It has been difficult getting enough children interested and competing to make a team, but we seems to be making progress and have enough to make a team at last. Sadly we didn't factor in children taking exams, not being ready to compete yet, and dogs coming into season!
From a team of 6, we managed 4 and that was by mixing dogs and handlers! Never to be put off we went ahead leaving when it was still dark (and that takes some beating at this time of year!), driving rain and strong winds to arrive before the 8.00 briefing.
For the team event 6 pairs are permitted to run the course (with one reserve) and the best 4 scores count. All of our scores needed to be counted, and the children really rose to the challenge. A few faults were collected but no one was eliminated so all scores could be counted. Having watched all of the teams we didn't think that the team was in the running for a placing and watched and cheered the first two teams who had qualified for the Crufts final. Later Tasha went to collect a clear round rosette that she had won when she was told that the team had in fact finished 4th out of 7 teams and only a few secs separating them and the 3rd placed team.
One of the nicest things for me was to see two of my children gain a Judges Special rosette for good handling when things haven't gone quite to plan. Very proud of Christopher and Eleanor for gaining these along with CRs for all, and Eleanor gaining a 6th with Bobby in the jumping class.
Eve came along and had a great time meeting dogs and being fussed over by people, now home fed and getting some much needed sleep.
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| Eleanor & Kizzy |
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| Tasha & Trio |
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| Young Barnlakers taking a rest |
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| The end of the day |
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| Trio providing the entertainment! |
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