Unfortunate News

Unfortunate news from yesterday.   Kathleen Stubbings has informed the Kennel Club that she has had to withdraw from Team GB and the forthcoming Championships to be held in Denmark next month.

Team GB now stands as follows :
Heelwork To Music Team:
Karen Sykes – Iatka Spring Spangle HTM A Ex (Fly)
Kath Hardman – Stillmoor Lady In Red FCI HTM WCh 2010, HTM A Es, FS I Ex (Amber)
Lesley Neville – Choxxstart Dream Angus FS A Ex, HTM A Ex (Angus)

Freestyle Team:
Lesley Neville – Choxxstart Dream Angus FS A Ex, HTM A Ex   (Angus)
Kath Hardman – September Spice FS A Ex (Spice)
Kath Hardman – Stillmoor Lady In Red HTM A Es, FS I Ex (Amber)

The competition alllows a team of four dogs to compete with the highest 3 scores counting towards the Team Total  - so Team GB is still able to compete as a full team in both HTM and Freestyle.

Good Luck Wishes

Thank you for the Good Luck wishes to HTM Team GB received from the K9 Freestyle Group in Australia.

Thank you to Michael Sykes, Iris Lewis & Hector Thunder-Paws of Kempsford, Gloucester for their very generous donation to Team GB and Good Luck wishes.

Hugely appreciated - Thank You!

More Fund Raising

Kath and Karen arrived at Rugby Dog Training Club early this morning - Karen was competing in Novice Freestyle for the last time with Erin who has moved up to Intermediate in both divisions and Kath was judging Novice HTM and Novice Freestyle.

Armed with collection box and a large Dog to "Name" they set up a small table for Team GB Fundraising.

Jackie de Jong brought along Tuggies for sale made by Lesley Neville and Margret Christie.

THANK YOU TO ALL AT RUGBY DTC FOR SUPPORTING HTM TEAM GB - TOTAL RAISED TODAY £54.50.

The Northern Self Help Training Group

WOW!!!!   Karen and Kath set off for a day's training in sunny Yorkshire where they met with a few good friends.

Good friends?  You bet - they donated £50 to HTM Team GB!!!!!

Thank you so much for this very generous donation.

HTM Team GB news hits the Belper Express

Thank You to the Line Dancers

Thank you to The Crooked Line Dancers of Derbyshire for your show of support for Heelwork to Music Team GB.The money which your Club raised will help considerably towards the expenses of Team GB.

Once again, many thanks for your support.

Derbyshire County Cricket Club

HTM Team GB 2011 is very grateful to Derbyshire County Cricket Club for allowing them to use the indoor Cricket Hall to practice for The Open European Championships.This means the team can keep warm and dry whilst planning and practicing their routines in an area that is larger than the official European Ring on a fabulous non slip rubberised floor. Perfect!!!!

THANK YOU DERBYSHIRE COUNTY CRICKET CLUB

At the Team's first practice session, BBC Radio Derby called in to interview Kath and Karen and their dogs. Listen Again at 2:41

BBC Radio Derby

BBC Radio Derby featured an interview with Kath Hardman and Karen Sykes on the Morning Show 21st September
Aleena Naylor's programme - to Listen Again - fast forward to around 2hours 41 mins - Introduction by Amber :-)

Ian Williams carried out the interview and he tried a spot of weaving with Spice. He was rather good to say he hasn't got a dog or tried it before ;-) Well Done Ian - there may be some video - will link if found!

In The Press

The Derby Telegraph caught up with the three members of HTM Team GB from Derbyshire. Hoping that this article raises attention to the funding needed.

(The reporter seems to have misunderstood some of the details re the sport!)

Ring Size Announced

Today the Organisers of the Open European Championship announced that the ring will be 20m x 25m. That is a super size to work in.

This is a picture of the ring that was used in the World Championships in 2010 - but it gives an idea of size. (The venue in Soro is much nicer)

Carpet will be laid onto the concrete floor. The judges will be positioned centrally on one of the longer sides. There will be a warm up area in the same hall as the competition ring but please remember, no noisy toys or clickers are allowed in the warm up area.

Gina Pink supports the Team

Gina Pink is kindly donating her time and travel to oversee Kathleen and Jake’s training to make sure that they are in tip top form to perform their very best in Demark.Gina was a Member of Team GB in 2010 so understands the needs of the HTM Team members.

Thank you Gina for offering your time and travel expenses free of charge - this is really appreciated.

Westglen HTM Club supports HTM TEAM GB

Many thanks to the Committee of Westglen Heelwork To Music Club for their very generous donation towards the funds being raised by HTM Team GB.

Your support is truly appreciated.

Alfreton Park Veterinary Hospital Supports Team GB

Many thanks to Alfreton Park Veterinary Hospital for supporting HTM TeamGB by providing complimentary Health Checks prior to travelling to Denmark and for necessary medication needed for the return journey.
This is a great boost towards the Team's travels in October.



There is also a donation box and sponsor form available for all to give.

THANK YOU.

What A Great Weekend at Canine Freestyle GB, Tomlinson's

Fundraising was in full flow on 10th & 11th September at the Canine Freestyle GB Competition, Tomlinson's, Leicestershire. Jill Davis and her dog Holly won the Name The Bear Competition. (Not sure "Joseph" was too happy!)

Penny Draper raised over £100 with her Dog Massage Assessments.

Canine Freestyle GB donated over £120 raised from the raffles both days.

Alan Eves donated monies from the sales of the two day DVD.

Personal donations were received from Nicci Hindson, Annette Leslie, Roger Neville and Lorraine Peace.

Donations towards the raffle were made by Pawz Pet Shop, Riddings.

The members of HTM Team GB would once again like to thank everyone for their generous support.

If you would like to support the Team please email kath.hardman@btinternet.com for details

More Funds Received

HTM Team GB would like to express their thanks for donations received from Penny Hudson, Aldyth Kitchin, Diane Jones, Lynda Edmondson and Tracey Wessels of the Blue Merle Academy.

Without all your help - it would prove very difficult to compete in Denmark next month.

THANKS TO YOU ALL

Thank you Nottingham Canine Hydrotherapy Centre

Many thanks to Nottingham Canine Hydrotherapy Centre for their very generous donation towards HTM Team GB expenses.

The centre is based in Hucknall - Nottinghamshire in just over a quarter of an acre of what many of their clients consider is a tranquil & inviting ‘little bit of the countryside in the town’.Angus Neville is a regular swimmer at the centre.

Fundraising at Canine Freestyle GB Competition Weekend

Penny Draper - member of HTM Team GB 2010 has kindly offered her services to help raise funds for HTM Team GB 2011. See below for details .........................

Focused on preventative care, dog massage is part of a holistic approach to your pet’s health care. Massage is a gentle and non-invasive therapy that can relieve pain and stress. Massage is a great way to maintain your dog’s health and well-being. Massage can help reduce stiffness and fatigue when they return home by increasing the circulation and flushing waste products from the muscle tissues Or, for your older dog, massage may be just what the doctor ordered. They can feel the effects of a good massage in their joints and immune system.
For a full treatment a vets permission is required, but for assessment and relaxation massage this is not necessary. Penny will assess your dogs needs and talk you through this before performing some relaxation massage, this may be useful after competition to ensure the dog does not stiffen up, or just as a pleasurable treat, or a reactive dog could find this relaxing before going into the ring to enable them to concentrate on the owners commands. Penny will also talk you through some simple techniques you can do your self.
Each session will last 10-15 minutes and it is essential that you sign up as demand will be high. £5.00 per dog per session

Thank you from HTM Team GB 2011.

Local Press Article

The Derbyshire Press contacted HTM Team GB for a photo and details of the forthcoming competition.
The Team hope that people will support them by raising the funds needed for travel, accommodation, competing and the compulsory veterinary treatment needed before the return journey.