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Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Draft Tests
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Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Oregon
Closes 5:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, May 20, 2012
Saturday and Sunday, June 2nd and 3rd, 2012
2012 “End of the Oregon Trail” Draft Tests
Saturday and Sunday, June 2nd & 3rd, 2012
Clackamette Park
Oregon City, Oregon
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Oregon
Judges: Peggy Granger – Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Valerie Horney – Aurora, Colorado
Monmouth, OR 97361
6220 Fern Hill Rd.
Entries close at the Test Secretary’s address on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at
5:00 PM (PDT). Please make checks payable to BMDCO and mail fee with
Larry Nielsen
Oregon City, Oregon
entry form(s) to the Test Secretary:
Clackamette Park
Larry Nielsen
6220 Fern Hill Rd.
Monmouth, OR 97361
This Is An All Eligible Dogs Draft Test
2012 Officers of The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Oregon
President Debra Jones
Vice President Dawn Weber
Treasurer Jan Kenitzer
Recording Secretary Kathy DeHart
Corresponding Secretary Larry Nielsen
6220 Fern Hill Rd.
Monmouth, OR 97361
Board of Directors Annette Raab, Barb DeKay
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Draft Test Committee
Draft Test Chair: Jennifer Brightbill
15860 Lucky Lane
Oregon City, OR 97045
503-358-1071
jbrightbill@me.com
Draft Test Secretary: Larry Nielsen
6220 Fern Hill Rd.
Monmouth, OR 97361
503-623-1133
nielsenlh1@gmail.com
Committee Members:
Debby Jones, Dawn Weber, Claudia Jones, Jaime Sokol Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America
Draft Test Purpose
The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Draft Tests are a series Schedule
of exercises designed to develop and demonstrate the natural abilities Check in time will be 7:00 AM.
of purebred Bernese Mountain Dogs in a working capacity involving (Clackamette Park opens at 5:00 AM)
hauling. The Bernese Mountain Dog has historically functioned as a Equipment check will be at 7:30 AM.
draft dog in various capacities, and performance of these exercises is Entrants Walk-Thru and Briefing to follow.
intended to demonstrate skills resulting from both inherent ability and Judging begins as soon as possible after the Walk-Thru/Briefing.
training which are applicable to realistic work situations. Efficiency in Awards will be presented at the conclusion of the test.
accomplishment of tasks is essential. It is also desirable that the dog Lunch will be at the judges’ discretion.
evidence willingness and enjoyment of his work in a combination of
controlled teamwork with his handler and natural independence. Class Entry Details
There will be a limit of twenty-four (24) entries for each Draft Test.
Entry fees - $35 for each single dog team and $40 for a brace team
A separate entry form must be filled out for each dog of a brace
We welcome spectators at this event! 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.
If more than twenty-four (24) entries are received for each test, they
Please remember to be responsible dog owners and pick up after will be prioritized per the following order:
your dog(s). 1. Untitled BMD’s
2. Titled BMD’s
3. Untitled Other Dogs, including Brace Teams with one BMD
4. Titled Other Dogs, including Brace Teams with one BMD
Note that “titled” means titled in the entered class.
A random draw will be held for each group in the list including and
following the one that causes a total entry in excess of the Test limit.
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.
Judges
Peggy Granger Valerie Horney
Close of Entries
Entries close at 5:00 PM (PDT), Sunday, May 20, 2011 at the Draft
W4540 County Road A 11561 E. Dakota Ave
Test Secretary’s address, after which time entries cannot be
Elkhorn, WI 53121 Aurora, CO 80012
accepted, canceled or altered, except as specifically allowed in the
current BMDCA Draft Test regulations. If sending via overnight
delivery, please be sure to have the envelope released without a Morning coffee and muffins will be available for a donation.
signature. Arrangements will be made for lunch (pizza or sandwiches, for
example) to be delivered to the site. The menu and cost will be posted
Regulations each day and can be paid for each morning if you wish to order.
Entrants are responsible for obtaining the BMDCA Draft Test
Regulations (revised as of July 2011) and being familiar with them. Awards
Draft Test Regulations may be downloaded from www.BMDCA.org at Each passing team will receive a framed tile. All participants will
no charge or ordered from the BMDCA Ways and Means (fee applies), receive a ring favor.
Dottie Schulte, 1943 Montview Dr, Greeley CO 80631.
Attention Exhibitors
The following classes will be offered: Novice, Open, Brace Novice Weather
and Brace Open. Northwestern Oregon weather is typically in the mid-70s in early June
Handlers must provide their own rigs, harnesses, and tie downs or but can be unpredictable. Be prepared for warm sunshine or cool rainy
other means of securing a load on their particular draft rig. days. You should pack both something for shade and your rain gear.
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 We Welcome Spectators
Draft Test.
Open and Open Brace entries must include a veterinary certificate Un-entered dogs may be present but must be leashed or crated and
stating the dog’s name and weight. This certificate must be dated under control at all times.
within 60 days of the date of the test, June 2nd and 3rd, 2012.
Bitches in season are not permitted to compete. Please remember to pick up after your dog(s).
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 who are not
in the ring, must be leashed or crated and under control at all times.
From I-205 SOUTH:
This Is An All Eligible Dogs Draft Test Take the OR-99E exit (Exit 9) towards OREGON CITY /
GLADSTONE & go .29 miles
Turn RIGHT onto McLOUGHLIN BLVD. & go .11 miles
Refreshments & Lunch Turn LEFT onto DUNES DRIVE & go .06 miles
Turn RIGHT onto CLACKAMETTE DRIVE & go .14 miles Book room by May 20, 2012 for special rate of $85.99 + tax per night with
Turn LEFT to go into the park the pet fee waived. Double Occupancy with dogs. 24-hour cancellation.
Rooms have hair dryer, coffee maker, mini fridge & microwave on request.
From I-5 NORTHBOUND:
Take Exit 288 onto I-205 Northbound & go 8.11 miles
R.V. PARKING (at the draft site)
Take the OR-99E exit (Exit 9) towards OREGON No reservations required; first come, first served.
CITY/GLADSTONE & go .21 miles Clackamette RV Park features:
Turn RIGHT onto McLOUGHLIN BLVD. & go .27 miles
Turn LEFT onto DUNES DRIVE & go .06 miles. 35 Spaces accommodating up to 40' RVs
Turn RIGHT onto CLACKAMETTE DRIVE & go .14 miles Water and electricity (30 amp) hookups
Turn LEFT into the park RV Dump on site ($5 dump fee)
Boat launch nearby
Veterinarian RV Park Rates Per Night:
Day of Draft Test - (on call)
Milner Veterinary Hospital Spaces 1-28 - $20
Steve Milner Spaces 29-38 (River Front) - $25
1034 Molalla Avenue Extra Car Fee - $5
Oregon City, OR 97045
503-657-6553 Tow vehicles are considered part of RV.
http://www.milnervet.com
http://www.orcity.org/parksandrecreation/clackamette-park-rv-park
Emergency – (24 hours)
NW Veterinary Specialists
16756 S.E. 82nd Drive
Clackamas, OR 97015
503-656-3999 NOTE: Club By-Laws require that dogs be kept on leash at all times and that
http://www.vcaspecialtyvets.com/northwest-veterinary-specialists everyone pick up after their dogs.
Please call if possible prior to arriving.
Accommodations
Please ask about pet policy.
Best Western RiverShore Hotel (next door to the draft site)
1900 Clackamette Drive, Oregon City, OR 97045
503-655-7141
Call and give them ID#: BMD
TO ALL “END OF THE OREGON TRAIL” DRAFT TEST
ENTRANTS: Test Site
Clackamette Park
The test committee asks you to please make special note of the 1955 Clackamette Drive
Oregon City, OR 97045
following information:
The test site is very shady and the set up for dogs will be under trees.
New BMDCA Draft Test regulations are in effect for all The draft ring will be in the center of the park, with trees all around
tests held as of January 2012. Please review the new and some in the ring. The area is fairly flat with a lot of grass, some
regulations. paved pathways, a rocky area by the river, and a small hill on grass. In
Please indicate on the entry form whether you are entering addition to plenty of shade, there is a shelter, restrooms, and water
the Saturday test or the Sunday test. Check both boxes if readily available, so we'll be able to keep the dogs nice and cool.
you are submitting one entry form for both days per dog/ There is no fee for entry to the park and there is ample parking.
per class.
The forms can be completed ON YOUR COMPUTER if Directions to site:
you received the Premium List electronically. You can type
in all required information on these fillable forms and print From I-5 SOUTHBOUND PRIOR TO VANCOUVER, WA:
them. Take Exit 7 to I-205 South, head over the Columbia River to Oregon
Both the entry form and the Entry Agreement should be & go south on I-205.
sent together. Take the OR-99E exit (Exit 9) towards OREGON CITY /
Please read all information in the Premium List carefully. GLADSTONE & go .29 miles
Any questions can be directed to the Draft Test Chair, Turn RIGHT onto McLOUGHLIN BLVD. & go .11 miles
Jennifer Brightbill (jbrightbill@me.com) or the Draft Test Turn LEFT onto DUNES DRIVE & go .06 miles
Secretary, Larry Nielsen (nielsenlh1@gmail.com) Turn RIGHT onto CLACKAMETTE DRIVE & go .14 miles
Turn LEFT to go into the park
Thank You for your cooperation !
From I-84 WESTBOUND:
Take exit 8 or 9 onto I-205 South.
Take the OR-99E exit (Exit 9) towards OREGON CITY /
GLADSTONE & go .29 miles
Turn RIGHT onto McLOUGHLIN BLVD. & go .11 miles
Turn LEFT onto DUNES DRIVE & go .06 miles
Turn RIGHT onto CLACKAMETTE DRIVE & go .14 miles
Turn LEFT to go into the park
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of Oregon ENTRY AGREEMENT
BMDCA All Eligible Dogs Draft Tests I understand that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry. I
Clackamette Park, Oregon City, OR 97045 agree that I am solely responsible for the actions of myself and the dog (“the dog”)
Saturday, June 2nd, 2012 and Sunday, June 3rd, 2012 that accompanies me in relationship to this entry.
Entry fee: $35 per dog per day. Brace entries are $40 per team per day.
In consideration of the acceptance of my entry and the opportunity to participate in
Entries close at Test Secretary’s address at 5:00 PM (PDT) on Sunday, May 20, this event, I agree to HOLD HARMLESS and INDEMNIFY the following listed
2012, after which time entries cannot be accepted, canceled, or altered, except as parties from any claim for loss, damage or injury alleged to have been caused
specifically allowed in the current BMDCA Draft Test Regulations. 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
Mail Entries & Fees to: Larry Nielsen club, their members, officers, and agents; the owner and/or leaser of the premises;
6220 Fern Hill Rd. any provider of services at this event; any employees or volunteers of the parties
Monmouth, OR 97361 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
Make checks payable to BMDCO. 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
Please type or print clearly. Use one form per dog per class entered. relationship to this event, whether the claims are made by third parties or by
myself.
Breed Sex Male
Additionally, I agree to assume the sole responsibility for any loss, damage, or
Female
injury (including death) to myself or to the dog in relationship to this event. I agree
Class Novice Brace Novice Open Brace Open to RELEASE, INDEMNIFY and promise not to sue the parties listed above for
Dog is titled in entered class Open Weight Certificate Enclosed 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
Test #1 (Saturday, June 2, 2012) Test #2 (Sunday, June 3, 2012) of the listed parties.
Registered Name
(please include titles) I AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING
OUT OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE
Call Name Berner-Garde #
(BMDs only) EVENT SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE
APPLICABLE RULES OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATON ASSOCIATION.
Registration # DNA Profile #
(Add registry if not AKC) (Nationals only)
HOWEVER, PRIOR TO ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE BMDCA BYLAWS,
RULES, REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS
Date of Place of USA Canada Foreign SET FORTH IN THE BMDCA CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS, RULES,
Birth Birth REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES AND GUIDELINES.
Breeder
In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I agree to abide by rules and
Sire 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
Dam 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
Actual Owner(s) 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)
Owners Address
and to abide by any decisions made in accord with them.
City State Zip Name of Participant
(please print) _______________________________________
Telephone E-mail
Signature Date:
Handler/Agent __________________________ __________
Submitting this form constitutes your
agreement to the terms of the Entry Agreement
Submitting this form constitutes your
Revised July 31, 2011
agreement to the terms of the Entry Agreement
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