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CRUFTS 2020

the routine, but Nicci could still show her skill by Elsa arena, both standing
holding poses where they were needed to reflect in opposite corners
the music. Good use of the Lamp Post Prop too on the diagonal
with Nicci standing on it or jumping off it and Elsa with a super large
circling in as many ways is possible! This was a mirror between
great routine which took third place today. them. This routine
Sweden was the was absolutely
following country outstanding – the
and they were best Freestyle
represented by routine I have had
Elisabet Browaldh & the pleasure to
Kummin Av Ulfsater judge in over 20
working to “Grease years of judging – it
Mega Mix” by John contained amazing
Travolta & Olivia distance work and
Newton-John. This this pair mirrored
little dog, Kunmin, their actions, Jessy never took her eyes away from
is a Schapendoes, Elke – it was a truly remarkable routine for which
a Dutch breed which responded to cues really I was honoured to give a full 10 points for Musical
quickly and effectively. This routine had some Interpretation. I don’t feel I could explain the magic
fabulous innovative moves which suited the music this routine brought to the Arena – you could hear
perfectly – the dog “typed and printed” a love a pin drop as everyone was spellbound! WOW!
letter, “drank” from a straw – the dog’s energy Yes Elke and Jessy were today’s winners of the
never wavered and the resulting routine not only International Freestyle Competition!
ticked most of the Scoring Criteria boxes but was
absolutely entertaining for the crowd of 7,000
people watching in the arena. Elisabet should be
very proud of her performance with Kunmin as
they gained a score which earned them second
place.
Sarah Apel & her
dog Ridick Vom
Teufelsjoch were
the next to perform
– representing Winner was Elke Boxoen with Just Jump Jessy from
Germany they Belgium with 28.67 points.
worked to “Thriller” 2nd Elisabet Browaldh with Kummin Av Ulfsäter of
By Michael Sweden with 27.07 points.
Jackson. Sarah’s
3rd Nicci Hindson with Comebyanaway Wildest
movements were Dream of Great Britain with 26.97 points.
well choreographed
for this music as she was brought out of the Judges for the 3
grave by Ridick. The routine flowed well with this days for competion
team working well together, very subtle cues and were Dawn Hill,
selection of Freestyle moves with quite a bit of our author Kath
Heelwork using a grave as a prop. Sarah’s costume Hardman and
Pamela Ruscoe.
was very clever and her make-up extremely scary!
Elke Boxoen & her Border Collie, Just Jump Jessy Photos: Alan V Walker
was the final team to take to the Arena working to
“Once Upon A Time”. Elke took the part of a young
girl and Jessy was the evil image seen through
the mirror. Elke and Jessy started the routine 2020
as far away from each other as possible in the

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