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Location: East Sussex, UK
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Our Richmond Ch Show :) Gordon Setter/Field Spaniel
What a Sunday is all I can say.
Arrived in plenty of time for the JHA Semi Finals - Emily was in the 12-16 Gundog (an entry of 45!) Jess in the 6-11 Gundog (entry of 23 - although think a few absentees).
Flitted between rings to watch both the girls who did really well - neat patternwork, unflustered and confident.
Emily with Vinnie, Field Spaniel - a friends lovely dog - she only really started handling on Tuesday at training, a second training session on Thursday and then into the ring yesterday!
They bonded superbly and Vinnie was a star - she made the first shortlist!!! So proud of her
Emily lacks alot of confidence but Vinnie was able to ensure she relaxed to enjoy the whole experience.
Jess being judged - Connor is a star and she has done so well with him - you could not ask for a better dog for a handler - but think Jess does get the best from him - he so wants to please x
Jess also got shortlisted but whoop - she came 2nd
I must admit although her pattern work was spot on - she thanked the judge and presented Connor superbly - the judge hardly gave her a second glance when reviewing her line up but possibly she already had her in mind???
The icing of the cake was qualifying Connor for Crufts - he has only attended two general champ shows this year as I have been giving him time to mature! Under a breed specialist too - very pleased.
We certainly had a celebratory glass of vino last night - the girls had juice lol!
I am very proud of both my girls for what they achieved yesterday - think we floated home!
Thanks for looking
One very proud mum x