Penny Draper - HTM Team GB Masseuse

Time for the dogs in HTM Team GB to have some quality TLC.

Penny Draper, Canine Masseuse, contributed her time and expertise towards supporting the team by ensuring the dogs were all fit for their journey to the competition.

 After their massage, they looked very relaxed and very grateful to Penny - is that really Angus looking camera shy?

The dogs have all been washed and groomed by Team Member Karen!!!  Don't they look good!

 Now what is Angus doing!!!  It's making Penny laugh!!!

Day before travelling - looks as if the entire team is ready!
Thanks to Penny and Karen for giving the dogs the finishing touches!!

HTM TEAM GB - Masseuse

Penny Draper has been appointed as HTM Team GB 2011 Masseuse and will be looking after all the dogs until they leave GB.

Thank you Penny - your help is appreciated by the Team handlers and their dogs.

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

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.

Why I Love Heelwork To Music ....... By Penny Draper

HTM for me combines a number of my favourite things. I have always loved working with animals, initially horses and then dogs, and being able to do this sport that combines this with my love for music and dance is a treatI enjoy the challenge of training my dog, and then working in partnership with her to create a routine inspired by the story in the music. It is a sport but also involves a number of other skills such as costume design, music editing and prop design being just a few of the skills I have learned along the way.

HTM Team GB & Mary Ray Cabaret Night

For one night only:
A Cabaret Night with HTM Team GB
Jenny Deakin, Carole Dodson, Michelle Dodson,
Penny Draper, Kath Hardman and Gina Pink,
and Mary Ray

Plus a very special Auction, “Bumper” Raffle &
Lucky Number Entry Ticket Draw.

Tuesday 27th April 2010
7pm to 10pm
The Kennel Club Building, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire

For information & ticket sales:
http://www.teamgbhtm.blogspot.com/ or Email HTMTeamGB@live.co.uk
Contact Kath Hardman 07759909101
Or Jenny Deakin 01608 682314

A NIGHT NOT TO BE MISSED!

Advance Tickets now on sale!
£10/adult £3/child, discounts on bulk purchases
On the night £15 Adults - £5 Child

Cheques made payable to HTM Team GB and send to Kath Hardman,
CFGB, PO BOX 7680, Alfreton, DE55 9BX with SAE please.

If you would like a poster to promote this night at your local clubs,
workplace or dog venues, please contact Jenny
for one to be sent via email

Thank you

Penny Draper with Delark Gavotte FS I (Secret)

Penny Draper lives in Lincoln with her partner Nick and three dogs: Jack (Flatcoated Retriever) 10, Tally (BSD) 5, and Secret (BSD) 4. Last year she was diagnosed with breast cancer which was followed by a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery. This meant she had a lot of time at home which she used for training and she attributed this to her success during last year when she won through to Advanced in Freestyle with Secret.

Penny started training HTM with Jack at Louth and District Dog Training Club in 2003 and then was joined by Tally a year later. Secret followed quickly and unexpectedly after a social visit to Tally's breeder. Penny found herself driving home with a puppy in her lap (she wasn't driving!)

Penny is a member of the Paws n Music Committee and the Newsletter Editor. She enjoys helping to run the shows, has taken and passed her "Requirements of a HTM Judge" exam and has judged at all levels throughout the country.

Jack, her Flatcoated Retriever decided that while dancing was not for him jumping into water was, and at Dash n Splash events he qualified as the British and European Champion and was asked to go to America to represent GB in their WorldChampionships.This trip was the highlight of his life.

Secret was not a very confident puppy, and for a long time it looked as though she would not compete, when all of a sudden something clicked and she began to enjoy herself. This renewed motivation lead to consistent placing in competition and Secret quickly won through the classes and she now competes in Advanced Freestyle.

Photograph courtesy of Allan Brown

Secret enjoys her walks and her training, and being chased by Tally. She hates being groomed and loves her weekly treat of tuna. Secret's favourite move is jumping and this features in the new routine that is being prepared for the World's.Penny was still recovering from the thrill of winning into Advanced and qualifying for the Crufts Semi Finals when she heard she had been selected for Team GB. She says she was excited and scared all at once!

HTM Team GB at Crufts

The Crufts Semi Finals were held on Saturday 30th January 2010 at Stoneleigh in zero conditions!!

Through to the Crufts Heelwork To Music Final are Carole Dodson with Kinaway Doctor Watson HTM A Ex, FS A Ex who were placed 3rd and Kath Hardman with Stillmoor Lady In Red HTM A Ex, FSI Ex who were placed 4th.

Through to the Crufts Freestyle Final are Michelle Dodson with Kamarda Doctor Foster HTM I Ex, FS A Ex who were placed 4th and Kath Hardman with Stillmoor Lady In Red HTM A Ex, FS I Ex who were placed 8th.

Team Member Gina Pink is one of the three judges for all three days of HTM and FS at Crufts.

Another Team Member, Jenny Deakin will be busy at Crufts as she is organising the Dog Activities Section for Heelwork To Music where Penny will also be demonstrating.

February 2010 Online Kennel Gazette

The FCI 2010 Heelwork To Music and Freestyle World Championship Team GB and UK Judge Karen Sykes have half a page spread in the October Edition of Kennel Gazette. You can read the Article on line. Just double click the pictured front cover and scroll through the pages to find the article.

Radio Interviews

HTM Team GB are getting very excited as the realisation of the honour that they are representing their country actually sinks in!

The Team have a lot of work in front of them for the next few months, not only training their dogs to perform stunning routines, but also having to arrange travel and accommodation for the trip. Unfortunately the HTM Team GB has to finance the entire project themselves, so they have set about raising awareness of the competition with the local media in the hope that they can find sponsorship and support.

Kath Hardman will be interviewed tomorrow morning on BBC Radio Derby between 10:00am and 1:00pm and Penny Draper will be interviewed in the studios of BBC Radio Lincolnshire on 25th January between 9:30 am and 10:30 am."