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Dear Field Trialers,
Our Club historian tells me that this is the 87 th consecutive year that the
Cocker Spaniel Field Trial Club of America has sponsored field trials. I
hope you’ll join us on October 15 and 16 to celebrate a little bit of history.
We’ve done all we can to make this the best Cocker Club trial yet.
THE JUDGES. Both Skip Smith from Colorado and Chuck Urland from
Maryland are experienced judges, train their own dogs, have owned and
handled numbers of successful dogs and are highly regarded within the
field trial community. They both know what they’re looking at.
THE GROUNDS. We’re trialing on the same grounds as last year, but this
year we had access to the grounds well before the trial and have groomed
them so that you and the judges can see your dogs! The cover was mowed
to 12 inches on June 16 and with a little help from the weather (a good hard
frost would be nice) will be 24 to 30 inches and stiff enough both to hold
birds and set the dogs back a bit. In addition, we have both heavier and
lighter cover available, so that the Committee can make choices of series
cover that show off – and test – the dogs appropriately.
ATV’s. The course is almost 4/10 of a mile long, so ATV’s may be used to
get dogs to and from the beginning and end of the course. However, we will
not have ATV’s on the course. Access to the course is easy and you will be
able to trail along behind and off to one side in ATV or truck, but not on the
course itself.
CAMPING. There is no camping on the grounds (our insurance doesn’t
cover), but camping is available at Carousel Farm (Mary and Hadley Ford)
within five minutes drive of the grounds. Call 518-398-7603 to make
arrangements.
LUNCH. Lunch will be available both days for a contribution. Lunch will
be Subway sandwiches, soft drinks and cookies.
RELEASES. We will require everyone who participates in, or observes,
the trial to sign a standard release. This helps to protect the landowner, the
Club and the other participants against liability for any trial-related
accidents.
MOTELS. We have a lack of quality motels in the immediate area, but I’ve
personally visited several of the available motels and have attached a list
for your lodging pleasure.
We look forward to a really good trial, and hope to see you there.
Good luck!
Hadley Ford
Field Trial Chairman
FIELD TRIAL PREMIUM LIST
#2011366605
Cocker Spaniel Field Trial Club of America
A.K.C. LICENSED
Hosted by Mr. John Tonelli
WINCHELL MOUNTAIN FARM
224 Winchell Mountain Road, Millerton, NY 12546
OCTOBER 15 - 16, 2011
OPEN TO ENGLISH SPRINGER SPANIELS
This Field Trial is held under the Rules and Procedures of the
AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB
Entries With Payment Are To Be Sent To: CSFTCA
Attn: Karen L. Koopman, Field Trial Secretary
326 Field Road, Clinton Corners, NY 12514
T: 845-758-0192 • F: 845-758-2546 • klkoopman@frontiernet.net
Entries Will Close at 7:00 p.m., and Drawing Will Take Place
at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5 at
326 Field Road, Clinton Corners, NY 12514
JUDGES AND STAKES TO BE JUDGED
OPEN ALL-AGE AND AMATEUR ALL-AGE
FREDERICK “SKIP” SMITH, 6550 WCR 106, Carr, CO 80612
CHUCK URLAND, 4723 A Reels Mill Road, Frederick, MD 21704
PUPPY
BOB LIGHTFOOT, 328 Down Road, Bethany, CT 06524
BEVERLY MATTHEWS, 495 Mulberry Street, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
OFFICIAL GUNS
JOHN CASTELLANI, Captain of Guns
George Akkouris Edward Faraci, Jr. Stan Olszewski
Bill Pierson Terry Quinlan Bob Ryan Steve Tzinis
Additional or alternate guns chosen at the discretion of the Gun Captain

STAKES, SCHEDULE AND ENTRY FEES
OPEN ALL-AGE: 8:00 A.M., Saturday, October 15, 2011 $115.00
PUPPY: Saturday, October 15, 2011 after 2 nd series of
the Open, but no earlier than 12:00 Noon $40.00
AMATEUR ALL-AGE: 8:00 A.M., Sunday, October 16, 2011 $115.00
COURSES AND BIRDS
PHEASANTS — Open All-Age and Amateur All-Age Stakes
CHUKARS — Puppy Stake
PRIZES
STANDARD A.K.C. ROSETTES TO ALL PLACED DOGS
TROPHIES FOR FIRST PLACE DOG IN EACH STAKE
KEN ROEBUCK MEMORIAL CHALLENGE TROPHY
MYRTLE B. CACCHIO MEMORIAL TROPHY
RU-CHAR CHALLENGE TROPHY
PETER GARVAN MEMORIAL CHALLENGE TROPHY
CROSSWINDS CHALLENGE TROPHY
NICHOLAS YOZZO MEMORIAL TROPHY
OFFICERS
Pete Rizzo, President, 20 Crestview Drive, Tompkins Cove, NY 10936
Buzz Hartshorn, Vice President, P.O. Box 607, No. Chatham, NY 12132
Noel Cacchio, Secretary/Treasurer, 7038 Route 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
FIELD TRIAL COMMITTEE
Chairman: Hadley Ford
2 Carousel Drive, Pine Plains, NY 12567 – Tel: 518-398-7603
Assistant Chairman: Charles Squillante
Kevin Battistoni • Buzz Hartshorn • Karen Koopman • Pete Rizzo • Suzanne Smith
PLEASE NOTE …
• A blaze orange garment or item of clothing is mandatory for ALL persons in
the gallery and in the field. Safety glasses are recommended.
• The use of prong collars is prohibited on the trial grounds. Severe training,
correcting or disciplining of dogs is not allowed on any part of the grounds.
• ATVs are not permitted in the field, but may be used on the road at the
beginning and end of the course.
DIRECTIONS
From the South: I-84 to NYS Route 22. Go north on Rte. 22 approx.
35 miles to the village of Millerton, NY. Go through the traffic light,
staying on Rte. 22 North for approx. 1.4 miles. Bear LEFT onto Cty.
Rte. 60 (Winchell Mountain Road) at the Field Trial sign. Go 1.4
miles up a steep hill. At the top of the hill, enter grounds on Left, and
follow signs to the parking area.
From the East: Take Route 44 West to the village of Millerton, NY.
At the traffic light turn RIGHT onto Route 22 North and proceed
about 1.4 miles to County Route 60. Bear LEFT onto County Route
60 and proceed as above.
From the North: Mass Pike to NYS Route 22 (Exit 2 – Austerlitz.)
Drive south for roughly 15 - 20 minutes to approx. 1 mile north of
the village of Millerton. Take a SHARP RIGHT onto Cty. Route 60
at the Field Trial sign and proceed as above. (Coming from the north
this is a VERY HARD right turn.)
From New Jersey and Points South/West: I-84 to Taconic
Parkway. Go north on the Taconic to NYS Route 199. Go east on
Route 199 to the traffic light in Pine Plains. Continue through the
light on Route 199 for another 5.8 miles. Turn LEFT onto Cty. Route
60 (Winchell Mountain Road) at the Field Trial sign. At the top of
the hill, enter grounds on Right.
AREA ACCOMMODATIONS
JOHANNAS MOTEL WILLOWS MOTEL
Rte. 22, Copake, NY Rte. 343, Amenia, NY
518-329-3000 845-279-8011
SILVANUS LODGE TAGHKANIC MOTEL
Rte. 22, Hillsdale, NY 1011 State Rte. 82, Ancram, NY
518-325-3000 518-851-9006
JENNY’S COUNTRY LODGE COTTONWOOD MOTEL
Rte. 199, Stanfordville, NY Rte. 44, Millbrook, NY
845-876-1151 945-577-3283

MOTEL NOTES
Johanna’s Motel
On Route 22, 8 miles north of the grounds. 518-329-3000.
Johanna’s has been renovated. It is clean, has a small restaurant and bar,
has a nice area for airing dogs and offers some ten units ranging from $65
to $110 in price. The larger units can readily be shared. They do not take
credit cards or pets, but do take checks.
Silvanus Lodge
On Route 22 in Hillsdale, 17 miles north of the grounds, but a straight shot
down Route 22. 518-325-3000
Silvanus has nine units ranging in price from $110 to $115. Four of the
units can be shared (two double beds). This is a step up in amenities (with a
pool) and fills up on weekends pretty quickly. Space to air dogs, but no
pets. This is where our judges will be lodged.
Jenny’s Country Lodge
On Route 199 just west of Pine Plains about 9 miles from grounds. 845-
876-1151. Pretty nice with a restaurant and bar. Has 13 units, but fills fast
on fall weekends (only five units available for our weekend). Prices from
$110 to $200. Not much room to air dogs. No pets.
Willows Motel
On Route 343 just east of Route 22 at the light in Amenia. 845-279-8011.
About 10.5 miles south of grounds, but a straight shot up Route 22. Limited
space to air dogs. They have 10 rooms, 3 with twin beds, 5 with one bed
and two a mix. Rooms are clean and about same as Johanna’s above. Rates
are $75 plus $40 for dog in the room. Good food and beverage nearby.
Taghkanic Motel
1011 State Route 82, Ancram, NY 518-851-9006. Located at the
intersection of Route 82 with Taconic Parkway, about 15 miles northwest
of the grounds. They have ten rooms, all with two double beds. Rooms and
bathrooms are clean and neat. Rate is $85 for all rooms. Plenty of room to
air dogs safely. No pets in rooms. Reserve early because of leaf-peepers in
mid-October. Diner across road.
MOTEL NOTES (continued)
Cottonwood Motel. On Route 44 in Millbrook. 845-677-3283. This is
where we put up our judges last year. Room to air dogs, pets welcome.
Weekend rates are $125 standard, $165 deluxe. They also have suites and
cottages. Roughly 15 miles south from grounds.
Foothills Motel, 3234 Route 22 in Dover Plains 845-877-6223. About half
an hour south of the grounds, but a straight shot on Route 22. They have 13
very attractive rooms and ample space to air dogs.
Inn at Ironmasters, Route 44 in Lakeville, CT about 10 miles from
grounds. 860-435-9844. This is more upscale; weekend rates are about
$200 and they have some 28 rooms, most are non-smoking but dog
friendly.
In addition to the “local” motels above there are several over toward
Poughkeepsie, NY, probably 40 minutes west of the grounds, including the
following:
Super 8, Kingston, NY 888-288-5081 ($80)
Holiday Inn Express, Poughkeepsie, NY 845-473-1151 ($123)
Quality Inn, Hyde Park, NY 845-229-0088 ($110)
Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck, NY 845-876-7077

OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM
Note: This Entry Form Must Be Completed in Full
FOR FIELD TRIALS/HUNTING TESTS
Cocker Spaniel Field Trial Club of America
224 Winchell Mountain Road, Millerton, NY 12546
October 15 & 16, 2011
I SUBMIT $ for entry fees. AKC Event # 2011366605
Enter in Stake/Test:
NAME OF DOG (Print):
A.K.C. Reg. Number:
OR Foreign Reg. Number:
CALL NAME:
O R A.K.C. Litter No. (If dog not reg.):
AND Country of Registry:
Breed English Springer Spaniel Male ___ Female ___ D.O.B. ____________
Sire:
Dam :
Breeder:
Name of Actual Owner :
Owner’s Address:
Name of Handler
State Zip
I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of this dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner
whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I agree to abide by all the rules
of The American Kennel Club and the Standard Procedures governing this Field Trial and any decisions made in
accord with them, and I further agree that the dog is entered in and will be at this trial at my own risk and that I will
hold the trial giving club, its members and agents free from liability for any claims arising out of the entry of the dog
or its presence at the trial.
SIGNATURE of Owner or His Agent
Duly Authorized to Make This Entry
Address of Agent (if agent signs above line for owner)
City State Zip
Owner Tel. Email _______________________________________
OFFICIAL AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB ENTRY FORM
Note: This Entry Form Must Be Completed in Full
FOR FIELD TRIALS/HUNTING TESTS
Cocker Spaniel Field Trial Club of America
224 Winchell Mountain Road, Millerton, NY 12546
October 15 & 16, 2011
I SUBMIT $ for entry fees. AKC Event # 2011366605
Enter in Stake/Test:
NAME OF DOG (Print):
A.K.C. Reg. Number:
OR Foreign Reg. Number:
CALL NAME:
O R A.K.C. Litter No. (If dog not reg.):
AND Country of Registry:
Breed English Springer Spaniel Male ___ Female ___ D.O.B. ____________
Sire:
Dam :
Breeder:
Name of Actual Owner :
Owner’s Address:
Name of Handler
State Zip
I CERTIFY that I am the actual owner of this dog, or that I am the duly authorized agent of the actual owner
whose name I have entered above. In consideration of the acceptance of this entry, I agree to abide by all the rules
of The American Kennel Club and the Standard Procedures governing this Field Trial and any decisions made in
accord with them, and I further agree that the dog is entered in and will be at this trial at my own risk and that I will
hold the trial giving club, its members and agents free from liability for any claims arising out of the entry of the dog
or its presence at the trial.
SIGNATURE of Owner or His Agent
Duly Authorized to Make This Entry
Address of Agent (if agent signs above line for owner)
City State Zip
Owner Tel. Email _______________________________________