Kath Hardman and Amber - HTM World Champions!

Kath Hardman and Amber won the FCI HTM World Championship in Herning, Denmark on the 25th - 27th June 2010.

They gained 28,6 points in the first round on the Friday and 28,8 in the individual final on the Sunday.

The British Team did well too in the World Championship for teams. Gina Pink and Daraydala Piccolo gained 22,57 points, Carole Dodson with Kinaway Dr. Watson gained 27,3 points and together with Kath and Amber's 28,6 points, the team ended on 78,47 points and Silver Medals.

Team GB at the World Championships

Thank you to every one, who supported Team GB and sent Good Luck wishes - they worked!

Erin's Holiday

While Karen and Allan were in Denmark Erin went to stay at Lesley and Roger’s house. Lesley could not compete in Denmark as her dogs are not on the Breed register so her contribution to help Kath and Karen was to invite little Erin to stay and of course to cheer team GB on from the UK.

She had a great time with her “Uncles” Angus and Hamish.

A big field to play in

Nice long walks

And a cool “Dog Pool” to splash in and quench your thirst after walkies

Erin was on her very best behaviour during her stay and Lesley and Roger say that she can come and stay any time!

A Holiday in Scotland

Karen, Allan, David and Kath rented a cottage for the competition in Scotland and stayed for a full week. (Lesley & Roger stayed in their own caravan - pictures soon!)

Once again thanks to Allan for these photographs. Llama in the farm nearby.

The trail for the morning walk - it was so very very wet though.

The dog coats got heavier by the minute!

And Kath and Karen got very wet too!!

The cottage was owned by an adjacent farm which allowed visits. Its was great and Top Lodge would like to thank Maggie and Sandy for spending valuable time showing them around.

Two young calves kissing!

And more Llama!

Allan took Kes, Fly and Erin for a long walk through woodland.

Can you see the Buzzard which had just swooped through the pathway in the trees?

The cottage.

And another Buzzard! There seemed to be quite a number of these magnificent birds in this area.

Erin having a little romp!

And more walking - it was good for the team and the dogs to have some quality free time!

Another Buzzard, this time perched in a tree very close to the cottage.

Thank you Scotland for a good time.

Top Lodge at the Beardie Club Competition

The Scottish Beardie Club held a full two day competition in Glenrothes, Scotland. Thanks to Allan Brown for all the photographs. Lesley and Angus competing in the Advanced HTM Class

Karen with Fly in the same class.

And Kath with Tipp also competing.

Lesley trained with Hamish - he gets more confident each time.

Karen with the youngest Top Lodge Dog Erin - they trained too.

Kath and Spice competing in the Advanced Freestyle Class

And competing against Lesley with Hamish - again!

And of course Karen and Kes were in this class too.

And finally Kath with Amber competed in the same class too!

Sunday had the same classes again. Karen trained Erin in Novice HTM.

And in the same class was Lesley with Hamish -once again training.

In the Advanced HTM Class Lesley and Angus.

And today Amber took part in the HTM Class too.

With Karen training Erin in Novice Freestyle.

And Kath with Spice took part in the Advanced Freestyle Class.

Kas took to the floor again with Karen in Advanced Freestyle

This is part of the routine!!! Lesley with Hamish in Adv Freestyle.

The line up for the Freestyle Class.