Welsh Junior 2014

The first of three busy weekends with Welsh Junior of the Year held at the Royal Welsh Showground today.

Again the Welsh KC gave this event a real sense of occasion, the rings beautifully laid out and three very well respected judges for the event.  Marina Scott, renowned former junior handler & author for the handling, Lee Cox and Andrew Brace for the Welsh Junior, judged in two parts.

Eleanor & Eve receiving their prize from judge Marina Scott

The handling was first on with the younger age group first in the ring, beginning with a parade of handlers and dogs with some commentary on each pair taking part. Handlers have to go in number order and with both girls being early in the alphabet were first in the ring for both age categories.

Eleanor did a fantastic job with Eve, who was quite a fidget in the ring, not too surprising as she hasn't been out to a show since LKA and these babies do forget things quite easily.  Eleanor managed to keep her cool and dealt with her confidently and patiently which paid off with a 2nd in her class.

After another parade of the older age class Tasha was in the ring with Trio.  It was lovely to see these to back together again after such a long break, and we really didn't know what to expect of Trio at all after her time up.  Well she didn't let Tasha down and went really well in a strong class sadly not placed but so pleased with how she looked in the ring.

Trio making a come back!

We also supported our friend Jan who had qualified Eve's friend Ianto, who was sadly knocked out in the second round but looked fabulous.  He's hoping to qualify again for next years competition, as is Eve.  Eve will go in to Junior classes now, so hoping that she'll have a place at this prestigious event next year.

We had a delicious lunch and watched the other Junior dogs competing and we all applauded the lovely bearded collie that won.

A break and an opportunity for some pics outside

Our raffle was drawn with the winning ticket being number 98, a work colleague of mine who will have the hamper delivered to her this coming week!

Now OJAC next weekend!!