Monthly Archives: March 2012

The Open European HTM & Freestyle Championships

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Emmy, Denmark

Dogdancing Club Czech Republic invite you to the Open European HTM & Freestyle Championships on the 29th and 30th September 2012 in Prague, Czech Republic. National Team: Each participating country can enter a National Team consisting of three or four Heelwork … Continue reading →

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To move…. or not to move!

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Emmy, Denmark

Spice is my lovely crossbreed now 10 yrs old – sold to me as a Border Collie – yes I did see the parents, both Black & White Collies – well I saw a male dog but looking at Spice … Continue reading →

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Routine Planning

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Emmy, Denmark

Routines should cover the majority of the ring area. This is to ensure that no-one stands in the centre, but is aware that the routine is a structured performance. Therefore, one of the most useful preparations to be carried out … Continue reading →

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Shhhh….

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Emmy, Denmark

The Story So Far I compete in HTM and Freestyle in the UK in the advanced classes with two dogs, Border Collies, Flash who is 10 and Danny who is 4. Flash has won several Advanced HTM classes and Danny … Continue reading →

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Order your Crufts Photo CD!

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Emmy, Denmark

Allan Brown has taken photographs of the British Heelwork to Music and Freestyle Finals and the International Competition at Crufts 2012.  If any of the Competitors would like a photo CD of their performance in the ring you can contact Allan by … Continue reading →

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The Nordic Championship from a judge’s view!

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Emmy, Denmark

An invitation to Judge the Heelwork To Music and Freestyle at the Nordic Championship Show to be held in Lillestrom, Norway arrived in September. Would I be willing to be Head Judge at this Show which was part of “Dogs … Continue reading →

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Judges’ marks from Crufts 2012

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Emmy, Denmark

The British Freestyle Final The British HTM Final The International Freestyle Competition Link to page with pictures of the performing teams!

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YKC HTM at Crufts 2012

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Emmy, Denmark

Young Kennel Club Heelwork To Music  Under 12 Elementary Heelwork 1st -Lauren Cruse with Ready Steady Zebby, Working Sheepdog 2nd – Dylan Smith with Kismet Lord of Misrule, German Spitz (Klein) * Over 12 Elementary Heelwork 1st – Laura Vickers with Kenmillone Bright … Continue reading →

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Helena Potfajova

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Emmy, Denmark

Helena Potfajova with DJ Te Pito O Te Henua represented the  Slovac Republic in the International Freestyle at Crufts 2012 and placed 9th after having performed a lovely routine. They also represented her country in the International Agility, which they won!!! Congratualtions to Helena … Continue reading →

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Crufts International Freestyle 2012

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Emmy, Denmark

Crufts Winner 2012 France – Thierry Thomas with UBAC Dumas De La Raberine 2. Scotland – Heather Smith with Moonlight Magic Dancer 3. Czech Republic – Vanda Gregorová with All That Brandy Gentle Mate 4. England – Sue Betteridge with … Continue reading →

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