| Club and Show Name | |||
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| Hottentots Holland Kennel Club - HOTTENTOTS HOLLAND KENNEL CLUB - CHAMPIONSHIP - FIELD TRIAL - RTR | |||
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| Forthcoming Event | |||
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Hottentots Holland Kennel Club |  |
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| Start Date: | End Date: | Start Time: | Entry Date: |
| 18-07-2026 | 21-07-2026 | 26-06-2026 | |
| Venu & GPS CoOrdinates | |||
| Venue Name: | Various Farms in Bonnievale | ||
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| Entries to email: | |||
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| Entry Fees | |||
| Entry Fees Inc KUSA & FTLC Levies Open - Non members R800.00 - Members R750.00 Novice - Non members R700.00 - Members R650.00 Maiden - Non members R650.00 - Members R600.00 Puppy/Junior - Non members R500.00 - Members R450.00 PLEASE NOTE that an additional R50,00 must be included for a cash deposit into the Club’s bank account. This is to cover the bank charges raised on cash deposits. | |||
| Classes, Grades and Challenges: | |||
| Classes and Grades: | Open Stakes Novice Stakes Maiden Stakes Puppy / Junior Stakes | ||
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| The Draw will take place on 1st July 2026 at Buitensorg Boesmansrivier rd, Bonnievale. RULES FOR THE FIELD TRIALS: 1. All Handlers are personally responsible for the control of their dogs at all times and shall be personally liable for any claims which may be made in respect of injuries which may arise or be caused by their dogs. All persons attending the trials must consider themselves absolutely under the control of the Officials. 2. All dogs must be registered with KUSA before entry. Bitches in season within the precincts of the Trial are forbidden. 3. Castrated dogs and spayed bitches are eligible for entry. 4. The Regulations relating to licensing and to all other matters to do with Field Trials as set in Schedule 3 (Championship Breed Shows) and Schedule 4 (Non-Championship Breed Shows) of the Constitution of the Kennel Union of Southern Africa shall apply to Field Trials so far as they can be relevant to Field Trials and so far as they do not conflict with the specific terms of this Schedule 5C(1). A copy of the rules will be available at the trials. 5. Anyone on the venue at a Trial openly impugning the decision of a Judge or Judges shall render himself liable to be reported to KUSA under the provisions of KUSA Schedule 1, unless he is availing himself of Section A.10.3, of Schedule 5C(1). 6. Conditions attracting immediate disqualification are set out in Regulation 31 of Schedule 3 of KUSA Regulations for Championship Shows (with exception of clauses 31.3.4, 31.3.6 and 31.3.14). 7. If the club considers the weather and/or venue unfit for the holding of a Trial, the meeting may be held at a different venue or postponed from day to day until the end of the week, when the stakes that are not decided upon may be abandoned and the entry fees refunded, or a fresh draw may be made and a fresh date fixed for the abandoned stakes. 8. The Field Trial Committee reserves the right to change the advertised venue of the Trials if this becomes necessary due to fire, flooding, etc, at the time of the event. KUSA must be informed on the first working day after the field trials 9. If an advertised Judge is prevented from filling his engagement for either the whole or part of the field trial, the Field Trial Committee shall have the right to appoint another Judge. 10. All dogs born on or after 1st September 2010 must have a microchip certificate. 11. JUDGES HAVE FINAL DECISION. Where the Rule or Guide does not cover a particular situation, the decision will remain with the appointed Judges on the day. 12. Retriever type dogs, registered with KUSA on the Single Dog - Dogsport Record (Dogs of Any Ancestry) may enter a Maiden, Limit or Novice stake at the discretion of the Management Committee of the Club but may not be placed, nor receive awards, Guns’ Choice, SAHR points, nor champion status in terms of Schedule 5C(1). 13. Clubs shall allow Not for Competition (NFC) entries in stakes not carrying eligibility towards the title of champion, i.e Maiden and Novice Stakes. VET ON CALL: Oakhurst Animal Clinic & Vet Shop, Swellendam – 028 514 1078 Cornerstone Veterinary /services, Robertson – 023 626 1652 or 076 452 5852 DEFINITION OF THE STAKES: 1. PUPPY STAKE is for Retrievers from 6 (six) months and not exceeding 12 (twelve) months of age, dating from and inclusive of the date of its birth on the first day of the Trial. 2. JUNIOR STAKE is for Retrievers from 6 (six) months and not exceeding 18 (eighteen) months of age, dating from and inclusive of its date of birth on the first day of the Trial. 3. MAIDEN STAKE is for Retrievers that have not been placed in a previous Novice or Open Stake nor have won two Maiden Stakes prior to the closing of entries. 4. NOVICE STAKE is confined to Retrievers which have not been placed first, second, third or fourth in an Open Stake, nor who have won two Novice Stakes prior to the closing of entries. 5. OPEN STAKE is for Retrievers without restriction as to age or previous performance. In order for an Open Stake to carry championship status, the minimum number of dogs taking part in the Trial shall be eight. Other Gundog breeds may enter the above stakes but cannot be placed or receive SAHR points. LIABILITY: The Committee will exercise all reasonable care in conducting the trials, but it must be clearly understood that, due to the nature of the sport, competitors, spectators and officials are invited to enter at their own risk and in so doing absolve the Club, Committee and Landowners from any claim whatsoever arising from loss or damage by, or to, any person or property during the course of the trials. Please note that in terms of Regulation 5.9 of Schedule 3 of the KUSA Constitution, as applied through Schedule 5C(1) Retrievers, the following notice to exhibitors is a requirement of the KUSA public liability insurance: | |||
| Special Events: | |||
| Show Official: | |||
| Show Chairman | Noleen Wilson-Taylor | ||
| Field Trial Manager |
Kirsten Flac
Notes: SATURDAY |
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| Field Trial Secretary | Kirsten Flack | ||
| Vet on Call |
Oakhurst Animal Clinic & Vet Shop/Cornerstone Vete
Notes: 028-514 1078 023-626 1652 076 452 5852 |
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| Field Trial Manager |
Paul Dimech
Notes: SUNDAY |
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| Vice-Chairman | Nicole Jennings | ||
| Treasurer | S Sanders | ||
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| Regulations & Disclaimers: | |||
| Only Members of the Kennel Union shall be entitled to enter dogs in their registered ownership in any Open, Championship in any field trial licensed by the Kennel Union. Prizes and floating trophies will be awarded CATERING: Meals in the form of light breakfasts and lunches will be available for Competitors and their assistants/handlers/spouses. The meal request form will be sent out under separate cover. Liquid refreshments will be available | |||
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| HOW TO ENTER THE SHOW | |||
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If, after checking the schedule, you decide to enter the show please complete the Official Show Entry form. Complete your entry form and submit together with the required entry fee as given on the schedule directly to the Club. E-mail/Fax to the addresses given on the Show Schedule. |
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