Events

We are hosting on behalf of

THE KENNEL CLUB

Managing a Dog Society Seminar

for Breed Clubs/Societies and General Canine Societies/Associations

Saturday 3rd March 2012
at The Jurgens Centre, Harvest Road, Englefield Green, Egham, Surrey.  TW20 0QR

This seminar focuses on best practice guidelines as published in the Manual for Kennel Club Registered Societies.  It looks at the effective management of a club/society through the committee working as a team.

This seminar aims for delegates to gain an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of all interested parties, such as the Kennel Club, members of the Society, committee and general public.  The seminar will also discuss succession planning through the use of delegation and define procedure for meetings. It will provide a better understanding of finance and insurance for societies.  There will be discussion on how best to manage conflict and consider ways of retaining and increasing membership.
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KC Accredited Speakers:  Geoff Jackson-Haines, Sally Kimber and Grace Morris

Programme for the Day

10:00   Registration

10:30   Introduction and Welcome                                                 

            Managing a Dog Society – Part One

11:30   Refreshment Break                       

11:45   Managing a Dog Society – Part Two

13:00   Lunch

13:45   Managing a Dog Society – Part Three                              

15:00   Refreshment Break

15:15   Feedback Session/ Questions                                           

16:00   Close
Delegates are reminded that this programme may alter slightly.

BOOKING FORM

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Monday 2nd April 2012, 8.00 p.m.

AT THE COMMITTEE ROOM, FELBRIDGE VILLAGE HALL,
FELBRIDGE, SURREY. RH19 2NT

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Past Seminars    

‘A Stockman’s Eye’
Equine & Canine Structure Movement and Conformation

Read an attendees observation..............and view a selection of photos courtesy Caroline Finch Globally Published Dressage Press Photrographer

On a cold but blessedly sunny and dry October morning Pat Sutton, of the extremely well known and respected Rossut Beagle kennels, gave us a knowledgeable and fascinating demonstration of the similarities and differences in movement between horses and dogs.  We were looking, of course, particularly at the trot since that is the pace used in the dog show ring.

Thanks to the generously given help of many owners Pat was able to show us, and to discuss with us too, the physical characteristics of many different types and breeds of both dog and horse and to explain how the conformation of each affected their movement.  We also were delightfully shown, by a beautiful little Lusitano mare whose rider had dressed in Arabic style to emphasise to us that the breed has it's origins in Barbary, how temperment too can affect movement.   I didn't see many moments when her feet were actually touching the ground at all because she was enjoying herself so much ! We were shown how to recognise an upright shoulder, a shoulder set on too far forward, a short upper arm, and how all of these in their many and varied permutations affect the topline and the movement of the dog. Over angulation behind with the resulting inclination to over reaching and 'scuttling' was demonstrated and discussed, as was angle of croup and its possible effect on hind action and tail carriage.

Pat brought forward for us examples dogs and horses to show differences in the shape of the ribcage and went on to explain and show and to discuss with us how these different body shapes affect movement and centre of gravity.

It was an absolutely fascinating day.  We were all made very welcome by Pat and her staff and were fed and watered so very well by the extremely hard working committee of the South Eastern Hound Club, to whom a great many thanks are due. Pip Buswell

 

SHOW MANAGEMENT SEMINAR

Sunday 28th November, 2010, presented by the well liked Accredited Trainers Gerald King and Annette Oliver.

Secretaries, Committee Members, Exhibitors in any breed wanting an insight into the running of Companion, Open or Championship Shows all appreciated attending this seminar. It really was a must for anyone contemplating in becoming a show manager.

Sunday 24th October 2010    ‘A Stockman’s Eye’
Equine & Canine Structure Movement and Conformation

A very different kind of Seminar...............an in-depth look at Conformation, Movement, Balance and Fitness in the dog and the horse. A range of horse and dog breeds demonstrated the similarities and the differences concentrating on Good Movement and “All that goes with it”.
Speaker:   Pat Sutton of the famous Rossut Beagle Kennels. Pat is a renowned dog breeder and judge, as well as being a keen equestrian, from Pony Club to Three Day Eventing and achieving a B.H.S. Instructor qualification.

2009

Requirements of a Dog Show Judge with Accredited Trainer, Nick Bryce-Smith

Conformation, Hands on Assessment with Accredited Trainer, Ann Woodrow

 

Held 18th October, 2009 at The White Hart Barn, Godstone Village Hall, Godstone, Surrey RH9 8DT (less than 5 minutes from the M25, Junction 6).

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This event was held on Saturday, 4th April 2009, we were the first non-championship show society to stage this seminar. It was an extremely successful seminar and thanks must go to the popular Accredited Trainers, Gerald King and Annette Oliver-Wyles, for making this acheivement possible.