Upcoming Trials

August 7 - 8, 2010 MADCO USDAA Starters/Advanced Trial at Lions Gate, Ruckersville, Va. All Starters/Advanced level classes, Steeplechase and Grand Prix.

The premium for this trial is now available on the download page or by clicking here .

October 30 - 31, 2010 MADCO USDAA Trial at Misty Mountain Campground, Crozet, Va. All classes and levels, Steeplechase and Grand Prix.

Upcoming Events

Run-Thrus -

August Saturday 14, 2010 - at Lions Gate in Ruckersville, Va. (rain date 15th) Begin at 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m

August Saturday 28, 2010 - at Lions Gate in Ruckersville, Va. (rain date 29th) Begin at 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m

Run-thrus start at 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and go until you have had enough. There will be a USDAA Standard nested course (Starters, Advanced, and Master Levels including weaveless option) with all jump heights included performance. Food and Toys are allowed in the ring. Cost is $5.00 per run or five runs for $20.00. This is a great opportunity for those with young dogs or people not traveling to far away from home these days for trials and want to have some agility fun with their dogs. Please if you have a dog that does not like it's personal space invaded please place a bandana around his or her neck so other people will respect the dog's space. Any questions please feel free to contact Nicky Moon at nckymoon@yahoo.com.

Seminars -

Jeanette Hutchison Gamblers Seminar - July 31 and August 1, 2010 - at Black Cat Cabin in Keswick, Va. - Working spots are currently full.

Cost for this seminar is $125/day or $250/weekend for current Madco students. For everyone else the cost is $150/day or $300/weekend.

$75.00 deposit to reserve your spot, spots are going fast please reserve as soon as possible. Remainder due by July 1, 2010. (if you can't attend and have made a deposit everyone effort will be put into replacing your spot. You will be refunded your deposit money provided your spot is filled).

Jeanette is an amazing instructor who breaks down everything into the tiniest part so that you and your dog thoroughly understand what you need to do in order to get those gamble Q's. This seminar is highly recommended and enjoyed by all who attend!

Additional seminar opportunity for those with puppies! A small workshop for Friday evening July 30, 2010 most likely it will be about 3 hours. - Working spots are currently full.

Cost for this seminar is $75 for current Madco studentws. For everyone else the cost is $100.

$25.00 deposit to reserver your spot. (your deposit money for the puppy workshop is fully refundabled even if your spot can't be replaced as it will be replaced by private lessons instead).

3 Day Camp -

3 day Camp with Mary Ellen Barry, and Jen Pinder - November 1 thru November 3, 2010 - at Misty Mountain Campground Crozet, Va.

Immediately following the fall USDAA trial at Misty Mountain Campground there will be a 3 day Camp with Mary Ellen Barry and Jen Pinder. More information will be available shortly. For the current Madco students you should have receieved an email announcing this and asking for addtional information. If you are interested in attending this camp please resond to that email. For everyone else, this camp will be open to the public shortly and additional information will be provided here.

For more information on this camp please click here

Agility Demos

For all MADco Agility demos participating dogs MUST be a current MADCo Canine Student at the Novice or Advanced Handling class level unless otherwise stated.

Area Hotels

Red Carpet Inn: For Reservations 1-434-973-8133 405 Premier Circle, Charlottesville, Va. Pet Policy: This hotel doesn't normally accept pets but made an exception for MADCo trial participants. There are no pet fees but it is expected that you clean up after your pets and leave the room as you found it. This hotel has much more reasonable rates than some of the other area hotels so please help us keep them! Distance from the following trial venues Lions Gate 13 miles approx 23 minutes, Va Polo Center 10 miles approx 17 minutes, Misty Mountain Campground 17 miles approx 21 minutes.

Days Inn: For Reservations 1-434-293-9111 1600 Emmet St. N Charlottesville, Va. Pet Policy: 15.00 per night, per pet fee. Distance from the following trial venues Lions Gate 14 miles approx 24 minutes, Va Polo Center 9 miles approx 15 minutes, Misty Mountain Campground 16 miles approx 20 minutes.

Red Roof Inn: For Reservations 1-434-295-4333 1309 W. Main St. Charlottesville, Va. Pet Policy Up to 80lbs no pet fee. Pets can't be left alone in the room. Distance from the following trial venues Lions Gate 16 miles approx 30 minutes, Va Polo Center 5 miles approx 13 minutes, Misty Mountain Campground 15 miles approx 21 minutes.

Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Monticello: For Reservations 1-434-977-5100 1200 5th ST SW Charlottesville, Va. Pet Policy 15.00 per night, per pet fee. Distance from the following trial venues Lions Gate 21 miles approx 34 minutes, Va Polo Center 3 miles approx 8 minutes, Misty Mountain Campground 14 miles approx 16 minutes.

Quality Inn Charlottesville: For Reservations 1-434-971-3746 1600 Emmet St. N. Charlottesville, Va. Pet Policy 15.00 per night, per pet fee. Distance from the following trial venues Lions Gate 14 miles approx 24 minutes, Va Polo Center 9 miles approx 15 minutes, Misty Mountain Campground 16 miles approx 20 minutes.

Sleep Inn & Suites: For Reservations 1-434-244-9969 1185 5th St SW Charlottesville, Va. Pet Policy 15.00 per night per pet fee. Distance from the following trial venues Lions Gate 21 miles approx 33 minutes, Va Polo Center 3 miles approx 7 minutes, Misty Mountain Campground 14 miles approx 16 minutes.

Econo Lodge University Area: For Reservations 1-434-296-2104 400 Emmet St. Charlottesville, Va. Pet Policy 10.00 per pet per stay fee. Distance from the following trial venues Lions Gate 16 miles approx 27 minutes, Va Polo Center 5 miles approx 14 minutes, Misty Mountain Campground 15 miles approx 20 minutes.

Super 8 Charlottesville: For Reservations 1-434-973-0888 390 Greenbrier Dr. Charlottesville, Va. Pet Policy 10.00 per pet, per night fee. Distance from the following trial venues Lions Gate 13 miles approx 24 minutes, Va Polo Center 9 miles approx 15 minutes, Misty Mountain Campground 17 miles approx 21 minutes.

Blocked/Special Rate Rooms:

Please check the premium for the trial you are entering for any special group code or blocked room information.

Hotel Pet Policy:

The hotels have their current pet policy listed. Please verify the hotels pet policy when you make your reservations as things can change.

Help Us Keep These Hotels!

We have promised these hotels that you are beyond reproach as guests, especially when it comes to cleaning up after your dogs, as well as barking dogs or damages to the hotel. You can and will be excused from the trial (without refund of entry fees) for causing any problems or disturbances at these hotels, we want to keep these hotels happy for future events in this area.

SOME SIMPLE RULES TO FOLLOW: While it is always best to keep dogs crated when in hotels, if your dog is going to be on the bed, bring your own sheets to cover the hotel bedding. Grooming or bathing of any animal should take place outdoors; NOT IN THE HOTEL ROOM OR BATHROOM! In the event that it rains, we will do our best to supply clean-up at the trial site...But please come prepared to clean up after your own DOG! A barking dog in a hotel makes no friend for any of us. Please clean up after your dog. If a pet owner not associated with our trial leaves a mess, please clean up after them too; their mess will get blamed on the dog show folks which does no one any good. Never allow your pet to get in the hotel's pool...they are for the HUMANS!

A HOTEL LOST IS USUALLY LOST FOREVER!

Area Campgrounds

Misty Mountain Campground : For reservations 1-540-456-6409, 56 Misty Mountain Road, Crozet, Va. 22943 Distance from the following trial venues: Lions Gate 31 miles approx 45 minutes, Va Polo Center 16 miles approx 20 minutes.

Charlottesville KOA Kampground : For reservations 1-434-296-9881, 3825 Red Hill Road, Charlottesville, Va. Distance from the following trial venues: Lions Gate 29 miles approx 46 minutes, Va Polo Center 6 miles approx 11 minutes, Misty Mountain Campground 23 miles 30 minutes.

Heavenly Acres Campground : For reservations 1-434-985-6601, 2010 Madison Road, Stanardsville, Va 22973. Distance from the following trial venues: Lions Gate 12 miles approx 21 minutes, Va Polo Center 31 miles approx 47 minutes, Misty Mountain Campground 38 miles approx 51 minutes.

Madison/Shenandoah Hills KOA : For reservations 1-540-948-4186, 10 Campground Lane, Madison, Va. 22727. Distance from the following trial venues: Lions Gate: 15 miles approx 23 minutes, Va Polo Center 33 miles approx 45 minutes, Misty Mountain Campground 40 miles approx 50 minutes.

Trial Venues

Lions Gate:

Outdoor trial, plenty of parking and room for tents/ez-ups. Overnight camping may also be available see premium for costs and details.

Footing: Grass

Address: 6022 Advance Mills Road, Ruckersville, Va. 22968. Click here to get directions from mapquest.

Misty Mountain Campground:

Outdoor trial, plenty of parking above the campground store. Plenty of room for tents/ez-ups closer to the rings. Contact the campground for camping reservations.

Footing: Grass

Address: 56 Misty Mountain Road, Crozet, Va. 22943. Click here to get directions from mapquest.

Va. Polo Center:

Indoor trial held in a horse arena, crating is available in the horse paddocks adjacent to the arena. Limited area around the ring for crating and chairs. Nice fully enclosed outdoor arena can be used for exercising your dog. The building is not heated during the winter months.

Footing: Dirt

Address: 1082 Forest Lodge Lane, Charlottesville, Va. 22903. Click here to get directions from mapquest.