Georgia Jubilee 2013

http://www.gaasc.org
Georgia Jubilee 2013
November 7-10, 2013
1 Ranch Dog Trial (Cattle and
Sheep)
1 ASCA Farm Dog Trial
(sheep/cattle/ducks/mixed)
4 ASCA Stockdog Trials &
4 ASCA Conformation
Hardrock Aussies Farm,
Cartersville, GA
https://www.facebook.com/HardrockAussies
Belt Buckle awarded for High
Combined in Trial (Sponsored by Peoples
Livestock, LLC)
Belt Buckle awarded to High
Combined Started Aussie (Sponsored
by Buford Powell Farm Gates)
Belt Buckle awarded to High In
Trial Farm Dog (Sponsored by Hardrock
Aussies)
Belt Buckle awarded to High In
Ranch Trial (Sponsored by Visions Kennel)
Belt Buckle awarded to Event
Champion Stock Dog (Sponsored by
David Evens & Greater Atlanta ASC)
$50 Cash awarded to High Combined
Farm Dog (Sponsored by Dean Jennings)
Course Director:
Dean Jennings
880 Ashley Court
Monroe, GA 30655
770-817-3955
[email protected]
WE APPRECIATE TEAM PLAYERS! We need people to help. This is a great way to learn something more
about events you would like more experience with. Contact any event secretary & let them know how you can help.
Thank you!
Greater Atlanta Australian Shepherd Club, Jubilee November 7-10, 2013
Hardrock Aussies Farm, Cartersville GA
445 Shinall Gaines Rd NW Cartersville, GA 30121
Conformation Event Secretary – Terry Dickey [email protected]
Stock Dog Event Chairman and Director – Dean Jennings, [email protected]
Event Committee: Cheryl Padgett, Terry Dickey
All trials will be conducted under the rules and regulations of ASCA Stockdog program. The rule book is
available at https://www.asca.org/Portals/0/StockdogRules.pdf or call ASCA at 979-778-1082
• Current immunization record and/or certificate of health from your veterinarian may be requested.
• Disputes must be brought to the immediate attention of the course director and will in all cases follow the
dispute regulations outlined in the ASCA stockdog rule book, pages 76-83.
• Photography is permitted but must not interfere with or delay the trial in any way
Awards Banquet: Please stay for an awards Banquet of smoked pork and cold side dishes sponsored and
prepared by Dean Jennings. Stay to support our big winners and enjoy some fine Bourbon Smoked Maple Pig and
fellowship. Banquet begins after the completion of the second Stock Dog trial on Sunday.
Fellowship Dinner: Join us Saturday night for a Dutch treat dinner at one of the local Cartersville restaurants.
As host, Cheryl Padgett ( [email protected] ) will select the restaurant and make reservations. Please
let Cheryl know if and how many in your party plan to attend.
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Awards (In all awards both qualifying and non-qualifying scores count; so hang in there and don’t get “thank you’d”)
Arena Stock Dog Trials: (4-trials)
Belt Buckle for High Combined score (sponsored by Peoples livestock Market, LLC)
Belt Buckle for High Combined Started Dog (sponsored by Buford Powell Farm Gates)
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Belt Buckles are for combined score for all four trials (total 1500 points for Open and Advanced, 1200 points for
Started). In the unlikely event of a tie, it will be broken by high combined score on Cattle, then Sheep, then Ducks,
then at the discretion of the trial committee.
Flat Ribbons award for 1st through 4th place, and qualifying score
Rosettes for High Score Sheep, Duck and Cattle
Rosette for High Scoring Champion of Record (Please let us know if you qualify for this—applies to Australian Shepherd
only)
Rosette for High Scoring Junior (showing in junior class only)
Rosette for New WTCH Title
Farm Dog Trial:
Flat Ribbons award for 1st through 4th place, and qualifying scores
Belt Buckle awarded to High Scoring Farm Dog (sponsored by Hardrock Aussies)
Tie will be broken by high score on Cattle, then Sheep, then Mixed, then Duck.
$50 Cash awarded to High Combined Farm Trial Dog (sponsored by Dean Jennings).
Ties will be broken by high score on the most complex stock common to the tied individuals
(complexity=Cattle, sheep, mixed, duck). If a tie still exists then the same criteria will be used for the
highest score on the sort, then gather, then time. If there is no common stock, then the score with the most
complex stock wins.
Ranch Dog Trial:
Belt Buckle awarded to High in Ranch Trial (Sponsored by Vision Kennels in memory of
Hall of Fame Pincie Creek Aggie’s Magic STDcds CDX DNA-VP). Ties will be broken by High Cattle
score, then Sort score.
Flat Ribbons award for 1st through 4th place, and qualifying scores
Special Award for Event: (Ranch Trial, Farm Trial and Arena Trials) Sponsored by David Evens
Belt Buckle awarded to high combined dog that participates in all stock dog events.
In addition to the Belt Buckle
Very colorful 7” Rosette with 20” streamers titled “High Combined Stock Super Dog” will be awarded to the dog
and handler team that obtains the highest combined score for all trials. In the event of a tie there will be a runoff
using 5 head of sheep on the Arena A-course using Advanced rules. At least two ASCA judges shall judge the
runoff and an average score used. If a tie still exists, then the runoff time will be used.
Award restrictions: For Exhibition Only dogs do not qualify for any awards. The word “Dog” indicates that it may be
any herding breed or cross breed of herding origin as outlined and approved by ASCA.
Thursday, November 7, Ranch Dog Trials, Judge Wayne Kirby (Georgia)
Day of entry – 7-7:30 AM, handlers meeting at 7:30, trials begin 15 minutes after completion of handlers
meeting. Approximately 30 minute break between Cattle and Sheep. Handler run order will be announced
at the handler’s meeting.
Stock run order will be Cattle then Sheep.
Specifications and instructions for Ranch Trial (cattle & sheep) are listed at the end of this premium.
Ranch Dog Trial will be limited to 8 Cattle and 12 Sheep. A waiting list will be established, watch the ASCA-L or our
website for entry updates.
Friday, November 8, Farm Dog Trials, Judge Larry Teaff (Texas)
Day of entry – 7-7:30 AM, handlers meeting at 7:30, trials begin immediately after completion of handlers meeting
Cattle (Beef Mix), ducks (Mix), mixed sheep/ducks, Sheep (Hair Mix),
Farm Trial running order of stock will be Cattle>sheep>Mixed, and then Ducks. Stock head count will be 3-Cattle, 5Sheep, 5-Ducks and 5 each ducks and sheep for the mixed.
Specifications for all Farm Trials is listed at the end of this premium.
Farm Dog Trial entries will be limited to 7 Cattle, 10 Ducks, 7 Mixed and 12 Sheep. A waiting list will be established,
watch the ASCA-L or our website for entry updates.
Saturday & Sunday November 9, 10—Arena Trials
The Arena trials on Saturday and Sunday will run both Cattle and Ducks concurrently. Once both cattle
and both ducks are complete there will be a lunch break while the sheep are set up. Entry limits per day
for Arena trials will be 16-Cattle (8/trial), 24-Duck (12/trial), and 32-Sheep (16/trial). We will be running 3
head of Cattle, 4 head of Sheep and 5 head of Ducks.
Saturday, November 9, Arena Stock Dog Trials
Stock – 1st
Stock – 2nd
Judge
Larry Teaff
Rachel Vest
Registration Judging
7-7:30 AM 8 AM
7-7:30 AM 8 AM
Course B
Course B
Handler’s meeting at 7:30 a.m. Stock will run concurrently with Larry Teaff judging Cattle 1st run while
Rachel Vest judges Ducks second run; once complete Larry Teaff will judge Ducks first run while Rachel
judges Cattle 2nd run. When complete Larry Teaff will judge Sheep 1st run then Rachel will judge Sheep 2nd
run. Handler run order will be posted at the handler’s meeting.
Sunday, November 10, Arena Stock Dog Trials
Stock – 1st
Stock – 2nd
Judge
Rachel Vest
Larry Teaff
Registration Judging
7-7:30 AM 8 AM
7-7:30AM
8 AM
Course A
Course A
Handler’s meeting at 7:30 a.m. Stock will run concurrently with Rachel Vest judging Cattle 1st run while
Larry Teaff judges Ducks second run; once complete Rachel Vest will judge Ducks first run while Larry
Teaff judges Cattle 2nd run. When complete Rachel Vest will judge Sheep 1st run then Larry Teaff will judge
Sheep 2nd run. Handler run order will be posted at the handler’s meeting.
Pre-entries for Australian Shepherds only open August 15, 2013. All other breed pre-entry opens September 7, 2013. Preentry closes October 25, 2013.
Please use the Official ASCA Entry Forms attached with this flier, or go to. https://www.asca.org/Portals/0/StockEntry.pdf
Make checks payable to GAASC and mail all entries to:
GAASC, c/o Dean Jennings 880 Ashley Court, Monroe, GA 30655 (certified or registered mail is not required, I will send you a
conformation of receipt as soon as I get it…thanks)
Bitches in heat will be allowed to compete in all events but must run at the end of the class-trial. Please
inform the course director the status of your girl prior to the run order being posted so we can do what we
can to minimize the effects.
There will be a $35.00 service charge for any returned checks. Refunds issued up to pre‐‐entry deadline.
Substitutions allowed with dogs that you own or co‐‐own.
Ranch Trial
Pre-entry Day of (if available) Farm Trial
Pre-entry Day of (if available)
Sheep
$60
$70
Sheep
$45
$55
Cattle
$60
$70
Cattle
$50
$60
Ducks
$30
$40
Mixed
$40
$50
All 4 classes $150
$190
Arena Trials Pre-entry Day of (if available) Arena Trials (Jr.)
Pre-entry
Day of (if available)
Sheep
$40
$45
Sheep
$30
$35
Cattle
$45
$55
Cattle
$35
$40
ducks
$30
$35
ducks
$20
$25
All 3 Classes $100
$120
All 3 classes
$75
$90
These prices are for Novice, FEO and Regular
These prices are for Junior Handler only showing in Junior
Handlers
class.
FACILITY: This is a private farm, so please treat it with respect. Do not park along the fence line on the left side of
the driveway on Thursday or Friday due to the influence you may inadvertently have on the stock. A toilet will be on
site.
Directions to show site: Address for GPS 445 Shinall Gaines Rd NW Cartersville, GA 30121. From Interstate 75 take exit 296
(Cassville-White Rd.) turn West (from Atlanta it’s a left turn) and turn left on first road—Peoples Valley Road (if you pass the
gas stations you went too far). Go .4 miles and turn Left on Old Cass-White Road. Go 1.3 miles and turn Left onto Shinall
Gaines Rd. Go about .2 miles; Farm is on right. Look for Black Gate.
RV Camping: Excellent facility very close to Hardrock Aussies Farm. 800 Cassville-White Road NW Cartersville, GA 30121.
Information: 770-382-7330, Reservations 800-562-2841. Special Rates for competitors may apply.
http://koa.com/campgrounds/cartersville/amenities/
Hotels ‐Double check pet policy before booking your rooms.
Microtel Inn and Suite – 1348 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy, Cartersville, GA (678) 605-9331
Days Inn - 5618 Hwy. 20 Se, Cartersville, GA (770) 382-1824
Best Western Garden Inn & Suites - 5663 Highway 20 NE, Cartersville, GA (770) 386-1569
Hampton Inn - 5600 Hwy. 20 Se, Cartersville, GA (770) 382-8999
Knights Inn - 420 E Church St, Cartersville, GA (770) 386-7263
Quality Inn -235 S. Dixie Ave., Cartersville, GA (770) 386-1361
Red Roof Inn – 28 Hwy 20 Spur, I-75 exit 290, Cartersville, GA (770) 387-1800
Please, no dog washing in the motels, and please pick up after your dog at the motel and show grounds.
Veterinarian Services:
Westside Animal Hospital: Dr. Lisa Walker. 201 Doulthit Ferry Rd. Cartersville, GA 30120 (770) 607-3055. Emergency after
hours (770) 547-9153 http://www.cartersvillevets.com/westside-animal-hospital/
Taff, William DVM Large Animal Veterinary Hospital. 1482 Old Alabama Road, Taylorsville, GA (770) 382-7475
Arena “B” Course Saturday November 9, 2013
Cattle and Sheep
Ducks
Arena “A” Course Sunday November 10
Cattle and Sheep
Duck
Ranch Trial Instructions (Sheep and Cattle)
Thursday November 7, 2013
Greater Atlanta ASC Jubilee
1. Remove 10 head of stock from Holding Pen in Pasture 1. Move stock thru
Alley #1, into Pasture 2 and into Pen A.
Pasture Work 30 points
2. Take stock from Pen A into Pen B. Pen Work 10 points
3. Sort three marked head into Pen C. Sort 20 points
4. Move marked stock back into Pen B. Move stock from Pen B into Pen C.
Pen Work 10 points
5. Move stock thru Chute and release into Pasture 2. Chute Work 20 points
6. Gather stock and move thru Alley 2 into the repen. Pasture work 10
points.
Handler is responsible for closing any gates that were closed at the start of the
run.
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This is not an overly large or complicated course so in accordance with stockdog regulation
10.5.7 you will have 20 minutes to complete the tasks with a warning at 10 minutes and 5
minutes.
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A Ranch Trial Dog title is earned by obtaining 75% of the total score. Only one qualifying
score is required for a RTD title.
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Ten head of stock will be used in the Ranch trial.
GAASC Jubilee 2013 Ranch Trial Diagram
Farm Dog Trial Instructions (Cattle)
November 8, 2013
Greater Atlanta ASC Jubilee
GATHER:
Send dog on gather, stock set-out on feed pan, move stock into pen A
Advanced handler and dog must remain at post for 150’, Open
Handler may move halfway to stock, but dog must remain at post
25 points
SPECIFIC TASK 1: (Footbath) Move stock from Pen A thru simulated footbath 15 points
Into Pen B
SORT: Sort three marked head from Pen B into Pen C
25 points
PEN WORK: Move marked stock back into Pen B, then move all stock into Pen C and
Load into chute.
CHUTE:
25 points
Move stock thru chute into pasture, take thru Alley 1 and place in
Take pen
25 points
SPECIFIC TASK 2: Take stock from Repen thru arena into Alley 2 and set-out. Advanced dogs
Must drive the stock; open dogs may fetch or drive the stock to the feed pan.
Wait for stock to settle in the vicinity of the feed pan and execute a call off command
to your dog.
15 points
Handler is responsible for closing all gates on the pens and chute head gate
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You have 30 minutes to complete the tasks and return all gates to original starting position. You will
receive a warning at 10 minutes and 3 minutes remaining.
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Scoring ties cattle will be broken by sort, then gather scores
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Trial will take place rain or shine; however, safety of the handler, dog and stock is paramount so it
may be delayed if conditions warrant.
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5 head of cattle will be used.
GAASC 2013 Jubilee Farm Dog Trial Diagram (Cattle)
Farm Dog Trial Instructions (Sheep)
November 8, 2013
Greater Atlanta ASC Jubilee
GATHER:
Send dog to gather the stock set-out on feed pan, move stock into pen A
Advanced handler and dog must remain at post for 150’, Open
Handler may move halfway to stock, but dog must remain at post
25 points
SPECIFIC TASK 1: (Footbath) Move stock from Pen A thru simulated footbath into Pen B 15 points
SORT: Sort three marked head from Pen B into Pen C
25 points
PEN WORK: Move marked stock back into Pen B, then move all stock into Pen C and
Load in chute.
CHUTE:
25 points
Move stock thru chute into pasture, take thru Alley 1 and place in take pen 25 points
SPECIFIC TASK 1: Take stock from Repen thru arena into Alley 2 and set-out on feed pan.
Advanced dogs must drive the stock from the alley; Open dogs may fetch
Or drive the stock. Wait for stock to settle in the vicinity of the feed pan and
Execute a call off command to your dog.
15 points
Handler is responsible for closing all gates on the pens and chute head gate
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You will have 25 minutes to complete the tasks and return all gates to original starting position. You
will be given a warning at 10 minutes and 3 minutes remaining.
•
Scoring ties will be broken by the sort , then gather score
•
Trial will take place rain or shine; however, safety of the handler, dog and stock is paramount so it
may be delayed if conditions warrant.
•
5 head of sheep will be used
GAASC 2013 Jubilee Farm Dog Trial Diagram (Sheep)
Farm Dog Trial Instructions (Mixed- sheep/ducks)
November 8, 2013
Greater Atlanta ASC Jubilee
GATHER:
Send dog to gather sheep set-out on feed pan, move stock into pen A
Advanced handler and dog must remain at post for 150’, Open
Handler may move halfway to stock, but dog must remain at post
25 points
SPECIFIC TASK 1: (Footbath) Move sheep from Pen A thru simulated footbath into Pen B 15 points
CHUTE: Move sheep thru chute into pasture, take thru Alley 2 and place in repen
25 points
PEN WORK: Take ducks out of designated hold pen and move into Pen D, move ducks out of pen into
arena and put in Pen E, take out of pen and move into arena.
25points
SORT: Sort 3 marked ducks into one of the available holding pens and close gate. Then gather the
remaining two ducks from the arena and move them into the same holding pen.
25 points
SPECIFIC TASK 2: Take sheep from take pen thru Alley 1 and set-out on feed pan. Advanced dogs must
drive the sheep thru the arena, Alley 1 and pasture to the set point at the feed pan. Open dogs may fetch
or drive the sheep to the set point. Allow the stock to settle then execute a call off command to your dog.
15 points
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You will have 20 minutes to complete the tasks and return all gates to the original starting position.
A warning will be given at 10 minutes and 3 minutes remaining.
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Scoring ties will be broken by the sort , then gather score
•
Trial will take place rain or shine; however, safety of the handler, dog and stock is paramount so it
may be delayed if conditions warrant.
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5 head of sheep and 5 ducks will be used
GAASC 2013 Jubilee Farm Dog Trial Diagram (Mixed—sheep/ducks)
Farm Dog Trial Instructions (Ducks)
November 8, 2013
Greater Atlanta ASC Jubilee
GATHER:
Send dog on gather feed pan, Advanced handler and dog must
remain at post for 75’, Open handler may move halfway to stock,
but dog must remain at post, gather is completed when ducks are
opposite Pen B
25 points
SPECIFIC TASK 1: (Footbath) Move ducks thru simulated footbath “Y” chute. Enter through the wide
opening of the “Y”.
15 points
CHUTE: Move ducks thru chute. Enter through the mouth of the chute.
25 points
SORT: Move ducks into Pen C and sort 3 marked head back into Open area, and close gate. Then bring
the remaining 2 ducks out of Pen C into the open area and close gate.
25 points
PEN WORK: Move ducks into Pen A, close gate; then move ducks from Pen A into Pen B, close gate.
Then move ducks from Pen B and place in an empty holding pen.
25 points
SPECIFIC TASK 2: Take ducks from designated holding pen to set-out pan. Advanced dogs must drive
the ducks to the set point in the vicinity of the feed pan. Open dogs may fetch or drive to the set point.
Allow the ducks to settle and execute a call off command for you dog.
15 points
Handler is responsible for closing all gates on the pens
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You will have 15 minutes to complete the tasks and return all gates to the original starting position.
A warning will be given at 3 minutes remaining.
•
Scoring ties will be broken by the sort , then gather score
•
Trial will take place rain or shine; however, safety of the handler, dog and stock is paramount so it
may be delayed if conditions warrant.
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5 head will be used
GAASC 2013 Jubilee Farm Dog Trial Diagram (Ducks)