Fall Hunt Test: September 25-26, 2010 at McKee-Beshers WMA.

Training Day 9-19-10

The purpose of Hunting Tests for dogs of the Pointing Breeds is to afford an opportunity for a person to demonstrate a dog's ability to perform in a manner consistent with the demands of actual hunting conditions. Testing gauges the dog's natural hunting ability and training.

All test levels open to all AKC registerable pointing breeds. Entries are limited to the number of dogs which can be run during all available daylight hours, and entries will close when the limit is reached, if this occurs prior to the specified closing time. The club reserves the right to cancel or postpone this Hunt Test for extreme weather conditions. This Hunting Test is held under the rules and procedures of the American Kennel Club. Please note that ALL Master and Senior handlers AND the Gallery must wear an article of BLAZE ORANGE.

Debbie Naughton

Hunt Test Secretary

8068 Hillrise Ct.

Elkridge, MD 21075

 We would like to welcome all entrants, guests and spectators and wish you success and a pleasurable time at our 2 day event. We hope that you will appreciate our efforts to run a well organized and top quality event by utilizing experienced Judges, top quality flight birds and planting more than the basic required number of birds to give every dog an opportunity to show its best work. We hope you will enjoy yourself and all that our Test has to offer the whole family and Welcome you, your family and friends to join us again at future events

 

FOOD:  Food and Beverages will be provided by SMOKIN’ RAY BAR-B-QUE! 

 

JUDGES DINNER:  After the last brace on Saturday, all are welcome to join us for our Judges dinner. We will start off by convening at O’Malley’s Irish Pub for some beverages before eating. O’Malley’s Irish Pub is located at the Holiday Inn Gaithersburg and has proven to have excellent dinners.

 

From the grounds turn Right onto River Rd. it turns into Seneca Rd. Follow Seneca Rd. / MD-112 (2.8 miles).  Turn Right onto Darnstown Rd. /  MD-28 E (2.4 miles), Turn Left onto MD-124 E / Quince Orchard Rd. Cont to follow MD-124 E (3.5 miles), MD-124 E becomes Montgomery Village Ave. Make a U-Turn at Russell Ave onto Montgomery Village Ave. End at Holiday Inn Gaithersburg.

 

WATER:  There is a well with a hand pump on site & available for our use. The hand pump is to water the dogs & horses ONLY! Please be careful with the hand pump as it can break. If you need help please ask, I would be happy to help

 

MOTEL:  The Holiday Inn Gaithersburg is located 20 min. from the grounds.  Tell them you are with MDGSP Club Hunt Test & get a group rate. 2 Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburg, MD 20879.  Phone #: 301-948-8900 & site www.holiday-inn.com .

 

Camping IS permitted on the grounds. NO hook ups are available. Please clean up after yourself.

 

DIRECTIONS:  

From points West:

From I-70 E, Merge onto I-270 S via Exit 53 toward Washington (17.6 m), Merge onto Germantown Rd. S via Exit15B toward Germantown (6.3 m), Turn Left onto MD-28 / Darnestown Rd, Turn Right onto Seneca Rd. /MD-112 (2.8 m), Seneca Rd. /MD-112 becomes River Rd. Follow River Rd. till you get to Sycamore Rd.

 

From points Northeast and Southeast:

Follow I95 to I495. Follow I495 to Exit 40 West, Route 190 West, River Rd.  Continue on Route 190 West until  you come to a “T” at Route 112. Turn left onto Route 112 and continue until you see the sign of McKee-Bescher, WMA. Follow the Mason-Dixon GSP signs to the Hunt Test Grounds.

 

OTHER ACTIVITIES:   MDGSP Club will also be holding a raffle.  These events will be going on all weekend, stop by the pavilion & say HELLO!”