Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America
Draft Test Purpose
The Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America Draft Tests are a series of exercises
designed to develop and demonstrate the natural abilities of purebred Bernese
Mountain Dogs in a working capacity involving hauling. The Bernese Mountain
Dog has historically functioned as a draft dog in various capacities, and
performance of these exercises is intended to demonstrate skills resulting from
both inherent ability and training which are applicable to realistic work
situations. Efficiency in accomplishment of tasks is essential. It is also desirable
that the dog evidence willingness and enjoyment of his work in a combination
of controlled teamwork with his handler and natural independence.
Bernese Mountain Dog Club of America, Inc.
Back-To-Back Draft Tests
Hosted by the
Blue Ridge Bernese Mountain Dog Club
Test open to all eligible dogs
Officers of the Blue Ridge Bernese Mountain Dog Club
President
Suzanne Deering
Vice President
Dorene McCune
Treasurer
Tabitha Spencer
Secretary
Janet Byrd
Board of Directors:
Melissa Zebley, Deb Schaeffer, Donald Robertson, Pat Greybill
Draft Test Committee
Chair: Wendy Djang, 10760 Trego Trail, Raleigh, NC 27614
919-810-4633, wlddjang@yahoo.com
Secretary: E J Deering , 6351 Cashatt Road, High Point, NC, 27263
336-882-9453, ejdeering@earthlink.net
Committee: Laurie Farley, Eden Jonas, Cindy Orr, Suzanne Deering
Judges
Jennifer Brightbill
15860 South Lucky Lane
Oregon City, OR 97045
Mary Alice Eschweiler
32022 W HWY K
Hartland, WI 53029
Carolyn Crockett
1103 Queensgate Dr
Smyrna, GA 30082
Veterinarian
Debbie Cowan, DVM (Berner owner and lover) will be on site both days, during
the event.
Carolina Veterinary Specialists Animal Emergency and Trauma (24/7)
501 Nicholas Road Greensboro, NC, 336-632-0605
Located at I-40 and Guilford College Road.
March 15 and 16, 2014
Hagan-Stone Park Shelter #5
5920 Hagan-Stone Park Rd
Pleasant Garden, NC 27313
336-641-2090
Judges: March 15, 2014 Jennifer Brightbill & Mary Alice Eschweiler
Judges: March 16, 2014 Jennifer Brightbill & Carolyn Crockett
Entries close at the Test Secretary’s address Feb 26, 2014, at 5:00 pm
EST. Entry fees are $35 single and $40 brace.
Please make checks payable to BRBMDC and mail fee with entry form
to the Test Secretary - EJ Deering, 6351 Cashatt Road, High Point, NC,
27263
Attention Exhibitors
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The following classes will be offered: Novice, Open, Brace Novice
and Brace Open.
Handlers must provide their own rigs, harnesses, and tie downs
or other means of securing a load on their particular draft rig.
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
Draft Test.
Open and Open Brace entries must include a veterinary
certificate stating the dog’s name and weight. This certificate
must be dated within 60 days of the test dates, March 15 and 16,
2014.
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 that are
not in the ring, must be leashed or crated and under control at all
times.
These tests are open to all dogs registered or listed with the AKC
and Canadian KC, but priority will be given to Bernese Mountain
Dogs.
Bitches in season are not permitted to compete.
Awards
Each passing team will receive a qualifier’s rosette. Each participant will
receive a ring favor.
Schedule
Check-in will be determined after entries close.
Equipment check and walkthroughs approximately 30 minutes after
check-in. Judging begins as soon as possible after equipment check.
Awards will be presented at the conclusion of the test.
Lunch break will be at the judges’ discretion.
Class Entry Details
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We Happily Welcome Spectators!
Un-entered dogs may be present but must be leashed or crated and
under control at all times. Please keep bitches in season away from the
draft area and away from the freight haul.
Please, bring water for your dogs and remember to pick up after your
dogs.
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There will be a limit of 24 entries for each day’s Draft Test.
Entry fees - $35 for each single dog team $40 for a brace team.
A separate entry form must be filled out for each dog of a brace
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.
A random drawing will be held within 48 hours of closing for each
group that exceeds the test limits.
All entrants will be notified by mail of their status (either USPS or
email).
Alternates will also be drawn and may compete given the
absence of regular entrants.
Entry priority shall be:
Purebred BMDs have preference over other breeds and mixed
heritage.
Untitled teams have preference over titled teams. If the entry
limit is exceeded, the above priority will be used to create four
groups, to be applied to the test limit in order: 1) Untitled BMDs
2) Titled BMDs 3)Untitled other 4) Titled other – Untitled means
untitled in the class they have entered.
Teams entered in a class in which they have already earned the
advanced level title will be drawn after teams without the
advanced level title in that class
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.
Close of Entries
Entries close at 5:00 pm EST, February 26, at the Draft Test Secretary’s
address, after which time entries cannot be accepted,
canceled or altered, except as specifically allowed in the current
BMDCA Draft Test regulations.
Weather
Daytime temperatures in spring can range from 16°C / 61°F in March to 25°C /
77°F during May, but light snowfalls can occur during March in the Greensboro
area.
Hagan-Stone Park Shelter #5
5920 Hagan-Stone Park Rd
Pleasant Garden, NC 27313
Regulations
Entrants are responsible for obtaining the BMDCA Draft Test
Regulations (revised as of 2011) and being familiar with them.
Draft Test Regulations may be downloaded from www.BMDCA.org at
no charge or ordered from the BMDCA Ways and Means (fee applies).
Refreshments & Lunch
Morning coffee and baked goods will be provided. Sodas and water will
be available to purchase throughout the day for $1.
Lunch will be offered both days. The cost will be $10.00 (Sandwich,
chips, drinks, dessert) per day per person and must be prepaid with a
separate check to BRBMDC. Orders must be placed by March 3, 2014.
Please send a separate check along with your entries, made out for the
total $ amount for lunch, with a note containing your name and
indicating the number of people, and the days you will be dining with us.
336-641-2090
http://haganstone.guilfordparks.com/ - Campground (open year-round). A very
limited number of RVs will be allowed at the draft test site which includes a
pavilion with tables, and toilets.
Directions to site –
From the northeast/east: From I-40 W/I-85 S take left fork to I-85 S to exit 126A
onto US-421S/Sanford. About 4 mi From Highway 421 S, take the Company
Mill Road exit,
turn right onto Minden Road and travel approximately a half mile. Then, turn
left onto Hagan-Stone Park Road. The park entrance is two miles on the right.
From the northwest: I-77 south. Take I-74 E/Mt Airy/Winston-Salem. Exit onto
US-52 S (31 miles). Exit 107 A onto I-40 E. Exit onto I-73 S which becomes I-85
N. Take Exit 126 onto US-421 S/Sanford. Follo the directions above.
From the south: Take I-85 north. Take exit 126 A onto US-421 S
From the north: US-29 S through Greensboro. Left exit onto US-421 S/
Sanford. About 6.5 miles take the Company Mill Road exit and follow
directions above. Or US-220 S to NC-68 S. Right onto I-40 E. Exit onto I-73 S
which becomes I-85 N. Take Exit 126 onto US-421 S/Sanford About 3.5 miles.
Once in the park, follow signs to Shelter #5.
Accommodations
Hagan-Stone Park has camping sites available.
Sites Include: Primitive Sites
Tent Sites (No electrical or water hook-ups)
Trailer/RV Sites (water and electric included)
Senior Citizens (age 60+) and Active Duty Military Get Discount
Please contact the Hagan-Stone Park website for reservations at:
http://haganstone.guilfordparks.com/ - follow link for reservations.
Book your stay early at the below establishments. This is a huge
basketball and furniture mart weekend, so rooms go quickly.
Drury Inn - No pet fee. 3220 High Point Rd (I-40 exit 217 & High Point Road)
Greensboro, NC (336) 856-9696
Quality Inn - One time $25 pet fee. 3114 Cedar Park Road (I-40 exit 224)
Greensboro, NC (336) 697-4000
Econo Lodge - Pricing much lower, but bare bones lodging.
120 Seneca Road (I-40 exit 221) Greensboro, NC (336) 275-957
LaQuinta –No pet fee. 1201 Lanada Road (I-40 exit 214B) Greensboro, NC
27407 (336) 316-0100
Comfort Inn - $25/pet/stay. 10123 N Main St (I-85 exit 111) Archdale, NC
(336) 434-4797
Hampton Inn - No pet fee. 10066 N Main St (I-85 exit 111), Archdale, NC (336)
434-5200
Holiday Inn Express - $50/pet/stay. 10050 N Main St (I-85 exit 111), Archdale,
NC (336) 861-3310
Days Inn – Pet Fee $20 per day. 10002 S Main St (I-85 exit 111) Archdale, NC
(336) 434-5151
Quality Inn – Pet fee $20 per day, 1202 Liberty Road (I-85 exit 111), Archdale,
NC (336) 861-3000
Hagen Stone Park
ENTRY AGREEMENT
Blue Ridge Bernese Mountain Dog Club
Hagan-Stone Park Shelter #5
5920 Hagan-Stone Park Rd
Pleasant Garden, NC 27313
I understand that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry. I agree
that I am solely responsible for the actions of myself and the dog (“the dog”) that
accompanies me in relationship to this entry.
Entry fee: $35 Individual, $40 Brace Team.
Entries close at Test Secretary’s address at 5:00 PM on Feb, 26, 2014, after which time
entries can not be accepted, canceled, or altered, except as specifically allowed in the
current BMDCA Draft Test Regulations.
Mail Entries & Fees to: E J Deering, 6351 Cashatt Road, High Point, NC, 27263, 336882-9453, ejdeering@earthlink.net.
Make checks payable to BRBMDC.
Please type or print clearly. Use one form per dog per class entered.
Breed
Class
Sex
Novice
Brace Novice
Open
Dog is titled in entered class
Male
Female
Brace Open
Open Weight Certificate Enclosed
March 15
Registered Name
(please include titles)
Call Name
Berner-Garde #
Date of Birth
DNA Profile #
(BMDs only)
(Nationals only)
American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Registration #
In consideration of the acceptance of my entry and the opportunity to participate in this
event, I agree to HOLD HARMLESS and INDEMNIFY the following listed parties from
any claim for loss, damage or injury alleged to have been caused 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 club, their members,
officers, and agents; the owner and/or leaser of the premises; any provider of services
at this event; any employees or volunteers of the parties 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 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 relationship to this event, whether the claims
are made by third parties or by myself.
Additionally, I agree to assume the sole responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury
(including death) to myself or to the dog in relationship to this event. I agree to
RELEASE, INDEMNIFY and promise not to sue the parties listed above for 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 of the listed
parties.
I AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT
OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT
SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES
OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATON ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO
ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE BMDCA BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND
PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE BMDCA
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES
AND GUIDELINES.
In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I agree to abide by rules and
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 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 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) and to abide by
any decisions made in accord with them.
Breeder
Sire
Dam
Actual Owner(s)
Owners Address
City
State
Telephone
E-mail
Zip
Handler/Agent
Name of Participant
(please print)
Signature
_______________________________________
__________________________
Date:
__________
Submitting this form constitutes your
agreement to the terms of the Entry Agreement
Submitting this form constitutes your
agreement to the terms of the Entry Agreement
Revised January 21, 2013
ENTRY AGREEMENT
Blue Ridge Bernese Mountain Dog Club
Hagan-Stone Park Shelter #5
5920 Hagan-Stone Park Rd
Pleasant Garden, NC 27313
I understand that the club holding this event has the right to refuse this entry. I agree
that I am solely responsible for the actions of myself and the dog (“the dog”) that
accompanies me in relationship to this entry.
Entry fee: $35 Individual, $40 Brace Team.
Entries close at Test Secretary’s address at 5:00 PM on Feb, 26, 2014, after which time
entries can not be accepted, canceled, or altered, except as specifically allowed in the
current BMDCA Draft Test Regulations.
Mail Entries & Fees to: E J Deering, 6351 Cashatt Road, High Point, NC, 27263, 336882-9453, ejdeering@earthlink.net.
Make checks payable to BRBMDC.
Please type or print clearly. Use one form per dog per class entered.
Breed
Class
Sex
Novice
Brace Novice
Open
Dog is titled in entered class
Male
Female
Brace Open
Open Weight Certificate Enclosed
March 16
Registered Name
(please include titles)
Call Name
Berner-Garde #
Date of Birth
DNA Profile #
(BMDs only)
(Nationals only)
American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Registration #
In consideration of the acceptance of my entry and the opportunity to participate in this
event, I agree to HOLD HARMLESS and INDEMNIFY the following listed parties from
any claim for loss, damage or injury alleged to have been caused 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 club, their members,
officers, and agents; the owner and/or leaser of the premises; any provider of services
at this event; any employees or volunteers of the parties 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 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 relationship to this event, whether the claims
are made by third parties or by myself.
Additionally, I agree to assume the sole responsibility for any loss, damage, or injury
(including death) to myself or to the dog in relationship to this event. I agree to
RELEASE, INDEMNIFY and promise not to sue the parties listed above for 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 of the listed
parties.
I AGREE THAT ANY CAUSE OF ACTION, CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT
OF OR RELATED TO THE ENTRY, EXHIBITION OR ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENT
SHALL BE SETTLED BY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE RULES
OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATON ASSOCIATION. HOWEVER, PRIOR TO
ARBITRATION ALL APPLICABLE BMDCA BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS AND
PROCEDURES MUST FIRST BE FOLLOWED AS SET FORTH IN THE BMDCA
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, PUBLISHED POLICIES
AND GUIDELINES.
In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I agree to abide by rules and
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 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 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) and to abide by
any decisions made in accord with them.
Breeder
Sire
Dam
Actual Owner(s)
Owners Address
City
State
Telephone
E-mail
Zip
Handler/Agent
Name of Participant
(please print)
Signature
_______________________________________
__________________________
Date:
__________
Submitting this form constitutes your
agreement to the terms of the Entry Agreement
Submitting this form constitutes your
agreement to the terms of the Entry Agreement
Revised January 21, 2013
Catalog Advertising
Lunch Order Form
Name: __________________________________
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Sandwich, chips, drinks, dessert $10.00
# of lunches _____ x $10.00 = _______
Help support this test with a catalog ad. Honor your dog
or advertise your business or club, by placing an ad in the
BRBMDC 2014 Draft Test Catalog. Photos may be
included in all ads. Cost per page will be $10.00 (full
page size will be 5” x 8”). Please email your ad to Laurie
Farley, 416 Maclor Forest Rd, Franklin, NC 28734.
Please submit catalog ad and payment no later than
March 3, 2014. Checks should be made payable to
BRBMDC and sent to Laurie at the above address.
Thank you 
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Sandwich, chips, drinks, dessert $ 10.00
# of lunches _____ x $10.00 = _______
Please include a separate check for your lunch
order. Checks to be made out to BRBMDC and
can be mailed with your entry.
Thank you 