Well another year has passed, they do seem to go rather quickly, if only we could slow down the time.
2013 has been a good year for us on the whole, just a few blips towards the later part of the year.
The year started off quietly, and no major shows until Welsh Junior of the Year. We were represented by Cooper (Seahaven Galatic Storm), and Tasha in the handling finals. No wins here but such an achievement to take part and such an enjoyable and memorable event.
Crufts soon followed with all our our dogs qualified (Maddie, Trio and Tilly), Eve went to stay with my dad as she was too young to attend. A number of Seahaven dogs had also qualified, LMs Rookie, Morry, Megane and Fae, and tollers Cooper, Milly, Tilly and Nutmeg (who sadly didn't attend due to being in season).
LMs achieved 1 x 1st, 2 x 2nds, 2 x Reserve & VHC x 2.
NSDTRs achieved 1 x 1st, 1 x 2nd, and 1 x VHC!
Tasha had also qualifies for the handling finals, her first time in the older category. So pleased to see so many of our dogs awarded at this prestigious show.
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| Morry (Seahaven Celtic Psalm) at Crufts 2013. |
This year also saw all three of our children being selected for the Young Barnlaker's agility team, attending two events over the year. Sadly not a big enough team to really contend with other teams, but they have all had lots of fun taking part.
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The Young Barnlakers!
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Eve (Seahaven Parish Bell) made her debut at Windsor show where she was placed 4th in the World Pup of the Year stakes with an entry of over 40 puppies! She has been well placed during the summer at both Open and Champ shows, qualifying for Crufts 2014. She has gained a number of Best Puppy in Breeds and three group placings!
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| Seahaven dogs at Windsor |
We have attended a number of show during the year with far too many individual success to mention! A number of dogs have qualified for Crufts and it's going to be an exciting get together in March this year for us all!
Large Munsterlanders qualified;
Maddie (Paddockridge Madelaine at Seahaven),
Trio (Seahaven Borrowed Heaven),
Morry (Seahaven Celtic Psalm),
Rookie (Seahaven Celtic Commander),
Megane (Seahaven Celtic Cariad),
Libby (Seahaven Olympic Vindicat) and
Yvie (Seahaven Olympic Uthopia).
NSDTRs qualified;
Tilly (Dinaskarrek's Red Vixen at Seahaven),
Eve (Seahaven Parish Bell),
Cooper (Seahaven Galatic Storm),
Milly (Seahaven Red Andromeda) and Seahaven's Bell Painter!
It hasn't all been able looking good in the show ring though! Maddie had some really good placings in agility this year, moving up a grade. A number of dogs have been taking their gundog training seriously and some have even being used in the field this season, most notably Tally, Eve's sister at such a tender young age. Well done Mark for putting in the hard work!
Rookie, made his debut in the Obedience ring, just a training round to introduce him, proving that LMs are not just beautiful dogs but bright too (but with lots of personality!!). He has also been taking part in Working Trails training and showing a huge enthusiasm for tracking. Must take after his sister Uma who loves this too.
Dogs have attained thier Good Citizen tests this year, with Rookie, Megane, Eve and Cooper attainting their Bronze and Rookie also achieved his Silver. Louis (Seahaven Celtic Echo) also achieved his Silver his year as well.
Tasha and Eleanor have both qualified for Welsh Junior Handler of the year, and will partner Eve and Trio for this event. They have both also being selected for the Welsh Agility Junior team, where they will reprsent Wales at the OJAC event in March.
The two blips happened within weeks of each other in late summer! Firstly Trio suffered a torn collateral ligament in her hock, whilst playing in the paddock just a freak accident that couldn't be helped. Then mum fell badly breaking her leg the following week. Trio has been making a slow and steady recovery and we are currently building up her fitness, it has meant a early retirement from agility. A very sad decision but we feel a wise one. Mum has taken longer to heal though and 4 months post accident she is still visiting hospital trying to get the wound to heal. The visit last week seemed much more postive and mum will begin physio in the next few weeks which we hope will see her mobile once again. Mum has been such a help with the dogs over the years, and many will have met her when visiting here or at Crufts. Sadly she won't be at Crufts this year as she feels that she won't be as mobile as she's like by then.
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| Trio in a sorry state! |
I do hope that I haven't left anyone out! Do let me know if I have, none of this is possible without fantastic supportive owners of Seahaven dogs, and great friends. Many haven't found success in the show ring or in a competetive event but have foudn their place as much loved family members, which is the most important achievement of all. Thank you to you all x
Well what has 2014 in store for us?
As already mentioned we would like to do well at Welsh Junior, OJAC and Crufts! We will be attending open and Champ show throughout the year as well as some agility events.
Eve has recently started some agility training and it is hoped that she will make her agility debut latter in the year with Eleanor.
Tilly will partner Eleanor for the Welsh Agility team, and then later in the year we hope that she will be busy with maternity duties!
Maddie will continue to enjoy life as only Maddie does, she will partner Tasha for the Welsh agility team and then have a busy summer of agility. I do hope to pinch her back for myself sometimes!
Trio will partner Tasha for handling, she has been sadly missed by Tasha since her accident. We then hope to keep her busy by maternity duties too!
