The Kennel Club has announced the names of the Heelwork to Music competitors who will be part of Heelwork to Music and Freestyle Team GB in 2019. The team will compete in the FCI World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany.
Team manager, Kath Hardman, said: “Once again, I am privileged to be selected as Team GB Manager with a group of very experienced handlers and dogs who I know will strive to compete at the highest level against handlers from all over the world in Stuttgart.
“The team is comprised of outstanding individuals and I am confident we will perform to the best of our abilities. We are very conscious of the responsibility of representing Great Britain and we are very grateful that we are already receiving support from our fantastic followers within Heelwork to Music all over Great Britain and beyond.
“We are all really looking forward to working together and excited at the prospect of competing at the World Championships.”
Heelwork to Music Team GB is comprised of the following successful handlers and dogs:
World Championships, Stuttgart, Germany from 21-24 November 2019
Heelwork to Music
- Cathy Bates with Sarkam Twinkle Toes
- Lucy Creek with Harriot Skiffle King
- Helen Dennis with Comebyanaway Pure Love
- Kath Hardman with Stillmoor Extra Special
- Nicci Hindson with Comebyanaway Wildest dream (Reserve)
Freestyle
- Lucy Creek with Harriot Skiffle King
- Helen Dennis with Comebyanaway Pure Love
- Kath Hardman with Stillmoor Extra Special
- Nicci Hindson with Comebyanaway Wildest dream
- Cathy Bates with Sarkam Twinkle Toes (Reserve)
Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary, said: “We would like to wish the Heelwork to Music and Freestyle Team the best of luck for the World Championships in November. They have all demonstrated exceptional commitment to their sport, so we’ve no doubt they will represent Great Britain with great skill and determination. The team should be very proud of their achievements.”
Heelwork to Music Team GB is kindly supported by the Kennel Club, with major sponsorship received from Canine Freestyle GB and CSJ Dog Food and also associated sponsorship from The Company of Animals.