MVA Novice Steeplechase

MEADOW VIEW AGILITY
NOVICE STEEPLECHASE
SUNDAY 20th August 2023
14:00 Start

Indoor on sand/outdoor on grass
Limited availability

Come and have some fun and have a go in a ring. Prefect for dogs who have not yet competed and having a practise of a show. 

4 x steeplechase runs over 2 courses and rosette for each person £22.
Course consists of jumps and tunnels (no long jump, tyre or weaves) 2 runs around the each course. 
Placed rosettes for the quickest clear from each course. 
Training allowed in the ring for an NFC run, 60 seconds allowed. Toys allowed and non crumbly food. 
Course set at height of choice. 
Times will be given for each run and you will need to run in order. 
No refusals will be marked. 
CLOSING DATE WILL BE THE 11th August 2023 OR BEFORE IF SPACES ARE FULL

PLEASE DO NOT ARRIVE ANY EARLIER THAN 10 MINUTES BEFORE THE START TIME

Show Rules

1. All dogs must be aged 18 months or over on the first day they compete at a show, with the exception of dogs competing in novice class, which must be 12months +. Dogs under 16 months can build ring experience but can not go on any of the contact or weaving equipment. 
2. ALL DOGS MUST REMAIN ON THIER LEADS AT ALL TIME, UNLESS IN THE RING. 
3. All dogs must have toileted before entering the dog barn and owners should pick up after their dog/s. 
4. Dogs must not wear any type of slip, half-slip collar or lead whilst competing. A flat, close fitting, leather or webbing collar is permitted, providing the only attachment is a plain identification panel as an integral part of the collar, i.e. not attached by a ring.
5. Meadow View Dog Training reserves the right to refuse entries.
6. The mating of bitches within the precincts of the show is forbidden.
7. No bitch in season should be brought onto the venue.
8. No dogs suffering from any infectious or contagious disease or having been exposed to such disease during the period 21 days prior to the show may be brought onto the venue. 
9. No person shall carry out punitive correction or harsh handling of a dog at any time.
10. No competitor shall impugn the decision of the judge or judges.
11. Competitors are solely responsible for ensuring that they are available for their classes.
12. Meadow View Dog Training reserves the right to combine/split classes depending on entry levels.
13. Food shall not be carried in the hand or given to the dog, or toy whilst in the competition ring in the grades classes.
14. A toy may be used for an NFC run in the grades classes. 
15. Toys and non crumbly food are allowed in the novice classes. 
16. Dogs running in the novice classes may run at KC height or smaller. 
17. In the event that a show has to be cancelled, Meadow View Dog Training reserve the right to deduct unrecoverable expenses incurred before returning entry fees.
18. Entry fees will not be refunded beyond the closing date for each show.
19. Competitors enter at their own risk and are expected to automatically acknowledge this when entering online (you will not be able to enter without this). Whilst every care will be taken, Meadow View Dog Training will not accept responsibility for loss, damage or injury to persons, dogs or property.
20. Please respect our venues and pick up after your dogs and dispose of all rubbish responsibly. Anyone knowingly not doing so will be asked to leave the venue forfeiting any remaining entries and may be excluded from future Meadow View Dog Training shows.