The Barking Tricksters

29/08/2024

26/08/2024

Today is national dog day, drop a photo of your fur friend and tell us what makes them such a great friend. :)

22/08/2024

Thanks to the generosity and sporting nature of finalists who are unable to attend the finals next month we have been asked to pass their place onto other worthy teams.

I will attempt to update the sheets later and make contact with them individually but if you can tag them that would be great.

Congratulations to Zoe Gilbert and Frog, hoopers finalist, Avril Taylor and Seb hoopers finalist.
Congratulations to Lucy Byrne and Nellie Barrellers finalist and Sarah Worth and Casey barrellers finalist.

21/08/2024

Hoopers show 22nd September

A polite reminder of the rules below

Having witnessed a few people give food rewards in the ring and, had food fall out of a pocket which resulted in elimination please do not carry food into the ring either in the hand, pocket or toy.

Many thanks

Toys and Food. A toy may be carried in the pocket and used as a reward after the final hoop, the toy must not be visible until the dog has fully passed through the final hoop. A toy may be carried in the hand in NFC (not for competition rounds) No food is permitted to be carried within the hand or pocket at any point once the ring has been entered. Toys must not be placed where it could act as a lure.

19/08/2024

Late post due to waiting for the charity monies to be totted up.

A big thank you to everyone who came out and supported us, and a huge thank you for your lovely comments about my courses :)

Our gratitude as usual goes out to everyone who helped to run the day, Julie Sherlock for manning the bar and results, Briony Charlotte for being a great line judge, course builder and timer, Nikki FullerPineapple's for managing our steeplechase ring and of course Laura D'Allen for jumping in and helping and for allowing our amazing rosette giver Lyra to help with number picking up, measuring random parts of the course and making everyone smile at presentations.

The charity pot is now up to £202.00, it's time to start commenting with suggestions of charities (animal) you would like us to consider making a single or split donation to.

19/08/2024

September Show schedule. Spread the word guys, all open classes for our final show of the series 😀😀

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aJFWYnFKlK60pnGCY05ZcaLnwUxWeN0M/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118264859002084163516&rtpof=true&sd=true

19/08/2024

Entry form for our September show.

The Barking Tricksters Open Show Sunday 22nd September 2024 Buckfastleigh Sports Club, Oaklands Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0BL Entries close Wednesday 18th September 2024 (received by) PLEASE USE ONE ENTRY FORM PER DOG Dog’s Name Dog’s D.O.B. Handler’s Name Class Numbers Level ...

19/08/2024

Hoopers show results 18.08.24

19/08/2024

In yet another senior moment I managed to post the August schedule instead of the results. I'll get them posted as soon as I get home 🤣🤣

19/08/2024

I am currently working my way through the results and hope to have them posted and off to HUK at some point today.
In true Tricksters spirit of honesty I have made a mess up with the Barrellers qualifiers finalist ticket winners and did not award correctly, and in a typical end of the day error forgot to update my records of entries.
The Barrellers finalists from the last qualifier of the year are as follows (I have contacted the individuals)
Sue Johnson and Oz
Laura D'Allen Brock and Eva
Liz Elizabeth Helm and Jake
Jane Bornton and Flambard
thanks to Jill Saint who is unable to make our September show asked for her wild card win to be handed to another worthy winner to be able to take part in the finals.
Our final wildcard winner of the year goes to Andy and Connie

19/08/2024

The hoopers and barrellers finalists, thank you and congratulations to everyone who has qualified for a space on the finals :)

14/08/2024

Pay on the day charity steeplechase Sunday ring will be open 1030 - 1230 judged by Nikki FullerPineapple's

Sunday 18th August sees our third Hoopers competition, entries close soon so get your forms in :)

We are again having a charity pay on the day Steeplechase course which is open to all club members, Hoopers show entrants and members of the public. Times of operation to be announced soon.

Class Schedule
1. Hoops – Starters
2. Hoops – Veteran Starters
3. Hoops – Improvers
4. Hoops – Veteran Improvers
5. Hoops – Open Qualifier Class (inc Veterans)
6. Mixed – Starters (Barrellers type)
7. Mixed - Veteran Starters (Barrellers type)
8. Mixed – Improvers (Barrellers type)
9. Mixed – Veteran Improvers (Barrellers type)
10. Mixed – Open Qualifier Class (inc Veterans) (Barrellers type)

Class Descriptions

Please refer to the HUK rules for the changes to class descriptions and progression

First time competitors do not need to register with HUK prior to their initial show; however, to have points added to HUK Progress League or enter subsequent HUK shows, they will need to register with HUK.

Pay on the day Steeplechase ring
Times of operation and judge to be advised on the day. £3.00 per entry
Special class Rules:
Open to all dogs
Dogs must run off lead
Dogs can run at any height or, for those who are retired, poles on the ground
Pole heights to be adjusted by the competitor.
Course to be set at Beginners/Novice level, grade 1 - 3
You may enter as many times as you wish, however, if the judge feels your dog is not having fun or is not running in a manner which indicates they are not over tired you will not be permitted to run any more.
Clear round rosettes to be collected from the judge as you leave the ring
No dog under 16 months of age may take part
The ring will run at the same time as the hoopers competition.
The course will be judged under Agility4All rules

Special special rules
Open to all who want to run for a clear round or use it as a training opportunity (60 second time limit) £3.00 per entry, enter as many times as you want. (As long as the judge is happy your dog is OK)

Want to run for a clear round with a toy in your hand, no problem.

Want someone to hold your dog on the start line and run for a clear round? No problem.

Want to have someone in the ring to help you? No problem.

Want someone to reward your dog at the last jump to keep the finish straight and still run for a clear round? No problem.

Want to run your retired dog with poles on the ground for a clear round? No problem.

Want the judge to stand in the ring and judge so it feels like a competition run? No problem.

All we ask is you set the heights yourself

09/08/2024

Sunday 18th August sees our third Hoopers competition, entries close soon so get your forms in 🙂
We are again having a charity pay on the day Steeplechase course which is open to all club members, Hoopers show entrants and members of the public. Times of operation to be announced soon.
Class Schedule
1. Hoops – Starters
2. Hoops – Veteran Starters
3. Hoops – Improvers
4. Hoops – Veteran Improvers
5. Hoops – Open Qualifier Class (inc Veterans)
6. Mixed – Starters (Barrellers type)
7. Mixed - Veteran Starters (Barrellers type)
8. Mixed – Improvers (Barrellers type)
9. Mixed – Veteran Improvers (Barrellers type)
10. Mixed – Open Qualifier Class (inc Veterans) (Barrellers type)
Class Descriptions
Please refer to the HUK rules for the changes to class descriptions and progression
First time competitors do not need to register with HUK prior to their initial show; however, to have points added to HUK Progress League or enter subsequent HUK shows, they will need to register with HUK.
Pay on the day Steeplechase ring
Times of operation and judge to be advised on the day. £3.00 per entry
Special class Rules:
Open to all dogs
Dogs must run off lead
Dogs can run at any height or, for those who are retired, poles on the ground
Pole heights to be adjusted by the competitor.
Course to be set at Beginners/Novice level, grade 1 - 3
You may enter as many times as you wish, however, if the judge feels your dog is not having fun or is not running in a manner which indicates they are not over tired you will not be permitted to run any more.
Clear round rosettes to be collected from the judge as you leave the ring
No dog under 16 months of age may take part
The ring will run at the same time as the hoopers competition.
The course will be judged under Agility4All rules
Special special rules
Open to all who want to run for a clear round or use it as a training opportunity (60 second time limit) £3.00 per entry, enter as many times as you want. (As long as the judge is happy your dog is OK)
Want to run for a clear round with a toy in your hand, no problem.
Want someone to hold your dog on the start line and run for a clear round? No problem.
Want to have someone in the ring to help you? No problem.
Want someone to reward your dog at the last jump to keep the finish straight and still run for a clear round? No problem.
Want to run your retired dog with poles on the ground for a clear round? No problem.
Want the judge to stand in the ring and judge so it feels like a competition run? No problem.
All we ask is you set the heights yourself

29/07/2024

thanks to those who have contacted me to say they cant find our August entry form.
The form can be found below or on agility net show diary.
thanks all

The Barking Tricksters Open Show Sunday 18th August 2024 Buckfastleigh Sports Club, Oaklands Road, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0BL Entries close Wednesday 14th August 2024 (received by) PLEASE USE ONE ENTRY FORM PER DOG Dog’s Name Dog’s D.O.B. Handler’s Name Class Numbers Level DOG HUK...

22/07/2024

We love seeing your amazing fur friends with their winnings. It would be great to set your photos in the comments :)

Here's lylah to kick things off with her wild card medal and certificate

22/07/2024

Hoopers show 21st July 2024 Results

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o14hieyG0xfYO0iZtZtOECrW_NVJX3z5/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=118264859002084163516&rtpof=true&sd=true

22/07/2024

Hoopers wild card finalists - congratulations to:
Bernard Pearson and Tsavo
Alison Allison Slipszenko and Holly
Debra Cassidy and Buddy
Rebecca Brooking and Harley

Barrellers wild card finalists - congratulations to:
Jill Saint and Scruff
Bobbi Leeds and Lylah

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x0E-Bcv7CSw53z7hjtr1FUWpUfDoan_2/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=118264859002084163516&rtpof=true&sd=true

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ORAFG9PAigDyTXNIAaWrCoBGiSlKkemm/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=118264859002084163516&rtpof=true&sd=true

22/07/2024

Hoopers show 21st July
A huge thank you to everyone who came out and supported our second Charity Hoopers show, it was great to see everyone supporting each other and having a great time.
The charity pot is now up to £152.00 so an extra thank you to everyone who took part, especially those who entered our pay on the day steeplechase.
This months Wild Card entries were chosen during our qualifier classes, the remit was those who didn't go clear but, their dog was rewarded, treated with respect, was not pulled up and taken out of the ring because it made a mistake and, who's dog left the ring as happy as it was when it came in.
I will send the results off to Huk later today, hopefully the points I have placed on the dogs are correct given the new rule changes, I will try and post links to the results and the qualifiers, I am hoping we wont have a repeat of last months tech issues
A huge thank you has to go out to the following:
Briony Charlotte for being an amazing line judge and running our steeplechase
Bobbie Shaw for timing all day
JanJan Hobbit for manning the tea and coffee
Julie Sherlock for taking over from Hobbit and looking after the judges dogs
Laura D'Allen for stepping in and running others dogs when they couldn't manage themselves and for helping with course building
and lets not forget Lyra D'Allen who helped to ensure no one ate too many biscuits by eating them herself, checking the lines of my courses by running through the hoops and, being the best award giver the tricksters have@

19/07/2024

Nearly set up for Sundays (21st July) pay on the day charity steeplechase course at the hoopers competition.

11am until 2pm

Open to all who want to run for a clear round or use it as a training opportunity (60 second time limit) £3.00 per entry, enter as many times as you want. (As long as the judge is happy your dog is OK)

Want to run for a clear round with a toy in your hand, no problem.

Want someone to hold your dog on the start line and run for a clear round? No problem.

Want to have someone in the ring to help you? No problem.

Want someone to reward your dog at the last jump to keep the finish straight and still run for a clear round? No problem.

Want to run your retired dog with poles on the ground for a clear round? No problem.

Want the judge to stand in the ring and judge so it feels like a competition run? No problem.

All we ask is you set the heights yourself

25/06/2024

The results are all with HUK ready for uploading your points to your accounts.

A huge congratulations to our first Hoopers and Barrellers finalists, and an even bigger congratulations to our wild card winners whose run stood out so much for the team work and fun given during their turn.
I apologise for running out of certificates for our 2nd place finalists clearly I lost the ability to count, I will make sure they are with you at the July competition.

Hoopers Finalists

Lyn Person and Heidi
Rosy White and Tess
Anette Goswell and Benson
Angelina Grylls and Stillmoor Ice Warrior

Wildcard winners
Liz Spain Gizmo
Liz Helm Jake

Barrellers Finalists

Lyn Pearson and Heidi
Lucinda Hodgetts and Honey
Sue Johnson and Oz
Anette Goswell and Benson

Wildcard Winner
Susan Turnball and Fig

Looking forward to getting more finalists qualified :)

24/06/2024

Part 3

We've been sent these shots which are given freely, the gentleman who took them has specifically asked not to be credited. Please feel free to tag and share, if you would like the full size image I have please message me and I'll get it over to you.

24/06/2024

Part 2

We've been sent these shots which are given freely, the gentleman who took them has specifically asked not to be credited. Please feel free to tag and share, if you would like the full size image I have please message me and I'll get it over to you.

24/06/2024

We've been sent these shots which are given freely, the gentleman who took them has specifically asked not to be credited. Please feel free to tag and share, if you would like the full size image I have please message me and I'll get it over to you.

24/06/2024

Our 2nd show of the summer series is now open for entries

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nuCxRRbHXzMGYi-g8pJ2-NpeE1c1UKJr/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=118264859002084163516&rtpof=true&sd=true

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bCmiUua6HRyqDBlTBd8q7iTPm-EH2O0o/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=118264859002084163516&rtpof=true&sd=true

23/06/2024

And that's the first tricksters hoopers show in the bag.
Our first 2 hoopers and our 2 barrellers finals ticket winners are on the list for the finals in September and, our first wild card winners have been chosen for their demonstration of team work and fun during their run.

I've got to say a massive thank you to everyone who came out and supported us. We raised £105.00 for charity today which will go in the pot until our hoopers summer series of shows draws to a close with our finals show. We will be putting a shout out for charity suggestions in the next month or so.

A huge thank you to Helena Robson for running our steeplchase ring single handedly, Julie Sherlock for manning the bar and refreshments and processing the results, Briony Charlotte for being my line judge, Bobbie Shaw for our timing, Laura D'Allen for all the support with course building.

And a huge thank you to everyone who came out and supported our show, we look forward to welcoming you back next month.

Ps, we love seeing photos of your amazing dogs and their rosettes so please post our tag away :)