Sunday 5 October 2008

Mid-Downs Agility Show

Only two classes today. Grade 1-2 agility and jumping. I woke up to find it freezing cold and poring with rain and as this was one of the last outdoor shows i wasn't really looking forward to it! it normally takes a lot for me to not go to a show but i nearly didn't get out of bed today.

Arrived at the show and the parking was already starting to look pretty muddy, not a great start as you never know if you will get out again! Went to walk the agility course and within 5 minutes i was so wet i could hardly move. My jeans were stuck to my legs and i could feel water leaking through my coat. I ended up having to buy a very sexy (not) pair of army waterproof trousers that were a bit on the big side so that i could take off my wet jeans. Not the most attractive but at least i could move my legs. By the time it was my turn to run the ring already had lots of water in it so i took things steady as i didn't want Campbell slipping. He was going really well and then suddenly we have another dog chasing us round the ring! I didn't know if i was meant to stop or keep going so i just carried on and hoped for the best. Unfortunately as the ring was netted the dog couldn't get out and stayed with us most of the way. This was very off putting and i wasn't really handling very well so Campbell missed the weave entry. I was gutted as he would have got a good place if it wasn't for the 5F.

After a very long wait we went to run the jumping course. It was a nice easy flowing course so i knew Campbell could get round. I really pushed him and asked for all the speed hes got as he is not the fastest dog and we had a lovely clear to finish 8th.