ABC 2016 Eastern Futurity
January 18 & 19, 2016
January 18
Futurity Field Site
Will start not before 7:30 AM
Perry Plantation
9243 SE CR 2082
Gainesville, FL 32641
Gun Dog Judges: Don Bonnice and Judith Hamilton
All Age Judges: Jim Womack and Jim Spencer
January 19
Futurity Show Event
Starts at 9:00 AM
Perry Plantation
9243 SE CR 2082
Gainesville, FL 32641
Judge: Carol Petruzzo
ABC Eastern Futurity
January 18 & 19, 2016
Dear Futurity Participant:
Enclosed please find the Eastern Section Entry Form(s) for your 2016 eligible
futurity dog (s). This entry blank is being sent to you as a result of your 2014
breeder’s nomination and your final forfeit payment paid in 2015.
When completing the entry form, PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY. Send
your
entry form and check payable to the “American Brittany
Club” directly to the Section Secretary, Sherry Foster, 112
Sunset Drive, Cocoa Beach, Fl. 32931 phone(407)529-4248;
email sherrybfoster@yahoo.com
****CLOSING DATE IS JANUARY 6, 2016*****
****DRAWING DATE IS JANUARY 11, 2016****
DO NOT SEND IT TO ME as that will only slow the entry process.
For those dogs eligible for the field, you must now make the determination
whether to enter the All Age or Gun Dog stakes. You may not enter both.
Performance standards for the field are on this premium.
Prize money will be paid to both the breeder and owner of record as identified
on this entry blank. If you have sold your futurity nominated dog since
paying the final forfeit last year, please pass this form onto the new owner.
Information from the Mid-Florida Brittany Club is also enclosed as well as
information on ordering Eastern Futurity apparel, which is also available on
the ABC web site. Note directions & lodging info are also on this premium.
Good luck in the upcoming competition.
Sincerely,
Kristi Anglen
ABC Futurity Secretary
DIRECTIONS
GPS Co-Ordinates: N29º 35.113’ W082º 12.952’
From I-75: From I-75 take Exit 374. Turn east onto CR234. Continue to US
441S/SR25S. Turn right onto US 441S/SR25S. Continue onto NE 1 st St (CR234)
and turn left. Continue onto CR 2082. Turn right and travel .4 mile. Look for
event sign and entrance to property. Call for gate code if gate is not open.
A “RELEASE FROM LIABILITY WAIVER(S) MUST BE SIGNED
BY EVERYONE IN ATTENDANCE. FILL OUT, SIGN AND MAIL
THESE FORMS TO THE SECTION CHAIR-JAY HALLARON AT
10408 Park Ridge-Gotha Rd. Winderemere, FL 34786
FUTURITY APPAREL-DIRECT ORDER & SHIPMENT FROM VENDORMAKE SURE YOUR CHOICE(S) ARE LISTED AS “ABCE” FOR THE
EASTERN SECTION. LINK BELOW:
http://www.thesonofastitch.com/store/products/17,149_abc_2015_futurity/page/
1/
Other Events
Mid-Florida Brittany Club spring field trial held January 13-17, 2016
Mid-Florida Brittany Club Specialty Show January 19, 2016
All events being held in the same location at Perry Plantation, Gainesville, FL
Premiums for these events are enclosed.
AKC All breed shows being held in Brooksville, Florida (approximately 90
miles from Perry Plantation) January 14-18, 2016.
2016 American Brittany Club Eastern Futurity Entry Form
Club:
American Brittany Club
Event #:
Location:
Date(s):
Event type:
Perry Plantation
Gainesville, Florida
Jan. 18-19, 2016
Eastern Futurity
2014/2016 Eastern Futurity
Enter in Show Futurity $40.00:
Enter in Field Futurity $60.00
Show
(NOTE: Select only ONE option):
All-Age
AKC #
Gun Dog
OTHER
I enclose entry fees in the
amount of:
FDSB #
Full Name of Dog:
Call Name:
Date of Birth:
Sex:
Color:
AKC DNA (optional)
Sire:
Dam:
Name of Breeder (s):
Field Handler(if applicable)
Show Handler (if applicable)
Actual Owner(s):
Owner’s Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Signature of owner or his agent duly authorized to make this entry:
Telephone:
Email address:
Questions or needing any additional information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Section Manager: Jay Hallaron (407)521-9005; pursuitbrittanys@yahoo.com
10408 Park Ridge-Gotha Rd. Winderemere, FL 34786
Section Secretary: Sherry Foster (407)529-4248; email
sherrybfoster@yahoo.com
112 Sunset Drive, Cocoa Beach, Fl. 32931
The Mid-Florida Brittany Club will have lunches available for purchase.
The Futurity Dinner will be held on Monday evening at Perry Plantation after the
conclusion of the field stakes. It will include barbecued pork, chicken, brisket, sides,
drinks and dessert. Please return this reservation form and a check made payable to
“Mid-Florida Brittany Club” to the section secretary Sherry Foster.
NUMBER OF DINNERS_________@$20.00 EACH
TOTAL ______________
FIELD EVENTS
The Gun Dog stake will run first, followed by the All Age stake.
Both will be run on a continuous course and a dog wagon will be used.
No wrangler and no horses will be provided.
Weather and field conditions permitting, AKC Handicapped Accommodation
Letter holders may handle from an ATV.
For those bringing horses they must have current Coggins and health
certificates and make sure to stop at the Ag Inspection Station when entering
Florida.
SHOW EVENT
The show event will be held outdoors. Cover will be provided in the case of
inclement weather.
There will be NO designated grooming area. There will be tubs available for
bathing dogs, but no extra electrical hookups. If you must have electric for
grooming and do not have a generator or electric hookup at your campsite, we
will try to accommodate as best we can.
Camping: Attendees wishing to camp and/or stable horses must complete the
enclosed Camping & Stabling form. Mail the form with fees made out to “Misty
Morning” Hounds” to Section Chair Jay Hallaron at his address provided onthe
form. If this is not done, you may not have a camping spot available.
*** VETERINARIAN ***
Micanopy Animal Hospital (352)466-0067 for small animals.
Dr. Allen Riggs of Peterson Smith (352)843-4930 for horses.
*** HAY ***
If you need hay contact Jay Hallaron (407) 521-9005 prior to the closing date.
Perry Plantation has a fire pit with a screen available at no charge. Toilet
facilities are in the barn area w/2 flushing toilets, a hot water shower, sink and
dressing room.
If horses or dogs paw, dig holes or pace; please repair prior to departure or
cleanup and/or damage fees of $150 will be assessed to the camper by MFBC.
Please clean up any horse and/or dog manure and put in manure spreader or
scatter in woods. Misty Morning Hounds will remove the daily trash from the
event that is deposited in bagged trash containers which are supplied around
the property. Please deposit trash appropriately in these bins to avoid clean-up
charges by MFBC. Please respect your fellow campers and keep noise to a
minimum at night.
Perry Plantation is a working hay farm. The use of any conveyance, other than
horses, must be approved by the landowners before driving on the courses. This
applies to all attending persons including judges, scouts, galleries, the
handicapped, club personnel, etc. during an event. The property is entirely
fenced with hog wire and is easy to walk or ride.
SMOKERS- Totally contain smoking, ashes and butt disposal inside your
vehicles. There is to be NO SMOKING outside on the premises or in the manor
house.
*** TROPHY DONATIONS ***
Donations are accepted and greatly appreciated towards the 2016
Futurity Trophy Fund. Contact Robin Tomasi to sponsor a trophy at
robintomasi@gmail.com
*** CATALOG ***
Ads are being accepted for the catalog. Page size is 5 1/2 x 8 1/2. Please contact
Robin Tomasi robintomasi@gmail.com for further info.
Ad Rates:
$75 for back cover (color)
$65 for pages inside front cover (color)
$65 for inside back cover (color)
$60 for page 2 and the next to last page (color)
$50 for a color page ad
$20 for black and white
DEADLINE for the catalog ads is December 15, 2015.
PRE-ORDER CATALOGS- MAIL CHECK TO SHOW SECRETARY,
SHERRY FOSTER
QUANTITY ______________@$4.00 EACH FOR TOTAL OF: ________
AREA LODGING INFO
You are responsible for confirming pet policies when you make your motel
reservations.
Quality Inn of Gainesville, 3455 SW Williston Rd., Gainesville; I-75 & Williston Rd.; $69 per
night.
America's Best Value Inn, 1900 SW 13 St.; between Archer and Williston Rd.; rates $52 per
night.
The Herlong Mansion Bed & Breakfast in Micanopy (352) 466-3322 is old & historic. (10
Springhill Suites, 4155 SW 40 Blvd, Gainesville; I-75 between Archer & Williston Rd;
min) Right in Micanopy- antique shops, nice luncheon spots and a terrific pizza restaurant
rates $119 per night.
open at night, very quaint town with a lot of history & things to see, and has been a movie set
Paramont Plaza Hotel & Suites, 2900 SW 13 St., Gainesville; south 441 between
for Doc Hollywood, Cross Creek, and The Yearling. About 10 minutes from the farm. I
Archer & Williston Rd.; rates $53 per night.
believe prices run about $135 & up. (855) 271-3622
Econo Lodge, 2649 SW 13 St, Gainesville; south 441 between Archer & Williston Rd.;
The Micanopy Inn— (10 min) 17110 SE CR 234 at I-75 in Micanopy (352)466-4000—
rates $60 per night.
Classic, recently remodeled motel. Convenient & affordable. Under new, very
Courtyard by Marriott, 3700 SW 42 St, Gainesville; I-75 & Archer Rd.; rates $119
accommodating management.
per night
The Yearling & The Secret River Lodge Cabins (15 min) (352) 466-3999 - Cross Creek,
Comfort Inn of West Gainesville, 3440 SW 40 Blvd, Gainesville; I-75 just north of
FL. Rustic Florida Cracker style cabins—clean & authentic. First opened in 1952, just down
Archer Rd.; rates $81 per night.
the road from the author, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings' home in Cross Creek, Florida. The
Red Roof Inn, 3500 SW 42 St, Gainesville; I-75 & Archer Rd.; rates $60 per night.
historic restaurant was named after her famous book. Her home is open to visitors. Out in the
Holiday Inn Express, 3905 SW 43 St, Gainesville; I-75 & SW Archer Rd.; rates $103
woods, for sure, The Yearling is a pleasant surprise and considered one of the best restaurants
per night.
in the state by Florida Trend Magazine. Menu includes items such as: Gator, Frog Legs,
Sleep Inn & Suites, 4110 SW 40 Blvd, Gainesville; I-75 & Archer Rd.; rates $94 per
Venison, Quail and Duck Breast. More traditional items include: USDA Prime Beef, Stuffed
night.
Grouper, Shrimp, Scallops, Oysters and Catfish. Down-home blues entertainment on
weekends by Willie Green. Not a place to go if you are in a hurry to eat.
Points of interest in the area
The Lodge at Gainesville—Archer Rd. & I-75 (15-20 min.) (352) 375-2400—Convenient to
“the strip” of restaurants & also the interstate. Very nice, with a hunting lodge
theme. Excellent for large groups
There's also a new Hampton Inns & Suites in downtown Gainesville, right in the town square,
a few blocks from UF campus. 101 SE 1st Ave. - about 15 minutes from the farm. Lots of
good evening restaurant choices and a theater (play) there (the Hippdrone). Rates are listed at
$120, but probably lower through Priceline or if you have AAA, etc.
Also Holiday Inn University Centre - (about 15 minutes from the farm) downtown Gainesville
right across from the campus - 1250W.University Ave. (888) 465 –4329 - college atmosphere
- Restaurant downstairs
Pet Friendly hotels: http://hotels.petswelcome.com/florida/gainesville/
http://www.bringfido.com/lodging/city/gainesville_fl_us/
Then there are a number of hotels along the interstate, which are listed below. You can look
them up online to see what features you would like - none are more than 15-20 min. away.
The ones on Williston Rd are a tiny bit closer. Each of the following can be reached through
Priceline 1-866-priceline or 1-877-477-5817: Prices are approximate.
Florida Beaches including: Jacksonville- jacksonvillebeach.org
St. Augustine beache and historical area- floridashistoriccoast.com
Orlando attractions including Disney, Epcot, Universal
www.visitorlando.com
Daytona Beach & Daytona International Speedway
www.daytonabeach.com
THE JUDGING OF THE ABC SHOW FUTURITY
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE ABC FUTURITIES
The ABC Futurities, Field and Show are run under the rules of the American Brittany Club Futurity
Program, and shall be judged on the Standard of Performance adopted by the ABC Board of Directors.
THE JUDGING OF THE ABC FIELD FUTURITY
ABC Futurity Field stakes (All-Age and Gun Dog) are run under the rules of the American Brittany Club
Futurity Program and sanctioned by the American Field. There should be four money placements awarded
in each stake. Braces should be 30 minutes, and it is at the judges’ discretion if a second series or
callbacks are needed. Placements should be awarded to the “Best Dogs” in the stake. Finding birds on the
course should be a primary objective, however as these field events are conducted under rules of the ABC
Futurity, a placement without bird work on the course is permissible. The five minute out of judgment rule
does not, and the judges are so advised. The decisions of the judges shall be final in all matters relating to
the field trial performance of all the dogs.
ALL- AGE (Optional Horseback)
All-Age futurity dogs shall be judged as to their potential for developing into Champion All Age
Brittanys. The All-Age dog is a free spirit and fills up all the available country (plus a little more) in a
bold and sometimes reckless manner, yet ultimately acknowledges the control exerted by his handler and
courses to the front in such a pattern as to maintain periodic suitable contact with the handler. The judges
should examine the total performance of the dog with range being kept foremost in mind. Range is the
essential ingredient of an All-Age dog and it should take precedence over and not be compromised for a
shorter performance no matter how immaculate the bird work of the latter. The dog must respond to the
handler but shall not be penalized for being more independent than an adult dog. A dog that handles at the
extreme edges of the course shall be preferred over one that needs a scout to keep him on course, but both
shall be preferred over a dog that does not have sufficient range for an All-Age dog. The All-Age dog
shall hunt the forward limits of the course with intelligence, eagerness, and desire with the obvious
intention of finding birds. When birds are located, the dog should point birds staunchly and with style. No
extra credit shall be given for steadiness to wing and shot, but they shall be judged for their intelligence in
finding and pointing birds in an unfinished All-Age manner.
GUN DOG (Foot Handled Only/Scout Optional Horseback)
Gun Dog futurity dogs shall be judged as to their potential for developing into Champion Gun Dog
Brittanys. They shall exhibit a keen desire to hunt, a bold attractive style, intelligence in seeking
objectives, eagerness and desire with the obvious intention of finding birds. When birds are located, the
dog should point birds staunchly and with style. No extra credit shall be given for steadiness to wing and
shot, but they shall be judged for their intelligence and consistency of application in finding and pointing
birds in an unfinished Gun Dog manner, indicating their future potential as a high class Gun Dog.
Throughout the brace, a Gun Dog must adjust his pace and range to prevailing cover conditions. When
the cover is heavy and tight, he will naturally hunt closer. When the cover "opens up" he should naturally
adjust to the opportunity to hunt more distant, inviting objectives that may be productive. Natural
adaptability is the mark of a superb bird dog, and excessive calling or hacking by the handler to
accomplish satisfactory ranging - either closer or wider - is detracting from the dog's performance. The
dog must cover adequate ground but should never range out of sight for a length of time that would detract
from its usefulness as a class Gun Dog.
Show classes shall be divided by sex, and there are three groups of classes: Senior (dogs whelped January
- April), Intermediate (dogs whelped May - August), and Junior (dogs whelped September - December).
There are 6 money placements awarded at the Futurity Show. The top 3 males and top 3 females are
awarded First Money, Second Money, and Third Money in that order. First Money Male and First Money
Female then compete for Best in Futurity and Best of Opposite Sex in Futurity. Equal consideration is to
be given to each of the classes regarding money placements, and then
for Best in Futurity and Best of Opposite in Futurity realizing that the more youthful dogs will be less
mature, and provided those points of immaturity are normal and appropriate for the breed at that time in
development, they should not be penalized. Judges are not to anticipate what the dogs will look like in the
future. Instead they are asked to judge the Futurity to the best of their ability, following the current
published American Brittany breed standard, EXCEPT no dogs are to be measured at the Futurity Show.
The judge should be instructed not to penalize dogs for being in field condition as many of the entries are
entered in both the field and the show events. The decision of the judge is final in all matters pertaining to
the show procedure and presentation of all dogs.
ABC FUTURITY DUAL AWARD
The dual futurity winner in each section will receive 5% of the gross purse for that section, divided 2/3 to
the owner and 1/3 to the breeder. For a dog to be eligible for a sectional futurity Dual Dog Award, points
must be won in both the show and the field futurity events, by defeating dogs. The point schedule is set by
the ABC Board of Directors and found in the ABC Policy Book.