DCA 2008 Event Specific Information

DCA 2008 Peformance Event Information

ROAD TRIAL DCA 2008 Road Trial cancelled due to lack of entries.
Mounted Judge: Sara Pruyne Greenwood, ME Course Judge: (more than 8 entries) Kathryn Vande Logt Gainsville, FL RT Veterinarian: Elizabeth Bauer,DVM Raleigh, NC 27603 Linda Scheller, DVM Pemboke, GA 31321	Committee: Teresa Bailey Email Road Trial Secretary Stephanie Podejko - Chair 315-676-4948 Email Stephanie Gayle Riggins - Co-Chair Cathy Raver Charlie Kocur Karen Bergman

Stables: STABLE Whispering Woods Riding Stables 265 Wright Lane Georgetown, KY 40324 http://www.whisperingwoodstrails.com
Property Description: The site is located 5 minutes off I75 at exit 129. It is also located close to the KY horse park. There are 250 acres of riding trails. They are clearly marked and will allow for a wonderful ride through 90% woodland. Natural water sources are available. Hills, creeks, wildlife and a few pipe monsters along the way to keep things interesting. You will find all types of terrain. Be prepared for small rocks, hills, water, and a few windy trails. This is a moderate course with some flat areas available for making your time. Boarding: Boarding will be available. A current coggins and a health certificates are required before unloading horses into stables. No exceptions. A $55.00 donation to the Performance Fund will need to be due on or before 12 noon (PST) on March 25th to hold the stall. Please make your checks or money orders only (no other means of payment will be accepted), payable DCA (make note on the check RT/Board) and send to Teresa Bailey, 10727 Palm Row, Lakeside, CA 92040 along with your boarding form.
Horse Rental & Other Fees: Rental horses will be $150.00 for the RD for the event. There will be a fee of $50 for the Coaching Certificate. The RDX exhibitor will be required to rent two horses at a price of $200 for the event. The total rental horse fees are due on or before 12 noon (PST) on March 25, 2008, and not on the closing date of road Trial premium. Please make checks or money orders only ( no other means of payment will be accepted), payable to DCA and mail along with a RENTAL FORM to: Teresa Bailey, 10727 Palm Row, Lakeside, CA 92040.
Cowboy Camping and RV Camping: Cowboy Camping and RV Camping will be provided. The fee will be $35 for the event. This camping will be primitive. Please fill out a camping form and mail your fees to Teresa Bailey. Make Check or money orders only (no other means of payment will be accepted), payable to DCA. The deadline for rental of these spaces is due on or before March 25th, 2008 at 12 noon (PST). You will be eligible for a t-shirt and print with your payment for the rental horse or boarding fees. You will be eligible for a t-shirt for your payment for Cowboy camping. Entry Fees will be mailed to Onofrio Dog Shows: 1st dog - $45 2nd dog - $35 Coaching Certificate class - $30 Entry Limitations: Entries will be limited to a maximum of 3 RDX teams, 15 RD teams, and 8 CC teams or limited to the availability of the second veterinarian tech or the availability of rental horses. The number of entries shall be limited according to Chapter 1, Section 13 of the DCA Road Trial Rules & Regulations.
Schedule: Wednesday April 23, 2008 4:30 p.m. - Horse/Dog & Course Familiarization at Whispering Woods Riding Stables 5:30 p.m. Judge's Briefing Thursday April 24, 2007 7:30 a.m. - Exhibitor check in begins at Whispering Wood Riding Stables 7:30 - 8:30 a.m. -Vet Checks completed on all exhibitors in catalogue order 8 a.m. - First team begins, RDX competitors first team out Motel Information: Motel 6 401 Cherry Blossom Way Georgetown, KY (502)863-1166 (accepts dogs)

TRACKING Judges: Mr. W. Orrin Eldred II Stephen L. Ripley Tracking Trial Secretary: Laura Lightholder Email Entry Fees: Tracking TD ............. $50.00 Tracking TDX ........... $90.00	Committee: Tom Hacholski - Chair (972) 771-5156 Email Elaine Dodson Kathleen Mules Donna Hacholski Jody Fraser Vet: TBA

Location: Sycamore State Park 4675 N Diamond Mill Rd Trotwood, OH 45426
Test Headquarters: Shelter House at Sycamore State Park's Picnic Area Directions to Test Site From South ( FT Mitchell, KY) - or North: Take I-75 to I-70 West and follow directions from East. From East: Take I-70 West to State Route 49 North (Exit #24). Immediately after exiting, take the first right and go 2 blocks to the first stop sign - DIAMOND MILL ROAD. Turn right on Diamond Mill Road over I-70 and go South until you pass the Park Office on the right. The first right past the Park Office is Providence Rd. - take a right on Providence Road to the Picnic Area on the left. From West: Take I-70 East to State Route 49 North ( Exit #24). Immediately after exiting, turn left on Brookville-Salem Pike and cross SR 49. Go 2 blocks to the first stop sign - DIAMOND MILL ROAD. Turn right on Diamond Mill Road over I-70 and go South until you pass the Park Office on the right. The first right past the Park Office is Providence Rd. - take a right on Providence Road to the picnic Area on the left. Entry Limitations: 4 TD and 4 TDX tracks. Open to Dalmatians only that must be 6 months of age or older. Entries must be on an official entry form and will not be accepted without fees and signature and a statement of certification, if applicable. When the limit of 4 dogs for the TD test and 4 dogs for the TDX test have been drawn, all remaining entries, subject to the conditions set forth above, shall be assigned a position on the alternate list corresponding to the order in which they are drawn. The test Secretary shall notify all entries of the results as soon as possible. If the limit of entries is not reached in one test and is exceeded in the other test, the number of tracks will be exchanged on a two for one basis as described in the AKC Tracking Regulations, Chapter 1, Section 13. Drawing for Tracks: TD will take place at 7:30am, TDX at 9:45am at the test site on April 26, 2008. The first track for each event will be run as soon thereafter as it has aged the proper length of time. In the event of absentees among the confirmed entries, the next alternate in catalog order who is present, will be allowed to fill the vacancy. Site: Sycamore Ste Park, Trotwood, OH. A detailed map indicating Test site will be included with all acceptable entries.. Refunds: No entry fee will be refunded, except the entry fee of a non-participating alternate. Or in the event an accepted entry cancels after the closing date and the secretary is able to replace the entry from the alternate list. The entry fees will be refunded within seven days following the test. NOTICE: ALL EXHIBITORS shall be required to sign a waiver releasing the state of Ohio, Department of Natural Resources and their employees from liability for any injury or risk before participation in the Test on Park ground. A copy of the waiver will be available at the Test Site. This is STATE LAW and will be enforced. Motel That Accepts Dogs Days Inn /937-833-4003 100 Parkview Dr. (I-70 & Exit 21), Brookville, OH 45309 DaysInn.com (approximately 10 minutes from tracking site) Howard Johnson /937-454-0550 7575 Pe Ave, Dayton OH 45414 HoJo.com (approximately 30 minutes from tracking site) Red Roof Inn (Dayton North #23) / 937-898-1054 7370 Miller Ln (I-75 at Benchwood Rd / Wyse Rd., Exit #59), Dayton OH 45414 RedRoof.com (approximately 30 minutes from tracking site)

OBEDIENCE & RALLY OBEDIENCE Judges: Anthony Cherubini Sharon Crossman Marleen Burford (Rally & Obedience)	Committee: Judy Dugan - Chair (502) 773-5569 or jdugan@insightbb.com Becky Luft Holly Waldrop Lynn Luikart
Entry Fees:.....$30.00 Obedience Brace - $30.00 Obedience Team ( as a unit) - $30.00 Rally - $30.00	OBEDIENCE STEWARDS NEEDED Please Contact Judy Dugan (502) 773-5569 or email at jdugan@insightbb.com
Location: Host Hotel.
Show Veterinarian: Crescent Springs Animal Hospital 2521 Richie Ave Crescent Springs, KY 41017 (859) 331-6608
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE Marleen Burford will be judging: Rally Novice A & B Rally Advanced A & B Rally Excellent A & B And OBEDIENCE Utility A Tony Cherubini will be judging: Utility B, Open A, Novice A, Novice B Sharon Crossman will be judging: Open B Non-Regular classes will be assigned after closing. Rally will start in one ring and Obedience in the other. Additional Obedience classes will follow Rally. All Non-regular obedience classes will follow the regular obedience classes. The Team Class will be the last class of the day.


AGILITY Judge: Donna Dombourian Entry Fees: First Entry of Each Dog - $30.00 As An Additional Entry - $20.00 Entry Limits: 330 Runs	Committee: Charles Kocur - Chairman Lynn Luikart - Trial Secretary Karen Bergman Mary Lynn Jensen, PhD Holly Waldrop

Location: Clermont County Dog Training Club 6058 Kells Lane * Milford, Ohio 45150 http://www.ccdtc.org Plenty of parking available. Maps and directions will be available at the host hotel.
Directions to the Show: Take I-275 to Rt 50 /Hillsboro Exit. Turn towards Rt 50 / Hillsboro (not towards Milford Prkwy) and turn right (east) on Rt. 50. Travel approximately 2.5 miles through 2 traffic lights. After the second traffic light (Round Bottom Rd), turn left on the 2nd St, Kells Lane, just past Sugar Camp. The facility is the first building on the right.
Show Veterinarian: Terry Henehan, DVM (513) 831-3030
INFORMATION: All owners/handlers are responsible for entering their dogs in the proper height class. Obstacles: All obstacles used will meet the current specifications as set forth in the AKC Agility Regulations. Ring Description: We will utilize the large (78 ft. x 110 ft.) indoor ring; the flooring is 3/8 inch thick rubber matting. There will be minimal crating available inside. Notice: All handlers in AKC must now present an official height card for each dog entered, or have their dogs measured prior to running in any class excluding those jumping 24", unless there is a VMO or AKC representative in attendance. All dogs without a permanent or temporary height card will have to be measured by the judge before running. The Dalmatian Club of America, Inc. will accept photocopies of the permanent or temporary Jump Height Cards with the entries for this show. However, all exhibitors should carry the original AKC official jump height card with them to each trial in order to present the card upon request. Move-ups must be received in writing by the Trial Secretary no later than 6:00pm Monday April 21, 2008. Course Familiarization Handlers in all classes are permitted to work the course without the dogs prior to start of the class. The walk-through allows handlers to plan their strategy for running the course. A judge's briefing will be held prior to each class. A warm-up area with a regulation jump will be provided for each ring. There will be no Equipment Familiarization for Novice dogs at this trial. Exhibitor Information: * Exhibitors may wear shirts or insignia of their training group if they wish. * Bitches in season will not admitted to the trial, there is no refund for bitches that come in season after the trial closing date. Stewards Needed: We need your help, please contact Charles Kocur, 503 N. Brink Ave., Sarasota, FL 34237 or Email We need help with the following jobs: Scribe Ring Crew Timer Course Builder Gate Steward Scribe/Leash Runner

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