AKC Approved Pointing Dog Hunt Tests, Walking Field Trial, and Fit Dog Walk
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AKC Pointing Dog Hunt Tests by the GSP Club of Central California, Inc.
Each level test will be run on a single looping course with bird field. Judges will be off quad. Handlers may be off quad with AKC approved disability. Chukar will be released in all tests. Quail and pheasant may also be encountered. Gallery may follow only in Junior test. In Senior and Master test gallery will be escorted by golf cart to the gunners tent for observation. Gallery must remain inside the gunners tent while handlers are in the bird field. All participants must wear blaze orange. AKC "Buddy" allowed in Junior test.
*** Saturday ***
7:00 AM: Senior Judged by Jim Simmons and Michele Brown
To Follow: Master Judged by Michael Parks and Michele Brown
To Follow: Junior Judged by Michael Parks and David Michels
*** Sunday ***
7:00 AM: Master Judged by David Michels and Michael Parks
To Follow: Senior Judged by David Michels and Jim Simmons
To Follow: Junior Judged by David Michels and Michele Brown
Keeper of the Guns: TBD
Entry fee:
$80/test*
*$30 for Junior Handlers 🐶🐦
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AKC Walking Field Trial by the GSP Club of Central California, Inc.
Each stake will be run on a single looping course with bird field. Judges will be off quad. Handlers may be off quad with AKC approved disability. Chukar will be released in derby stakes only, but there are likely to be bird encounters in puppy stakes because of remaining birds from the previous weekend hunt test. Quail and pheasant may also be encountered. Gallery may follow in any stake.
*** Monday ***
Note: Judge change from Michael Parks to Lydia Barrett
7:00 AM: Open Puppy Judged by Jim Simmons and Lydia Barrett
To Follow: Amateur Puppy Judged by Jim Simmons and Lydia Barrett
To Follow: Amateur Derby Judged by David Michels and Lydia Barrett
To Follow: Open Derby Judged by David Michels and Lydia Barrett
Entry fee:
* Note: typo on AKC, correct fees listed below;
$50 for Puppy Stakes*
$75 for Derby Stakes*
*$30 for Junior Handlers 🐶🐦
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Entries for Hunt Tests and Walking Field Trial limited by the number of dogs that can run in daylight hours. Bitches in season may compete, please notify secretary if your bitch is in season.
ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY Dec 22, 2025
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AKC Fit Dog Walk hosted by the GSP Club of Santa Clara Valley
*** TBD ***
Group on-leash walk. This minimum 1.5 mile walk will follow the hunt test and walking field trial course as a single loop. At the conclusion of your walk we will sign off as requirement for your Fit Dog title. Maximum two dogs per handler. No electric collars or pinch collars allowed. Pedometer/tracking collars allowed. $30 entry per dog. Be sure to bring headlamps, glow sticks, light-up collars, or other bright battery powered decorations to wear, as the walk is typically held at sunset. Request jot form sign up by e-mailing secretary Lisa Montgomery
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Email premium request to
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Entries accepted electronically via Jot Form
Entry payments accepted electronically via Venmo
E-mail entries to:
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Mail copy of entries and check payments payable to;
Lisa Montgomery
Field Trial Secretary
711 Pleasant Valley Lane
Aptos, CA 95003
Event Information call;
(833) NKENNEL
(833) 653-6635
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We are hosted during this event by Volta Farms and Nelson Kennels in Los Banos, California.
Pot-luck meals Friday dinner, Saturday lunch, Saturday dinner, and Sunday lunch, Sunday dinner and Monday lunch. Complimentary coffee and cakes Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning.
Reminder to club members to pay your dues for membership ($25 for individuals and $30 for families). Double Club membership meeting for both the GSP Club of Central California, Inc. and the GSP Club of Santa Clara Valley during dinner Saturday night.
Camping on site or at Nelson Kennels welcome Friday through Monday night for no fees. RSVP with Volta Farms by text (530) 412-0298.
Dog boarding may be reserved, and/or schedule lessons at Volta Farms with Nelson Kennels to practice for the events by calling (833) NKENNEL or online through pawpartner.com
Dog-friendly Hotels:
HOTEL MISSION DE ORO, Santa Nella
SPARK BY HILTON, Santa Nella
LA QUINTA INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM, Los Banos
BEST WESTERN EXECUTIVE INN, Los Banos
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS; Set GPS to 13680 Volta Road, Los Banos, CA 93635
TO THE KENNELS –
• Continue North on Volta Road past 13680 address
• In 200 ft turn right at first cross street, Grand Ave
• Drive 200 ft East on paved road
• See NELSON KENNELS gates and signs
TO VOLTA FARMS –
• Continue North on Volta road past 13680 address
• In 200 ft turn left at first cross street, Grand Ave
• Drive 0.5 mile West on gravel road
• Follow as road turns south
• Drive 0.5 mile South on gravel road
• Last property on right through black NELSON KENNELS VOLTA FARMS gate and sign
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE…
Sign liability release and e-mail to
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LIABILITY RELEASE FORM
VOLTA FARMS LLC D.B.A. NELSON KENNELS
Nelson Kennels
13680 Volta Road, Los Banos, CA 93635
Volta Farms
13985 Alkali Lane, Los Banos, CA 93635
Received on This Date_________________________________________________, 20________
First Name _____________________________Last Name_______________________________
Mailing Address ___________________________City_______________State____Zip________
Home Phone _______________________Cell Phone ______________________ Text? yes / no
e-mail ______________________________________________________ facebook? yes / no
A. Agreement Scope and Territory
I hereby voluntarily request and agree to participate in dog, field trial, and equine activities with my own dog, horse, and with other dogs, horses, and birds. This agreement shall be legally binding upon Owner(s) and/or Participant(s), and the parents or legal guardians thereof if a minor, his/her/their heirs, estate, assigns, including all minor children, and personal representatives; and shall be interpreted according to the laws of Merced County, CA. Any disputes by the Owner(s) shall be litigated in and venue shall be Merced County, CA.
B. Activity Risk Classification
Dog training/hunting/field trialing/horseback riding is classified as RUGGED ADVENTURE RECREATIONAL SPORT ACTIVITY, and there are numerous obvious and non-obvious inherent risks always present in such activity despite all safety precautions. When working with animals, despite any level of training, they are liable to act according to its natural instincts. When working outside terrain is uneven, and conditions can change or deteriorate rapidly affecting both animals and people. Hunting training includes the use of blank guns and/or shotguns. Owner(s) and/or Participant(s) are responsible for their own safety. Should personal property damage and/or medical treatment be required, Owner(s) and/or Participant(s) shall be liable for all such incurred expenses.
C. Protective Gear
Owner(s) and/or Participant(s) have been fully warned and advised by This Kennel that protective hand, eye, ear, and headgear should be used in such activities requiring them. Minors are required to wear protective gear.
D. Liability Release
In consideration of This Kennel allowing my participation in this activity, under the terms set forth herein, Owner(s) and/or Participant(s) and the parent or guardian thereof if a minor, do agree to hold harmless and release This Kennel’s owners, employees, agents, officers, premises owners, insurers, and affiliated organizations from legal liability due to This Kennel’s ordinary negligence; and Owner(s) and/or Participant(s) do further agree that except in the event of This Kennel’s gross negligence and willful and wonton misconduct, Owner(s) and/or Participant(s) shall not bring any claims, demands, legal actions and causes of action, against This Kennel and/or its associates, for any economic and non-economic losses due to bodily injury, death, property damage, sustained by Owner(s) and/or Participant(s) and his/her/their visitors.
E. Agreement
The owner(s) represents that he/she/they is/are the legal owner(s) of said dog(s), or otherwise are the authorized handler with care custody and control of said dog(s), and that said dog(s) have not been exposed to communicable diseases within the last 30 days, and otherwise is/are in good health.
Signature(s)______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What to Wear:
• Wear long pants, preferably jeans, waterproofed canvas or synthetics
• Wear sturdy field boots, preferably high-top (above the ankles). Gators or chaps will keep debris out of your boots. Wet/muddy conditions may be present, and then waterproof boots are advised.
• Wear Large brimmed sun hat with stampede string, sunglasses, sunscreen, scarf and a loose fitting long sleeve shirt, as well as a rain/wind poncho to protect you against the elements.
What to Pack:
✅ blaze orange hunting vest with the following inside;
🧡 blank gun with a string to tie to your vest or pants
🧡 blanks to refill
🧡 lightweight toy shotgun for Master test
🧡 hearing protection for gunshots
🧡 short lightweight leash
🧡 flash collar, or one orange collar and one yellow
🧡 whistle, tied to your vest
🧡 16oz water bottles, two for the dog, one for you
🧡 empty pocket to collect fetched birds
✅ protection from the elements;
🧡 ballcap or sun hat with stampede string
🧡 sunglasses
🧡 sunscreen
🧡 chapstick
🧡 mosquito spray
🧡 electrolyte packet for you and nutri-cal for your dog
🧡 battery operated fan, shade cloth, window shades
🧡 waterproof boots
🧡 several layers of pants and jackets
✅ travel gear
🧡 dog crate
🧡 dog bowl and several gallons of water
🧡 wallet with ID and insurance cards (car/AAA towing, health, pet)
🧡 car port phone charger
🧡 copy of running order, premium, driving directions
✅ creature comforts
🧡 change of socks and shoes
🧡 snacks such as beef jerky, apples, nuts
🧡 cooler with ice
FIRST AID KITS AVAILABLE AT VOLTA FARMS AND NELSON KENNELS
Veterinary Services;
FLORENCE VET
VCA LOS BANOS
TAYLOR ER
Emergency Call 911
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Running water bathroom and hand-washing sink located at Volta Farms (by the bird coops, and inside the tractor shop) and at Nelson Kennels (inside the grooming shop, ring doorbell for access).
All water on-site is potable.
Also check out other Workshops in Los Banos, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Los Banos.
