Blakbelgian Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 With everyone knowing the floor is slippery then exh will have to gait thier dogs properly and not run as if the deveil was after them. I agree, I would rather show indoors than on the very dry & prickly oval. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larrikin Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 (edited) I found the floor slippery last year. Especiallly showing the GSDs. I wonder why the council is letting the clubs use the shed. They normally charge $5,000 for a weekend of hire. The clubs couldn't be paying the hire fee. I hate Rochester being on the same day as Bendigo. Years ago when they use to have them on the same day, I had a dog in Aust breed in show the last general specials class at the show. I arrived at Bendigo just in time for my breed, no time to set up or groom. I had five dogs by myself which were just shoved from trailer to trollies and rushed ring side. Actually(brain storm) I wonder if the clubs are allowed to use the shed because of the VAS Saddle Horse Championship which are on the oval in late Jan. Edited December 27, 2009 by all4gsd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANERANGER Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 Hi all4gsd...I'm not at liberty to say how the club wrangled the pavilion, but yes your correct in saying that the cost of hire is $5000 for it. The committee members of both Eaglehawk and Bendigo have tried very hard to ensure the comfort for dogs, exhibitors and judges alike by securing this facility. Personally I would rather the indoor facility opposed to being on the dry, sandy grounds, heat of the day, out doors!...less the gazebo setting up! Many exhibitors will note the drop in numbers, country and metropolitan shows in the last few years, many clubs are doing their utmost to try and improve their figures. I have no doubt Rochester show committee will do their very best to finish in time for the Bendigo show starting time...however last year many exhibitors were jumping up and down because Bendigo tried to start a little later and allow exhibitors time to travel..sometimes there is no pleasing everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbc Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Well I can't wait. I think it's great that these clubs have made such an effort to improve showing conditions for everyone involved. Lets hope they get some good entries to show our apreciation. What an added bonus for me that it happens to be my local show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perrin Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I found the floor slippery last year. Especiallly showing the GSDs. I wonder why the council is letting the clubs use the shed. They normally charge $5,000 for a weekend of hire. The clubs couldn't be paying the hire fee. I'm not into showing but it may have something to do with trying to attract tourism to Bendigo. They have revamped the showgrounds in an effort to attract people and have been using recycled water to water the grounds to make it more appealing and bring visitors back to the area. Especially the horse industry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TessnSean Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I will make sure that I have the pad wax in the grooming box and rubber sole shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRzipper Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Hi all4gsd...I'm not at liberty to say how the club wrangled the pavilion, but yes your correct in saying that the cost of hire is $5000 for it.The committee members of both Eaglehawk and Bendigo have tried very hard to ensure the comfort for dogs, exhibitors and judges alike by securing this facility. Personally I would rather the indoor facility opposed to being on the dry, sandy grounds, heat of the day, out doors!...less the gazebo setting up! Many exhibitors will note the drop in numbers, country and metropolitan shows in the last few years, many clubs are doing their utmost to try and improve their figures. I'm also a local and know how hard the Eaglehawk and Bendigo Club Committee's have worked to make the indoor facility a reality again this year. I have nothing but admiration for this little band of people whose passion and determination have seen them pull off something quite remarkable. The Exhibition Centre is normally used for BIG events like national beef shows, major expos etc that have the potential the generate the kind of income to cover the cost of the venue, so it is no small achievement for these two tiny clubs to stage a weekend of dog shows there. My hat is off to Carol and the gang :-) These clubs will have my entry on both days and I would urge everyone who is even just hinking of entering to support these shows, as the best way to help the Clubs in their quest to make this an ongoing arrangement and build a really fab weekend of summer showing in Bendigo is to make sure the shows are a success. If you're worried about slipping on the floor, throw some wax or non-slip spray in your showbag, but don't let it stop you from enjoying a weekend of no-fuss showing in the shade, and as Daneranger says, no putting up and taking down gazebos in the heat and dust! JK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larrikin Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I'm a local too as of this year, I must join the kennel clubs. It will be a great way too meet some of the local doggy people. But unless I have a new pup, I wont be entered. I have retired my old boy and because of the bloody grass seeds the girl I have been showing has a very large shaved patch on her neck. Show side of course. I think it will be a year untill the coat grows back through. I'm sure the clubs could use an extra helper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Baggins Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 The indoor venue was excellent. The only problem was the stewards not taking notice of the announcement that they could start until the first dog that was on the way from Rochester was not there. :) Did not happen in group 1, until a face was involved. ;) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Baggins Posted December 30, 2009 Share Posted December 30, 2009 PS Going to Canberra this year. :) ;) ;) ;) ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpley Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 This show is next weekend - so who is going??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fbc Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 me me me ;) although you probably already knew that lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cazzie Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 and Me me me cant wait to see Groomas Bubs out in the ring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpley Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 me me me although you probably already knew that lol You better be going or I won't have anywhere for a sleep over Yay to seeing the babies in the ring I can't wait - can you guys tell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cazzie Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 me me me although you probably already knew that lol You better be going or I won't have anywhere for a sleep over Yay to seeing the babies in the ring I can't wait - can you guys tell :D and Yay we all get too have a playdate for the weekend cant wait either :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlehoot Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Can anyone tell me if there will be stalls to buy from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Baggins Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Can anyone tell me if there will be stalls to buy from? Sab and Gloria will be there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpley Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I got my numbers yesterday, so it's all go, go, go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weisnjac Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 I'm not entered, bit far for me, but can you let me know what the numbers are like for these shows? Interested to see what Group 2 are like compared to recent numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpley Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Sure thing. Saturday PM show - total 524 Group 1 - 120 Group 2 - 56 Group 3 - 86 Between the Sticks Group 4 - 67 Made in Heaven Group 5 - 71 Bang on the Drum Group 6 - 63 Tickle Me Group 7 - 61 Bakers Bun Sunday Show Grp 1 - 120 Grp 2 - 60 Grp 3 - 105 Grp 4 - 50 Grp 5 - 66 Clickety Click Gr 6 - 88 Two fat ladies Grp 7 - 64 Red Raw Total - 553 Sorry a misspent youth playing Bingo at the leagues club to win groceries LOL. I couldn't help it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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