changes, additions, or corrections to Entry Forms must be received in writing prior to the close of entries. The ATBA may decline entries for cause and may refuse to accept an entry or may remove any dog on account of disease, viciousness or other cause and no one shall have any claim or recourse against ATBA or any official thereof. Submit entries with fees in US funds to: ATBA, c/o Rachel McCarthy, 128 S. Stevens Ave South Amboy, NJ 08879. Checks or money orders are to be made payable to ATBA. Entries sent by delivery services must be marked for delivery without a signature. Entries received before or after the open period will be rejected. The secretary will perform the running order draw at her residence in South Amboy, NJ, following the closing of the entries. Premium information and entry forms can be downloaded from the ATBA Web site at www.atba-herding.org. Board of Directors of the American Tending Breeds Association President: Robert Dunning, 2167 Lake Minsi Dr., Bangor, PA 18013 Vice-President: Carolyn Wilki, 2167 Lake Minsi Dr., Bangor, PA 18013 Treasurer: Erica Mita, 100 W 72nd Street 2D, NY NY 10023 Corresponding Secretary: Rachel McCarthy,128 S. Stevens Ave, South Amboy NJ 08879 Recording Secretary: Susan Leach, PO Box 49, Rockaway, NJ 07866 Board Members: Greg Merriman, Peter Pruim, Mary Mescher, Patrice Teltser Herding Tests & Trials Committee Chair: Erica Mita, 100 W 72nd Street 2D, NY NY 10023 646.682.9328, ericautdt@gmail.com Secretary: Rachel McCarthy, 128 S. Stevens Ave, South Amboy, NJ 08879 732.525.8214, Rachel@mabbettart.com Chief Stock Handler: Carolyn Wilki Chief Steward: Arlene Clendenning Course Director: Robert Dunning Trophies: Lisa Gasser Judge Carol Lucero, PO Box 622, 550 Paden, Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Livestock: Mixed Breed Sheep…entrant agrees to replacement cost at market value for serious injury/death or to pay for total medication costs for slight injury. JHD: 3 sheep per run HTD & HTAD course: 5 sheep per run HRD course minimum: 30 sheep per run Veterinary Services On Call Creature Comforts (24 hr.):Old Route 115, Saylorsburg, PA. (570) 992-0400 or (610) 381-2287 Mt. Bethel Animal Hospital (570) 897-5409 Exhibitors should follow their veterinarians' recommendation to assure their dogs are free of internal and external parasites, any communicable diseases, and have appropriate vaccinations. Rosettes and Trophies Test Classes: Qualifying Score: Dark Green Rosette w/White Center Streamer & White button Trial Classes: High In Trial – Dog gift basket filled with treats and gifts & Blue, Red & Yellow Rosette Reserve High In Trial – Dog cookie jar filled with treats & Red, Yellow & White Rosette Highest Score in each trial class – Dog toy 1st - 4th highest scores for each Trial class – Rosettes Qualifying Score – Dark Green Rosette ELIGIBILITY All dogs nine months of age or older are eligible to participate in Herding trials and JHD. Dogs classified as Herding Dogs in AHBA are eligible for HERDING TEST (HCT). No dog may be entered in two classes on the same course with the same kind of stock under the same judge at any Test/trial. Bitches in season shall run in drawn running order without adjustment. AGREEMENT I (We) acknowledge that the “Rules Applying to Registration and Dog Shows” and the “Regulations for Herding Tests and Herding Trials” have been made available to me (us) and that I (we) agree that the club holding this herding test or trial has the right to refuse this entry for cause which the club shall deem to be sufficient. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry and the holding of the Herding test or Trial and opportunity to have the dog tested or judged and to win prize money, ribbons or trophies, I (we) agree to hold this club, it’s members, directors, governors, officers, agents, superintendents, or show secretary and the owner or lessor of the premises and any employees of the aforementioned parties 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 upon the herding test or trial premises or grounds or near nay entrance thereto, and I (we) personally assume all responsibility and liability for any such damage or injury, be caused or alleged to be caused by the negligence of the club or any of the parties aforementioned, or by the negligence of any person or any other causes. I (we) hereby assume the sole responsibility for and agree to indemnify and hold the aforementioned parties harmless from any and all losses 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 herefrom, 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 the Herding Test or trial, howsoever such injuries, death or damage to property may be caused, and whether the negligence of the aforementioned parties or any of their employees or agents, or any other persons. I (we) will pay for any livestock injuries or replacement value in the event of death of any livestock by the dog entered, I (we) will assume total responsibility for any damage. I (we) agree to pay the full market value of the injured animal in case of serious injury, or the veterinarian bill if the injury is slight. Official AHBA Entry Form American Tending Breeds Association AHBA LICENSED HERDING TEST AND TRIAL July 12, 2009 Entry Fees: ENTRY FEES ARE ___$40_______for EACH DOG IN CLASS . No dog may be entered in two classes on the same course with the same kind of stock under the same judge at any trial. Entries close on July 1, 2009 at 8PM. Make checks or money orders payable in US funds to ATBA. Send to Rachel McCarthy 128 S. Stevens Ave., South Amboy, NJ 08879. Entries sent by delivery services must be marked for delivery without a signature. A dog must be entered in the name of the person who actually owned it at the time entries for the Herding Test or Trial closed. BREED VARIETY SEX _________________________________________________________________ class place an X in what you are entering. JHD HTDI HTD2 HTD3 HTADI HTAD2 HTAD3 HRDI HRD2 HRD3 FULL NAME OF DOG_____________________________________________________________ [ ] AHBA reg no DATE OF BIRTH__________________ [ ] AHBA litter no. Place of Birth [ ] Foreign reg. no & country [ ] USA { } CANADA [ ] FOREIGN BREEDER . SIRE . DAM . ACTUAL OWNER(S) . ADDRESS . CITY STATE ZIP I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of the dog or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owners 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 AHBA in effect at the time of this Herding Test or trial or both, and further agree to be bound by the agreement printed on the reverse side of this entry form. I(we) certify and represent that the dog entered is not a hazard to persons or their dogs. The entry is submitted on the foregoing representation and agreement. Signature of Owner &/or agent:______________________________________________ Telephone # IMPORTANT. READ THIS FIRST. In consideration for participation in an event sanctioned by the American Herding Breed Association (AHBA), I agree to assume all responsibility for any claim, loss or damage, of whatever kind or nature, whether to person or property, which may be caused at or near this event, either directly or indirectly, by me or the dog or dogs I have entered in or brought to this event. I further agree that I will hold the AHBA, its officers, directors, agents and members harmless and defend them from any and all liability for any injury, claim, damage or loss, of whatever kind or nature, whether to person or property, caused at or near this event, whether directly or indirectly, by me or any dog I have entered in or brought to this event. I agree to indemnify the AHBA, its officers, directors, agents and members for any loss, cost or expense including attorneys fees and costs, to which the AHBA, its officers, directors, agents or members might be subject as a result of any claim, suit, loss or damage caused in any way by any act or negligence on my part or on the part of any dog or dogs I have entered in or brought to this event. I acknowledge that while the AHBA may provide sanctioning for this event with regard to the issuing of titles, it does not have and does not exercise control over the conduct of the event or those present. I certify and represent that the dog or dogs I have entered in or brought to this event is/are not a hazard to other dogs, other animals, or to people. _________________________ (signature of entrant) HRD Course: General Description The course is laid out in a 17-acre field, the perimeter fenced with box wire field fencing, 40” high. Physical description of course obstacles and features are listed below. There are several draws for the sheep on this course. These include the following (see HRD Course Diagram below; features labeled on map are in bold type): 1) the Gate to Field which lies closest to the house; 2) the remainder of the farm pasture beyond Graze 3 and Graze 4, over the Crest of the Ridge; 3) the Woods Field (southwest corner of map); 4) the Pen, from where the sheep begin the course; 5) two holding areas/pens: the Holding Pen to the north near the driveway (used for sort exercise in HRD II and HRD III), and “B Course Holding Pens” southeast of the course, just beyond the Outer Road. In general, this HRD course tests the ability of Handler and dog to read the impact of these draws on the sheep and to respond appropriately so that the flock movement, grazing, gathering, holding, and sorting tasks can be completed efficiently. Orange cones, where specified, will mark the inside of all turns on the course. Blue cones will mark the Handler’s posts, all levels, and Drive legs for HRD II & III. “Road” and “Graze” edges on the course are marked by furrows. Except if otherwise specified by judge, movement on the course is in a counter clockwise direction around the field on the road. The sheep should move steadily and quietly along the roads, without rushing, lagging, or weaving. Except where specified, handler and dog may take any position necessary relative to the flock throughout the course while moving—fetching, driving, or tending. Except during the act of sorting, the handler may not touch the dog or livestock without penalty from the time the Take Pen Gate is opened at the beginning of the run until it is fastened shut completing the run. If a majority of the flock goes off course, sheep should be brought back as efficiently as possible to the point where the flock initially strayed. Except where noted, if more than half the flock is 50 yards or more off course for longer than 1 minute, then the run should be terminated. A few sheep drifting slightly off a road or out of Graze not due to the dog’s direct action (or deliberate lack of action) should not be penalized. The time limits and total distances the sheep travel for each course: HRD I: 20 minutes, 520 yards HRD II: 30 minutes, 580 yards HRD III: 40 minutes, 830 yards
