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TAKING
T AKING a bit later, but all have enjoyed some form of champions over 9 different breeds all over the
success in the handling arena. We also have
world and here at home in the UK with dogs
THE LEAD help keep us up to date with the comings and I judge and award CCs in beagles but have
THE LEAD
under my family affix of Janimist and for clients.
two representatives from the junior world to
taken a step back from judging over the last 5
goings of the junior handling world – these are
Masie Allenby and Amellia Tatum. This is truly
years to dedicate some extra time to my young
family. But as their love for showing grows I feel
exciting, the future of competitive adult handling
is in excellent hands and who knows where the
to love and respect awesome hobby in the same
future will take us!? this could be an excellent way of inspiring them
way I do. I am honoured and consider it a great
INTRODUCING THE COMMITTEE: privilege to have been asked to be involved with
the AHA and, along with a fabulous committee, I
plan on putting my heart and soul into making it
a resounding success.
Jacqui Walmsley, Secretary: Having been
born into a family with Dogs, it was a given
that I would always be involved. I started
in Obedience, at the age of 5. Fun shows
Nikki Skinner, our Chairman: My family and I competing with my Mums Labrador, Lucifer.
became involved in dog showing in 1984 (aged While other kids were playing with dolls, I was
4), with our families first “show dog”, an Airedale practicing my heel work in the front garden. By
terrier. In 1986 we became involved in Beagles the age of 7, 1977, ( yes I am that old! ), I was
when we got our first 2, and as a 6 year old my given my first show dog. A Rough Collie, called
passion for showing truly began. I particularly Sox, Morvania Master Melody. Sox was a bit
enjoyed the polished accuracy of junior handling boisterous for me, so he was closely followed
and still to this day believe that the fundamentals by Haggis, Newloc Silver Lady. Haggis was
for this are paramount in presenting a dog to its my handling dog, and as it turned out, we were
absolute best in the breed and group ring. Over quite a team. We started entering the JHA, and I
the last 36 years of showing I have achieved competed in the Semi Finals at Richmond every
much I am very proud of, making up many year after that. In 1982 we won the 6-11 Working
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