CANINE FREESTYLE GB SUMMER NEWSLETTER

2012

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Starters FS 1st Chris Sherwood with

Glenalbert Morse at Belgarath

Starters FS 2nd Margret Christie with Choxxstart Sweet Fergus

Starters FS 3rd Margret Christie with Just

William Wallace

Advanced FS 1st Lesley Neville with

Choxxstart Dream Angus

Advanced FS 2nd Kath Hardman with

September Spice

Advanced FS 3rd David Moxon with Fenom Summersend

Intermediate FS 1st Val Perkins with

Leonardo Da Capriole

Intermediate FS 3rd Louise Ballard with

Kasamdiamond Truly Forever

Intermediate FS 2nd Malinda Kerr with

Dashing Dray

Novice FS 1st Mary Ann Nester with

Bryning Vanquish

Novice FS 3rd Iris Maxfield with

Just Call Me Rolo

Novice FS 2nd Lucy Heath with Tachnamadra Tartan

The Peggie Allen Memorial Trophy

The Popular Choice Presented to Pat Sidaway

The Jacobean Jaunter Trophy

Highest scoring Crossbreed In memory of Audrey Tuck’s

Jacob Presented to

Kath Hardman & Spice

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS

2012

More details on www.caninefreestylegb.com/forth.htm

12th August 2012 K9 Dancers, Blackpool

Entries closed

Friday 17th August and Sat 18th August 2012 YKC

Training Weekend Welsh Kennel Club Championship Show

at the Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells.

Powys LD2 3SY. The Crufts qualifier will be on Sat 18th

August www.ykc.org.uk/training-activities/activity-weekends

1st September Glenrothes Gala Dog Show, hosted by Fyfe

Animal DTC, Warrout Playing Fields, Glenrothes, Fife KY7

4JY

8th & 9th September 2012 Canine Freestyle GB

Tomlinsons, Markfield, Leicestershire, Crufts Qualifier

Entries close 8th August

23rd September Rugby DTC, The Barn, Little Lawford

Lane, Kings Newham, RUGBY, CV23 0JJ All Official Classes

plus PNM Starters

7th October 2012 K9 Dancers, Blackpool

details to follow

13th October 2012 Ynys Mon Dog Training Club,

Anglesey

Friday 26th October and Saturday 27th October

YKC Training Weekend The Newark weekend. at Lincoln

Rd Winthorpe, Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire NG24 2NY

The Crufts qualifier is on the Saturday 27th

October.www.ykc.org.uk/training-activities/activity-weekends

Sunday 28th October 2012 Westglen HTM Competition,

Hagley

10th November 2012 Aberystwyth Dog Training Club,

HTM Competition with full classes.

2013

11th 12th May 2013 Canine Freestyle GB at Tomlinsons,

Markfield, Leicestershire

7th 8th September 2013 Canine Freestyle GB at

Tomlinsons, Markfield, Leicestershire

2014

10th 11th May 2014 Canine Freestyle GB at Tomlinsons,

Markfield, Leicestershire

13th 14th September 2014 Canine Freestyle GB at

Tomlinsons, Markfield, Leicestershire

2015

9th 10th May 2015 Canine Freestyle GB at Tomlinsons,

Markfield, Leicestershire

12th 13th September 2015 Canine Freestyle GB at

Tomlinsons, Markfield, Leicestershire

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Canine Freestyle GB Show Held at Tomlinsons, Markfield, Leicestershire

Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May 2012

SATURDAY

CLASS 1 Starters Freestyle

Judges -Michelle Hubbard, Linda Glover, Sheila Waller

Class Sponsored by Venetia McVeigh

Class Report by Nicci Hindson

1st Chris Sherwood with Glenalbert Morse at Belgarath, a Border Collie Dog (03/04/10), performing to "Hawaii Five-O" by All

Stars Orchestra. Some very elaborate props; a surf board and a ‘jail’ set the scene for this lively routine. The routine began with

the dog hidden behind the surf board and leaping out when the music started. Fast and dynamic, the routine made good use of

the ring and the dog worked beautifully at a distance from the handler. The routine ended with the dog putting himself into ‘jail.

2nd Margret Christie with Choxxstart Sweet Fergus, a Bearded Collie Dog (10/04/09), performing to "I Couldn't Live Without

Your Love" by Petula Clarke A very happy boy throughout, he displayed a lovely relationship with his handler. Keen and attentive,

and with typical ‘beardie bounce’ he performed some beautiful moves, and seemed to particularly enjoy a move which involved

reversing through the handler’s legs.

3rd Margret Christie with Just William Wallace, a Bearded Collie Dog (17/06/04), performing to "Get Me To The Church On

Time" by Stanley Holloway. The routine begin with a lovely start pose using the cane. The dog performed some well timed

weaves and jumps, along with some beautiful stretches of heelwork making good use of the ring.

4th Sheila Kendrick with Tithelea Last Crusade HTM St Ex, a Border Collie Dog (02/02/09), performing to "Anything Goes" by

The Hollywood Band. Handler looked very smart in Chinese themed costume and colour co-ordinated well with the prop, a red

fan. The fan was used well with the dog circling it and jumping over it in time with the music.

5th Mrs W A Lee with Myndoc Cotton N'Lace, a Shetland Sheepdog Bitch (31/05/08), performing to "In The Night Garden" by

C Beebies performed a lovely, well choreographed routine involving spins, weaves and a lovely reverse. Very nicely handled, it

was lovely to see this little dog grow in confidence as the routine progressed.

6th Amanda Jinks with Sulez Soul Man At Stangard, a Boxer Dog (09/08/05), performing to "Hillbilly Rock,Hillbilly Roll" by The

Woolpackers. Lots of interesting props set the scene. This bouncy dog performed some very ‘springy’ jumps over the prop and

handler’s arms, as well as a very cute move where he rocked the rocking chair with his paw.

7th Naomi Evans with Tri This, a Working Sheepdog Bitch (20/06/06), performing to "Sparkling Diamonds" by Nicole Kidman.

A very enthusiastic girl, she performed some lovely moves including big circles around the ring and well-controlled vaults off the

handler’s body. She finished up on her handler’s back.

8th Bev Boughton with Dobby Dances With Socks, an English Springer Spaniel Dog (17/01/02), performing to "Stuck In The

Middle With You" by Stealer's Wheel.

This little dog performed some beautiful paw work in time with the music, as well as looking ‘left and right’ when the lyrics

suggested. Nicely handled showing a good relationship with his handler.

Also worked

Mary Upton with Happy As Larry, a Crossbreed Dog (04/02/10), performing to "Straighten Up & Fly Right" by Nat King Cole. A

stunning boy with a beautiful, floaty movement, he appears to glide around the ring. He performed a lovely pivot on his prop.

Naomi Evans with That'll Do Pig, a Working Sheepdog Dog (31/01/08), performing to "The Lady Is A Vamp" by Spice Girls.

Trained

Penny Hudson with It's Just Happy Harry, a West Highland White Terrier Dog (01/02/05), performing to "The Wanderer" by

Status Quo. Trained

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CLASS 2 Crufts Semi Final Qualifier Advanced Freestyle

Rosettes 1st – 6th Sponsored by Oscars

Trophy & Rosettes 7th & 8th Sponsored in Memory of Tipp Hardman

Judges Karen Sykes, Helen Taylor, Jackie Clarke

Report by Iris Maxfield

1st Lesley Neville with Choxxstart Dream Angus FS A Ex HTM A Ex, a Bearded Collie Dog (03/08/01), performing to

"Elegance" by Michael Crawford & Co.

Lesley very smart in brown stripped jacket, brown trousers and straw boater. The scene is set with cane and hat on the floor of the

arena, Angus in a wait on the diagonal to Lesley. Angus starts the routine with roll over’s then collects the cane and then the hat,

at one point Angus was holding the cane ( quite a large one) while spinning around. Lesley looked so composed twirling the hat

on the end of the cane while Angus weaved, an energetic routine that saw Lesley running across the arena with Angus trotting in

the between position, Angus performed jumps over the cane and over Lesley and held the cane with his paw for a fair time. This

was a classy yet bubbly routine.

2nd Kath Hardman with September Spice FS A Ex, a Crossbreed Bitch (22/09/01), performing to "Sherlock Holmes Themes"

by Granada TV/2010 Filmscore.

Kath wearing black trousers, white shirt, black cape with stylish red lining, grey deerstalker and cane. Starting the routine with

Spice jumping through Kath’s crooked arms, fingers on hips, so a very small space, a large spy glass was produced and the

detective work began, with Kath on knees and Spice’s paws on Kath’s shoulders looking left and right through the spy glass. With

Kath on the floor, arms behind her and moving backwards, Spice weaved her arms making this move look so easy (I wish) Spice

performed jumps over the cane and a dramatic out run returning to jump the cane before setting of again at speed. Spice ended

the routine with an enthusiastic jump on to Kath’s back and off. Great Sherlock Holmes interpretation.

3rd David Moxon with Fenom Summersend Mystique HTM I Ex FS I Ex, a Working Sheepdog Bitch (02/09/05), performing to

"Heroes Of The Sea" by Band of the Coldstream Guards.

David was wearing a Royal Navy blue jumper and blue trousers and sailors cap. On deck was a mop and a collection of British

flags. Disney has her paws up on the mop to start, then crawls in front as David mops the decks, some lovely weave backs at

speed, Disney then collects a scrubbing brush and continues to weave back. David moved sideways in time to the music with

Disney’s front paws on one foot, a jump over David and then a very patriotic out run around the ship both proudly holding flags

and changing direction, Disney jumping David’s flag with her own flag flowing. A fun routine with very impressive story telling.

4th Pauline Goddard with Mist of Snowdon, a Working Sheepdog Bitch (02/08/05), performing to "I Enjoy Being A Girl" by

London Theatre Group.

Pauline looked very glamorous with blond curly locks, soft pink floral blouse and long pink glittery scarf.

The routine started with Misty moving through her legs and standing leaning her back on Pauline, Misty swept across the arena on

hind legs with style and balance, a very happy routine with weaves, paw work and jumps, the end of the routine saw Misty

collecting the scarf that Pauline had dropped, Misty sat and begged some distance away holding the draped scarf. This routine

had a real sparkle to it.

5th Cathy Bates with Rusnsol Ruby, a Working Sheepdog Bitch (18/04/06), performing to "Primo Cane" by The Paso Dobles.

Cathy looked the part of the bull fighter in black with gold detail and broad red waist band with long tails, red hose and red lining to

her cape. Stella was wearing a red and gold fringed collar. The routine started with Cathy curled on the floor and Stella’s front

paws on Cathy’s back circling round, then the fight begins with an out run at distance. Stella performed many distance moves in

this routine and collected large bulls horns which she held while performing many of these moves with Cathy laying still on the

floor. I really admire this pairs distance work, what a relationship

6th Christina Oxtoby with Legacy's Eze Ezekiel, a Border Collie Dog (15/07/06), performing to "Let Me Entertain You" by

Robbie Williams.

Christina in dark outfit with silver headband. The scene was set with a chair and a tall frame with glitter down the sides and dark

fringing hanging from a bar which gave the impression of an entertainment stage. With Christina out of sight behind the fringing

Eze started by figure of eighting the lower half of the stage through the fringing, then away to sit balanced on the chair in a beg

Christina still out of sight. So many impressive moves went in to this routine, Eze reversing back under the chair while Christina

was sitting on it at one point Eze reversed back placed her back feet on Christina’s feet and stood tall, her back against Christina,

paws placed on Christina’s arms as they circled round together. Finishing with Eze in a bow with Christina once again out of sight

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behind the stage.

7th Kristine Hodgson with Detania Devine Charm HTM St Ex FS I Ex, a Border Collie Dog (22/01/07), performing to "Colours

of The Wind (Disney's Pocahontos)" by Alan Menken.

Kristine wearing fringed Indian dress edged with an authentic design and a feathered waist band and carrying a spear. There was

a drum placed in the middle front of the arena. The routine started with Logan holding the spear, he went on to perform weaves

and jumps over the spear and circled with front paws on the drum. Lots of good moves told the Indian’s story, beg, jumps, walk

behind, Logan taking hold of the feathered waistband and unwinding it, coming through Kristine’s legs from the front to place paws

on the spear behind her and circling together holding this position. Finishing with Kristine holding the feathered belt out stretched

over her head while Logan on hind legs leaned against her back, lovely interpretation of Indian life.

8th Jackie de Jong with Jackie's Indi FS I Ex HTM I Ex, a Border Collie Dog (31/01/08), performing to "One Night In Bangkok"

by Murray Head.

Jackie dressed in classy light golden beige three quarter length jacket and white shirt and trousers. Large chess pieces are set

out around the giant chess board. The pair start with Indi circling Jackie’s leg, as Jackie turns they circle the chess in menacing

manner ready for the challenge ahead. Indi flys into an out run travelling at speed as if to scan the layout of the game. Then back

to Jackie walking in the between position, then a beg and paws up on Jackie as she circles. This start to the routine was much

like competitive gamers’ sizing each other up before the start of a game, then having to shake hands before the battle begins.

Then to the game. Jackie makes the first move, Indi circles the chess while deciding on the best game plan. Then makes his

move positioning his chess piece with his nose. Jackie wins the game and the routine ends with Indi’s paws on a chess piece.

(better luck next time Indi, go for the light colour chess pieces, Jackie always does)

Also worked

Angela Briggs with Wandering Coast To Coast, a Working Sheepdog Dog (07/07/06), performing to "Ghostbusters" by Ray

Parker Jnr.

Angela was wearing a beige all in one suit with large ghost busters badges and a ghost busters gun. There was a ghost waiting in

the arena. They stood, Angela with hands over eyes, Drift with paw over his eyes, not wanting to see a ghost, then bravely ran

out round the ghost, Angela stood quivering at the thought of ghost busting while Drift sat and begged with both paws over his

face, they both hopped around the arena, Angela on one leg, Drift on three, then with Drift behind Angela they crossed legs

together and in time, some lovely foot and paw work.

Ann DeRizzio with Stillmoor Showstopper HTM A Ex FS A Ex, a Border Collie Dog (19/06/05), performing to "Sorcerer's

Apprentice/I Put A Spell On You" by The Philharmonic Orchestra/The Shoes.

Ann dressed in black wearing a blue sorcerer’s hat carrying a wooden broom, a wooden pail to one side of the arena. The routine

starts with Ann sweeping and Boyce circling the broom, lots of impressive moves used to interpret the scene of mystery and

menace. Boyce did a long walk back returning to Ann on three legs, Boyce crawled, and circled Ann on his hind legs, performed

roll over’s and did an out run that took him to the very edges of the arena, then while Ann swept, Boyce fetched the pail for her,

finishing with Boyce up on Anne’s arm. Ann’s mannerism’s and movements throughout the routine captured the menacing mind

of the apprentice.

Anne Shuker with Splish Splash HTM I Ex FS I Ex, a Working Sheepdog Bitch (01/01/08), performing to "Food Glorious Food/

Oliver Mix" by Cast of Oliver.

Anne dressed in black trousers jacket and hat with gold trim, white hose and black buckled shoes. Anne carries a large silver

serving spoon. A table stands in the centre of the room, a wooden bowl and spoon on the floor some distance from the table.

Splash starts the routine with paws up in prayer the wooden bowl and spoon are each collected by poor hungry Splash and placed

on the table in hope of food. Splash performed many moves jumping the large serving spoon with gusto, figure of eight’s round

Ann, spoon and table, then with Anne’s back turned, Splash collected the bowl from the table, came up from behind Anne and

begged still holding the bowl as she turned to face him, an emotionally charming move. Splash jumped on the table and

performed spins with wooden spoon in mouth, finishing with paws up on Ann. Another good story teller.

Hannah Crook with Stillmoor Secret Dreams, a Border Collie Bitch (29/06/07), performing to "Prince Ali" by Robin Williams.

Hannah was wearing beige trousers black top and carrying a cane. Siren started in a down position recalled to Hannah and they

moved of together, there were a good variety of moves, Hannah on one knee with Siren going under and reversing for some

distance. circling the cane, and a very impressive in front across move, done with a good distance between Hannah and Siren. A

very happy dog.

Helen Dennis with Matthews Magpie, a Working Sheepdog Dog (08/04/05), performing to "Spoonful Of Sugar" by Julie

Andrews.

Helen wearing dark trousers and brown blouse with a long white apron, carrying a large spoon. The routine started with Blaise

laying on a quilt which he took hold of before rolling over, there were jumps over the spoon, a happy energetic routine. Finishing

with Helen and Blaise on the floor rolling over together, and ending with Helen holding the spoon behind her, Blaise coming

through to stand paws on spoon with Helen astride

Michelle Hubbard with Tumble Twist HTM N Ex, FS A Ex, a Crossbreed Dog (05/10/00), performing to "My Old Man's A

Dustman" by Lonnie Donegan.

Michelle and Zee enter the ring wearing a florescent yellow waistcoat, woolly hat, jeans, T shirt and boots carrying a red dustbin.

They start the routine by circling the dustbin in different directions, Zee doing a lovely reverse in the bow position, such a sweet

dog, then backing around Michelle. As Michelle carried the dustbin round rubbish drops and Zee collects it, then with dustbin

upside down Zee walks round it with little front paws on the top and his little legs stretched as far as they could go, absolutely

gorgeous. A lovely finish with Zee reversing into the dustbin now on its side and posing in a bow, a real fun routine.

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Lucy Creek with Dialynne Making Waves, a Beagle Bitch (30/09/05), performing to "Arabian Nights, Friend Like Me" by Robin

Williams.

The routine started with Teasel hidden in a wicker basket and Lucy on one knee, Teasel flipped open the lid and popped out and

puts a paw on her nose, Lucy turned this into a training round as Teasel seemed a little flat, but then Teasel went on to do some

lovely work and both ended the round very happily.

Sue Betteridge with Glenalpine Katie HTM I EX FS A Ex, a Border Collie Bitch (10/07/07), performing to "One More Angel In

Heaven" by Richard Swerrun.

Sue was dressed in dark trousers and top with a glittery front detail, red glittery Stetson hat and red cravat carrying a shotgun.

there were a good variety of moves in this routine and some superb distance work with Katie hopping on three legs, in part of the

routine Katie collected a large golden bag and reversed back through Sue’s legs dragging it with her. Katie finished with her front

paw across her head. Another happy training round.

CLASS 3 Intermediate Freestyle

Judges - Ann DeRizzio, Jackie de Jong, Nicci Hindson

Class report by Penny Hudson

1st Val Perkins with Leonardo Da Capriole, a Crossbreed Dog (21/10/04), performing to "I Taut I Taw A Puddy Tat" by Mel Blanc. This was a beautiful looking dog – very alert. A very inventive costume and great use of props. There were some excellent ‘springy’ jumps and some lovely weaves. He did enjoy taking a ride on Val during the routine! That tail was never still and it was such a cheerful song. A good high at the end pose. 2nd Malinda Kerr with Dashing Dray, a Crossbreed Dog (02/02/07), performing to "We're Going To Ibiza" by The Vengaboys.

This was a tiny dog with a big personality. The bow was very cute and he did enjoy moving around the ring. He threw himself

into his jumps and backwards weaves, and I did like the sideways move across the ring and the crawling weaves. In keeping with

his personality he performed a very cheeky end pose!

3rd Louise Ballard with Kasamdiamond Truly Forever, a Border Collie Bitch (05/02/07), performing to "Come Fly With Me" by

Michael Buble.

Very stylish start – the music was well chosen and suited both of them well. Kasamdiamond Truly Forever looked lovely moving

round the ring. Very nice kiss and his “middle” and walk back were great to watch. As for the ‘flying’ jumps – excellent.

4th Helen Dennis with Goddess Spring of Jucando, a Working Sheepdog Bitch (17/01/09), performing to "Friend Like Me/

One Jump Ahead" by Cast of Aladdin.

Excellent costume and Maia looked very smart in her matching collar. Both dog and handler worked well together, lovely rolls and

great attention from Maia on the beg. Maia flowed well over the jumps and did enjoy herself – very nice finish.

5th Karen Sykes with Our Irish Second Chance HTM N Ex, a Crossbreed Bitch (01/04/09),performing to "Lollipop" by Mika. I

did like the start pose – this is a very quick dog and the music was just right for both Karen and Erin. She jumped with great

enthusiasm and performed a lovely beg. Her tail never stopped wagging even when spinning like a top, both Karen and Erin

moved well around the ring and it was a very cute finish.

6th Sue Dawkins with Voderville Web Designer, a Border Collie Bitch (23/10/06), performing to "Luck Be A Lady Tonight" by

Guys and Dolls Cast.

The costumes were very well matched. A very nice routine with a great walk back as the start. What a lovely fluffy tail Voderville

Web Designer had, she was a lovely mover with a great trot and didn’t take her eyes off Sue during the routine.

7th Lucy Heath with Stillmoor Winter Sun, a Border Collie Bitch (09/02/08), performing to "That Man" by Caro Emerald.

Lucy and Stillmoor Winter Sun dance so nicely together, she really enjoyed herself (and let us know a couple of times!). There

were some great jumps and the move from high to bow was lovely and there was some great backwards weaves and fast

reversing. A lovely finish.

8th Michelle Hubbard with Stormus Tan HTM N Ex FS N Ex, a Working Sheepdog Dog (04/04/06), performing to "Phantom Of

The Opera" by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

A great costume and the music was well matched to dog and handler and interpreted well. Stormus Tan did a great beg and

some excellent distance work. Both Stormus Tan and Michelle worked well together and there was a very nice finish.

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Also worked;

Pat Sidaway with Westglen Cash, a Border Collie Dog (14/08/02), performing to "A Spoonful Of Sugar" by Julie Andrews.

What a great hat! Pat had a lovely start to the routine, followed by a great crawl. Westglen Cash was very attentive, twirling

round the stick with enthusiasm and he did enjoy circling round the medicine jar. A nicely interpreted routine and a good start to

the class.

Val Perkins with Conor Cruise Control, performing to "Paddy McGinty's Goat" by Val Doonican.

This was such a fun routine, and Conor (wearing a very nice collar) threw himself into the music. There were some very nice

moves, Conor was a lovely mover round the ring and both he a Val made excellent use of the props.

Jackie Clarke with Happy Go Lucky Lily FS N Ex, a Crossbreed Bitch (04/07/07), performing to "Say You'll Be Mine" by Steps.

A lovely little dog and the yellow neckerchief looked nice and smart. A lovely jump at the start and he moved well round the ring.

He did look cute with his two ‘friends’ and the beg was to die for. He did check out the entrance for escape possibilities but was

cleverly controlled by Jackie. The fetching of the ‘lead prop’ at the end was a nice touch.

Caz Hore-Ruthven with Waggerland Master Baggins, a Working Sheepdog Dog (01/10/06) performing to "Everybody Needs

Somebody" by Blues Brothers.

Excellent outfit, clever use of props and Caz’s hat was well retrieved. He thoroughly enjoyed weaving and rolling and there were

some great wide weaves. Both dog and handler moved well around the ring, great foot tapping routine.

Vicki Price with Diva Faithful, a Labrador Bitch (2005), performing to "Razzle Dazzle" by Shirley Bassey.

A lovely sparkly costume (and Vicki looked good too!). Diva Faithful was definitely the star of the ring, the music suited them both

well. Very elegant weaves and that tail never stopped wagging, lots of kisses exchanged and some good jumps, nice control with

an excellent end pose.

Annette Lowe with Jucando Newsflash FS N Ex HTM A Ex, a Border Collie Dog (05/03/02), performing to "Happy Talk" by

Muriel Smith.

This was a good song to choose and nicely interpreted. A lovely start with some nice distance work. Jucando Newsflash was his

usual happy self with some really nice moves around the ring. There was some nice control by Annette, and Dog and handler

worked well together, the weaves were very smooth. I did like the interpretation of hand and paw moves

Pat Sidaway with Westglen Bobby Bare, a Border Collie Dog (14/08/02), performing to "I'm In The Mood For Dancing" by The

Nolans.

Bobby was definitely in the mood for dancing and thoroughly enjoyed his weaves and performed some nice springy jumps and

good rolls. A very enjoyable routine to watch.

Alison Davidson with Myriehue Sundance HTM N Ex FS N Ex, a Shetland Sheepdog Dog (13/01/06), performing to "When

The Going Gets Tough" by Billy Ocean.

This was a training round. There was a very nice start and Myriehue Sundance enjoyed his time in the ring. The rewards were

well timed and he performed a very nice backwards walk. Alison kept his attention well and I can’t wait to see the full routine

when it is ready.

Karen Bartaby with The Sorcerer, a Working Sheepdog Dog (09/05/06), performing to "Pink Elephants On Parade" by Disney

Orchestra.

This was another training round. He did enjoy himself with his waggy tail clear evidence of this! Karen worked well and the cross

paws was very cute. This is another round I can’t wait to see the finished routine.

CLASS 4 Novice Freestyle

Class Sponsored in Memory of Robbie Neville

Judges - Louise Ballard, Jackie Clarke, Paul Ballard

Report by Margret Christie

1st Mary Ann Nester with Bryning Vanquish, a

Border Collie Dog (09/11/09), performing to "Soldier Blue" by Buffy St Marie. Mary Ann wore jeans, moccasin style boots, a very

attractive fringed top and carried a lance which she used in a number of ways including to direct the dog. The routine featured

very good distance work in front of Mary Ann, and long weaves and moves round the handler. Mary Ann at times mimicked native

American dance rhythms in her steps to mirror the music very gently without out dancing the dog. The dog did paw work to Mary

Ann’s boots and ended holding the lance. An evocative piece well executed

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2nd Lucy Heath with Tachnamadra Tartan Embers, a Shetland Sheepdog Dog (27/08/06), performing to "Crazy Little Thing

Called Love" by Michael Buble.

Lucy’s prop was a cone with a heart on it, and Lucy’s T shirt was similarly decorated with hearts. The dog gave Lucy excellent

attention as he performed working close to her and moving away and round the prop with spins, erect positions and jumps

including jumps off Lucy’s body. It was a fast paced piece with both Lucy and the dog jogging round the ring in good time with the

music of this jive piece – you have to be fit….

3rd Iris Maxfield with Just Call Me Rolo, a Working Sheepdog Dog (19/08/09), performing to "Bailimos" by Enrique Iglesias.

Iris’s flutey-sleaved top in black fitted the mood of this music well, and was adorned with a red rose matched exactly by her socks

of the same colour – subtle touches can sometimes add a lot! The dog started with some expressive spins which fitted the music

beautifully and moved closely next to Iris in a way which expressed the mood of the piece very well. His posture in the brief hind

leg work was very strong and well balanced. There were lots of different moves and positions with loose spins and weaves

matching the laid back rhythm, and the routine ended with the dog sitting between Iris’ legs and raising his paws in the beg pose

4th Jade Borrow with Russmic Rosanna, a Cavalier King Charles Bitch (10/07/08), performing to "Dancing In The Moonlight"

by Alyson Stoner.

This happy licky waggy little dog had a lovely time dancing with Jade. The routine started with the handler lying down and the dog

moving round and over her. Throughout the piece the dog presented a wide range of moves and worked under good control.

There were arm and leg weaves, paw work to Jade’s body, even jumps over parts of Jade, and paw work to Jade’s feet. Lovely to

see KCS so happy in the ring and working so well

5th Christina Oxtoby with Legacy's Ruach, a Great Dane Dog (04/04/07), performing to "Mercy" by Duffy.

Christina struggled into the ring with a HUGE ottoman, protesting ‘Well, he’s a very big dog you know’. Yes, Christina, he is.

Lovely. She wore a mini dress and leggings to work – that was lovely too. I really enjoy watching this dog move round the ring

and glide across the floor. He seemed, however, more confident working close to Christina, and the routine included some very

nice touches – a huge curtsey from the dog, (well, everything is huge), paw work to Christina’s shoulders (of course), a lovely

crossed paws move as well.

6th Linda Glover with Echo Delta Catch Me If You Can, a Working Sheepdog Dog (01/01/07), performing to "Bing Bang Bong"

by Sophie Loren.

Linda wore pink trousers and a white top and wore a scarf which she often carried and used with the dog circling it and focusing to

it, and also to lift his paws in a both at the front. There was a good variety of moves including weaves, follow and spinning moves

and a beautiful controlled erect position held briefly but very effectively in front of Linda.

7th Barbara Herd with Bramble's Lady Mary, a Labrador Retriever Bitch (24/03/02), performing to "Beyond The Sea" by

Robbie Williams.

Barbara used a beach chair, post, stick (which was used for the dog to circle, and as a telescope) and mat to evoke the seaside of

the song title. There was a good variety of moves from this 10 year old dog who was clearly very willing to please. She worked

close to the handler and at a short distance incorporating weaves and forward and backward moves and the routine ended with

Barbara having a well deserved seat while her dog placed both paws on her knee.

8th Bev Williamson with Star Light Girl HTM St Ex, a Labrador Bitch (08/10/04), performing to "Stuck In The Middle With You"

by Louise.

Bev used two hoops as props, which I had not seen before and thought an original expression of the song’s sentiments. The

hoops were used extensively throughout the routine with the dog going to a hoop, sitting in a hoop and staying under control,

circling a hoop, and figure-eight ing them, and weaving both the hoops and the handler. She was a very willing and waggy dog

and worked very well for Bev throughout the routine, which ended with the dog standing between Bev’s legs with both front paws

resting on a hoop which she was holding for her.

Also worked

Kristine Hodgson with The Socerer's Secret HTM N Ex, a Working Sheepdog Dog (05/12/09), performing to "Let's Dance" by

Chris Montez.

Kristine had a striking VW camper van prop for this piece and was dressed in 60s flower-power with fancy fringing and carried a

stick. There were a wide variety of moves including paw work, weaves and moving round the handler’s leg forwards and

backwards, jumps and spins.

Naomi Baggaley with Jawbrad Ace Storag, a German Shepherd Dog (26/05/06), performing to "Don't Rain On My Parade" by

Michael Ball.

Naomi wore pink jeans and top and carried a brolley which was used as a jump, to circle and to support the dog’s front legs. Lots

of weaves, and moving round Naomi’s legs and moving between her legs both forwards and backwards. Nice to see a happy big

dog enjoying working with his handler

Loraine Chadwick with Rubble's Relish, a Crossbreed Dog (15/06/04), performing to "Ease On Down The Road" by Diana

Ross & Michael Jackson.

This terrier type crossbreed was sometimes distracted but presented a number of interesting moves including spins, weaves,

follows, rolling, begs, and jumps with the dog moving backwards as well as forwards. He worked very well and enjoyed his

routine, which showed his neat and perky strong square lines beautifully. The routine ended with a cute move where he sat up in

beg and crossed his paws – rather proudly I thought!

Venetia McVeigh with Cookvale Ultra Violet, a Border Collie Dog (16/07/08), performing to "Rock Around The Clock" by Bill

Haley.

This was a training round clearly aiming to get as close to performance conditions as possible, with Venetia in classic fifties.

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trendiness – drindle skirt, T shirt, bobby socks and bunches all highlighted by touches of the sugar pink of the clock which was at

the centre of the routine. The clock was used in a number of ways including the dog doing figure eights round it and Venetia’s

legs. He worked with good focus, seemingly happy with very fast spins and reversing round Venetia’s legs. Nice to see frequent

rewards : even the ball was in matching pink

Alison Davidson with Landover's Summer Dream, a Shetland Sheepdog Dog (25/06/07), performing to "Could It Be Magic" by

Take That.

Alison did a training round and made the most of her time in the ring with frequent rewards with her tuggie toy. The dog has a

lovely perky gait and did a lovely follow, happy jumps and arm weaves. There was also a very high jump from him in front of

Alison. A nice training round,

Mary Muxworthy with Gwynion Solo HTM I Ex, a Border Collie Dog (21/05/08), performing to "Good Morning/The Lady Is A

Tramp/Its D'Lovely" by The New Covent Garden Dance Orchestra.

Mary worked through a number of moves with her dog, rewarding quiet work with her toy and standing still to allow him to reflect

when he had been noisy. It was interesting to watch her quiet patience as she worked hard to teach him to work quietly.

Lesley Neville with Red Hot Hamish at Choxxstart HTM N Ex, a Bearded Collie Dog (24/05/07), performing to "The Night They

Invented Champagne" by Gary Wilmot.

Lesley wore a black suit with gold sequins round her lapels and on her black bow tie and carried a stick. There was also a

jeroboam of champagne. A fast paced routine, this started with a fast close with spins and was followed by jumps, spins, weaves,

and distance work using the champagne bottle for extended weaves and circling work. This training round went well with pauses

for rewards at the right time.

Sheila Waller with Misty Scisum, a GSD Bitch (06/12/04), performing to "Chain Of Fools" by Aretha Franklin.

Sheila used a stool and juke box as props and wore a waistcoat and hat for this training round which started with Sheila sitting

with Misty’s paws on her knee. There were circling moves and figure eights along with wide weaves rewarded by the toy. Misty

also worked at a distance from Sheila and between her legs. She worked very hard for Sheila and enjoyed her rewards with the

toy. The routine ended with a nice pose with Sheila standing with one foot on the stool and Misty climbing up the stool to put her

paws on her knee.

SUNDAY

CLASS 5 Starters Heelwork To Music

Judges - Helen Taylor, Paul Ballard, Diane Jones

Class report by Margret Christie

1st Sheila Waller with Misty Scisum, a GSD Bitch (06/12/04), performing to "Dance The Night Away" by The Mavericks.

This piece included long zig zags which were fast and flowing and very striking. Long stretches of clean heelwork with clear

transitions using weaves and spins between the positions, really showed off Misty’s conformation nicely and allowed her to move

and cover the floor beautifully. Misty worked well and gave Sheila good attention throughout the routine. The routine ended with

a high followed by a bow to end on time with the music. Delightful winning place which now takes Misty into Novice.

2nd Betty Keepax with Danehaven Ellice, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever Bitch (29/08/08), performing to "Glad You

Came" by The Wanted.

This dainty little dog is a fast mover, slipping crisply between the positions. She worked on the left and right of Betty in both

directions and across her front in zig and zag. She worked well, which is lovely from this breed which is often not easy to train for

music work. She displayed her skills in HTM to win a very creditable second place.

3rd Naomi Evans with That'll Do Pig, a Working Sheepdog Dog (31/01/08), performing to "Firework" by Katy Perry.

This little chap seemed anxious but was a very willing worker and had a very nice gait especially when moving forwards. He has

spins which are lightning fast. The speed meant that his position across the body with pauses was very striking and showed

excellent control. A lovely third place . …I love his name too (I’d love it if his pet name was Pig, but it’s probably not!)

4th Naomi Baggaley with Jawbrad Ace Storag, a German Shepherd Dog (26/05/06), performing to "Pack Up" by Eliza

Doolittle.

Naomi wore pink jeans and Tshirt. The dog settled down to work nicely at a steady pace. There were some very neat links

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between the positions such as the shift from Close to There (close facing backwards) by reversing between Naomi’s legs. His

attention and focus were strong throughout and his pace was very attractive especially in the skipping motions.

5th Chris Sherwood with Glenalbert Morse at Belgarath, a Border Collie Dog (03/04/10), performing to "Desert Rose" by

Sting.

Chris, very elegant, barefoot in a lilac shalwar kamiz, headband and lilac and glitter make up, moved at a slow pace throughout

this lyrical piece of music. Her dog gave excellent focus to the work and presented all 8 of the positions. A very creditable first

competition effort from this dog and handler earned this fifth place.

6th Amanda Jinks with Sulez Soul Man At Stangard, a Boxer Dog (09/08/05), performing to "One - A Chorus Line" by Original

Broadway Cast.

Amanda’s dog held her cane at the start and was attentive and lively throughout the routine. At times he seemed a little confused

but when he clearly understood his instructions, his entire body perked up – clearly really wants to work for Amanda and enjoys it

when he’s right! He moves beautifully too, when he is able to stretch and cover the ground, such as in his nice across the body

move. The routine ended with the dog curtseying to the stick at the end, which seemed to me a nice playful posture.

7th Mary Upton with Rio Grande Not Ferdinand, a Crossbreed Dog (07/02/06), performing to "Upside Down" by Paloma Faith.

The jaunty rhythm of this piece of music seemed to suit the dog’s gait. He was a good and willing boy throughout this.. He clearly

loves his links between moves. When the pace picked up, the dog’s perky gait flowed beautifully, it was lovely to see him work so

happily for Mary.

Also worked

Aldyth Kitchin with Leithbreac Will O' The Wisp, a Border Collie Dog (02/05/06), performing to "Death or Glory" by

Grimethorpe Colliery Band. Trained

10th Karen Bartaby with The Sorcerer, a Working Sheepdog Dog (09/05/06), performing to "It Had Better Be Tonight" by

Michael Buble. Trained

10th Penny Hudson with It's Just Happy Harry, a West Highland White Terrier Dog (01/02/05), performing to "On My Radio"

by The Woolpackers. Trained

CLASS 6 Crufts Semi Final Qualifier Advanced HTM

Rosettes 1st – 6th Sponsored by Oscars Trophy & Rosettes

7th & 8th Sponsored in Memory of Ginnie Hardman

Judges - Lesley Neville, Annette Lowe, Linda Glover

Report by Iris Maxfield

1st Karen Sykes with Iatka Spring Spangle HTM A Ex, a Working Sheepdog Bitch (01/04/01), performing to "Singing In The

Rain" by Gene Kelly.

Karen wore a blue jacket with carefully hand applied raindrops across the shoulders and top half, this was set off with red t shirt

and red bow tie. Karen’s umbrella also had the same hand stitched raindrop detail. Fly also wore a glittery red bow tie.

Karen started the routine with Fly across the front on the diagonal of the arena, Fly working all positions with great enthusiasm

sticking to Karen as they performed many seemingly effortless lateral moves. One sequence in the routine required Fly to hold

the behind position for some considerable distance.

2nd Kath Hardman with Stillmoor Lady In Red HTM A Ex FS N Ex, a Border Collie Bitch (06/04/05), performing to "Celtic

Kitten" by Ronan Hardiman.

Kath wore a glamorous white shirt with black belt and red suede boots. The routine starts with Kath on one knee Amber in a bow

behind her, as the music plays Amber circles Kath, there was a slow pace walk back and with the sweep of an arm Amber stood

tall on her hind legs, then all change into fast energetic heelwork capturing the changes in tempo beautifully. The pair performed

all positions with impeccable timing and fluidity.

3rd Pauline Goddard with Mist of Snowdon, a Working Sheepdog Bitch (02/08/05), performing to "Cabaret" by Lisa Minelli.

Pauline wore red trousers and blouse with a red and gold waist coat and gold hat. Misty started poised with her paws on

Pauline’s leg, then as the music starts she sets off in a circle round Pauline, some energetic in front and behind across the

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diagonal, there was a lovely part in the routine were Misty does a flat followed by roll over’s to interpret poor old Elsie’s demise, a

class act Misty. The routine finished with Misty’s paws on Pauline’s arm and a flamboyant sweep up of the other arm.

4th Anne Shuker with Splish Splash HTM I Ex FS I Ex, a Working Sheepdog Bitch (01/01/08), performing to "Electricity" by

O.M.D.

Ann wore a silver grey jacket, black T shirt and dark leather trousers. The scene is set with a light sabre in the middle of the

arena. Impressive start with them both lying on the floor and with the start of the music they crawl forwards together, lots of

changes of pace, lateral work and pirouettes went in to interpreting this musical piece. Finishing the routine with them both laying

on the floor by the light sabre and rolling over and back together. Electric

5th Ann DeRizzio with Stillmoor Showstopper HTM A Ex FS A Ex, a Border Collie Dog (19/06/05), performing to "42nd

Street" by John Lesko.

Ann wore a black glittery beret, black trousers and blouse, sequined blue and gold stripped jacket and shoulder bag.

The routine starts with Ann and Boyce moving forwards and backwards in time to the music, there were many changes of rhythm

and tempo well interpreted, at one point in the routine Ann drops her purse and Boyce later collects it for her. There were some

very dramatic changes to this music and Ann and Boyce used every opportunity for sharp well timed changes of speed, position,

and style,

6th Christina Oxtoby with Legacy's Eze Ezekiel, a Border Collie Dog (15/07/06), performing to "Another Way To Die" by Jack

White and Alicia Keys.

Christina dressed in black suit and white blouse, started with Eze in a bow, Eze worked enthusiastically stopping to bow and down

at carefully choreographed moments in the music. There were some quite dramatic changes in this music which Christina

choreographed to good effect, finishing with Eze coming up with paws on Christina’s arms and both back feet placed on

Christina’s feet, both quarter circling holding that position.

7th Mary Muxworthy with Gwynion Solo HTM I Ex, a Border Collie Dog (21/05/08), performing to "Swedish Rhapsody" by

National Philharmonic Orchestra.

Mary wore a green waistcoat with red flower detail over a white shirt, dark half trousers, white hose and black glittery shoes.

The routine started with Mary skipping around the arena, and what beautiful action (Bobby that is ) an across the front in my

direction meant I was in the perfect position to admire this, lovely smooth transitions through the paces.

Also worked

Cathy Bates with Rusnsol Ruby, a Working Sheepdog Bitch (18/04/06), performing to "Next To Me" by Emili Sande.

Cathy dressed in dark trousers and pretty top with gold detail, the routine started with Stella’s paws round Cathy’s leg. There was

an impressive move where Cathy moved up the arena with Stella’s paw on one foot and the other paw held up,. Stella moved in

all positions at times seemed Velcroed to Cathy as she danced rhythmically at a slow pace, in between the energetic fast pace

round the arena. Finishing how they had started with Stella’s paws round Cathy’s leg.

Chris de Jong with Jackie's Jessie, a Crossbreed Bitch (03/01/00), performing to "The Trembler" by Duane Eddy.

Chris wore black shirt, red tie and black jeans. Chris and Jessie started with turns on the spot in time to the music, then off in to

heelwork, using the in front positions both ways, Jessie circled Chris in perfect time to the changes in the music to make

transitions from position to another, then fast pace saw Chris running around the arena finishing with Chris knelt down and

Jessie’s paws up on his leg

Diane Jones with Kenmilfore Aniseed, a Standard Poodle Dog (10/09/04), performing to "Papa Louis" by Brotherhood Of Man.

Diane wore a lovely purple top with intricate detail, and glittery black trousers. Ody wore a purple bandana with a large silver

musical note on it. In the middle of the arena stood a drum with a purple drape also with silver musical note on the front. Ody and

Diane started by circling the drum, then in to fast pace heelwork around the arena Ody coming back to play the drum with a paw

touch, some smart lateral work with a pirouette, slow pace backwards and forwards in time to the music. This routine showed

very clear differences in changes of pace, with smooth transitions. Ody finished in a down. A very happy jolly routine.

Jackie de Jong with Jackie's Indi FS I Ex HTM I Ex, a Border Collie Dog (31/01/08), performing to "Smoke On The Water" by

Deep Purple.

Jackie wore a lovely glittery blue grey stripped top and grey trousers. Indi was dead keen and well up for the work ahead, eye

never off Jackie and tail working overtime, very impressive in front lateral pirouette, tail held high and a big smile. Finishing with

Jackie arm swept up gracefully, and Indi up in a high. Indi looked as if he would happily do it all again

Kay Dunn with Goldem Maid, a Cocker Spaniel Bitch (08/06/06), performing to "Those Were The Days" by Mary Hopkin.

Kay was wearing a light brown smock top with swirly patterns pinched in at the waist with black trousers, beige floppy hat and

scarf. Starting with Rosie in the behind position Kay moved forward while Rosie moved laterally behind her, then a smooth

effortless change to in front again moving laterally with Kay, there was a lovely walk back from Rosie at heel while Kay walked

forwards. Rosie worked very attentively wagging her tail all the time while Kay changed from walk to skip to slow pace in time with

the music, finishing with Rosie standing up against Kay as she swept her arm up, then a very big smile from both.

Mark Collins with Stillmoor Lapis Cloudberry, a Border Collie Bitch (01/05/06), performing to "The Dam Busters March" by

Coates.

Mark wore grey trousers and light blue shirt, Misty wearing her beautiful blue merle coat. There’s a bomb to one side. The pair

start the routine with across front lateral moving backwards, then in between lateral and off to fast pace across in front and behind

as the tempo of the music made a dramatic change, Misty circling the bomb as the music slowed, then another musical build and

back into fast pace. Good choreography for dramatic musical changes.

Nicci Hindson with Cindally Bazil Brush, a Border Collie Dog (12/10/06), performing to "Macavity" by Cast Of Cats.

Nicci wearing cat suit, furry ears ,tail and legs. The routine started with Nicci kneeling and Leo laying on the floor. Nicci worked

Leo in all positions while used a complex mix of gestures and postures to take the onlooker in to the world of the cat. Finishing

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with Nicci on one knee and Leo paws on her leg in praying pose.

Pat Parsons with Stillmoor Cinder Rose, a Border Collie Bitch (01/05/06), performing to "Anything Goes" by Anything Goes

Cast 2003.

Pat wore a black top and trousers with a red stripe down the outside of each leg and a red glittery scarf. A very energetic routine

with lots of running for Pat and Rosie who worked all positions, and a lovely walk back, ending the routine with Pat on one knee

and Rosie’s paws up on Pat. (I bet Pat sleeps well after this routine )

Mary Muxworthy with Collywobble Celtic Harry HTM A Ex, FS I Ex, a Working Sheepdog Dog (01/06/02), performing to

"Rhapsody In Blue" by The BBC Orchestra.

Mary wearing blue glittery top and dark blue trousers. Harry starting with a paw over his eyes and Mary on one knee. Harry

changing positions with precision, there was a fabulous walk back with Mary that must have taken half the arena length. Harry

worked beautifully but Mary decided to make the most of the opportunity and turned it in to a training round. He’s just such an

enthusiastic happy fella.

Jenny Deakin with Shepwood Morning Sunrise, a Border Collie Dog (28/12/03), performing to "Opening/Fugue for Tinhorns"

by Guys & Dolls 50th Anniversary Cast.

Jenny entered the ring as a training round and Tom showed us some beautiful heelwork, he moved back and forth with the action

of Jenny’s leg in time to the music. Lots of different moves and lateral work with plenty of play rewards,. Happy dog

CLASS 7 Intermediate Heelwork To Music

Judges - Linda Glover, Ann DeRizzio, Michelle Hubbard

Report by Aldyth Kitchin

I would like to take this opportunity of thanking all the judges who give their time so willingly at every show. So often most of us are totally intent on our dogs and it is only when we get out of the ring we remember anything at all…… So, ‘’Thank You judges, you really are appreciated!’’

1st Lucy Heath with Stillmoor Winter Sun, a Border Collie Bitch (09/02/08), performing to "Jealousy" by Billy Fury.

This pretty, merle collie really enjoyed herself and gave her handler her total attention. The heelwork positions were incorporated

into a relaxed, free-moving routine which was both beautiful to watch and very enjoyable. Many congratulations on your 1st place!

2nd Lesley Neville with Red Hot Hamish at Choxxstart HTM N Ex, a Bearded Collie Dog (24/05/07), performing to "A Night

Like This" by Caro Emerald.

Lesley was dressed in a smart, shimmery, black and gold jacket and black trousers. The music had a really fast, but solid, beat

which suited Hamish well. He settled into the routine, loving the faster moves and showing off his neat, ground covering trot and

exciting twirls. A very happy dog! Congratulations on your 2nd place!

3rd Helen Dennis with Goddess Spring of Jucando, a Working Sheepdog Bitch (17/01/09), performing to "Don't Stop Me Now"

by Queen.

Helen looked very smart in her white shirt, black trousers and sparkly waistcoat and complemented her lovely black and white dog

perfectly. The music started slowly and quietly but became bright and cheerful as the speed and volume built. There were some

very neat moves and a happy, waggy-tailed dog. Well done on your 3rd place!

4th Kay Dunn with Cost A Pretty Pen Pen, a Cocker Spaniel Bitch (25/05/09), performing to "Trust In Me" by Selina Gomez.

Kay’s costume was a black shirt, pink and black leggings and a bandana. This slow and almost dreamy music was perfect for

Kay’s little spaniel. She was so accurate and almost seemed glued to her handler, whilst obviously enjoying herself too. I

especially liked watching her walk with her front feet on her handler’s feet. Very well done on your 4th place!

5th Malinda Kerr with Mister Silver Shadow, a German Shepherd Dog Dog (25/01/07), performing to "5 Letras" by Alexis and

Fido.

Melinda’s lovely cream and gold ‘Shepherd’ was very attentive and so obviously enjoyed his time in the ring. It was a very

energetic routine with music that had a really strong beat, where the dog’s long, loping trot could be shown off to advantage. Well

done on your 5th place!

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6th Diane Jones with Toby Bourjon, a Working Sheepdog Dog (02/2000), performing to "Figaro" by Brotherhood Of Man.

Diane looked very smart wearing a black and purple, shimmery top, a purple hat and black trousers. The music was bright with a

good beat that was great to listen to. It was lovely to watch an older dog still enjoying himself in the ring with his beautiful, high

stepping trot and good positions. Well done on your 6th place.

7th Erica Hyde with Delark Laurelin Quickstep, a Belgian Shepherd Dog Tervueren Bitch (17/08/05), performing to "Fields Of

Gold" by Hank Marvin & Sting.

Erica looked very smart in her gold and cream outfit, who, along with her dog, would have blended so well into a cornfield. Her

props were ‘stands of corn’ incorporated into the dance to weave around. The music really suited this lovely, gentle dog with its

soft, regular beat and she was able to show off her beautiful trot superbly. Well done on your 7th place.

Karen Sykes with Our Irish Second Chance HTM N Ex, a Crossbreed Bitch (01/04/09), performing to "I Was Born To Love

You" by Freddy Mercury.

I really enjoyed watching this training round – it really was a master-class where there was probably more ‘tuggy toy play’ than

moves! Twirls galore – very fast and tight, beautiful trotting and a very happy young dog!

CLASS 8 Novice Heelwork To Music

Class Sponsored by Mo & Chris in Memory of Dusty Aegerter

Judges - Annette Lowe, Jackie de Jong, Nicci Hindson

Class report by Mary Muxworthy

1st Kristine Hodgson with Detania Devine Charm HTM St Ex FS I Ex, a Border Collie Dog (22/01/07), performing to "Words"

by Boyzone.

Kristine and a very attentive Logan performed a well constructed and graceful routine to this emotive piece of music. They

demonstrated very accurate heelwork positions throughout, and, combined with Kristine’s sympathetic choreography, smooth

changes of pace and imaginative links, this routine was a joy to watch. Very well done !

2nd Linda Glover with Echo Delta Catch Me If You Can, a Working Sheepdog Dog (01/01/07), performing to "Joy" by The

Ventures.

Linda’s snazzy, bejewelled trousers showed up really well in the ring. Echo who always tries very hard to please, worked really

well, moving nicely at all paces while being calmly handled by Linda. Very well done both of you.

3rd Kristine Hodgson with The Socerer's Secret HTM N Ex, a Working Sheepdog Dog (05/12/09), performing to "Lord Of The

Dance" by Ronan Hardiman.

This was a lovely arrangement of this well known piece of music. It was only Merlin’s second time in the ring and Kristine’s super

choreography combined with his accurate movements and responses showed him off a treat.

4th Barry Bray with Brambledale Balmy Breeze, a Bearded Collie Bitch (23/04/10), performing to "Native New Yorker" by

Odyssey.

It was the first time in the ring for Barry and his little lady, and it was a very stylish performance from them both. Barry

demonstrating how expressively he can move in heelwork, and this upbeat music certainly suited the team. Changes of tempo

were marked nicely with pauses and the routine was well choreographed. This was a routine willingly performed by Breeze and

expertly controlled and performed by Barry.

5th Louise Ballard with Kasamdiamond Truly Forever, a Border Collie Bitch (05/02/07), performing to "September" by Earth

Wind and Fire.

Taylor worked well to this lovely piece of music, responding accurately throughout, while Louise also moved very well to the

music. This happy enthusiastic dog was very nicely handled by Louise

6th Sue Barlow with Morning Star At Jucando, a Working Sheepdog Dog (17/01/09), performing to "Just The Way You Are" by

Bruno Mars.

This was another lovely looking dog with a very nice attitude. There was very nice heelwork in a good selection of heelwork

positions and nice changes of pace, with very controlled, gentle handling by Sue, and Star trying really hard to please. The routine

finished with a super ’begging’ pose by Star.

7th Dawn Smith with Meg Of Dalebrook, a Working Sheepdog Bitch (01/04/04), performing to "Paloma Blanca" by George

Baker.

Meg started the routine with a very nice reverse round Dawn’s legs to this happy, lively piece of music. The routine also included

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some very nice reverses through Dawn’s legs into lateral heelwork. Meg really enjoyed the faster moving parts of this routine and

worked with enthusiasm.

8th Christina Oxtoby with Legacy's Ruach, a Great Dane Dog (04/04/07), performing to "Sway" by The Pussy Cat Dolls.

This was a stunning team, who demonstrated fabulous heelwork paces in a variety of heelwork positions and directions, combined

with well thought out and executed poses to make a very watchable routine.

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Carol Wattley with Mohnesse Rose Marie, a Shetland Sheepdog Bitch (11/01/06), performing to "Que Sera Sera" by Doris

Day.

This charming piece of music suited this attractive pair. Carol and Rosie demonstrated a good selection of heelwork positions,

with Rosie showing some impressively accurate backing in the heel position. Well done.

Erica Hyde with Laurelin Andante, a Belgian Shepherd Dog Tervueren Bitch (22/05/09), performing to "Something Gottaen

Hold of My Heart" by Gene Pitney.

There was lovely lateral heelwork to begin this routine, followed by nicely accurate heelwork in a variety of positions and

directions, with Dante trying very hard throughout.

Iris Maxfield with Just Call Me Rolo, a Working Sheepdog Dog (19/08/09), performing to "Heart Skips A Beat" by Olly Murs.

No shoes for Iris with Rolo! Her expressive movement matched this upbeat piece of music, and her sympathetic handling helped

Rolo to work happily throughout the routine . Iris had choreographed some lovely changes of position and pace. There was a nice

bow from both of them to finish.

Julia Moorhouse with Welsh Rosie, a Working Sheepdog Bitch (138/03/11), performing to "The Hollin Bus" by Bobby Crowe &

His Band.

This was the first time in the ring for this lovely young Welsh Sheepdog bitch. She has a lovely natural movement and worked

enthusiastically for Julia, giving her fabulous attention throughout. Well done Julia and Gwen - you were both great !

Margret Christie with Choxxstart Sweet Fergus, a Bearded Collie Dog (10/04/09), performing to "Eye Level" by Simon Park

Orchestra.

This routine began with a super display of lovely paw work. The upbeat rhythm of the music set the pace of the routine with this

catchy piece of music. Margret’s calm handling demonstrated a good variety of nicely accurate heelwork positions and changes of

position by Fergus.

Margret Christie with Just William Wallace, a Bearded Collie Dog (17/06/04), performing to "Poisoning Pigeons In The Park"

by Tom Lehrer.

What a lovely looking dog. Along with his good looks, Wallace showed us that he could do lateral heelwork accurately and with

enthusiasm. He gave Margret excellent attention and worked really well throughout with a very nice attitude. Well done.

Mark Collins with Lady Blaze of Snowdonia, a Working Sheepdog Bitch (31/03/11), performing to "Gimme Gimme Gimme" by

Abba.

This was Mark’s young ‘Lady’s’ second time in the ring. She showed herself to be a lovely happy young dog who trotted happily in

a good selection of heelwork positions and paces responding well to Mark’s quiet, calm handling working with real attitude. This

was a nice round and a very positive experience for this young dog, well handled by Mark.

Paula Ackary with Stillmoor Flash Of Light, a Border Collie Dog (09/02/08), performing to "I'm Gonna Be (500 miles)" by

Proclaimers.

This was a very handsome super attractive dog who worked the whole routine with his tail wagging and a smile on his face. Paula

treated us to heelwork in a variety of positions and directions to this catchy, fast moving piece of music.

Sheila Kendrick with Tithelea Last Crusade HTM St Ex, a Border Collie Dog (02/02/09), performing to "Sharp Dressed Man"

by ZZ Top.

A smartly dressed Sheila wearing a fringed western shirt, blue jeans and a cowboy hat certainly lived up to this attractive version

of the music chosen. Indy generally worked well.

Diane Jones with Tawnabawn Astrantia, a Standard Poodle Bitch (23/09/08), performing to "Music To Watch Girls By" by Tony

Hatch Orchestra. Trained

This was a nice speed of music for this team showing off Saffron’s movement to perfection. During this training round she gave

Diane good attention with Diane using her fluffy ball to very good effect. Her sympathetic handling ensured that Saffron enjoyed

her time in the ring

Helen Dennis with Matthews Magpie, a Working Sheepdog Dog (08/04/05), performing to "Rockin' All Over The World" by

Status Quo. Trained

It was good to see Helen back in the ring with Blaze, and he worked enthusiastically to this rock steady piece of music. As it was a

training round, Helen was using a ball as a training aid to good effect. Well done both of you !

Kath Hardman with Stillmoor Extra Special, a Border Collie Dog (03/03/11), performing to "I’ll Pezzo Di Legno" by Nicola

Piovani. Trained

Kath did a training round with her young man. He worked accurately and enthusiastically to this attractive piece of music,

demonstrating his lovely trot which Kath expertly rewarded appropriately. Denby really enjoyed his time in the ring.

Lucy Heath with Foxearth Follow Me, a Smooth Collie Dog (21/09/07), performing to "Tipycally Me" by Miss 600. Trained

Lucy and her smart Smooth Collie Trent began their routine to this beaty music well. Lucy sensibly changed to a training round

after Trent began a ‘bark fest’ shortly after starting and lost attention and concentration. Trent moves really nicely and Lucy is

such a talented and sympathetic young handler.

Pauline Goddard with Brookside Jazz of Valgray, a Working Sheepdog Bitch (01/02/10), performing to "Summer Holiday" by

Cliff Richard. Trained

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Pauline used this as a training round with her young dog Jazz. Jazz worked well for Pauline, as Pauline expertly wielded the furry

tuggy which Jazz obviously loved.

Diane Jones

Hello I am Diane Jones. I first started in F/S with my lovely collie Bon-nay. I rescued her at 18months old. She won her 1st

competition in 2005.

Some of you may remember her doing “Messing About on

the River” routine which we got a 1st at All About Dogs

2006. I retired her at the end of 2006 aged 10years.

I have a lot to thank her for. (died 2011 aged 15 years).

Toby came to me as a rescue of 13 months old. I did not

start him at HTM until he was 6 years old. Now at 12 years

+ I am only doing HTM with him, his freestyle days are in

retirement.

Some of his routines were, “Welcome to the 60’s”, “One

Man & His Dog”. Toby has come along way as he had so

many problems when I first took him. While working the

collies Ody, Std. Poodle came to me, very badly behaved,

aged 10months.

Ruth had lost her collie and decided to work Ody in HTM

reaching Advanced. We both then bought Std Poodle

puppies, I then continued to work Ody. Saffron now 3 years old has just

moved to Intermediate HTM.

All my dogs have done pet obedience, agility and the poodles pull a cart

in tandem, the first poodles to do this! Very sadly I lost Truffles my

minature poodle last year, she used to sit in the cart.

I run my own Dog Training Club with HTM in East Sussex.

I compete at most of the HTM shows. My ambition is to continue having

great fun with my dogs to reach my goal and continue to run my club

helping others.

From Kath Hardman, Show Secretary

Thanks to everyone for making this weekend a really smooth running show - with entries slightly below our average over the past

few years - it meant the class sizes were good and not one split and we covered our costs too.

Thanks to all who entered, judged and helped during the 2 days and for those who went that extra mile helping us break down the

show - home at 6:00pm!! WOW!!

Although the weather was perfect for dogs - cool breeze but beautifully dry and sunny both days our apologies to the judges who

were a bit too chilled! We are looking into sorting this problem out!

As per the HTM Recommendations see this link

http://www.caninefreestylegb.com/articles/2011DecHTMSummaryofRecommendations.pdf

we trialled the judges seated exactly 6 feet apart and needed a clear spread of 4 tables to be able to do this. From talking with the

judges where possible, most actually liked being in their own space as it helped with concentration! But maybe seated closer

together they could have kept warmer!! ;-)

Thank you once again.

Kath

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David Lamb

Over the years most of you will have seen me at shows with my

giant dogs. I started with Newfoundlands, about 25 years ago, and

have bred all of my own dogs since. At present their ages range

from 2 to 11 and all are fairly active. We do breed shows, water

work, carting, obedience and HTM/Freestyle. We used to do

working trials, and my dogs loved the tracking and searches, but I

find this rather exhausting so we have retired from working trials,

although I keep up with tracking which is a wonderful way of

maintaining a natural relationship between handler and dog.

Like many other enthusiasts I turned to HTM/Freestyle after seeing

Mary Ray at Crufts, the Fred and Ginger routine just grabbed me.

Sometime later we invited Mary to our obedience club for a

weekend training session and quite a few of us were hooked from

then on. I lived fairly close to a fellow club member, Yvonne

Robson, who was doing some interesting routines, performing at

Crufts demonstrations, with her American Cockers. We eventually hired a hall which we shared between the Cockers and

Newfoundlands – what a combination! – and trained together until fairly recently. When the KC recognised HTM/Freestyle we

entered competitions and were very early members of CFGB.

Apart from the pleasure of entering shows and performing demonstrations, I recognise many

health related benefits in HTM/Freestyle for our giants. The close attention, continuous action

and variety, are beneficial for their mental well-being, and free-style moves, twists, turns,

bows, etc., are so valuable in using muscles that might not always be exercised by giants. But

for me, I enjoy working with music. I derive energy from it. One of my pleasures is doing

dancing demonstrations and meeting the public who are attracted to the big hairy bears. I

have fond memories of displays in the Dog Activities Arena at Crufts where Holly

demonstrated a leg weave with a five year old child by crawling along the floor under the little

girl. But one of my fondest memories is when I met two members of the audience – a

daughter with an elderly mother – who had travelled from Ireland to Crufts.

During a piece when children were invited to interact with the dogs, the rather frail mother got

up and did a couple of moves with Teddy. I do hope the photos turned out well; it was a

moving experience, with Teddy so gentle with that sweet Irish lady.

My life is complex and demanding. Some would call it crazy. Expelled from school for

truanting aged 15, I worked on building sites and in factories for several years. Later I

returned to education where I focused on philosophy of science and ethics. This started with

my science tutor at an adult college who had worked on the Hiroshima bomb and taught me that science must have an ethical

component. A short spell in the US Navy during the 1970s broadened my horizons, followed by a few years working in HM

Security Prisons, full time university lecturing and occasionally communicating science and ethics to Anglican Bishops at seminars

at Windsor Castle.

I wrote over a dozen books, and my book on bio astronomy won praise from Sir

Patrick Moore and the Chair of the US Vice President’s committee on space

exploration. Retiring from the University of Manchester I taught medical ethics at

Birmingham University and animal welfare ethics at Cambridge and Southampton

Universities. Somewhere along the line I became an authority on brain death and

transplant surgery which led to travels to several countries, most recently Brazil. I

am now connecting interest in dogs with US military folk and politicians. But that

is a long story. After retirement from full time education I pursued the animal

sciences carrying with me my former tutor’s imperative to respect the ethical

aspects of science. This partly explains my current work in zoos, animal welfare

legislation etc.

One of my faults, in life as well as in HTM/Freestyle, is a lack of ambition and

zero competitive drive. This is a fault and I do admire those who put so much effort into reaching the higher grades. Obviously

there are extra problems working with giants; their mobility in small halls is limited for example, and there are restrictions on the

kind of music appropriate for them. ‘The ”Flight Of The Bumble Bee’ is a definite no. But for someone with ambition and a desire to

do well music has no limits. Fortunately there are handlers out there with giants, lovely Great Dane’s and Bernese, and in France

and the Ukraine are Newfoundlands showing how it can be done. My deepest regret is that our sport has not attracted sufficient

interest from other Newfoundland owners in the UK. I know of some out there who are ready to take the plunge and I urge them to

have a go, come and join our demonstrations, meet the public who love the giants.

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Venetia McVeigh

I have led a varied lifestyle especially in my latter years that I would like to share with you.

My hobbies included Horse riding, especially Dressage and a little jumping, Art, Backpacking,

Ice Skating, played the Accordion, Gardening and Running, doing my first Marathon in Berlin

when the wall came down at the age of 50 in five hours and the London Marathon the following

year.

I worked for many years with the Mentally Ill and as a Deputy Manager for adults with Learning

Disabilities.

Whilst I was there my husband and I decided we would like a dog as Jim was to retire we felt the

time was right.

I asked the staff if they knew of anyone who had Border Collies as that is what we set our heart

on after seeing a puppy rounding up chickens and ducks. We were given an address in

Farnham and went to see the most beautiful Blue Merle puppy, Muttley came home with us and

he was my husbands 60th birthday present.

I then retired two years later and Muttley went everywhere with us, backpacking in the wilds of

Scotland, he also did Obedience, Flyball, Agility and then I became aware of Heelwork to Music, which we did with enthusiasm I

look back with amusement at the music and routines we used.

We treasure the 14 years we had with Muttley, he was so special and he started our love for dogs.

So next came Megan a Welsh Collie with beautiful blue eyes, she chose us when

we went to look at a litter, she started pulling Jims jeans and my shoelaces, she

very quickly became top dog, she was wonderful with children helping several over

phobias, she did obedience and agility and flyball, we had her for 14 years.

Next was Max a red tri, quite a shy little fellow, but had an aversion to cyclists and

runners, so we had to be on our toes, he liked flyball and would run to collect the

ball put it down and then wait for the next ball to pop up, needless to say we didn’t

go down too well.

We lost him this year in June at 14 and 1/2, the last one of our oldies to go.

Mia was next what a sweetie, she was a red merle she didn’t want to do much as

far as activities were concerned, she was quite happy to be part of the pack and

also to watch for the cat next door, spending hours waiting for it to come out of the cat flap, then follow it up the gardening sitting

watching it.

She was 13 when she joined the others at Rainbow Bridge.

Then came Marsh a black and white tri, he was very clever and quick to learn, we did a lot of displays together and competitions,

he always lost all his points for his barking and other noises, which I worked so hard to control, this was very difficult due to his

enthusiasm,

Unfortunately we had to have him pts at the young age of 7 as he turned very aggressive and it was thought he had a brain

tumour.

We have Morgan (Cookvale Ultra Violet) who is a blue and white border collie 4years old, he does Heelwork To Music and has

done a little agility, but as I have trouble with arthritis in my ankles I cannot continue.

Morgan can work very well, but can also switch off very quickly, so we are now concentrating on Heelwork and Dressage, giving

Freestyle a rest as that is where he seems to go flat.

Morgan and Marsh were very good friends for two years before Marsh had his problems, so as I didn’t want Morgan to be on his

own along came Merlyn.

Merlyn (Stillmoor Mystical Magic) a Blue Merle Collyador, a photo was put on Canine

Freestyle emails of this little fellow by Paula Ackary asking if anyone had an outfit to

match the puppy, (well my hair did), so we went to see him and fell in love.

Merlyn was 1 year on the 7th June this year, my what a character, he settled in on day

one, he is not so little anymore though, he insisted that Morgan and he became pals, it

took a few weeks, but there is no separating them they are best of pals.

Merlyn will be starting his competition work in June but I will be doing training rounds

for some time until I feel he is ready. (or I am ready)

We always took our dogs on holidays with us, having tents, caravans, trailer tents and

now back to a tent again.

We were so proud of them all as we always received compliments on how well

behaved they were.

Now we are left with two, we have treasured every with minute with them all we

always said we would grow old with our dogs, but it is so sad losing 5 dogs in two and

a half years, they will always have a place in our hearts they loved us unconditionally.

Morgan & Merlin

All the dogs who have gone to Rainbow Bridge

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Jenny Knudson

I started attending dog obedience training classes about 9 years ago and

discovered I enjoyed working with my dogs (I then owned two lurchers). I

became interested in Heelwork To Music after seeing Mary Ray doing her

Crufts demos on Television. Then while on holiday on Anglesey I saw people

doing HTM routines with their dogs at the Anglesey Show, following which I

expressed my interest in the sport to the organisers and they pointed me in

the right direction to learn more about it.

I obtained books and DVD’s as there were no classes in my area and joined

Paws n Music and Canine Freestyle GB.

Lucy, a laid back brindle Lurcher was my first HTM dog and she came to me

at 10 months, having done nothing, not even walked on the lead and didn’t

know how to play. I had a very old Lurcher at the time and he helped teach

Lucy how to walk on the lead along the roads, and would put himself between

Lucy and the traffic so she would gain confidence.

Lucy and I were learners together in HTM and we managed to attend a few courses and classes but there was nothing close to

home. In our ignorance I am sure we made many mistakes. When Lucy first went in the ring I didn’t know about training rounds

and Lucy would gallop off round the ring. Then she went through a phase of freezing in the ring and it has taken me a long time to

find her “start button”.

I now also own two Shelties, who are so different in

temperament to my Lurcher. Star my sable sheltie is 4 and has

won out of Starters Freestyle but she finds it very exciting and

tends to be noisy so that is work in progress using time out. She

also competes in obedience and has won out of Beginners.

My blue merle Sheltie is called Champ and has only just turned

one year old. I am hoping to start him in a Heelwork class this

summer and possibly enter him in a training round in obedience

in the autumn.

My dogs give me an enormous amount of pleasure and just

about take up all my time (and money). It is great fun visiting

boot sales and charity shops looking for props once I have

chosen a piece of music. In fact I can no longer listen to a piece

of music without thinking “what could me and one of my dogs do

to this.” Yes there are times when the training and/or

competitions don’t go well, but I have my goals pinned up on my

bedroom wall and I try to remind myself what Gina Pink said,

“That failures are just learning curves to help us progress”.

Iris Maxfield

Hi my name is Iris Maxfield

I have a son Dudley who is a mechanic and a daughter Bonnie who trained as a vet

nurse, and as a groomer, and for some years now has worked for a kennels in Newport

Shropshire. (phone calls usually include dogs and cats)

I’ve been around animals all my life, as a young child our family dog was a lab retriever

called Kim he was very much a family member, we had rabbits and tortoises and in the

school holidays fostered the schools small animals.

My mum and dad were great, the bottom of our garden was animal safe, the rabbits and

tortoises had their own houses but were free to go in and out as they liked in plenty of

space.

My elder sisters first job was with the PDSA which meant that various small animals and

birds would often find their way home for fostering until ready for release, it was not

unusual to find chicks in the bath and hedgehogs in boxes when you went to the loo.

Horses and dogs were my passion. At 14 I won a scholarship to train at a stables in

Alconbury Hill Huntingdon, luckily there was only riding and handling involved, anything written or read was pretty much out of the

question for me at that point. I am so glad that there is now recognition in how dogs as a best friend listener can help kids to learn

to read and consequently write, and that the world has moved on when it comes to understanding learning and adapting teaching

for the individual.

My brother was at the top at his school and my sister was at the top of her grammar school while I was at the bottom of the lowest

grade at the local secondary modern school, as long as you were quiet you were left alone. It was only through my passion for

horses and dogs and the desire to learn more about them that I learned to read and write after I left school.

Luckily for me I was old enough to take my first BHS exam before they felt the need to make English O level a necessity ( mind

the spelling was rum and the writing was printed but hay ho they managed to read the answers)

I spent 10 years with a stables that I had worked for in the school holidays. I had my first dog in the 60s that was totally all my own

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responsibility an Old English bobtail bitch.

I cast aside all the suggested names like “Shep” etc. being a teenager and called her Captain Pugwash (Puggie for short) during

the working day she was one of around 15 dogs. There always seemed to be waifs and strays finding their way there, the

permanent residence were, GSD, Boxer, Lab X, English Beagles, American Pocket Beagles, good old fashioned mongrels and my

Capt Pugwash. I don’t remember dogs ever being shut in, there was a good social base pack and dogs that came in to it got the

once over the first day or so then just seemed to slot in to place, the Beagles seemed to have their own club as well as being part

of the base pack

Then I moved to the Rhodania Arabian stud for the next 6 years, they had GSDs and were well known for their Rhodania Shelties,

while I was lucky enough to ride at all the major shows my love was dressage.

Then I freelanced, the work was split between the first two yards and a pop star from the past( woo hoo )

Over many years I have had many four legged friends that have taught me so much including reading and writing where school

teachers failed, now is the first time in 47 years that I am living with only five dogs, Streaky 16 blue merle collie , Shaz Rottie x

GSD 11.½ , Boogie black n white Collie 7.½ , Smot white and black Jack Russell 6.½, and Rolo sable Welsh Sheepdog 2.¾

I can list certificates and accreditations but quite honestly I don’t think they are worth the paper their written on any more. People

put too much importance on paper. And (sorry ) but many accreditations are kept providing the yearly fees are paid..(I’ve saved a

fortune the last few years)

I’ve taught for Mid Wales Dog Training and ran my own Scruff Pots School For Smart Dogs in the past.

I’m a dog groomer for my bread and butter, I trained while I was working with horses, dogs kept being put my way to sort out their

knotty problems, it seemed to be thought that if you kept and showed OES’s in full coat that you could sort out any coat, but its not

like that.

Doggie competitions.

I’ve competed for years in agility, and competed in my first HTM show in 2007, encouraged by Maggie Backhouse to give it a go

after an ADTC camp held with Maggie and Rex on Anglesey, only to find that my beautiful Boogie, who is such a natural freestyle

dog and loved to perform, could not cope with all the electrical sounds that he could pick up from the speakers and the different

sounds in some in buildings. I was gutted, he was a youngster I had picked up for a Manchester rescue, he was from a hill farm

and had been a feral pup, the bitch had raised him up in the hills with the rest of the litter but they hadn’t survived, a lot had

happened in between that went in his favour but nature had well armed him for his future with instinctive behaviour put well to the

front, electrical sounds, fires crackling etc. well you just didn’t go there but he loves agility and as long as there are no gun shots to

be heard he shines, so the agility shows took priority.

Loving the idea of music and dogs combined, I borrowed my sons dog Shaz a small Rottie x GSD she has a big mouth but a

waggly bum, She was 2nd first time out in Freestyle despite the mouth and later 3rd then 4th then 1st which took us out of starters in

Freestyle, such a character every thing had to be comedy “ Girls Just Want To Have Fun” and” Only Fools and Horses Cockney

mix” She gradually made herself mine. Then I was given a JR Smot to re home but he didn’t go so I threw him in at the deep end,

he had a 3rd and a couple of minor places, it was a case of well while you’re here you can do HTM and agility and someone is

bound to fall for you bless him, it didn’t work (but he ain’t going no where now)

Then the decision was made to indulge in a pup, as I have been involved with local rescue for years and apart from Streaky, my

other dogs were ones that either would not home or have come back again, so to have a little baby pup from scratch was quite an

indulgence, and while I was very conscious of doing it right from the off and setting him up well for his future, well life just doesn’t

work like that does it, over the first few weeks of him coming home my husband was diagnosed with cancer which spread quite

rapidly, and this meant with hospital visits and then home nursing. Rolo’s first year didn’t go quite as planed, but his lateral work is

good. I don’t know how much that kettle went on but when it did we trained, not quite the training I had planed with seven sets of

eyes looking on.

He’s a Welsh Sheepdog from a local farm and while its taken a lot of play and leaving the ring, and thinking we’ve cracked it, only

to do it all again, he is now starting to work with more confidence, he’s first Intermediate Freestyle is in August. In Heelwork he

has too much thinking time and so more confidence is needed or I’ll just have to create a routine with lots of lateral work in so he

thinks its Freestyle (not sure that would go down well with the judges though)

Apart from my dogs things I wouldn’t be with out are.....cable ties, WD 40 , and my laptop with its spell checker, now what bright

spark came up with that one?

How to Prepare for a Puppy:

Pour cold apple juice on the carpet in several places and walk around barefoot in the dark.

Wear a sock to work that has had the toes shredded by a blender

Immediately upon waking, stand outside in the rain and dark saying, "Be a good puppy, go potty now - hurry up - come on, lets go!

Cover all your best suits with dog hair. Dark suits must use white hair, and light suits must use dark hair.

Float some hair in your first cup of coffee in the morning. Play "catch" with a wet tennis ball.

Run out in the snow in your bare feet to close the gate. Tip over a basket of clean laundry, scatter clothing all over the floor.

Leave your underwear on the living room floor, because that's where the dog will drag it anyway, especially when you have

company.

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Jump out of your chair shortly before the end of your favourite TV program and run to the door shouting, "No no! Do that

OUTSIDE!" Miss the end of the program.

Put chocolate pudding on the carpet in the morning, and don't try to clean it up until you return from work that evening.

Gouge the leg of the dinning room table several times with a screwdriver -it's going to get chewed on anyway.

Take a warm and cuddly blanket out of the dryer and immediately wrap it around yourself. This is the feeling you will get when

your puppy falls asleep on your lap.

Author Unknown, sent in by Ali Buck __._,_.___

From Jill Davis

FOOD AT HEELWORK TO MUSIC SHOWS

I thought it might be a good idea to acquaint some of our newer competitors and remind some of the not-so-new of the rules

relating to the giving and carrying of food in the competing ring and also a few food-related things to look out for at each individual

show.

Firstly, the Kennel Club Rules. It clearly states in the Rule Book (which every competitor should have and learn!)

L10 e Food shall not be carried in the ring or given to a dog whilst being judged.

This applies for the whole duration of the show including pre-show and lunchtime practices. If you want to reward your dog with

food during its practice session take it well away from the ring and make sure it has eaten it all and you have none left anywhere

on you before returning to the ring.

Secondly, the Organizers’ Rules. Most shows will have notices up around the ringside asking people

not to eat or drink whilst sitting in the front row

and there may be additional notices near the entrance to the ring saying something like

No Food Beyond This Point.

Thirdly, the Courtesy Rules. Do as you would be done by is a good rule of thumb to work to at shows and don’t distract other

dogs by dropping food where you shouldn’t have it in the first place and eating in close proximity to where the dogs are working,

especially if there are no additional notices up. Use your common sense.

If you ignore these rules and requests there can only be negative consequences – sometimes for you and sometimes for your

fellow competitors. If you ignore the KC Rule and are discovered to be competing whilst carrying food, at best you will be asked to

leave the ring and at worst could face a fine by the Kennel Club General Committee. If you ignore the show organizers’ requests

you may distract a fellow competitor’s dog which will not only make you very unpopular but could actually, under KC Rule 21c, be

considered as interfering with the chance of winning of another competitor and lead to your dog being disqualified and removed

from competition.

The up to date Heelwork to Music Regulations ('L' Regulations) are published each January in a convenient and compact booklet

form.

How to order online

Order from the Kennel Club online shop

Price: £1.50 including post and packing.

How to order by post

Send an order for Heelwork to Music Regulations 2012 to:

Publications Department, The Kennel Club, 1-5 Clarges Street, London W1A 8AB

enclosing a cheque for £1.50 per copy, payable to 'The Kennel Club'. Please make sure to provide a delivery address.

Download a PDF copy of the Regulations

Alternatively, a copy of the Regulations can be downloaded as a PDF file: Heelwork to Music Regulations (PDF)

Heelwork to Music main page

Or see Kath Hardman at any of the CFGB Shows, Seminars etc.

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Thinking caps on! Down Memory Lane” - a theme for members to send in an “old” picture and article about it. We all have our memories so why

not share them? There once was a young/ old / collie/ poodle/ dog called..........? it is not too late to send some in! Member profiles, “What’s In a Name” and anything else which you think would interest our readers!

“Loved And Lost”, tributes to our lovely dogs who are no longer with us. Please send them in to

lesley@dneville.fsworld.co.uk Thank you Ed.

Warnings from the e mail lists.

(Assumed to be genuine—just in case!)

Product alert! There are tennis balls made by Tretorn called "Tretorn X" that contain an inert substance which presumably helps

with the bounce. However, when the dog pops open the tennis ball while chewing, the substance makes a terrible gooey mess in

their mouth and presents an aspiration hazard. I was made aware of this by a client who's dog had a bad experience with just

such a tennis ball. It seems that the material is non-toxic. However, it still presents a potential injury problem. Make your friends

aware!

by: Abbott Valley Veterinary Centre

WARNING: Original poster = Jo Hart (agilitynet) - permission gained to crosspost

Just wanted to let you all know what happened yesterday on my walk through the woods, as I'm sure a few of you swim your

dogs.

There is a stream where they all usually paddle which this morning was more like a river with large ponds in areas. They were in

and out of the water for a lot of the walk, retrieving things from the ponds too. On the way back from the walk my border terrier,

Izzy, started limping, holding her knee almost parallel with her body and shaking vigorously, at this point I thought she had done

something to the leg as she refused to put any weight on it. We picked her up and headed to the car to go to the vet. On the way

to the vet we realised Izzy wasn't putting weight on the other leg either and she was frantically licking both legs. We noticed she

was very unsteady and wobbly and thought maybe she had sprained her spine (if they can do that?), which was causing her legs

to feel numb, she had lost control of her back end. She also wet herself on the way to the vets.

When we got her to the vet she was no longer limping, but was very unsteady and couldn't walk properly, she was panicky, hot

and scratching her feet against the floor. Whilst I was in the vets, my partner ran in to say both our other dogs, (which are large

dogs) were now doing the same (loss of control of the back legs, scratching, panicking). The vet came to the conclusion they have

been poisoned by fertilizer in the run off from the field in the river, and having washed them immediately, given them steroid

injections, charcoal, piriton and lots of food and water, they seem slightly wobbly and tired but ok (I'm watching closely for the next

24 hours).

We're not sure where the fertilizer came from as nothing has been used on the field next to the stream (or obviously in the woods)

for years but I'm aware there is a farm next to the land... I'm trying to contact the environment agency.

I've never heard of this happening before so I thought I'd just warn you as with the rain we have had the farmers chemicals can be

spread quite a way. My lot certainly won't be swimming for a long time.

RIP

Looking For Dorothy Mae 03/01/2000 – 21/04/2012

After a short and brave fight against Pancreatitis and Liver disease,

Mae was put to sleep.

Though she “occasionally” was a challenging dog to work, she always was the most loving dog to live with.

She’ll be forever in our hearts, forever running...

Jackie and Chris de Jong

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From Sue and Ivor Betteridge

Hi everyone,

This is our new baby, Lindy. (Gorsefold Flicka) Picture taken

at 7 weeks, and she is SO cute and very, very loving - but

she can scream for England! Screamed the whole of her first

night, although I had stayed downstairs with her, screams if

she is confined, screams in the car, screams for her meals,

screams for a toy Katie has - screams at her toy or bone if it

isn't doing what she wants etc, etc!

Oh, well, I suppose it means there is nothing wrong with her

lungs! :-)

And, no, she is not high drive working lines!

I keep chanting my mantra, "Extinction occurs when a

behaviour is no longer reinforced, and the result is that the

behaviour no longer occurs" and, while waiting for the

miracle to occur, I am planning on buying earplugs! :-)

I think she is going to be quite a challenge after Gina and Katie, who were both such easy puppies -and neither of

them ever screamed!

Filming In Cornwall By Lynn Crook

A few years ago we became involved with a production company who needed a trained dog fast for a German feature film down

here. Since then we have advertised a bit and had various little forays into films and filming. This year the German company

needed a “Goldie” for 10 days filming, that's a lot of days.

I sent a picture of my friends dog Jago, he is 7 years old and has been well trained, has a rock solid

stay, (very important,) will go to a mark and has a great temperament. They liked him when they

met him and explained what they wanted him to do, a few days later we had a 'dry run' with the

director and cameraman.

Somehow Jago managed to do everything, including look as if he belonged to a stranger without

grubbing for titbits all the time, thus proving that the age of miracles is not gone!

First day was at an airfield and J spent

hours sitting in the back of a posh open

top car, every time he drooled someone

rushed over and wiped it off---they were

busy people! Next were a couple of days

at a glorious location overlooking the sea

where they had turned a National Trust

rental cottage into a cafe. The first day it

became obvious we had a problem with

the actress, she simply couldn't deal with

the dog, he drooled on her dress and

make up and costume girls rushed out to

dry it, I wiped him down but as soon as she had a titbit anywhere near

her he started again.

She had no idea how to interact with him and did a lot of minor squeals, not quite as loudly as she did when we were on the beach

and the tide overtook us though! J was amazing, he managed to walk with her and sit when she stopped with me behind them and

the camera and no direction from anyone. We then had a day on the cliff with J on the lead which I insisted on and they couldn't

understand at all. Then the beach and it became worse with the actress, in the end we managed quite a long shot by putting a

ball into the bag she was carrying and he pranced next to her. I think the director then changed some of the shots to

accommodate the situation between her and the dog, so the throwing of a stick and a lot of running around was done with just me

and the dog. They call it A to B work, that includes stopping at specific places and sitting or downing there. Luckily the actor was

great and for the next couple of days, at a rather nice old house and gardens, J behaved wonderfully and managed a long walk to

a car and to get in it.

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That was a bit of a feat as the gap is very small in a Mercades open top car and J is a very big Goldie.

We also had a scene in a bathroom with the actor in a bath-

--covered with bubbles he was---not sure if I was glad or sad

about that! The dog had to sit and bark and then lie down, all

done from different angles and places. We spent an evening

with J strapped securely into the car and a camera on the

front, they decided I ought to be next to the actress who was

driving. I was a bit suspicious when the assistant director

started explaining the controls to her and she looked blank.

Everyone went and left us on the top of a hill with a great

view and a cliff. The road dipped down then veered left. We

set off OK but as we got to the dip she started shaking and

managed to brake---I suggested she put the car in park

which she did eventually.

She totally freaked and we had to sit and wait for the car in

front (containing the monitor and director etc) to realise we

weren't moving, they came and rescued us, the director was

trying to get her to explain the problem and I pointed out that

she was frightened, and so was I! They eventually got the shot by using her

make up girl as a double and I stayed out of the car. that was 10 seconds of

film and took 3 hours.

Last day was again the beach and we had a bit of a problem with the actress

but managed to fiddle it a bit and the actor was again really good with him. I

haven't ever been at a final scene wrap before and it was full of hugs and

handshakes and clapping.

I got through 3 books and played a lot of nintendo games, J spent hours in the

back of my car. The food is amazing, breakfast then lunch and coffee on tap.

Sweets, cakes and cheese on bread and sandwiches. Water, coke and various

other soft drinks available all the time.

The best advice I had was from C.C. Guard (thanks C.C.), I rang before we did

the first film to ask for help. She said to the director the dog is a prop, my job is

to do as I am told and shut up most of the time. To squeeze into various

corners (especially in the bathroom!) and to keep out of the way but available

when not being used. Whatever, I love doing it and still find it fascinating to

watch and to be involved with. The next one they are doing has a vet's surgery

in it, maybe they'll ask us to fill it!

From Alisanne Buck

I recently had a very interesting discussion on Facebook with our European competitors, I had asked what the qualifying criteria

was for competing in the Internationals at Crufts and the discussion then progressed to the class structures etc. in other countries

and it made for a fascinating topic and it occurred to me that it may make an interesting article for the Newsletter, so here are

some of the comments on the discussion. Permission to print these conversations was given by all involved.

The question was;

I hope I am not appearing ignorant, but would some one please tell me what the qualification system is for the competitors in the

International competition, obviously England is the Crufts Freestyle winner (or highest placed English person. Ed.) but am curious

as to what the other countries have to do, especially as the standard is so high?

Erika Johansson I think it differs between countries, in Sweden it’s the winner of the Swedish Championship who gets to go to

Crufts

Just a few clarifications in case you need them: Sweden hasn’t got a champion title in HTM yet so for HTM a dog instead can take

a "HTM diploma class 3" "we" in the part of choosing system reflects the rule discussions I took part in and is not necessarily the

Kennel Clubs official motivation. If you want the official motivation/view, you can contact Rolf Gustavsson, he is in the SKK

freestyle committee.

Sonja Ordell Johannessen In Denmark it's the Kennel Clubs Freestyle Dog Of The Year.

Johanna Allanach Points over 3 Kennel Club shows in the Advanced Freestyle class. Esther Niemeijer The Dutch Freestyle Champion goes (at least, that was the rule this year). If they are unable to go (like this year

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Brigitte v. Gestel was the Freestyle Champion with her BC Twizzle) the number 2 will go (which was me this year), and so on.

Anja Magnussen Schüller In Norway it was the handler with the best result in the Nordic Championships. Its not decided what

we will do next year.

Ali Buck Do you have the same type of class system as we do, Starters to Advanced? And if so what are the requirements to win

out of a class?

Esther Niemeijer we have Beginners-Novice-Intermediate-Advanced-Champion. We are all judged on the same scale, meaning

if you get a 9 out of 10 in Beginners class you would also get that score in Advanced class (if the routine meets certain

requirements; like the dog working on all sides of the handler which is obligatory in the Advanced class instead of the dog working

on at least 2 sides in Beginners class).

Sonja Ordell Johannessen In Denmark we have the same class system the same as in the UK: Novice - intermediate -

Advanced. But I guess it's not the exact same system, as we don't have a Starters class.

(we just call them class 1-3, class 3 being the Advanced class). In order to move up a class, you need 12 qualification points. The

top five placed dog/handler teams in a class get qualification points if they have got a high enough score to pass the class (in

order to pass a class you need an average of at least 7,5 points in each category). 1st place gets 5 qualification points, 2nd place

gets 4 Q points, 3rd place gets 3 Q points and so on.

What are the requirements to move up a class in the UK?

Erika Johansson In Sweden we have the same classes as Denmark and Norway (i.e. 1, 2 & 3). However we have a different

system for moving up: 30 points is the max, 10 points in each category. If you get at least 7.5 in each category you may move up

a class (or in class 3 collect a CERT). If you stay in a class and you get three move-up-results, you get a title e.g. "Freestyle

Diploma class 2". A Kennel Club registered dog can get a champion title by collecting 3 CERT.

Sweden also has two unofficial classes "candy allowed class" and "6+"

Ali Buck we have Starters, Novice, Intermediate & Advanced, you need 14 points to get out of Starters, 16 for Novice and 20 for

Intermediate, although you have to have a Win to go up to Advanced which can be tough. Points are the same through all classes,

1st =10, 2nd=6, 3rd = 4 & 4th=2, but like Denmark points are withheld if you don't have an overall score of 16.5, (55%). Anyone

moving up a class with a win can be awarded an Excellent Certificate from the KC.

Once a handler has won out of Starters in their division they can never work that class again, so any new dogs they bring in have

to start in Novice, is that the same every where else? And what do you think about this rule?

Sonja Ordell Johannessen I like the idea of a starters class. We don't have it in Denmark, but then, the sport is a lot smaller here

than in the UK, and so unfortunately we don't get that many new handlers into the sport.

We have a Fun class as well where treats are allowed. It's an unofficial class that gives new handlers a way to test the competition

experience without the pressure of performing in an official class without treats.

We have the 6+ as well, which is also an unofficial class. The 6+ means that there must be more than 6 feet/paws in the ring. One

handler + one dog = 6 feet/paws, so more than just one dog and handler. It might be one handler with two dogs, two handlers with

two dogs and so on.

Anja Magnussen Schüller(Norway). We have the same system as Sweden has, without the diploma. We also have a recruitment

class, were we can use treat. You are only allowed to start in recruit if you haven't entered class 1 or if you only have disqualified

in class 1. I'm entering recruit next weekend, just so my dog can get some ring training.

Tchaka En Luc in Belgium the best of the year in Advanced is asked to go, if he / she won't go, the second one will be

asked...This is the best of all, pedigree or no pedigree, for the European, we use the same ranking and for the W.C. also, but this

is only the pedigree dogs (FCI rules), only the date that we see the ranking is different. For example for Crufts is this the year

ranking of 2011. Last year for Denmark it was the ranking august 2010 - august 2011. For the next WC in Austria it will be april

2011 - April 2012. (as close as possible to the entry date)

Intermediate dogs can be asked to complete the list if we haven't got enough Advanced players in the ranking (only competition

scores above 8/10 count)

Erika Johansson I think the Swedish system is quite easy, you always compete against yourself: if everybody in a competition

makes outstanding routines, everybody gets to move up We choose this instead the Danish system as a way to encourage more

handlers and more breeds/mixes to take part in Freestyle. And also due to Sweden’s geography, some of our handlers have very

big difficulties in travelling to most competitions and it would be kind of unfair to the handlers in Northern Sweden (half the country)

if nobody could move up because one or a few handlers would get all the moving up points ALL the time...

Erika Johansson Ah, yes, once you have moved a dog up, that dog cant move down again (Sweden)

Tchaka En Luc the same to move up in Belgium, here you had to play 2 x 9 or 4 times 8, once you got that you're allowed to

move up.

I am sure you will agree it is very interesting to hear what happens in our Sport in other countries and thought it was worth

sharing, let me know what you think.

Cheers

Ali Buck

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CANINE FREESTYLE GB 9th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Minutes Of Meeting Held On Saturday 12th May 2012

at Tomlinson’s Boarding Kennels and Canine Centre, Ratby Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9RJ

MEETING COMMENCED AT 17:05 AND CLOSED AT 17.45

Meeting Chaired by Roger Neville

Present:, Allan Brown, Margret Christie, Jackie Clarke, Jackie de Jong, Christiaan de Jong, Linda Glover, Kath Hardman, David Hardman, Barbara Herd, Nicci Hindson, Kristine Hodgson, Michelle Hubbard, Penny Hudson, Amanda Jinks, Mindy Kerr Iris Maxfield, Julia Moorhouse, Mary Muxworthy, Lesley Neville, Roger Neville, Christina Oxtoby, Vicki Price, Karen Sykes, Sheila Waller, Bev Williamson. 1. Apologies Angela Briggs, Mark Collins, Lucy Creek, Hannah Crook, Alison Davidson, Jill Davis, Alan Eves, Sandra Fleming, CC Guard, Sandra Hallam, Maggie Jarman, Jenny Knudson, Annette Lowe, Mary Ann Nester, Pat Parsons, Valerie Perkins, Jenny Rothwell, Chris Sherwood, Pat Sidaway, Emmy Simonsen, Muriel Travis, Audrey Tuck, Paula Tyerman, 2. Minutes of 7th May 2011 The previous minutes were agreed. Proposed by Jackie de Jong Seconded by Linda Glover The attendees agreed unanimously. 3.Matters Arising None 4. Correspondence None other than the apologies. 5. Chairman’s Report A copy of the Chairman’s Report by Allan Brown was handed to each attendee. Allan welcomed the members who attended the AGM and thanked Patrick and his team for providing the venue. He also thanked the Committee Members for their work over the past year and the Members of CFGB for their continued support. 6. Treasurer’s Report * David Hardman gave the Treasurer’s report accounting up to 31st December 2011. With an Opening Balance of £3760.47 and Total Income £9173.41 (including the opening balance) less the Total Expenditure £6575.99 giving a Closing Balance of £2597.42 * Accounts Agreed Proposed by Christiaan de Jong and Seconded by Nicci Hindson The attendees agreed unanimously. David also thanked Alan Eves for his continued support through DVD contributions to the Club 7. Secretary’s Report Members for the year 2011/12 totalled 152 * CFGB continues to be a Kennel Club Registered Club. This has saved the Club money and dealing with the KC direct has proved worthwhile, receiving communications first hand. * Thanks went to Lesley for her work on the Newsletters. The contributors were also thanked and all our members were urged to keep sending in articles. Launch of the e-newsletter began this spring with very favourable comments from the recipients. * Helen Taylor continues to provide CFGB clothing to our members with no charge for adding the CFGB logo and donates £1 to the Club for each order dispatched. Many thanks go to Helen. * A vote of thanks was made to Alan Eves and Carol Mortimer for their continued work producing the DVDs of the shows and for their donations from their sales to the club * Christiaan de Jong has been awarded Honorary Membership in recognition for the vast amount of work that he has freely given in devising the show database and scoring system which makes an enormous contribution to the running of shows * Karen thanked the CFGB members, Kath Hardman and Ann DeRizzio for their continued work on the Heelwork To Music Working Party. *Kath Hardman gave an update from the HTM Recommendations. Following a discussion regarding judging Christiaan de Jong proposed that each of the 3 judges should mark only one section each. Seconded by Michelle Hubbard and carried. A letter will be sent to the KC reflecting this majority feeling. 8. Show Secretary Report * CFGB ran 2 shows in 2010 at Tomlinson’s in May and September. * Tomlinson’s remains an accessible and financially competitive venue in spite of being quite tight on space to keep the ring a good size. * Entries are down slightly which may be due to the current economic situation and the high price of diesel. Lower entries at the May 2012 show seem to be due to lack of foreign entries as most are en-route to the World Championships in Austria next weekend. The show has had a good relaxed atmosphere and the costs have been covered. * At present any move to a more expensive venue is not viable.

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Thanks to the competitors, Pete Finney, Alan Eves, Chris de Jong and all the CFGB Committee for helping make our CFGB Shows successful. 9. Election of Committee Karen Sykes, Kath Hardman, Lesley Neville, Roger Neville, Allan Brown and David Hardman Proposed en bloc by Karen Sykes Seconded en bloc by Mary Muxworthy The attendees agreed unanimously. 10. Election of Officers Secretary - Karen Sykes Chairman - Allan Brown Vice Chairman – Roger Neville Treasurer - David Hardman Newsletter Editor - Lesley Neville Show Secretary - Kath Hardman Proposed en bloc by Jackie de Jong Seconded en bloc by Jackie Clarke All were voted into position unanimously. 11. Any Other Business * The Passport Scheme has become less popular since the introduction of points from the KC. Following a discussion it was decided to wind down the scheme by not offering it to new participants. However, Hannah Crook is happy to continue sending out Visas for current Passport holders while stocks last. * The provision of diaries for Members will be stopped this year as the majority of members who responded to the poll do not use them. Proposed by Michelle Hubbard, Seconded by Jackie de Jong. Carried. * A vote of Good Luck was given by the attendees to Ashleigh and Pudsey for their performance on Britain’s Got Talent that evening. 12. Date of Next AGM 11th May 2013 at Tomlinson’s Boarding Kennels and Canine Centre, Ratby Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9RJ

CORRECT CLASSES FOR NON-UK DOGS IN HEELWORK TO MUSIC

The Kennel Club has clarified the appropriate class, which dogs not resident in the UK should enter at Heelwork to Music or

Freestyle Competitions held in the UK under a Kennel Club licence.

All non-resident dogs should be entered in Novice classes, unless the dog is currently competing in the lowest class or grade in

their own country, in which case the dog may be entered in Starters classes.

Although there is at present no formal specification of equivalent qualifications between different countries in Heelwork to Music

and Freestyle, the Kennel Club has been made aware that in the past some non-resident dogs have been entered in Starters

classes although they had qualified out of the basic level in their own country. This is felt to be inappropriate and unfair to other

competitors in Starters classes.

To become eligible to compete in Intermediate or Advanced classes in the UK, non-resident dogs will have to obtain the number

of points at Kennel Club licensed competitions which are specified in the Heelwork to Music Regulations. These are 16 points or

more in Novice classes to be eligible for Intermediate, and 20 points or more and at least one first place in Intermediate

competitions to be eligible for Advanced classes.

For further information, contact the Canine Activities Team at the Kennel Club, CAT@thekennelclub.org.uk.

A REMINDER ABOUT NOT FOR COMPETITION ENTRIES

By Kath Hardman

These are for dogs you will be taking to an HTM Event but will not be competing. They should be made when you enter your dog

for competition at any of the HTM Events so your "extra" dogs comply with the rules and regs. of entry to a show. They are

usually FOC so it doesn't cost you anything except your time to complete the paperwork. Your "Not For Competition" dogs will

then be legitimately entered at that show and will be listed in the catalogue.

For any spectators attending a show, there are entries which can be taken on the day. These are KC Spectator Dogs and the

Show Secretary/Organiser needs to make sure the paperwork is completed in duplicate and all details of the owner are listed.

BUT these should not be asked for by handlers at the competition for a couple of reasons

1 Their dogs should have already been entered NFC before the close of entries

2 It takes up valuable time for the show organisers to complete this paperwork on the day.

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Scotland

Fife

Fife Animals DTC hold 2 HTM classes each week,

on Monday and Tuesday evenings at Leslie in Fife

We also organise HTM training courses and

fun shows throughout the year

For more details please phone Anne 01592 620300

Worcestershire

Club Westglen now meet at Clent Village Hall, Church Avenue

Clent, Nr Stourbridge, Worcestershire, DY9 9QT Phone 01384 637085

Every Wednesday night from 7:30pm

Holme-upon-Spalding Moor Classes (which are a mix of self-help together with some tuition from me but I am training my own dog during the

evening) are held on a Tuesday evening between 8 pm. and 9.30 p.m. at Holme-upon-Spalding Moor.

We work on routines which we then use for demonstrations at local animal charity events and occasional agricultural shows. Holme-upon-Spalding Moor is in East Yorkshire, midway

between York and Hull and 15 minutes away from Junction 37 on the M62. I am afraid that none of the members compete

but we do have fun! Further details on 01430 860472 Lesley Bugler

Gloucestershire Cotswold Heelwork To Music

Thursday evenings 7 - 8 p.m. £5 per session. Winter: Slimbridge Village Hall Summer: 70 Draycott, Cam

Both venues have matted flooring and wheelchair access and in summer there is additional training on grass.

Training for fun or competition - no previous knowledge required. Contact Jill Davis on 01453 542312 or Carole Dodson on 01594840322

Crufts HTM Finalists in 2007, 08, 09, 10, 11 & 12

West Yorkshire Free-Paws are running small, friendly classes, 2 nights a week for beginners onwards. The floor is matted and has

wheelchair access. For further details: Karen Bartaby 01274 879353 or Angela Briggs 01274 673980

email:free-paws@talktalk.net

County Durham Northern Mutt’s “N” Music

HTM/Freestyle weekly classes Contact Sue Leyland for full details.

Tel 01388 663222 Email sueleyland@tiscali.co.uk

Essex

Essex Paws DTC

Small friendly group training on a Tuesday evening in

East Hanningfield.

For further details contact Louise on 01268 771255 or

louisejballard@yahoo.co.uk

South East

Canine Performers hold regular training classes throughout

the South East including Ashdon, Chiddingstone Causeway,

Longfield, Northiam and Upchurch.

For further information on any of the classes please contact

Louise Ince on 01322 668955 or e mail

louise@canineperformers.co.uk

Anglesey Small active HTM group meets Monday evenings and some

Wednesday afternoons. Details from Margaret Booth –Tel: 01407 720057

Lancashire/Merseyside/Greater Manchester

HTM/Freestyle 1st and 3rd Wednesday in the month (also occasional 5th Wednesday)

Held at: Chain Lane Community Centre, Chain Lane, St Helens,

WA11 9HB 8pm – 10pm

Positive Reinforcement training for fun and competition Progress Awards held regularly

Contact Lynda Edmondson 07974 797217 dogfriendlytraining@blueyonder.co.uk

Wiltshire Alimagic K9 Services, Monthly HTM & Freestyle workshops at Royal Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire. All classes are limited to 10

handlers and places must be booked in advance. No previous training or knowledge of HTM is required and are suited to people working Starters and Novice or just for fun.

For more information and workshop times and dates please

visit www.alimagick9services.co.uk

Swindon

"Swindon Dog Dancing School", a recently formed small club.

Meet at St. Andrew's Church Hall, Raleigh Avenue. The floor

is matted and has wheelchair access. Courses with tuition for

beginners and self-help workshops for competing handlers,

Tuesday afternoons and Friday evenings.

For further details phone 01793 349172

email angela.richens@ntlworld.com

Are you involved in a Training Group not listed?

Please send your details to be placed in the next Newsletter.

If any of the above training sessions are no longer running, please let us know so we can keep this list up to date

Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire

K9 Training with Jackie de Jong Specialising in Heelwork to Music and Freestyle

Pet Training and Behavioural Issues One to One Sessions

Fully Insured Contact Jackie on 01773 713328

07980 555354 Jackie@K9training.me.uk

Let’s Get Together—Training Groups

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CANINE FREESTYLE GB

MAY SHOW

Held at Tomlinsons, Markfield,

Leicestershire

Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May 2012

Novice HTM 1st Kristine Hodgson with Detania Devine Charm

Novice HTM 2nd Linda Glover with

Echo Delta Catch Me If You Can

Novice HTM 3rd Kristine Hodgson with

The Socerer's Secret

Advanced HTM 1st Karen Sykes with Iatka Spring Spangle

Advanced HTM 2nd Kath Hardman with Stillmoor Lady In Red

Advanced HTM 3rd Pauline Goddard

with Mist of Snowdon

Intermediate HTM 1st Lucy Heath with Stillmoor Winter Sun

Intermediate HTM 2nd Lesley Neville with

Red Hot Hamish at Choxxstart

Intermediate HTM 3rd Helen Dennis with

Goddess Spring of Jucando

Starters HTM 1st Sheila Waller with

Misty Scisum

Starters HTM 2nd Betty Keepax with

Danehaven Ellice

Starters HTM 3rd Naomi Evans

with That'll Do Pig