One of the most important showcase events for agility in the UK takes place every December at Olympia's London International Horse Show. Each year, the country's most talented agility dogs and handlers vie in qualifying heats at agility shows across the country to gain a coveted invitation to compete at the Olympia finals.
Skinner's have sponsored The Kennel Club Olympia Agility Stakes since 2014, and this much appreciated sponsorship continues in 2020. This exciting collaboration between The Kennel Club and Skinner's will ensure this event continues to remain a top-class competition.
The 2020 London Olympia International Horse Show is cancelled due to COVID-19. The 2021 London Olympia International Horse show dates are TBC.
Competitors who have qualified for the quarter/semi finals for Olympia 2021
Small 5-7 agility stakes
Semi-final: Vale View Equestrian, 11 September 2021
Semi-Final Judge: Leslie Osborne, Assistant Judge: Hannah Wade
2019 grand final winner and first three unqualified dogs from each heat
| Handler | Dog | Breed | Show |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Munnings | Boost Bite | Crossbreed | Olympia 2019 winner |
| Nina Rajala | Piikachu's Best Start At Zanimo's | Papillon | Prestbury Park 2019 |
| Rosie Cavill | Ag Ch Daimonic Dare Devil | Cocker Spaniel | Prestbury Park 2019 |
| Stephanie Jones | Pop Stayley | Crossbreed | Prestbury Park 2019 |
| Alan Bray | Ag Ch Devongem Firestarter at Upanovertigers | Working Cocker | Suffolk Five Rivers 2019 |
| Claire Burrell | Ag Ch Daimonic Expelliarmus | Cocker Spaniel | Suffolk Five Rivers 2019 |
| Emma Frost | Skippy Kipp | Crossbreed | Suffolk Five Rivers 2019 |
| Clare Bacon | Devongem Gold Coast | Cocker Spaniel | Chippenham 2019 |
| Katerina Ullsten | Inquizitive Quiz | Crossbreed | Chippenham 2019 |
| Sarah Roots | Stowledge Angelica | Cocker Spaniel | Chippenham 2019 |
| Lara Staplehurst | Jet Black Jazz | Cocker Spaniel | Downland 2019 |
| Wendy Fassam | Just Drifting | Crossbreed | Downland 2019 |
| Lorna Goodban | Tweet Like Choklat | Crossbreed | Downland 2019 |
| Jason Smawfield-Huby | Cotton Candy Sunshine | Min Poodle | Wilmslow 2020 |
| Angela Madigan | Only Juan Don | Crossbreed | Wilmslow 2020 |
| Lou Cadman | Maddest Moment Yet | Crossbreed | Wilmslow 2020 |
| Louise Raine | Gibble Sooty Gripper | Cocker Spaniel | Ribble 2020 |
| Lou Cadman | Ag Ch Another Mad Moment | Crossbreed | Ribble 2020 |
| Karen Boardman | Engalah Pico's Flint | Min Schnauzer | Ribble 2020 |
Medium 5-7 agility stakes
Semi-Final: Vale View Equestrian, 11 September 2021
Semi-Final Judge: Leslie Osborne, Assistant Judge: Hannah Wade
2019 grand final winner and first three unqualified dogs from each heat
| Handler | Dog | Breed | Show |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn Weaver | Galaxy's Ace Of Spades | Crossbreed | Olympia 2019 winner |
| Heather McLean | Black Magic Navigator | WSD | North Derbyshire 2019 |
| Samantha Pegg | Leebeardream Plug In Baby | Border Collie | North Derbyshire 2019 |
| Jane Chenery | Blackengine Dusk | Cocker Spaniel | North Derbyshire 2019 |
| Sarah Woodley | Basileas General Lucius | Min American Shepherd | South Downs 2019 |
| Julie Dunlop | Hillsidejemz Topaz | Cocker Spaniel | South Downs 2019 |
| Anita Jones | Sassy Cinnamon | BC | South Downs 2019 |
| Aemillia Nicholson | Little Miss Woo Woo | Crossbreed | Wyre 2019 |
| Hannah Thorp | Izzie Catch a Falling Star | Crossbreed | Wyre 2019 |
| Harriet Harding | Little Miss Iz | WSD | Wyre 2019 |
| Liz Carpenter | Moseleywood Winnie AW(B) | Crossbreed | Wilmslow 2020 |
| Nigel Staines | Morgans Golden Eagle (AWG) | Kelpie | Wilmslow 2020 |
| Emma Pullan | Blundasgems Black Diamond | Working Cocker Spaniel | Wilmslow 2020 |
Intermediate 5-7 agility stakes
Quarter-Final: Vale View Equestrian, 11 September 2021
Quarter-Final Judge: Leslie Osborne, Assistant Judge: Hannah Wade
First five unqualified dogs from each heat or three per split part
| Handler | Dog | Breed | Show |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicola Wildman | Devongem Freekin Awesome | BC | Invited by The Kennel Club |
Large 5-7 agility stakes
Quarter-Final: Vale View Equestrian, 11 September 2021
Quarter-Final Judge: Leslie Osborne, Assistant Judge: Hannah Wade
2019 grand final winner (if eligible) and first five unqualified dogs from each heat or three per split part
| Handler | Dog | Breed | Show |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Hunt | A Moment In Thyme | WSD | Olympia 2019 winner |
| Martin Reid | Lilhaze Secret Pleasure | BC | Prestbury Park 2019 |
| Connie Sellers | Diagemtas Serge | BC | Prestbury Park 2019 |
| Tamzin Hulley | Phoenix Roots | BC | Prestbury Park 2019 |
| Jess Sansome | Not A Mini Cooper AW(G) | BC | Prestbury Park 2019 |
| Ally Weller | My Teddy Boy | WSD | Prestbury Park 2019 |
| Naarah Cuddy | Lilhaze Dark Pleasure | BC | Gillingham 2019 |
| Dave Munnings | Ag Ch Comebyanaway Reddy For Fame | BC | Gillingham 2019 |
| Pia Glover | Soldaze One Summer Dream | BC | Gillingham 2019 |
| Martin Reid | Ag.Ch Borderpaws Secret Surprise | BC | Gillingham 2019 |
| Lisa Duggan | Devongem Tri Ted | BC | Gillingham 2019 |
| Euan Paterson | Devongem Quick Time | BC | Ribble 2020 |
| Dominik Venn | Admiral Max Ace Ackbar | WSD | Ribble 2020 |
| Jessica Clarehugh | Avonwolf Beanies Dizzy Dora | Malinois | Ribble 2020 |
| Karen Marriott | Dreamorox Dare to Run | BC | Ribble 2020 |
| Lisa Bailey | Castomya New Sensation | BC | Ribble 2020 |
Large ABC 5-7 agility stakes
Semi-Final: Vale View Equestrian, 11 September 2021
Semi-Final Judge: Leslie Osborne, Assistant Judge: Hannah Wade
2019 grand final winner and first three unqualified dogs from each heat
| Handler | Dog | Breed | Show |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edit Hatkai | Monkey By Nature | Malinois | Olympia 2019 winner |
| Sophie Hudson | Don't Coop Around | Australian Kelpie | WBSDS 2019 |
| Lynne Gressler | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle | Australian Kelpie | WBSDS 2019 |
| Tina Simpson | Hawksflight The Phoenix | Tervueren | WBSDS 2019 |
Olympia 2021
Where can I qualify?
The Kennel Club Olympia agility stakes rules 2021
All events must be judged under the appropriate The Kennel Club regulations H & H(1) in force at the time of the event. Competitors entering any competition will be deemed to have agreed to abide by these rules.
All heats must take place at The Kennel Club licensed shows and the class name in the schedule should replicate exactly the name of the competition as stated in these rules.
All of The Kennel Club supported competitions must be judged using standard marking.
If the entry for the heat exceeds 360, the class must be split into two equal parts. If the entry exceeds 540, the class must be split into three equal parts. No part, if split, may be less than 150 dogs. Rosettes and awards remain unchanged if the heat is split and will be given for each part.
Dogs entered in any heats must be eligible for the competition entered and judges retain the right to check the height of any dog or ask to see the height stated in The Kennel Club Record Book.
The handler that qualifies a dog for the quarter-final/semi-final/final will be the handler that competes. Handler substitutions are not allowed.
Dogs cannot compete in more than one competition at Olympia. If a dog qualifies for more than one quarter-final or semi-final at Vale View Equestrian, the first successful qualification will take precedence and the dog will be withdrawn from any further quarter/semi-finals and replaced by a reserve.
Once a dog has qualified for Olympia, or as a reserve, the handler is deemed to have accepted an offer to compete at Olympia, it invalidates any reserve places in any other competition. If the first invitation to compete is declined, it invalidates any reserve places in any other competition.
All winners of the Olympia grand finals will be invited to compete in the following year’s quarter-final or semi-final at Vale View Equestrian without qualifying through the usual procedure via heats.
(These rules would be amended if any changes are made to The Kennel Club agility regulations during the course of the competition year.)
The Kennel Club Olympia small dog agility stakes rules 2021
This competition will be classified as small dog combined grades 5-7 and judged under The Kennel Club's regulations for standard classes.
Competitors may enter more than one dog in a heat. Competitors may qualify more than one dog for the semi-final, however only the competitor’s highest placed dog at the semi-final will qualify for the Olympia grand final.
Once a dog has qualified for the semi-final/final, further heats may be entered for competition although any placings in these further heats will not affect the dog’s eligibility for the semi-final/finals.
Those dogs eligible to compete in competitions for small dog agility are those measuring 350 mm (1 foot 1¾ inches) or under at the withers.
The first three previously unqualified placed dogs from each heat will go forward to the semi-final at Vale View Equestrian. The first 10 dogs from this semi-final will qualify for the final at the London Olympia Christmas International Horse Show (subject to the above).
The Kennel Club Olympia medium dog agility stakes rules 2021
This competition will be classified as medium dog combined grades 5-7 and judged under The Kennel Club's regulations for standard classes.
Competitors may enter more than one dog in a heat. Competitors may qualify more than one dog for the semi-final, however only the competitor’s highest placed dog at the semi-final will qualify for the Olympia grand final. Once a dog has qualified for the semi-final/final, further heats may be entered for competition, although any placings in these further heats will not affect the dog’s eligibility for the semi-final/final.
The first three previously unqualified placed dogs from each heat will go forward to the semi-final at Vale View Equestrian. The first 10 dogs from this semi-final will qualify for the final at the London Olympia Christmas International Horse Show (subject to the above).
Those dogs eligible to compete in medium dog competition are those measuring over 350 mm (1 foot 1¾ inches) and those measuring 430 mm (1 foot 5 inches) or under at the withers.
The Kennel Club Olympia intermediate dog agility stakes rules 2021
This competition will be classified as combined grades 5-7 and judged under The Kennel Club regulations for standard classes.
Dogs should be eligible to enter a grade 5-7 class at the time of qualifying for the quarter-final.
Competitors may enter more than one dog in a heat. Competitors may qualify more than one dog for the quarter-finals. However only the competitor’s highest-placed dog at the quarter-finals will qualify for the Olympia semi-final.
Once a dog has qualified for the quarter-final, further heats may be entered for competition although any placings in these further heats will not affect the dog’s eligibility for the quarter-final/semi-final.
The first five previously unqualified placed dogs from each heat will go forward to the quarter-finals at Vale View Equestrian. If the heat is split, three dogs will be taken from each part.
The first 20 dogs from this quarter-final will qualify for the semi-final at the London Olympia Christmas International Horse Show.
The 20 dogs who qualify for Olympia will compete in a semi-final at Olympia. The top 10 highest-placed dogs in the semi-final will qualify for the evening grand final at Olympia (subject to the above).
Those dogs eligible to compete in intermediate dog agility competitions are those measuring over 430 mm (1 foot 5 inches) and measuring 500 mm (1 foot 6 inches) or under at the withers.
The Kennel Club Olympia large dog agility stakes rules 2021
This competition will be classified as combined grades 5-7 and judged under The Kennel Club regulations for standard classes.
Competitors may enter more than one dog in a heat. Competitors may qualify more than one dog for the quarter-finals. However only the competitor’s highest placed dog at the quarter-final will qualify for the Olympia semi-final.
Once a dog has qualified for the quarter-final, further heats may be entered for competition although any placings in these further heats will not affect the dog’s eligibility for the quarter-finals/semi-finals.
The first five previously unqualified placed dogs from each heat will go forward to the quarter-finals at Vale View Equestrian, if the heat is split then three dogs will be taken from each part. The first 20 dogs from this quarter-final will qualify for the semi-final at the London Olympia Christmas International Horse Show.
The 20 dogs who qualify for Olympia will compete in the semi-final at Olympia. The top 10 highest-placed dogs in the semi-final will qualify for the evening grand final at Olympia (subject to the above).
Those dogs eligible to compete in competitions for large dogs are those measuring over 500mm (1 foot 6 inches) at the withers.
The Kennel Club Olympia large dog ABC agility stakes 2021
This competition will be classified as combined grades 5-7 and judged under The Kennel Club regulations for standard classes.
This competition is a special agility competition open to all dogs excluding Border Collies, working Sheepdogs and any of their crosses. Any concerns should be recorded in the incident book and reported to The Kennel Club.
Those dogs eligible to compete in competition for large dogs are those measuring over 500mm (1 foot 6 inches) at the withers.
Competitors may enter more than one dog in a heat. Competitors may qualify more than one dog for the semi-final, however only the competitor’s highest-placed dog at the semi-final will qualify for the Olympia grand final. Once a dog has qualified for the semi-final/final, further heats may be entered for competition, although any placings in these further heats will not affect the dog’s eligibility for the semi-final/final.
The first three previously unqualified placed dogs from each heat will go forward to the semi-final at Vale View Equestrian. The first 10 dogs from this semi-final will qualify for the final at the London Olympia Christmas International Horse Show (subject to the above).
A maximum of two representatives of any one breed may be invited to the final from the semi-final. This decision will be at the organiser’s discretion.
The Kennel Club Olympia agility competitions heat awards
The Kennel Club Olympia medium dog agility stakes
The Kennel Club Olympia intermediate dog agility stakes
The Kennel Club Olympia large dog ABC agility stakes
The Kennel Club Olympia large dog agility stakes
- Rosettes: 1st to 6th place
Quarter/semi-finalists:
The Kennel Club Olympia qualifying event will take place at Vale View Equestrian, Nottingham Ln, Old Dalby, Melton Mowbray LE14 3LX, on Saturday 11 September 2021. Supported by Skinner's.
Quarter/semi-finalists: please note there will be a charge of £10 per dog that qualifies for the quarter/semi-final at Vale View Equestrian.
Olympia agility stakes finals
The London Olympia International Horse Show
2021 dates are TBC.