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Agility

Platinum Agility Warrant

Jean Tuck with Tooralie’s Masquerade at Craygill AW(G) Beg.Ex RL3 Ex (Zac) has gained the final points for his Platinum Agility Warrant.

 New Agility Tickets

The following have won their second ticket

Louise Eden with Obay The Boyz High Voltage
Nicola Garrett with Obay One Crazy Dude

The following have also won a ticket

Bernadette Bay with Obay Letz Go Girlz.

Emma Fairweather with Obay Thatz The Biz.

Mark Wingate-Wynne with Obay Thatz Entertainment.

With Lian’s two tickets plus one ticket each from Chloe and Roz reported in the last SAW, as well as Hayley winning The Crufts Agility Championships, the Shelties have won ten tickets this year. 

The Kennel Club have announced the Agility Team G.B. squad 2020

Medium Squad:

Hayley Telling with Ag Ch New Illusions Bi Enchantment Of The Five Colors

Sam Towe with Licosateria Shades Of Blue 

Small Squad:

Apryl Britton with Never Let Go Of The Five Colors

Chloe Brown with Licosateria Mai Sunbeam

Mark Wingate-Wynne with Obay Thatz Entertainment

The following Shelties will be competing at Crufts

Chloe Brown with Licosateria Mai Sunbeam has qualified for the Small Crufts Singles

Nicola Garrett with Obay One Crazy Dude and

Karen Gibbons with Riverbend Mitzie have both qualified for the Medium ABC

Breed

Sue Robinson with Sheltysham Nut Box in Alnmac (Fozzie) was 2^nd in Limit at St. Helens Midwesterns Championship Show. Fozzie has had several places working 'A' in Obedience.

Obedience

Lin Abbott with Keltihope Work of Art was 3^rd in Novice at ESSC Limit. 

Wendy Ashby with Janetstown Just Joking was 2^nd in Beginners at ESSC Limit.

Wendy Clark with Colmae Cazanova was 1^st in ‘A’ at ESSC Limit.

Carol Dare with Lavika Mirror Image (Rafa) was 4^th in ‘A’ and 1^st in ‘B’ at ESSC Limit.

Heidi Dixon with Lightning Lilly (Dizzy) was 2^nd in ‘A’ at Thurrock. 3^rd in ‘A’ and 2^nd in ‘B’ at ESSC Limit.

Penny Forster-Cooper with Sheltysham Briar Rose at Alnmac (Katie) was 2^nd in ‘A’ at ESSC Limit.

Wendy Gallin with Lianbray Lovestrike was 2^nd in Pre-Beginners at ESSC Limit. 

Vanessa Hardin with Sheltysham Medley of Gold AW(S) RL6.Ex (Jelly Tot) was 1^st in Novice at ESSC Limit. 

Also Vanessa with Sheltysham Miss Mayhem AW(G) RL5 Beg.Ex (Tutti Fruitti) was 6^th in Novice at ESSC Limit.

Lesley Lubbi with Amberblaze By A Lady of Layash (Flame) was 6^th in Novice at Birmingham & Dist GSD.

Sue Kennedy with Mendipmist Handsome Prince was 2^nd in Novice at ESSC Limit.

John Kenny with Sandstar Handsome Lad was 1^st in Pre-Beginners at ESSC Limit.

Frances Meredith with Milwyr Diamond Geezer was 1^st in Beginners at ESSC Limit.

Sue Robinson with Sheltysham Nut Box in Alnmac (Fozzie) was 4^th in ‘A’ at Thurrock, 5th in 'A' at Anglia Acorns, 2^nd in 'A' at Sheffield.

Also Sue with Sheltysham Nightsong at Alnmac (So-So) was 4^th in ‘B’ at Thurrock. So-So won his last 'A' at Anglia Acorns so will be working 'B' and 'C' next year. So-So got a 3^rd in his final 'A' at Sheffield.

Jean Tuck with Tooralie’s Masquerade at Craygill AW(G) Beg.Ex RL3 Ex (Zac) was 3^rd in Beginners at Birmingham & Dist GSD, 5^th in Beginners at BAGSD.

Rosemary Turner with Iliad Isa Tease at Khamysker RL2.Ex (Teasel) was 5^th in Novice at ESSC limit.

Dawn Wood with Lianbray Lotto was 4^th in Novice at ESSC limit.

Obreedience

Sheltie Superstars Team have qualified for Crufts 2020. Names of handlers and dogs to be advised at a later date.

Rally

Lin Abbott with Keltihope Work of Art (Jed) was 1^st in Level 1 and 6^th in Level 2 at Winchester City.

Christina Graham with Shadoway Aces High RL3LEx (Arran) was 5^th in Level 3 at Banbury, 2^nd in Level 3 at Somerset Rally, 1^st in Level 3 and 2^nd in Level 3 at Daventry weekend,

Also Christina with Shadoway Game of Chance RL6.Ex (Perry) was 2^nd in Level 6 at Daventry, 5^th in Level 6 at Winchester City.

Vanessa Hardin with Sheltysham Miss Mayhem AW(G) Beg.Ex RL5.Ex (Tutti Fruitti) was 1^st in Level 5 and 1^st in Level 6 at Daventry.

Also Vanessa with Sheltysham Medley of Gold RL6.Ex (Jelly Tot) was 5^th in Level 6 at Daventry.

Rowena Steady with Tooralie’s Just The Tonic RL3.Ex (Toes) was 5^th in Level 3 at Banbury, 3^rd in Level 3 at Somerset Rally, 5^th in Level 3 at Daventry.

Jean Tuck with Saunderswood Fire Fly of Craygill AW(G) RL6.Ex (Maddie) was 4^th in Level 6 at Daventry.

Rosemary Turner with Iliad Isa Tease at Khamysker RL2.Ex (Teasel) was 4^th in Level 3 at Somerset Rally.

The following Shelties will be competing at Crufts

Betty Straw with Dukeson I’m A Believer

Christine Dunning with Mohnesee Miss Nightingale (Flore)

Gloria Bonnell with Sandwick Centre Stage at Cinlock (Dylan)

Scentwork

Jean Tuck with Tooralie’s Masquerade at Craygill AW(G) Beg.Ex RL3 Ex (Zac) did his first Level 5 at ScentworkUK. He had to find a least 9 of 12 hidden scented items and managed to find all of them. Thus gaining full marks and a 3^rd place and qualifying him to work Level 6. 

Working Trials

Rosemary Turner with Iliad Isa Tease at Khamysker RL2.Ex (Teasel) qualified and came 4^th in the Intro Stake at Banbury Open Working Trials.

Platinum Test devised by the Three Legged Cross D.T.C. for themselves 

This test includes 

Heel Free (all three paces) 

Send Away at least 20 yards. 

Retrieve placed slipper (to owner sitting in a chair for disabled exercise). 

Distant Control (three positions). 

Seek back 20 paces to find either glove or key fob. 

Recall from distractions i.e. loose dogs.

Also handlers to command their dog in down position when all dogs are loose. 

Stay exercise 2 mins down handler out of sight. 

They get 'Exceptional' if they gain 90 – 100 marks.

Rosemary Turner with Iliad Isa Tease at Khamysker RL2.Ex (Teasel) gained 95 points at the above tests.

Previous news published in the current issue of "Sheltie at Work", Autumn 2019, issue 86.

Agility

Great News! Lian Knight with Ag Ch Licosateria Mai Rising Son (Sonic) won their third ticket at Lisburn making him up to Agility Champion.  

Lian's Twinkle Star Koryfej at Licosateria (Sofi) has qualified for Crufts in Small Novice Cup.

Chloe Brown with Licosateria Mai Sunbeam won a ticket at Wye Valley.

Roz Quail with Licosateria Sunshine won a ticket at Tunbridge Wells.

Louise Eden with Obay The Boyz High Voltage was 2^nd in the Small Championship Results at the Agility Club Show 2019

Jean Tuck with Saunderswood Fire Fly of Craygill AW(S) RL6 Ex (Maddie) and Tooralie’s Masquerade at Craygill RL3 Ex AW(S) (Zac) have completed the points required for their Gold Agility Warrants.

Tanya Cooper with Licosateria Taxi in Motion (Taxi) represented England in WAO last month in the Netherlands.

Julia Carr with Riwalee Dark Knight AW(S) (Epic) qualified to run in his first Championship Final at RVA. It was only his third time in Championship, and their first ever final of any description, she was so incredibly proud of him. He is Julia's first Agility dog so they have come a long way from G1 together. He had anxiety issues and Julia had no idea how he would cope with all the people watching (or how she would) but he actually went up a gear. It was such a great experience for them. Epic was 3^rd in Grade 7 Agility, 4^th in Grade 7 Agility at Derbyshire A.C. He has now attained his Gold Agility Warrant.

Also Julia's Lowick Black Angus Of Milesend (Angus) had a lovely run in the International Tour Agility at RVA and placed 4^th. It was a challenging course and he did so well. They were 1^st in Grade 6 Agility and Grade 6 Jumping at Derbyshire A.C. Angus is now G7 and recently achieved his Silver Agility Warrant at Tenterden Magic

The Kennel Club announced the following two Shelties with their handlers had been selected onto the 2019 Development Programme for the Agility Team GB 2020 Squad.

Sam Towe with Licosateria Shades Of Blue (Medium Dogs)

Marc Wingate-Wynne with Obay Thatz Entertainment (Small Dogs)

ESSC Working Section Medium Relay Team qualified for Crufts 2020.

Jenni Hilliard - Brexway Ready To Rockit  

Caroline Durrant - Braxway Blazing Ready  

Sam Towe - Licosateria Shades Of Blue

Rhiannon Thomas - Channerswick Kryptonite  

Rhoda Burdett - Sanscott Ski Blue

Sam Towe - Foxstones Penelope Pitstop  

Selected for the European Open Agility Championships in the Netherlands 25-28 July

Chloe Brown - Licosateria Mai Sunbeam

Hayley Telling - Ag Ch New Illusions Bi Enchantment of the Five Colors

Sam Towe - Foxstone Penelope Pitstop

Congratulations to the above for flying the Sheltie flag at the Championships. So many great runs with Hayley finishing 5^th in the Medium finals. 

Selected for FCI Agility World Championships in Turku Finland from 19-22 September

Chloe Brown - Licosateria Mai Sunbeam

Hayley Telling - Ag Ch New Illusions Bi Enchantment of the Five Colors

Sam Towe - Foxstone Penelope Pitstop

Winners of the Agility Club Awards 2018

Corinna Pippard - Painted Lady - runner up G2

Di Polingdestre - Bramleycott Miss Rock N Roll - winner G3

Miranda Frankham - Richmaus Night Rider - winner G6

Rebecca Harris - Meadow Grass Dancer - winner G6

Karin Beales - Willowtarn Tantalise - runner up G6

Dave Walker - Josie Hopebeyondthestars - winner G7

Juniors

Rebecca Chuter Smith - Bramleycott Miss Moneypenny - winner U12

Obedience

Obedience for the last few years have run their own Obedience Show Leagues with many different categories that you can enter. The following three Shelties did well in the 2018 results in the categories that they entered.

1. Heidi Dixon with Lightning Lilly Nov Ex (Dizzy) 3^rd in the Toy/Small Dogs. 9^th in the Class League Test A, 12^th in the anything but not a Border Collie.

2. Lesley Lubbi with Amberblaze By A Lady Of Layash (Flame) 2^nd in the Club Leagues, 14^th in the Class League Novice.

3. Jean Tuck with Tooralie’s Masquerade at Craygill RL3 Ex AW(S) (Zac) 5^th in the Toy/Small Dogs, 9^th in the Area Midland results, 13^th in the Class League Beginner.

Recent Obedience results

Carol Dare with Lavika Mirror Image (Rafa) was 4^th in Novice at Forest Oak C S Glouester, 1^st in Novice at Lune Valley, 4^th in Novice at York City DTC.

Lesley Lubbi with Amberblaze By A Lady of Layash (Flame) was 3^rd in Novice at Culverstone, 6^th in Novice at North West Kent, 4^th in Novice & 2^nd in Novice at Ditton’s weekend, 5^th in Novice at Lichfield, 6^th in Novice at Micheldever.

Jennifer Miller with Forestland Flute (Toonie) was 3^rd in ‘A’ at Petersfield, 6^th in ‘A’ at South Eastern, 6^th in 'A' at Culverstone, 4^th in ‘A’ at Peighton, 5^th in ‘A’ at Ditton.

Jean Tuck with Tooralie’s Masquerade at Craygill AW(G) Beg.Ex RL3 Ex (Zac) was 2^nd in Beginner at Camarthen, 5^th in Beginner at Lanarkshire, 4^th in Beginner and 3^rd in Beginner at Solihull weekend, 1^st in Beginner at Lichfield. Zac now has his Beg.Ex award and he is now Tooralie’s Masquerade at Craygill AW(G) Beg.Ex RL3.Ex.

Sue Robinson with Sheltysham Nut Box in Alnmac (Fozzie) was 4^th in ‘A’ Dog at Rugby, 6^th in ‘A’ at West Suffolk, 2^nd in ‘A’ at Nuneaton,  1^st in 'A' Dog at Woburn, 4^th in 'A' at Gt Baddow.

Sue's Sheltysham Nightsong at Alnmac (So-So) got 2^nd in ‘A’ at West Suffolk, 4^th in ‘A’ at East Anglian Five Of Clubs, 4^th in 'A' at Spalding, 5^th in 'A' at Derby, 2^nd in 'A' Dog at Halstead, 6^th in 'A' Dog at Woburn, 6^th in 'A' at Gt Baddow.

And also Sue's home-bred Alnmac Midnight Flyer (Torin) got 6^th in Novice at East Anglian Five Of Clubs, the first class he has competed in. He is also doing well in Breed - yet another Sheltie with Beauty and Brains.

Rowena Steady with Tooralie’s Just The Tonic (Toes) was 2^nd in Pre-Beginners at Lagotto Romagnolo, 1^st in Pre-Beginners and 4^th in Pre-Beginners at Burnham-on-Sea weekend, 3^rd in Pre-Beginners and 1^st in Pre-Beginners at P&DFA weekend.

Also Rowena with Tooralie’s Just The Tonic (Toes) has qualified in the Special Pre-Beginners Class.

Maryliese Happel with Dukeson Hoosier Adagio RL4 Ex (Gigi) was 1^st in Beginners at Basingstoke, 2^nd in Beginners at Southern B.C., 3^rd in Beginners at Culverstone and also received her 'winners out' certificate from Obedience Leagues. 

Debbie Everall with Libby’s Brooklyn Boy (Brook) was 5^th in Beginners at Basingstoke and 1^st in Beginners at Surrey.

Teresa Davis with Briggsview Crazy Lady (Daisy) was 2^nd in ‘A’ also at Basingstoke, 5^th in ‘A’ at Oxhey, 6^th in ‘A’ at Chesvale, 4^th in Novice at Warlingham, 5^th in Novice at Wessex B.C., 4^th in ‘A’ at Micheldever.

Ann Smith with Rainway The Revanant (Copper) was 1^st in Novice at Scottish Shetland Sheepdog Club.

Also Ann with Seavall Tartan (Harris) was 2^nd in ‘A’ at the same show.

Penny Forster-Cooper with Sheltysham Briar Rose at Alnmac (Katie) was 5^th in 'A' at Chalfield.

Heidi Dixon with Lightning Lilly (Dizzy) was 3^rd in ‘A’ at Anglian Acorns, 3^rd in ‘A’ at Surrey, 4^th in ‘A’ at North West Kent. At BCOS Rushden they were 1^st in Grade 4 (equivalent to Class ‘A’) which qualified them for the 2020 BCOS Grand Prix at K C building Stoneleigh. Heidi was also presented with an award for the Best Training Round in Grade 5.

Kennel Club Good Citizens

Pam Brooker with Willowthorn See The Stars (Kobi) got his Bronze Good Citizens aged 7 months.

Debbie Everall with Libby’s Brooklyn Boy (Brook) got his Gold Good Citizens at Thames Dog Training Club.

Bridget Jamieson with Floyd got his Silver Good Citizens. Floyd is a rescued Sheltie so his Kennel Club name is not known.

Also Bridget's Mountland Mountain Stream (Berwick) got his Gold Good Citizens.

Floyd

Berwick

Rally

Recent Rally results

Vanessa Hardin with Sheltysham Miss Mayhem AW(G) Beg.Ex R4.Ex (Tutti Fruitti) 1^st  in Level 5 at Banbury, 4^th in Level 6 at Banbury.

Maryliese Happel with Dukeson Hoosier Adagio RL4.Ex (Gigi) was 3^rd in Level 4 at Elham DTC, 5^th in Level 5 at Banbury, 2^nd in Level 5 at Nuneaton Rally

Wendy Rees with Ontoco Casanova RL1.Ex was 5^th in Level 2 at Nuneaton.

Sue Lang with Chelmarsh All The Way RL2.Ex (Kete) was 1^st in Level 2 at Nuneaton.

Karen Marek with Mohnesee Music Maestro (Toby) was 5^th in Level 5 at Nuneaton.

Pam Brooker with Willowthorn See The Stars (Kobi) at his first Rally Show at Lune Valley was awarded qualified excellent in Level 1 when Kobi was 3 days under 8 months of age. 4^th in Level 1 at Blackpool, 5^th on Level 2 at Blackpool.

Angela Rowe with Hall Of Dreams Seven Wonders AW(B) RL1 Ex (Buddy) was 2^nd in Level 1 at United Spaniels Derby.

Callie Mather with Bluehollow Moondaisy RL3.Ex (Daisy) was 4^th in Level 3, 1^st in Level 4 at United Spaniels Derby.

Vanessa Hardin with Sheltysham Miss Mayhem AW(G) Beg.Ex R4 Ex (Tutti Fruitti) was 3^rd in Level 5 at NSDTR Solihull, 2^nd in Level 5 at Stoneleigh.

Also Vanessa with Sheltysham Medley Of Gold RL4 Ex (Jelly Tot) was 2^nd in Level 5. 4^th in Level 6 at NSDTR Solihull. 3^rd in Level 5, 4^th in Level 6 at Stoneleigh, 2^nd in Level 6 and 6^th in Level 5 at Banbury.

Christine Graham with Shadoway Game Of Chance RL6 Ex (Perry) was 6^th in Level 6 & 3^rd in Level 6 at Ilminster Lions, 5^th in Level 6 at Banbury, 3^rd in Level 6 at Nuneaton DTC, 3^rd in Level 6 at Durham Co Canine, 3^rd in Level 6 at Haxey. .