Tracking and Hunting Dog News and Product Reviews

To be held: April 21 and 22.
Location: 1202 West Hill Rd., Town of Ellington, New York.

Applications will be first come, first serve. There will be a limit of 5 lines per day. All applicants and dogs must be pretested. Certified dogs will run first. All applications must be received by April 3, 2012.

Free lodging available onsite. Free camping available onsite. Other lodging options available upon request.

For any DSI member wanting to certify their dog(s), this would be a great opportunity.

For anyone wishing to lend a hand with set up and/or assist with the event – contact Gary Katta. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

To all trackers interested in participating in the 2012 Trackfest. The event this year will take place in Richton, Mississippi and you shouldn't miss it! There will be great workshops and hands on training advice. If you'd like to register the information, as posted on the United Blood Trackers website, is right below:

http://www.unitedbloodtrackers.org/images/pdfs/trackfest2012.pdf

Events - www.sehc.org

March 9,10,11 Test VJP

• Percy Priest - Mike Fortner 423-483-4496 mike@dilmunfast.com
• This is always a great event. Come support all our new puppies as they attempt their first test.

March 9th - Judges Seminar
Title: "Judging the Retrieve at the HZP" Percy Priest
The Southeast Hunter Chapter needs you! Anyone interested in becoming a Judge? In order to begin the process you must meet the following 4 items:

1. You must have successfully handled a dog that you trained through a VJP, HZP, and VGP within the last 4 years.
2. Must have attended the "Introduction to the JGHV" seminar within the last 3 years.
3. Have a Chapter Chairman email a letter of recommendation to the DoJD.
4. Must have been a member of VDD-GNA for at least 3 years.

Think about it! You will enjoy being able to Judge these awesome dogs!

March 10th -Breedshow

• Percy Priest
• It’s always amazing to watch these beautiful dogs in the Breedshow!

March 10th -SEHC Annual Meeting

• Many important news and events to discuss.
• Supper
• Auction/Raffle
• Fun for everyone!

SEHC Annual Meeting

• Chapter Business:
• Old Business:
• New Business:

Information on Percy Priest

DIRECTIONS TO GROUNDS
FROM CHATTANOOGA: 1-24 to Sam Ridley Pkwy (Exit 66) Follow ramp to
right. After the third traffic light be in right lane and watch for ramp to U.S. 41 (2.3
mi) and exit on to ramp. Bear right at bottom of ramp toward La Vergne (U.S. 41
N). At second light (you will see the Exxon station) make a right onto Fergus Road. Go .8 miles to Jones Mill Road and turn right (this is the 6th street on the right). Pass the large Percy Priest sign on the right and keep going- Go 1.8 miles to Old Jones Mill Road and turn left (this is the 5th street on the left). There is a grayish stucco two-story house with a privacy fence on the corner of Jones Mill and Old Jones Mill. There is also a brown colored Wildlife Management Area sign on the corner. Come down the road .3 miles and watch for pavilion and kennels on left.
FROM NASHVILLE: I-24: to second Sam Ridley exit and follow directions above from US 41.
FROM KNOXVILLE: I-40 West to I-840. Exit onto I-840 to Chattanooga. Use
Exit 61 to Smyrna. Turn Right at the top of the ramp. At first traffic light, go right
onto Sam Ridley Pkwy. and follow directions above from US 41.
SEE MAP

CAMPING & MOTELS
Camping on the grounds is permitted. Both water & toilet facilities are available on the grounds.
Rodeway Inn & Suites –Exit 60-(4.5 mi from grounds) 1300 Plaza Drive, Smyrna, TN, 37167, (615) 355-6161
Comfort Inn Southeast (7.5 mi from grounds ), 107 Enterprise Blvd., La Vergne, TN, (615) 793-3600
Fairfield Inn & Suites (7.2 mi from grounds), 810 Expo Drive, Smyrna, TN 37167, (615) 223-8877
Super 8 (7.6 mi from grounds), 110 Enterprise Blvd (I-24 & Exit 64) , LaVergne, TN, 37086, (615) 793-9999
Sleep-Inn (7.3 mi from grounds), 2689 Highwood Blvd. (I-24 & Rt. 266), Smyrna, TN 37167, (615) 220-2260
Holiday Inn Express (7.5 mi from grounds ), Exit 64 at I-24 & Waldron Rd., La Vergne, TN 37086, (615) 793-9100

Map of Percy Priest

Emergency Contact Information

VETERINARY CARE
Small Animal
Southern Veterinary Center (Fri. & Sat.) (615) 459-0073
111 Mayfield Dr.
Smyrna, TN 37167
Animal Medical Center (24/7) (615) 867-7575
234 River Rock Boulevard
Murfreesboro, TN 37128

HOSPITAL
Stonecrest Medical Center (615) 768-2000
200 Stonecrest Pkwy.
Smyrna, TN 37167

AMBULANCE SERVICE
La Vergne Rescue Squad Emergency – 911
Non Emergency – (615) 793-6022

POLICE
La Vergne Police Department Emergency – 911
Non Emergency – (615) 793-7744

Allow us to wish you and your families a Happy Holiday Season, and a happy, safe and healthy New Years! A big thank you to all of our friends for supporting us and a bigger thank you to all the customers that bought tracking and hunting supplies from us this year.

Best,

Beth, Dea, Gentian and the teckels, Mae Mariel, and Achilles

From left to right: Mariel, Achilles, Mae.

As the sport of blood tracking grows, different events seem to be taking place all over the country every year. The next event that should not be missed for all beginner and intermediary tracking dogs and handlers is taking place in Hamilton Texas on February 25th & 26th. Good luck to all the participants. Act fast and reserve a spot as places are limited. Many thanks to Paul Coffman of www.texasbloodtrackers.com for providing the information and allowing me to post it here! 

"February 25th & 26th 2012 Multiple trails from just beginning puppies to experienced trailing dogs. UBT testing will run on the 25th & 26th if needed. 2012 Texas Blood Trackers Seminar and UBT Certification Accommodations OK, here are some details for hotel and trailer accommodations. There are a limited amount of trailer hook ups at the actual grounds of the event. It is $20 for trailer hook ups on the grounds. Reserve soon, once they are gone they are gone. The next option of trailer hook ups would be Circle T Arena. You can call (254) 386-3559 to reserve there. Hotel options are as followed: The nicest hotel in the area is The Inn at Circle T Arena. They have given a discount for us and rooms are $109 a night with a strict no pet policy. If you decide on this you can crate and leave your dog in the house on the event grounds. My first option would be The Western Inn. There is a pet charge of $10.00 and a discounted rate of $45.95 a night for a king bed and $49.95 a night for a room with double beds. You need to mention Texas Blood Trackers to get this discount. Contact number is (254)386-3141 The next option is Hamilton Inn. These guys aren’t real fond of dogs but allow them with the use of a crate. If you tell them you have a dog be prepared to show them a crate, just a heads up. There is no deposit or fee for pets here. The discounted rate is $40 a night for a king size bed and $45 a night for a room with double beds. Contact for them is (254)386-8864 These hotels are just about 12 miles from the event grounds."

Texas Blood Trackers Seminar Flier