2023 Mississippi State Fair Stock Dog Trial

Important Notes:
o By the use of this facility I agree to the Waivers and Releases.

o Open Sheep Handlers Meeting 8:45 am Tuesday - All classes Cattle Trial Mtg Tuesday 6 p.m
o Added Money from State Fair Commission

* Your signed WAIVER / RELEASE is required for for participation in this event.
- To PRINT your ENTRY and WAIVER/RELEASE forms, click [WHAT HAVE I ENTERED?] print page 2 (& maybe page 3)

NEW Opportunity: Tell us about Yourself and Your Dogs!
Please share a short BIO. Things such as your work with border collies, a short interesting story, special awards, or a trial experience. These are all items that sponsors and spectators will truly enjoy
Click [MANAGE YOUR DOG(S)] - Then choose 'upd' for Dog(s) Birth Date, Gender, BIO, etc.
Click [MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT] - Update your BIO, PSWD Hint, Phone, Email, etc.
Click [WHAT HAVE I ENTERED?] - Check your entry status anytime (and up to 10 years of trialing history!)

Entering here ONLINE on the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Day is like entering the very first minute!

- Staying up until midnight to be the first one to enter online.
- Or the old way of having to run to the post office to ensure your entry is post marked on the first day that entries open.
- No Worries to rush to your computer or the post office. You have 3 days to enter here ONLINE and your entry is considered to be entered on the very 1st minute that entries opened.
- HOWEVER; No entries accepted without signed entry form.

o 2 Dogs per Handler per class Please.

o 3rd Dogs in a class (room permitting) must be on separate Entry Form and separate payment.
(Enter your 1st & 2nd dogs, CLICK PROCESS ENTRIES, then come back and enter your 3rd dogs, thanks.)

o At this event, Pro-Novice (is the same as Open Ranch).

o We will accept `day of` entries if space permits at the trial. Call Diane Davis 662-801-8882 if it is after the close date and you plan on entering the trail the day of!

Non-Compete runs
o Will be accepted if room permits.
o Will be run at the end of the day.
o MUST BE entered on a separate entry form from your 'Compete' runs AND paid separately also.

o Running Order and Wait List will be available after the Trial Close Date.

o Field assignments may change.

o Click WHAT HAVE I ENTERED (Blue Menu Bar) anytime to check the status of your entry,

(and your past trialing history!).

o Click MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT (Blue Menu Bar) anytime to update your profile,(eMail,etc.).

Please ensure your email is correct so you get your receipt and Trial info updates from Event Hosts which may include
- When you enter an event (entry receipt).
- When payment is received by event host (payment receipt).
- When approved into the trial.
- When placed on the wait list.
- When moved from wait list to approved.
- When the Running Order is available.
- When the Scores are available.
- When important event updates become available.

Payment Information: (7)
o Checks must be postmarked within 5 days of entry and received by October 6. Note that 10/6 is the pull date and no refunds after 10/6.

o Check Payments - mail your signed Waiver/Release with your check
    - Check payable to Name: Mississippi Stock Dog Association
    - Pay Address: Mississippi Stock Dog Association Leslie Scruggs 567 Moor High Rd. Starkville, MS, 39759, USA

To PRINT your ENTRY and WAIVER/RELEASE forms, Click [WHAT HAVE I ENTERED?] print page 2 (and maybe page 3)

Highlights:
o 2 Days of Dog Trialing, all classes. Come run your dogs or just come and watch these superb dogs enjoying what they do so well at this picturesque location
o Check for current rules/Covid regulations
o Trial Updates will be posted on the Mississippi Stock Dog Association Facebook Page.

Description:
This event is a great venue for the Handler's and spectators alike. We trust your time here with your dogs will be great too.

Directions:

Mississippi State Fair Grounds
LIVESTOCK ENTRANCE FOR PARTICIPANTS IS OFF N. JEFFERSON ST.

Kirk Fordice Equine Building
High Street Exit off 55,
1207 Mississippi St, Jackson, MS 39202

Parking:
LIVESTOCK ENTRANCE FOR PARTICIPANTS OFF N. JEFFERSON ST.
o Full Hook-ups on site/$20/night first come first serve, no reservations accepted.
o Park kindly; There are plenty of folks needing room.

Sanctioning:
o USBCHA Sanctioned Open & Nursery
o MSSDA Sanctioned applicable classes

Site Waiver / Release and 2023 Mississippi State Fair Stock Dog Trial Waiver / Release
Site Waiver and Release
Thank you for using www.DogTrialEntry.com. By the use of this facility, you agree to the waivers and releases and you also agree to hold harmless www.dogTrialEntry.com, Participant Events, MBA Technology, Inc. and their owners, employees, associates, and business partners from any damages from the use of this site. Please report any errors or omissions on this site to the Event Contact for this Event.

2023 Mississippi State Fair Stock Dog Trial Waiver and Release
Waiver & Release: I understand that herding is a strenuous sport and a potentially hazardous activity, and I state that my animals and I are in proper physical condition for this event. I also accept any and all other risks associated with the event including, but not limited to falls, contact with livestock, the effects of the weather and any other potentially hazardous conditions associated with the event site. Knowing these facts, and in consideration of accepting my entry, I hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, assigns or anyone else who might try to claim on my behalf, covenant not to sue, and waive, release and discharge all hosts and sponsors, including, but not limited to anyone acting for or on its behalf from any and all claims of liability, death, personal injury or property damage of any kind or nature arising out of or in the course of my participation in this event. This release and waiver extends to all claims of every kind or nature, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown. Also I certify with my signature below that I will not travel to, or participate in, the trial if I have, or haven been exposed to Covid-19 within 14 days of the trial. All monies will be refunded with proof of a pre-trial positive Covid-19 test. Minors’ applications will be accepted only with a parent’s signature

Handlers shall assume financial responsibility for any injury to livestock. Financial responsibility shall not exceed the value of the sheep/cattle. Value determined by owner.


Printed Name: ________________________________________________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Date: ________________________________________________

We reserve the right to prohibit any individual from attending this event. Firearms are prohibited.