Crufts Semi-Finals 2018
Every year there are ten special premier HTM shows, these show host special HTM and FS Advanced classes called the Crufts - semi final qualifiers. At these shows the top two handlers in each division who have not previously qualified - are eligible compete in the semi final competition in 2018.
Rugby Dog Club
There was a Fantastic Crufts Heelwork to Music and Freestyle semi final hosted by Rugby dog club at the Connexion sports centre in Ryton on Dunsmore - This is a return to where the sport held its very first show in the 1996 and a welcome return it was, the venue has been completely refurbished with new flooring and decor.
There were two exciting competitions . Below are the lucky ones who won their magic ticket to Crufts the greatest dog show in the world.
Congratulations to them all!
Freestyle Competitors
- Cathy Bates
- Helen Denis
- Lucy Creek
- Kim Lyddon
- Lesley Neville
- Kath Hardman
- Lucy Heath
- Kay Laurence
- Cathy Chambers
- Emma Pirrie
Heelwork to Music Competitors
- Michelle Dodson
- Lucy Creek
- Caroline Garrett
- Lucy Heath
- Irene Walsh
- Lesley Neville
- Pamela Sullivan
- Carol Dodson
- Cathy Bates
- Louise Ince
Crufts HTM and Freestyle 2017 Winners
The winners of the Crufts HTM and Freestyle 2017 competition Caroline Garret and Lucy Creek automatically qualified for the 2018 semi-finals in January 2018.
- Crufts Heelwork to Music Winner: Caroline Garrett with Wildsea Phoenix of Fire, Border Collie
- Crufts Freestyle Winner: Lucy Creek with Harriot Skiffle King, Border Collie