The Kennel Club would like to congratulate Agility Team GB on their success at the FCI’s European Open Agility Championships, which concluded this weekend, and saw the team win a total of six medals, including one gold.
Agility Team GB competed over three days at the Championships, with handlers and their dogs showing an impressive level of skill across both team and individual competitions. This was also the first Championship event in history that Team GB achieved three medals in the team finals.
The European Open Agility Championships were held in the UK for the first time, hosted by The Kennel Club at Dallas Burston Polo Club in Southam, and were sponsored by Agria Pet Insurance, with additional support from Galican, South West Agility Goods and 4 Legged Flix.
Medals were won in the following competitions:
Gold medals:
- Martin Reid, from Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, with his Shetland Sheepdog Get It With Eager to Work (Selfie) in the Small Individual competition. This partnership won gold at the European Championships in 2023 which meant they defended their title.
Silver medals:
- Marita Ogilvie, from Bourne, Lincolnshire, with Border Collie, Darleyfalls Cryptic Enigma (Cicada) in the Intermediate Individual competition – this is Marita’s first international medal
Bronze medals:
- Euan Paterson, from Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, with his Border Collie Ag Ch Devongem Quick Time (Crazee) retained their bronze medal (also won in 2023) in the Intermediate Individual competition
- Team GB Time for Tea won a bronze medal in the Small Team finals – the first Small Team medal for Team GB. The team was comprised of Jo Gleed and Devongem Classic (Sinner); Karen Boardman and Devongem Tiz Unbeatable (Robyn); Laura Farrow and Quinlent Dubplate Special (Dubs); and Liz Naylor and Devongem Bright Skye at Hornspike
- Team GB Remake won a bronze medal in the Medium Team finals – securing a medal for the third consecutive year. The team was comprised of Dalton Meredith and Ag Ch Fandabidozi Munchykin Jive (Munchy); James Adams and Ag Ch Devongem Tiz Gold Standard (Willow); Lily Dakin and Wavesong Honky Tonk Blu (Scout); and Stephanie Best and Z-Atomic Spice Koryfej (Skedaddle)
- Team GB Place Your Bets won a bronze medal in the Large Team finals. The team was comprised of Chris Kerton and Infinity Runners Shanapu (Cop); Dave Munnings and Ag Ch Comebyanaway Wot A Legacy (Legacy); Martin Reid and Ag Ch Lilhaze Spring Into Shape (Shape); and Naarah Cuddy and Ag Ch Lilhaze Dark Pleasure (Lemon)
Place wins were also achieved in the following competitions:
1st – Euan Paterson, from Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire and Border Collie, Ag Ch Devongem Quick Time (Crazee) – Intermediate Individual Jumping
1st – Martin Reid, from Leamington Spa, Warwickhire and Shetland Sheepdog, Get It With Eager to Work (Selfie) – Small Individual Agility
2nd – GB New Endeavour To Win – Medium Team Agility
2nd – James Adams, from Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire and Working Cocker Spaniel, Devongem Tiz Gold Standard (Willow) – Medium Individual Agility
3rd – GB Remake – Medium Team Jumping
3rd – James Adams, from Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire and Working Cocker Spaniel, Devongem Tiz Gold Standard (Willow) – Medium Individual Jumping. James and Willow have now won six medals for Team GB, which is more than any other partnership in the team’s history.
The team were chosen following the two try out days which were held at Dog Sports, Derby.
Agility Team GB is supported by The Kennel Club, Natural Instinct, South West Agility Goods, Dog Sports Derby and Galican.
Agility Team GB Manager, Greg Derrett, commented: “Competing on home soil added a little extra pressure this year on our handlers to perform and I am thrilled with the results they achieved while representing Great Britain at this year’s European Open Championships!
“Winning so many of medals, from all four heights and in both the individual and team events, shows the depth of talent we have in British Agility.”
A spokesperson from Natural Instinct, sponsor of Agility Team GB, said: “Natural Instinct are proud to sponsor Agility Team GB and we congratulate the team on their fantastic success at the European Open Championships. We are extremely proud of all those who competed. Well done to all!”
Daniel Millwood, owner of SWAG K9 said: “The European Open 2024 was our first time being able to watch Agility Team GB live at a major championship and they didn’t disappoint! We witnessed some amazing runs, giving great results and some of those very nearly runs that show what an exciting future Team GB has! SWAG K9 are proud to have been there to support the event and we look forward to continuing our support of Team GB.”
For more information, visit: eo2024.co.uk
More information about Agility Team GB can be found on The Kennel Club website: thekennelclub.org.uk/agilityteamgb
More information about dog agility and how to get involved is available at thekennelclub.org.uk/agility.
