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Monday 29 September 2014

Lucy - success at Rugby DTC Competition

Lucy Creek was at Rugby DTC show at the weekend with Teasel and Skiffle. 
In Advanced Freestyle she had fun doing a training round with Teasel and then competing with Skiffle. Skiffle got a little overexcited towards the end of the routine but still managed to do enough to come away with first place! They say they will be working on some calming exercises in the coming weeks!

Please note that the Kennel Club is not supporting the team in selection or any other way, however, 
the Kennel Club has given permission to Louth & District Dog Club to enter a team from Great Britain.

Sunday 21 September 2014

National Pet Show NEC



Two of the HTM TEAM GBR members, Nicci Hindson and Helen Dennis visited
 the directline Stand at the NEC National Pet Show in Birmingham to say thank you for supporting the TEAM.  The dogs were a big hit and enjoyed posing in comfort with them.

Please note that the Kennel Club is not supporting the team in selection or any other way, however, 
the Kennel Club has given permission to Louth & District Dog Club to enter a team from Great Britain.

Thursday 18 September 2014

GREAT RESULTS at Canine Freestyle GB Competition

Helen and Maia were thrilled to win the Advanced Heelwork at Tomlinson's. Despite slipping over during the routine Maia quickly regained her compose and carried on!

Lesley Neville (Freestyle Team Leader) and Dewy
had a very successful weekend at the CFGB Show. 


On Saturday they came 3rd in the Advanced Heelwork To Music class which also gave them a Cruft’s Semi Final Qualifier place (Subject to confirmation at this point in time of course) and on Sunday, Lesley tried out her new  routine in the Advanced Freestyle Class and not only was she delighted to complete the whole routine.

The judges liked it too giving them 5th place which also gave them a Cruft’s Semi Final Qualifier place.
Karen (HTM Team Leader) and her young dog Midge had a wonderful time. 
This was their first Kennel Club Competition and they were thrilled to take 1st place.
At 17 months old and with 2 wins under her belt, the future is looking bright for Midge's dancing career.

Please note that the Kennel Club is not supporting the team in selection or any other way, however, 
the Kennel Club has given permission to Louth & District Dog Club to enter a team from Great Britain.

Tuesday 9 September 2014

Introducing Karen Sykes - HTM Team Leader

I first competed and judged in 2001.  Since then I have continued to compete, judge and teach but never did I imagine back then where this sport would take me.  Thanks to HTM I have travelled the world making many great friends through the sport.
 
What I love about Heelwork to Music and Freestyle is that it is the only dog sport where you can do exactly what you want to within the rules and let your imagination run free.  You can show-case the individuality of your dog and never have to perform a move that doesn’t suit your dog.  Dogs, dancing and music are a magical combination which gives so much joy to many!

I have 3 dogs, Fly, Erin and Midge.  Midge is my one year old working sheepdog and is dancing along nicely taking 2 first places at her first 2 shows.  Erin is my 5 years old rescue cross breed and was Reserve Freestyle for Team GB 2013 in Holland.  Fly, my 13 year old working sheepdog won Crufts HTM in 2008 and the HTM Individual Open European Championships in Denmark in 2011.  This year Fly was selected to represent Great Britain for the 3rd year running but sadly has had to be withdrawn due to ill health.

Although very disappointed not to be competing, I am delighted to be travelling to Germany in the role of Heelwork to Music Team Leader.  I am very keen to fully support the British Team.  With my wealth of experience in competing internationally I feel well qualified to help the entire Team produce their best, both in training and at the Open European Championships

Finally many thanks go my constant companion, Allan.  He has been by my side since 1983 encouraging me and supporting me in everything I have done, looking after our dogs when I have been travelling and helping me to achieve things that I would never have thought possible.  Thanks Allan!


Please note that the Kennel Club is not supporting the team in selection or any other way, however, 
the Kennel Club has given permission to Louth & District Dog Club to enter a team from Great Britain.

Sunday 7 September 2014

A Busy Weekend at UK HTM and Top Lodge Training Show

Helen and Maia have had a busy weekend.
On Saturday was the UK HTM National finals where Maia won the Champion class.
Thank you to UK HTM for letting the Team raise funds at this show -  it is really appreciated.

Then came the Top Lodge Training Show where they tested out new elements to their routine. A fabulous and fun weekend!

Well done Helen and Maia!!!!

Please note that the Kennel Club is not supporting the team in selection or any other way, however, 
the Kennel Club has given permission to Louth & District Dog Club to enter a team from Great Britain.

Thursday 4 September 2014

The Entries have been Accepted and Confirmed

Open European Heelwork to Music Championships
14th to 16th November 2014
Stuttgart, Germany.
Louth and District are pleased to announce the Entries have now been accepted by the OEC Organisers.    
The selected members of the Team  from Great Britain who will be competing in Germany are as follows:
Heelwork to Music Team  (In alphabetical order)
HTM Team Leader Karen Sykes
Handler
Dog’s KC name
Breed
Pet name
Lucy Creek
Harriot Skiffle King
Border Collie
Skiffle
Helen Dennis
Goddess Spring Of Jucando
WSD
Maia
Kath Hardman
Stillmoor Lady In Red
Border Collie
Amber
Kath Hardman
Stillmoor Extra Special
Border Collie
Denby
Reserve Nicci Hindson
Ravestar Scarlet Dancer
WSD
Nala
Freestyle Team  (In alphabetical order)
FS Team Leader Lesley Neville
Handler
Dog’s KC name
Breed
Pet name
Lucy Creek
Dialynne Making Waves
Beagle
Teasel
Kath Hardman
September Spice
Crossbreed
Spice
Nicci Hindson
Ravestar Scarlet Dancer
WSD
Nala
Christina Oxtoby
Legacy’s Eze Ezekiel
Border Collie
Eze
1st  Reserve Lucy Creek
Harriot Skiffle King
Border Collie
Skiffle
2nd Reserve
Lesley Neville

Brambledale Blue Dewy

Bearded Collie 

Dewy

Team Manager at the event Kath Hardman


Good Luck to them all.

Apologies as Christina couldn't make the Team Practice and not featured on the photos.

(Taken by Allan Brown)

Please note that the Kennel Club is not supporting the team in selection or any other way, however, 
the Kennel Club has given permission to Louth & District Dog Club to enter a team from Great Britain