Kennel Club announces Agility Team GB 2022

The Kennel Club has announced the agility teams which will represent Great Britain at the European Open Agility Championships in Belgium from 28-31 July, and the FCI Agility World Championships in Austria from 21-25 September.

The successful handlers and dogs were chosen following two try-out events, which concluded at the Statfold Arena, Tamworth on 27 March.

The Kennel Club congratulates all the handlers who have been selected to represent Agility Team GB this year. In addition to being sponsored by the Kennel Club, the team is also kindly supported by Natural Instinct, Galican and Statfold Arena.

This year there were opportunities for win-on places for both the European Open Championship team, and the Agility World Championship team in both individual and team competitions. Those winning the coveted spots were:

European Open Championship – Team and Individual competitions

Large

  • Euan Paterson with Ag Ch Devongem Quick Time (Crazee)
  • Alan Wildman with Ag Ch Chikaramor Kynda Amazyng (Zyng)
  • Martin Reid with Lilhaze Secret Pleasure (Snooze)
  • Ashley Carter with Castomya Epic Enchant Mint (Epic)
  • Lisa Duggan with Nedlo Girl Goes North (Pip)
  • Jen Slade with Freyasway Disco Araminta (Araminta)
  • Marita Ogilvie with Ag Ch Lalapaws Taken By Surprise (Duka)

Medium
  • James Adams with Ag Ch Devongem Tiz Gold Standard (Willow)
  • Steven Richardson with Sanscott Midnight Mist AW (G) (Willow)
  • Shannon Springford with Ag Ch Shansdream Gift of Love (Gift)
Small
  • Matthew Burdett with Licosateria Final Frontier (Bru)
  • Rosie Sawyer with Happy Pappi of Many Tears (Pappi)
  • Martin Reid with Get It With Eager To Work (Selfie)
  • Ashleigh Butler with Ag Ch The Closet Monster of Ashpen (Sully)
Agility World Championship – Team competition

Large

  • Marita Ogilvie with Ag Ch Lalapaws Taken By Surprise (Duka)
Medium
  • Steven Richardson with Sanscott Midnight Mist AW (G) (Willow)
Small
  • Alan Bray with Ag Ch Devongem Fire Starter at Upanovatiger (Ticita)

Agility World Championship – Individual competition


Large

  • Euan Paterson with Ag Ch Devongem Quick Times (Crazee)
Medium
  • Laura Chapman with Leebeardream Come True (Endeavour)
Small
  • Martin Reid with Get It With Eager To Work (Selfie)
Greg Derrett, Agility Team GB Manager said “The whole management team is extremely pleased with the partnerships that have won on to and been selected for this year’s teams. COVID resulted in a long break from this calibre of competition but I am very positive that we have teams representing Great Britain that can perform at this level. The selection process has been a tough six weeks, with partnerships really tested and I would like to congratulate every one of them for their performances”.

Phil Keen, Managing Director of Natural Instinct, added: “We are extremely proud to be sponsoring the Agility Team GB. We have been supporters for a number of years now and to be part of the events taking place this year is really exciting.

“At Natural Instinct, we are passionate that all dogs receive a wholesome, nutritious and raw food diet, feeding as nature intended. Not only does this ensure they get all the vital vitamins, minerals and nutrients they need to keep them fit and healthy, but it will help them perform their best during competitions too!”

The teams selected are as follows:

European Open

Large:

  • Alan Wildman with Ag Ch Chikaramor Kynda Amazyng (Zyng)
  • Ashley Carter with Castomya Epic Enchant Mint (Epic)
  • Dalton Meredith with Fandabidozi Eclipse of Dust (Eclipse)
  • Dave Munnings with Comebyanaway wot a Legacy (Legacy)
  • Euan Paterson with Ag Ch Devongem Quick Time (Crazee)
  • Gemma Haycock with Lalapaws Turn Up The Jukebox (Jukebox)
  • Jen Slade with Freyasway Disco Araminta (Araminta)
  • Joanne Tristram with Ensorcell Back In Black (Brite)
  • Lisa Duggan with Nedlo Girl Goes North (Pip)
  • Marita Ogilvie with Ag Ch Lalapaws Taken By Surprise (Duka)
  • Martin Reid with Lilhaze Secret Pleasure (Snooze)
  • Naarah Cuddy with Ag Ch Lilhaze Dark Pleasure (Lemon)
  • Megan Hunt with A Moment in Thyme (Thyme) (1st reserve)
  • Steven Richardson with Moel Gamble Demonic Risk (Gamble) (2nd reserve)
Medium:
  • Aemillia Nicholson with Little Miss Woo Woo (Wyllow)
  • Hayley Telling with Ag Ch New Illusions Bi Enchantment Of The Five Colors (Teal)
  • James Adams with Ag Ch Devongem Tiz Gold Standard (Willow)
  • Laura Chapman with Leebeardream Come True (Endeavour)
  • Lily Dakin with Wavesong Honky Tonk Blu (Scout)
  • Liz Carpenter with Moseleywood Winnie AW(S) (Winnie)
  • Shannon Springford with Ag Ch Shansdream Gift Of Love (Gift)
  • Steven Richardson with Sanscott Midnight Mist AW(G) (Willow)
  • Natasha Wise with Tottlefields Flippin Bizzy (Toto) (reserve)
Small:
  • Alan Bray with Ag Ch Devongem Fire Starter at Upanovatiger (Ticita)
  • Ashleigh Butler with Ag Ch The Closet Monster of Ashpen (Sully)
  • Katrina Hands with Set the Pace of Summergarden (Sizzle)
  • Marc Wingate-Wynne with Obay Thatz Entertainment (Snazzy)
  • Martin Reid with Get It With Eager To Work (Selfie)
  • Matthew Burdett with Licosateria Final Frontier (Bru)
  • Rosie Sawyer with Happy Pappi of Many Tears (Pappi)
  • Stephanie Jones with Pop Stayley (Poppy)
  • Rachel Ward with Blazecroft Midnight Akemi AW(G) (Nimbus) (reserve)
All competitors at the European Open will compete in the individual competition and be part of a team. Teams will be confirmed nearer the time.

World Championships

Large:

  • Dalton Meredith with Fandabidozi Eclipse of Dust (Eclipse) (I & Team Reserve)
  • Euan Paterson with Ag Ch Devongem Quick Time (Crazee) (T&I)
  • Marita Ogilvie with Ag Ch Lalapaws Taken By Surprise (Duka) (T&I)
  • Martin Reid with Lilhaze Secret Pleasure (Snooze) (T&I)
  • Naarah Cuddy with Ag Ch Lilhaze Dark Pleasure (Lemon) (T&I)
  • Gemma Haycock with Lalapaws Turn Up The Jukebox (Jukebox) (Team Reserve)
  • Joanne Tristram with Ensorcell Back In Black (Brite) (Team Reserve)
Medium:
  • James Adams with Ag Ch Devongem Tiz Gold Standard (Willow) (T&I)
  • Laura Chapman with Leebeardream Come True (Endeavour) (I)
  • Lily Dakin with Wavesong Honky Tonk Blu (Scout) (T)
  • Shannon Springford with Ag Ch Shansdream Gift Of Love (Gift) (T&I)
  • Steven Richardson with Sanscott Midnight Mist AW(G) (Willow) (T)
  • Natasha Wise with Tottlefields Flippin Bizzy (Toto) (Team Reserve)
Small:
  • Alan Bray with Ag Ch Devongem Fire Starter at Upanovatiger (Ticita) (T)
  • Katrina Hands with Set the Pace of Summergarden (Sizzle) (T)
  • Marc Wingate-Wynne with Obay Thatz Entertainment (Snazzy) (T)
  • Martin Reid with Get It With Eager To Work (Selfie) (T&I)
  • Rachel Ward with Blazecroft Midnight Akemi AW(G) (Nimbus) (Team Reserve)
T – Team run
I – Individual run

Find full results from the try-outs.

Find more information on the qualification process for the 2023.

Agility Team GB is sponsored by the Kennel Club, Natural Instinct, Galican and Statfold Arena.