Welsh Junior of the Year

Well we have just returned from the Welsh Junior of the year, held at The Royal Welsh Showground.  For the first time the competition incorporated the Welsh Junior Handler of the Year, for which Tasha had qualified with Trio.  Our good friend Jan had qualified with her young Munsterlander Ella.

Well what a day!  Although unplaced Tasha and Trio did us proud!!  Competing with the top handlers in Wales, both put on an impeccable show, sadly hampered by Tasha slipping in the ring!  Neither has been in the ring for some months and they looked fantastic.

Three young handlers from the older category later gave both Tasha and Trio some extra practice, introducing some of the more intricate pattern work that is required at the higher level.  Many thanks to you all; Melisa, Libby and Laura, Libby was 2nd in her class with Melisa 3rd.  It was great to see the older more experienced handler helping the younger children.

The day was a real treat, well organised and felt extra special, just what we needed in February in the run up to Crufts.

Well done to all handlers and dogs that took part, it was an achievement just to have qualified and taken part today.