The Kennel Club Agility Stakes

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One of the most important showcase events for agility in the UK takes place every December at London International Horse Show. Each year, the country's most talented agility dogs and handlers vie in qualifying heats at agility shows across the country to gain a coveted invitation to compete at The Kennel Club Agility Stakes finals.

Skinner's have sponsored The Kennel Club Agility Stakes since 2014, and this much appreciated sponsorship continues in 2020. This exciting collaboration between The Kennel Club and Skinner's will ensure this event continues to remain a top-class competition.

The Kennel Club Agility Stake rules 2024

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The Kennel Club agility stakes rules 2024

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The Kennel Club Agility Stakes Quarter-Finals and Semi-Finals

The Kennel Club Agility Stakes Quarter-Finals and Semi-Finals will be held at Vale View Equestrian Centre on Saturday 14 September

Judge: Ryan Hennessy
Assistant Judge: Andrew Dicker

Small Height Dogs

The below dogs and handlers have qualified for the Small Semi-Final Agility Stakes at Vale View in September.

Handler Dog/ Breed Show
Martin Reid Ag Ch Get It With Eager To Work (Shetland Sheepdog) 2023 Grand Final Winner
Karen Boardman Devongem Tiz Unbeatable
(Working Cocker Spaniel)
Prestbury Park
Lee Harfield Devongem Rewrite The Stars
(Cocker Spaniel)
Prestbury Park
Julie Bearder Paucelin Jester AW(S)
(Manchester Terrier)
Prestbury Park
Louise  Godwin The Fate Of The Furious At Vamonalou (Crossbreed) Tunbridge Wells
Rachel Ward Devongem Sweet But A Syko (Cocker Spaniel) Tunbridge Wells
Les Pearce Devongem Eruption Of Fire AW(G) (Working Cocker Spaniel) Tunbridge Wells
Jason Smawfield-Huby Cotton Candy Sunshine (AWD) (Poodle (Miniature)) Wilmslow
Samantha Lord Nixtev Xylia AW(G) (German Spitz (Mittel)) Wilmslow
Holly Jervis Lady Bug Fly Away Home AW(G) (Cavalier King Charles Spaniel) Wilmslow
Medium Height Dogs

The below dogs and handlers have qualified for the Medium Semi-Final Agility Stakes at Vale View in September.

Handler Dog/ Breed Show
Toni Dawkins Ag Ch Bachero Cross My Heart (Miniature American Shepherd) 2023 Grand Final Winner
Sammy Pegg Leebeardream Plug In Baby
(Border Collie)
North Derbyshire
Shannon Springford Ag Ch Shansdream A Gift Of Love
(Border Collie)
North Derbyshire
Jamie Wright Dream On Dexter AW(S)
(Crossbreed)
North Derbyshire
Dawn Weaver Galaxy's Ace Of Spades (Cross) Southdowns
Edit Ratkai Mimbre It's Norti Nora At Ceebee (Manchester Terrier) Southdowns
Mark Pattenden Kats Izz Ginger Snaps (Cross) Southdowns
Liz Carpenter Ag Ch Moseleywood Maggie AW(G) (Cross)  Wyre
Les Pearce Devongem The Legacy (Cocker Spaniel)  Wyre
 Rachel Ward Ivormyth Double Or Nothing (Cross) Wyre
Laura Chapman Ag Ch Leebeardream Come True (Border Collie) Tunbridge Wells
Jo Gleed Spiderwick Nimble Ninja (Cocker Spaniel) Tunbridge Wells
Kevin Holmes Northfen Mystic Moonlight AW(G) (Working Cocker Spaniel) Tunbridge Wells
Ellie Beach Nellina indiana AW(S) (Spaniel (Cocker)) Wilmslow
Karen Whittle Pip A Dee Doo Dah AW(S) (Spaniel (Cocker)) Wilmslow
Tracey Gledhill Dolores Boocat of Osprey (Spaniel (English Springer)) Wilmslow
Intermediate Height Dogs

The below dogs and handlers have qualified for the Intermediate Quarter-Final Agility Stakes at Vale View in September.

Handler Dog/ Breed Show
Mark Den Dunnen

Devongem Be A Bright Star (Border Collie)

2023 Grand Final Winner
Stephanie Best Shadow Of Aire Believe In The Dream
(Border Collie)
Gillingham
Greg Derrett Nedlo Vice Girl Sproglett
(Border Collie)
Gillingham
Amanda Ellerton Cherryhog Discovery
(Border Collie)
Gillingham
Toni Smith Cherryhog Bright Future
(Border Collie)
Gillingham
Michelle Waugh Manicjax Summer Dreams
(Border Collie)
Gillingham
Rachael Frost Every Kingdom Side Effect
(Border Collie)
Coltishall
Naomi Read Classic Firefly
(Border Collie)
Coltishall
Kate  Howlett Bonbellami Rey Of Hope
(Border Collie)
Coltishall
Alice Newport Herbert Goes Bananas
(Crossbreed)
Coltishall
Nicola Vince Stormbeck Apple Pips
(Border Collie)
Coltishall
Sarah Crouch Tanqaru Hot Gossip (Border Collie) Tunbridge Wells
Daniel Croxford Fellspirit Live The Dream (Border Collie) Tunbridge Wells
Steven Seale Devongem Try Fleck (Border Collie) Tunbridge Wells
Steve Mills Castomya Never Ending Story (Border Collie) Tunbridge Wells
Kerry Scott Kenaiteen Allegro (Labrador) Tunbridge Wells
Large Height Dogs

The below dogs and handlers have qualified for the Large Quarter-Final Agility Stakes at Vale View in September.

Handler Dog/ Breed Show
Dalton Meredith Ag Ch Fandabidozi Eclipse Of Dust (Border Collie)  2023 Grand Final Winner
Shannon Springford Castomya Love Is Gifted At Shansdream
(Border Collie)
Gillingham
Dave  Munnings Ag Ch Comebyanaway Wot A Legacy
(Border Collie)
Gillingham
Martin Reid Ag Ch Lilhaze Spring Into Shape
(Border Collie)
Gillingham
Tracy Moerel Zhanisgo Acclaim To Fame
(Border Collie)
Gillingham
Ellen Sleight Teddy Bear Grylls
(WSD)
Gillingham
Tori Brand Kiozac Reach For The Sky AW(S)
(Border Collie)
Prestbury Park
Siobhan Speedie Ride The Breeze
(Crossbreed)
Prestbury Park
Max Glover Neuadd Lwyd Beat At Soldaze
(Border Collie)
Prestbury Park
Tina Twyman Dreamorox Repeat The Dream
(Border Collie)
Prestbury Park
Jackie Young Rubiheath Finn
(Border Collie)
Prestbury Park
Harriet Harding Lalapaws Ever Irrational (BC) Wyre
Max Glover Soldaze One Summer Dream (BC) Wyre
Anthony Clarke Sunwood Hustle (BC) Wyre
Donna Surtees Miss Batty (Bearded Collie) Wyre
Jenny Kimber Fandabidozi Dare To Rumba (BC) Wyre
Dalton Meredith Fandabidozi I Have A Crush (BC) Tunbridge Wells
Amy Challis Royce Running Riot (BC) Tunbridge Wells
Abigail Phillips Mash Or Smash (Lurcher) Tunbridge Wells
Mike Bendell Devongem Pure Genius AW(P) (BC) Tunbridge Wells
Tunde Bell Soldaze Lady Gertrude (BC) Tunbridge Wells
Large ABC Height Dogs

The below dogs and handlers have qualified for the Large ABC Semi-Final Agility Stakes at Vale View in September.

Handler Dog/ Breed Show
Megan Meade Rekkit Robyn (German Shorthaired Pointer) 2023 Grand Final Winner
Clair Ashford Mini Moo Macy AW(S) (Labrador) Coltishall
Helen Postle Izzi Clever Fox (Malinois) Coltishall
Jane Anderson Koolrunin Feel The Rhythm (Australian Kelpie) Coltishall
Esme Robinson  Charmpark Gabbie (Labrador Retriever) Wyre
Sarah Bowyer Hollytarn Russet AW(G) (Labrador Retriever) Wyre
Michelle Sturge What A Blip (Cross) Wyre

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