What an amazing day! The rain held off and all our furry ones were on form, even when their handlers weren’t ....having said that the two people with hangovers got the best overall results!
The day commenced with a chat about life at shows and what to expect, I hope everyone liked their handouts, I’ll try and get the information on the website at some point so that it is easily accessible to all.
I then got to take the first group lesson I’ve taken for 3 years! It was great to see everyone trying out new moves in front of each other and this got everyone talking.
Then we had our first competition and the expected nerves got the better of some. The results were as follows:
1st – Jo & Charlie (5faults)
2nd – Kelly & Spud (5faults)
3rd – Anne & Chas (5faults)
Then we had a coffee break (thank you so much to Mum for sorting out refreshments) and our first presentation.
The jumping class was for some people the first time they have walked a course by themselves and everyone did a great job, and an even better job the second time. The places for this class were based on the best of 2 runs. And the results?...:
1st – Jo & Charlie (Clear)
2nd – Gail & Stitch (5faults)
3rd – Kelly & Spud (5faults)
Then for a last minute bit off fun and to try the dogs in rings next to each other we ran a team relay, complete with a baton change. And I think even with the couple of dogs who decided that telling off the other team was a tactic, we still had a blast doing this and hopefully my guys won’t hesitate to find themselves pairs partners or put together a team when the opportunity arises.
The winning relay team was:
Jeannette & Tess/Anne & Chas/Jill & Jonah
Well done to everybody, everybody achieved something to today, whether it was wait starts, avoiding tempting contact equipment, competing in front of other people and dogs or achieving their first clear round. I had a great day and am very, very proud. The day has brought a real sense of team morale to our club and I can’t wait to see my guys at shows together.
A special thank you for Sam for coming to Judge and to Mum for her help with putting the day together and missing a trip to the Mother-in-Law’s to be there!
I have a week off this week but then evening lessons will commence and the show season BEGINS!!! Bring it on!
I also owe a delayed congrats to Sarah and Jemma for their 6th in the Graded Agility class they did last week – Congratulations Sarah.
Sounds like an amazing day, I hope you are going to do another one soon that we can actually attend!! :P xxx
ReplyDeleteIt was a fabulous day - thanks again Lesley x
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely time it was. I think Lesley and I were a little anxious but also very excited at the prospect of getting the 1-2-1's together...but we needn't have had the slightest worry.Within moments of meeting you all were getting on like you all trained together EVERY week!!!SO supportive and encouraging of everyone's efforts and achievements. True TEAM/CLUB spirit. Personally it makes a sad old agility has-been(card carrying agility addict since 1992)very happy. Give yourselves a pat on the back guys.
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