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201586th National Dutch Show
April 24 - 26, 2015Wilmington, Ohio
Hosted by The Ohio State Dutch Rabbit Club
Show Schedule
Thursday, April 23rd
4:00 pm Showroom Open
10:00 pm Showroom Closes
Friday April 24th
7:30 am Showroom Opens
12:00 pm Youth Contestants check in starts
3:00 pm Youth Contestants must be checked in
3:30 pm Youth Contestants orientation̶ written test to follow
All contests will begin after the written test.
5:00 pm General Membership MeetingFun Class Entries Close
6:00 pm Fur Class
7:00 pm Fun Class Judging
10:00 pm Entries Must be Checked-in
11:00 pm Showroom ClosesEntries Must be Cooped
Saturday April 25th
6:00 am Showroom opens
8:00 am Open and Youth Judging Begins
2:00 pm Raffle Drawing
3:30 pm Sellers Class/Auction after judging
7:00 pm 2015 NDS Banquet
Sunday April 26th
6:00 am Showroom Opens & Animals released.
American Dutch Rabbit ClubPresidentJohn Graybeal
District 1 DirectorVincent Consiglio
District 1 DirectorScott Braden
District 1 DirectorAllan Gerhart
District 1 Youth DirectorAlexus Grecoe
Vice-PresidentKevin Hooper
District 2 DirectorMarti Dill
District 2 DirectorWes Nelson
District 2 DirectorDan Schwandt
District 2 Youth DirectorErica Haas
Secretary-TreasurerJanet Bowers
District 3 DirectorLisa Wittrock
District 3 DirectorTravis Seymore
District 3 DirectorScott Williamson
District 3 Youth DirectorJessica Crowhurst
JudgesOpen
Glen CarrBlack Senior BuckBlue Junior DoeChocolate Junior BuckTortoise Senior DoeSteel Senior BuckGray Junior DoeChinchilla Junior Buck
Erik BengtsonBlack Junior BuckBlue Senior DoeChocolate Senior BuckTortoise Junior DoeSteel Junior BuckGray Senior BuckChinchilla Senior Buck
*Standby Judge – Chris Hayhow
Youth
Mark StewardsonBlack Senior BuckBlack Junior DoeBlue Junior BuckChocolate Senior Doe Tortoise Senior BuckTortoise Junior DoeSteel Junior BuckGray Senior DoeGray Junior BuckChinchilla Senior BuckChinchilla Junior Doe
Bruce OrmsbyBlack Senior DoeBlue Senior BuckChocolate Junior DoeTortoise Junior BuckSteel Senior DoeGray Senior BuckChinchilla Junior Doe
Scott WilliamsonBlack Junior DoeBlue Junior BuckChocolate Senior DoeTortoise Senior BuckSteel Junior DoeGray Junior BuckChinchilla Senior Doe
Paul JungelonisBlack Senior DoeBlue Senior BuckBlue Junior DoeChocolate Junior BuckTortoise Senior DoeSteel Senior BuckSteel Junior DoeGray Junior BuckChinchilla Senior Doe
John GraybealBlack Junior BuckBlue Senior DoeChocolate Senior BuckChocolate Junior DoeTortoise Junior BuckSteel Senior DoeGray Senior BuckGray Junior DoeChinchilla Junior Buck
The Ohio State Dutch Rabbit Club reserves the right to substitute or add a judge if necessary.
National Dutch Show Committee
General ChairmanKevin Hooper – 937.725.8926 – [email protected]
Open SuperintendentAl Gerhart – 513.403.1626 –[email protected]
Youth SuperintendentLonnie Harper – 937.205.4287 – [email protected]
Open Show SecretaryJulie & Rick Billups – 937.218.0982 – [email protected]
Youth Show SecretaryLisa Kirk – 937.37.4970 –[email protected]
Fun ClassesAl Gerhart – 513.403.1626 - [email protected]
Youth Contests/RoyaltyBeth Beister – [email protected]
Raising Quality Dutch
Black, Blue, Chocolate, Gray,Steel and Chinchilla
John MilroyIron Ridge, WI
Melody StremkowskiAmherst, WI
National Dutch Show Rules and Regulations
This is an official ARBA and ADRC sanctioned show. The latest revised rules of the ARBA and ADRC will govern the show. Entering the show indicates your acceptance of these rules.
EntriesShow Entry Fees:
1-10 Entries: $8.00 11-20 Entries: $7.75 21-50 Entries: $7.50 51+ Entries: $7.00
* Sliding scale based on number shown per Exhibitor.
Additional Entry Fees: Fur: $3 Sale Coops: $3 AOV: $7 Friday Fun Class: $5
Entries are due on or before April 13, 2015.
Entries must indicate the variety, class, sex and Ear number of each rabbit.Ear numbers may be changed at no charge upon check-in.
Your entry must indicate if it is Open or Youth. All entries not specifically marked as Youth will be assumed to beOpen entries and cannot be changed after April 14th.
Sale coops will be available. Sale coops cost $3 each. Must be prepaid, and the number paying for must be Included on the entry form. Sales Coops are limited to the same number as regular show entries.
No entry refunds.
Email Entries Now Open!You may email or mail your entry, postmarked by April 13th, to the following:
OPEN Rick & Julie Billups [email protected] Pratt Rd.Blanchester, OH 45107
YOUTH Lisa Kirk [email protected] St. Rt. 138Sardinia, OH 45171
If entry is emailed, your entry is not final until payment is received.
Make checks payable to: The Ohio State Dutch Rabbit Club (OSDRC) A $30.00 surcharge will be assessed for a check returned unpaid. Until the check is paid, exhibitor will not be allowed to enter any further OSDRC shows.
Remember to order banquet tickets along with entries.
Hours
The showroom will be open Thursday, April 23rd from 4:00 – 10:00 pm to accept entries. The showroom will reopen at 6:00 am on Saturday April 25th. All animals must be in the showroom, check in by 10:00 pm, and cooped by 11 pm Friday, April 24th. Animals will be released on Sunday, April 26th from 6 am to 11 am. Animals left in the showroom after 11 am Sunday become the property of the Ohio State Dutch Rabbit Club. Please check that you have the correct rabbit when you are leaving.
Tear down will begin at 9:00 am, please make sure that you have all rabbits out of their coops by 9:00 am.
1. Exhibitors are responsible for caring for their own rabbits. All rabbits must be permanently and legibly ear marked or they will be disqualified from competition.
2. Any animal showing signs of sickness or disease will be removed from the building/showroom- as determined by the superintendent.
3. While every precaution will be taken to ensure the safety of exhibitors and animals, all entries are made at the owner’s risk. Show personnel, judging staff, carriers, show officials, show staff, and the Roberts Centre are in no way responsible for the death, threat, or injury of any animals or exhibitors.
4. In order to receive any specials offered by the American Dutch Rabbit Club, exhibitors must be membersof the OSDRC.
5. Parents are responsible for their children at all times.
6. Grooming tables and chairs should not block isles. OSDRC does not allow animals under ARBA minimum breed weight in the show barn.
7. Interpretation of the show rules will be by the show officials.
8. No smoking will be permitted in the showroom.
Entry Deadline is April 13th
Open and Youth Fur Classes
The open and youth fur classes will be judged on Friday night. All rabbits entered in fur must be entered in theregular show. Fur entries must be pre-entered on the regular entry form. All open fur entries will be judged as asingle class and all youth fur entries will be judged as a single class. The top placing rabbit of each variety winsbest fur of that variety and the top placing rabbit in the class will be awarded best overall fur winner. Rabbitsdisqualified in the regular show will also be disqualified from the fur class. Exhibitors are responsible for carryingtheir own rabbits to the show table, unless other arrangements have been made.
AOV Class
This class will consist of any variety of Dutch not currently recognized by the ARBA. Pre-enter on registration form. Entry fee: $7.00 per animal. AOV must be pre-entered with regular NDS entries. Open and youth compete together.
Gerhart's DutchBlack, Blue, Steel, Tort, GraySpecializing in Black & Steel
2008 NDS: Best Black; & ARBA: Best Black Display2009 NDS: Black BOV and BOSV, & Best Sr All Colors
2010 NDS: BOB, & Best Black, 2010 ARBA: Best Steel Display
2011 NDS: Best Steel Display, 2011 ARBA: Best Black & Steel Display2012 NDS: Best Steel Display, 2012 ARBA: Best Steel Display, Best overall Fur, & Best Steel & Blue Fur
2013 ARBA: Best Black, Blue, & steel fur, Best overall Fur, Best Steel, & Steel display2014 NDS Best Steel, Best Steel Fur, & Steel Display
Allan Gerhart2271 Oxford Middletown Road
Hamilton, Ohio 45013(513) 403-1626
National Dutch Show BanquetSaturday, April 26th – 7:00 pm
The banquet will be held up the hall from the showroom.
We hope all can join us for this evening of fun as we honor the winners from the show and youth contests.
Our menu will consist of the following:
All-American Buffet
Roasted Top Round Beef Au Jus
Fried Chicken
Fried Cornbread Catfish
Southern Style Potato Salad
Green Beans with Red Skinned Potatoes
Spicy Fried Corn
Rolls & Butter
Apple Cobbler
Cost is $17.50 per person
Please be sure and order your banquet tickets with your entry – no extra tickets will be available at the show.
Friday Night Fun Classes
AOVAny non-recognized variety of Dutch. Pre-enter on some entry blank as regular show. Entry fee will be $7.00/hd.
Judging will be Friday evening following the Fur Class.
Breeder's ChoiceThe breeder chooses one animal to exhibit. Judged as one class. This will be broken down based on exhibitor's age. The breakdown will be as follows:
Breeder's Choice Junior – those 35 and younger.
Breeder's Choice Senior – those over 35.
Entry fee will be $5.00
Paybacks will be given as follows: 1st – 50% of the Entry Fee2nd – 20%3rd – 10%.
Enter at the show.
Awards
Best of Breed and Best Opposite. A 3D trophy will be made of the winners of Best of Breed and Best Opposite in both Open and Youth Classes. The trophy will be shipped to the owner after the show.
BOV, BOSV, Best Display and Overall Best Senior & JuniorBanners
1st Place each classCarrier plaque
Best Fur In Each Variety
Customized grooming bottle
Award Donors
Open Variety Sponsors
BLACK – Bob BergrenBLUE – Marti Dill
CHOCOLATE – Lonnie HarperTORT – Kansas Dutch Club
STEEL – Melody Milroy StremkowskiGRAY – Terri Bickelhaupt & Katie Habrat
CHINCHILLA – UMDRCBest Overall Display – Michigan Dutch Rabbit Club
Best of Breed - In memory of Bob Worden by Jenny and Phil Shafer
Youth Variety Sponsors
BLACK – Al GerhartBLUE – Humes
CHOCOLATE – Steve, Sandy & Suzanne WilchTORT – Dutch by DesignSTEEL – Eric Bengston
GRAY – Katie KirkCHINCHILLA – UMDRC
Best of Breed - In memory of Bob Worden by Jenny and Phil Shafer.
Kirkland Acres Rabbitry and Farm
Home of Katie Kirk and her Award Winning
Gray Dutch & AKC English Labrador Retrievers
Good Luck to everyone at the
2015 National Dutch Show.
Youth Royalty Contest Completed Entry Form Must Be Submitted By March 27, 2015
Open to all OSDRC members under the age of 19 (as of 04/23/15)
Divisions: King & Queen: 15 to 19 years of age
Duke & Duchess: 12 to 14 years of age
Prince & Princess: 9 to 11 years of age
Lord & Lady: 8 years of age and under
Royalty contestants will be judged upon:
Written Application (Resume) (200 points)
The Written Application includes the questions listed on the enclosed application form. Please include a photograph with your name and ageon the back of the photo. The written application will be scored by two different judges and the two scores averaged to determine the final
score.
Written Test (200 points)
The questions for the test will be taken from the OSDRC Guidebook, OSDRC Constitution & Bi-Laws, current Dutch Standard & from thegeneral rabbit raising articles in the ARBA Guidebook.
Oral Interview (200 points)
Immediately following showmanship, the judge shall conduct an oral interview of each contestant. Questions should allow the contestant totalk about their experience raising Dutch rabbits. Scoring is as follows:
Background & Experience 40 points
Personal Contribution to Industry 40 points
Achievements & Leadership 40 points
Attitude (voice & attitude) 40 points
Clarity in Giving Information 30 points
Appearance of contestant 10 points
Showmanship (100 points)
Contestants are expected to be properly dressed for showmanship. Showmanship points will be awarded as follows:
Lift & Carry 4pts Pose Rabbit 3 pts
Check Ears 5pts Lift & Turn Rabbit 3pts
Check Eyes 2 pts Check Nose 4 pts
Check Teeth 4 pts Check Front Legs & Feet 6 pts
Check Belly 5 pts Check Rear Legs 3 pts
Check Rear Toenails 3 pts Check Rear Hocks 2 pts
Check Condition & Fur 5 pts Check Sex & Tail 6 pts
Final Pose of Rabbit 5 pts Evaluate Body Type 8 pts
Return Rabbit to Cage 4 pts Use Correct Terminology 8 pts
Knowledge of Breed 10 pts Appearance & Attitude 10 pts
Youth Judging Contest (100 points)
Refere to the Youth Judging Contest section for details & requirements. All Youth entered in Royalty are automatically entered in the JudgingContest.
Schedule
Friday, 3pm Written Test & Judging for All Age Divisions
Friday, 5pm Showmanship & Oral Interviews for all Age Divisions
Saturday, 8:30am Completion of the Royalty contest (if needed)
Youth Judging & Showmanship Contest
Completed Entry Form Must Be Submitted By March 27, 2015
◦ Participants in the Royalty Contest are automatically entered in the Judging & Showmanship Contest, however and Youth may participate in these without entering Royalty.
◦ Divisions are the same as Royalty contest.
Rules for Judging Contest
◦ Contestants will judge 2 class of four Dutch rabbits.
◦ This is a timed event with seven minutes allowed per class.
◦ Placements will be made on special forms provided.
◦ Awards will be given to the top three placing Youth in each age division.
For all Youth Royalty & Judging Contests:
The enclosed application form must be completed, mailed & postmarked by March 27, 2015. No late entries will be accepted.
Mail to : Beth Biester, NDS Youth Activities
2355 Jackson Hill Rd.
Urbana, OH 43078
Email: [email protected]
2015 NDS Entry Blank
Name: ___________________________________________ Please Circle:
Address: _________________________________________ OPEN YOUTH
City: _____________________________________________ State: _______ _____ Zip: _______________
Phone: ___________________________________________ Email: ________________________________
Please Circle:
Ear # Variety Class Sex Fur Entry Fee
SR JR B D
SR JR B D
SR JR B D
SR JR B D
SR JR B D
SR JR B D
SR JR B D
SR JR B D
SR JR B D
SR JR B D
SR JR B D
SR JR B D
SR JR B D
SR JR B D
SR JR B D
SR JR B D
SR JR B D
SR JR B D
SR JR B D
SR JR B D
SR JR B D
SR JR B D
SR JR B D
SR JR B D
Entry Fees Total Entered ____ x's ______ = $__________
1-10 Entries $8 # Banquet Tickets x's $17.50 = $__________
11-20 Entries $7.75 # Sale Coops x's $3.00 = $__________
21-30 Entries $7.50 #AOV x's $7.00 = $__________
31-40 Entries $7.25 # of Fur Entries x $3 = $__________
51+ Entries $7.00 Total Fees = $__________
Checks Payable to OSDRC Open Entries to Rick &Julie Billups
Entry Deadline April 13, 2015 Youth Entries to Lisa Kirk
2015 National Dutch Show
April 24–26, 2015 Wilmington, Ohio
Youth Activities and Royalty Contest Entry Form
Reference the NDS Catalog for all Youth Activities and Royalty Contest Rules & Schedule. Open to all ADRC members under the age of 19 (as of April 24, 2015).
Entry Form must be completed and postmarked by Saturday, March 27, 2015.
Mail to: Beth BiesterNDS Youth Royalty Contest
6363 N. Dayton-Lakeview Rd. New Carlisle, OH 45344
Questions? E-mail Beth at [email protected]
Check next to all activities in which you plan to participate:______ Royalty Contest _____ Dutch Judging Contest ____ Showmanship Contest
Name: _________________________________ Age as of 4/24/15: _____
Address:______________________________________________Phone: ___________City, State, Zip:_______________________________ADRC Membership # __________
Please indicate your shirt size (circle one):
Youth Sizes: X-Small (2-4) Small (6-8) Medium (10-12) Large(14-16)Adult Sizes: Small Medium Large X-Large
Royalty Contestants:*Submit your answers to the following questions on a separate page along with this entry form. *Please include a recent photograph with your name and age on the back of the photo.
LORD & LADY Contestants (ages 8 years and under) must answer questions 1-6.
PRINCE & PRINCESS Contestants (ages 9-11 years) must answer questions 1-7.DUKE & DUCHESS Contestants (ages 12-14 years) must answer questions 1-9.
KING & QUEEN Contestants (ages15-18years) must answer all 12 questions.
1. How many years have you been a member of the ADRC?1. How many years have you been raising Dutch? How did you get started?
1. What are your goals for raising Dutch?1. How do you feel that raising Dutch will help you in future endeavors?
1. Who has helped you the most in building your Dutch herd? In what ways?1. Name the varieties you have raised; how many animals you have in each variety; and what you do with your
“extra” animals?1. Describe your housing and equipment, including the number of cages you have.
1. Describe your method of record keeping.1. List your outstanding awards or achievements in raising Dutch.
1. What offices or committees have you served on in local, state, or national clubs?1. What have you done to promote the Dutch rabbit and make others aware of the breed?
1. What would you like us to know that hasn’t been previously asked?
My answers on this application are correct to the best of my knowledge.I agree to abide by the rules of the contest and I will accept the judges’ decisions as final.
Applicant’s Signature ___________________________________________________Date _____________Parent (legal guardian) Signature __________________________________________ Date _____________
All Ohio Dutch Rabbit RaffleWe are once again sponsoring a Dutch rabbit raffle with one of each variety. This years donors are:
Scott BradenAl Gerhart
Lonnie HarperKatie HabratKevin Hooper
Oneda LambertPhil and Sara Lape
Tickets will be sold Friday and Satuday for $1.00/ea.
We will also be holding a regular raffle. Any and all donated items would be much appreciated.
Rowe Feed will be available for use at the Show.
GOOD LUCK TO ALLEXHIBITORS
At The 2015 National Dutch Show!!
Officers:President – Dan Schwandt
Vice President – Sandy Zimdars Secretary / Treasurer – Melody Stremkowski
Director – Sue HillDirector – Courtney Pease
Director – Theresa Schwandt
Join us in Galesville, WI on June 27th, 2015UMDRC Dutch Specialty Show
Dutch will show FIVE times that weekend!!!
We look forward to seeing you at the 2016NDS
Manitowoc, WI April 29th – May 1st
Arts & Crafts Exhibition
The categories for this year's Arts & Crafts exhibition are:
Drawings/PaintingsPhotography
Quilting/SewingAny other craft
◦ All entries must have a Dutch rabbit visible on the item.
◦ Items must be an original entry by the participant.
◦ Entries will be accepted on Friday & Saturday mornings & must be in place no later than 10:00 am.
◦ Judging will be Saturday at noon and awards will be displayed on the projects.
◦ All ehibitis must be picked up on Sunday by 9:00 am.
◦ Pick up Entry Form at the show. Use one entry form per exhibitor. Forms may be duplicated.
◦ Entry fee is $2.00/entry.
◦ All entries may be available for sale at the discretion of the owner. This constitutes a private treaty between the buyer and seller.
◦ Awards will be given to first, second and third place of each category in the Open and Youth.
◦ A display area for Arts & Crafts will be set up but will not be staffed. The National Dutch Show staff and the OSDRC will not be responsible for the loss of or damage to any Arts & Crafts items displayed.
For questions about the Arts & Crafts contest, please contact:
Carol Vasko419.633.3327
Rules to Govern “Seller’s Class”
1. All entries in this class are subject to sale to the highest bidder.2. A minimum bid of $20.00 is to be set.3. A 50/50 payback to consignors and the American Dutch Rabbit Club will be in effect. (Consigners may
donate their share to the ADRC).4. No entry fee required for the Seller’s Class.5. Maximum of 25 entries for each open and youth.6. Rabbits may or may not be register eligible.7. Seller’s Class rabbits do not have to be entered in the show, but they can be.8. All rabbits must have an accompanying pedigree. None will be accepted without pedigree and
permanent legible ear number.9. The Seller’s Class will be judged as one without regard to age, sex, or variety. The Dutch Breed
Standard will be the judging guide.10. A youth Seller’s Class will precede the Open Seller’s Class.11. Seller’s Class will be held at the conclusion of all judging.12. The winner of the Seller’s Class receives a trophy from the ADRC as well as a $20.00 ADRC Gift card.13. The exhibitor of the highest selling price rabbit will win a $20.00 ADRC gift certificate. (No duplication of
awards will be given if the rabbit wins the class and is also the highest priced animal.)14. The Seller’s Class Committee reserves the right to reject any sick, injured or poor quality animals.15. PLEASE ENTER QUALITY ANIMALS ONLY. THIS CAN ONLY BENEFIT ALL CONCERNED.16. Limit of two (2) entries per exhibitor. If a trio or pair is entered, one designated Dutch rabbit of the
combination will be judged. A trio or pair counts as one entry in this class.17. Entries will have their cages marked with ADRC Seller’s Class Tag. Those wishing to examine the entry
should contact the exhibitor to seek permission prior to the Seller’s Class.18. Pedigrees will be available for viewing in the binder at the Dutch booth prior to the class.
Lodging
Holiday Inn at the Roberts Centre937.283.3299 – 855.809.3505
123 Gono Rd., Wilmington, OH 45177
The Holiday Inn is attached to the show room. The rate is $104 per night. Make sure to tell them you are with theNational Dutch Rabbit Show.
Directions to the Roberts Centre
Via I-71: Take exit 50. Go North and take the 1st right onto Gono Rd. The Holiday Inn and the Roberts Centre areon the left. The centre is easily visible from the exit.
