SW Workshop general information
Evan Graham's Smartwork Workshop
April 21-23, 2006
Curtis Gates Lloyd Wildlife Management Area
Crittenden, Kentucky
General Seminar Information:
Evan Graham is an ex-paramedic and retired professional dog trainer, columnist for the Retriever Journal magazine, and author of Smartwork for Retrievers volume one, Basics and Transition, Smartwork II Secrets of the Pros, and Smartfetch. He is also producing DVD's to coincide with his books. He has trained and handled many dogs that earned positions on the National Derby List, including five in a single year; one of them being number three. At least three of the dogs he trained, as a professional became Field Champions.
Over the course of more than twenty-five years, Evan Graham trained retrievers for waterfowl and upland game hunting, field trials, and hunt tests. During that time he developed a system of working smart...a Smartwork system, inspired by Rex Carr. The driving force for his development of the Smartwork system was the belief that one can never know how good any dog is whose Basics were not thorough.
In this seminar Evan Graham will speak about, and demonstrate the concepts of the Smartwork method of field training as outlined in his books. If you do not yet have his books they can be located at
www.rushcreekpress.com. During this seminar Evan Graham will work one-on-one with as many participants as possible. The goal of the Ohio River HRC during this seminar is to provide this instruction, as much as possible, as cost nuetral as possible, so that anyone interested in becoming a more efficient trainer has that opportunity. Don't forget to bring pen and paper, and come prepaired to listen and train! This will be an opportunity of a lifetime.
The workshop will start at 8:00 am (or earlier), at the club house, on FRIDAY, APRIL 21 thru SATURDAY, APRIL 22, with a mock trial/hunt test to be held on SUNDAY, APRIL 23. On sunday Evan Graham will stay as long as he possibly can.
The seminar will be held on the grounds of the Curtis Gates Lloyd Wildlife Management Area. The States description is below.
CURTIS GATES LLOYD WMA (1,179 acres): Grant Co., 1/2 mi. SE. of Crittenden; from I-75 take Crittenden exit, follow US 25 S. to left turn across railroad tracks to the WMA. Level to rolling terrain with some steep hills, fields, woods. Trap, skeet, rifle, and archery ranges. Universal access to small fishing lake. Other lakes and campgrounds nearby. Owned by the KY. Dept. Fish and Wildlife Resources.
The Lloyd WMA has a nice club house (with indoor plumbing), kitchen, and restrooms. There is plenty of parking. If the weather is nice most of the seminar will be held outdoors. Come prepaired as if you were attending a hunt test or field trial, and expect the weather to do anything.
Items you may think about bringing with you to the seminar.
Here is a list of things you may think about bringing with you for this event:
Dog, food, water and bowls for dog, whistle, heeling stick, e-collar, tie-stake, check cord, leash, crate, duck calls, chairs, cooler, snacks, drinks, paper, pen, rain coat, jacket or sweater, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, first aid kit for you and dog, recent vaccinatin papers for your dog, medicines you may need, money (to purchase Evans books if you don't already own them.), and an open mind of course.
Restaurants
Food found at the Crittenden exit off I-75 include: Wendy's, Subway, A&W, Taco Place, Pizza Pro, and Pizza to Go.
Approx. 7 miles south of the WMA, in Dry Ridge, KY (exit 159) there are restaurants for everyone. They include: McDonalds, Cracker Barrell, Wendy's, Shoney's, Happy Dragon, Long John Silvers, Pizza Hut, Gold Star Chili, Taco Bell/KFC, Arby's, Burger King, Country Grill, and others.
Hotels
For reservations please mention the "Evan Graham Seminar". As of 1-21-06 there are plenty of rooms available at the first 4 listings below.
Hampton Inn-- No Pets
1200 Cull Lane, Dry Ridge, KY (exit 159)
859-823-7111
Holiday Inn Express--Pets Allowed
1050 Fashion Ridge Road, Dry Ridge, KY (exit 159)
859-824-7121
Microtel Inn & Suites--Pets Allowed
79 Blackburn Lane, Dry Ridge, KY (exit 159)
859-824-2000
Super 8 Motel--Pets Allowed
88 Blackburn Lane, Dry Ridge, KY (exit 159)
859-824-3700
Ivy Lodge (formerly a Days Inn)--Pets Allowed
11177 Frontage Road, Walton, KY (exit 175)
859-485-2200
Econolodge--Pets Allowed
11165 Frontage Road, Walton, KY
859-485-4123
Camping
There is a KOA Campground at 3315 Dixie Hwy., Crittenden, KY.
Phone #: 859-428-2000
This is just a few miles south of the WMA. The campground doesn't open until March 1, 2006. At that time you may call for camping reservations.