Hello all!
           just hoping that some 1 might be able to help! Im hoping to show my new puppy(at 6 months)but cant seem to find any ring craft classes in my area (hartlepool)please if any knows of any 1 who does them please let me know!    thank you! 

http://www.bestofbreeds.dabsol.co.uk/clubcorner/dogs/ringcraftclubs.htm

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Melody :)

Thank you, somewhat techi challenged :D

It takes a bit of getting used to :D But once you've got it you will wonder how you ever managed before :P :P

hi i live in hartlepool i run a ringcraft class at dormanstown about half an hour away there is also a class at sherbourn hill .
Carol

hello hippychick,
                     I used to live in dormanstown! There used to be a dog club at the end of my street,bet its the same one, not like dormanstown is that big,i used to take my rotti (Leah)over when there was shows on(before some one stole her,you would think that having a rotti would stop people from breaking into your house, she was a big softy though!)That was where i met my first husky and fell in love with breed,now 5 years later i have 2 huskies and Leah 2. My first husky is Akila, she's a rescue husky so i cant show her,My second is Miertuc my first kc reg husky(whom i want to show, ive got the show bug)then theres Leah 2 a cc of Leah 1 (but a better guard dog,well she's seen away at least 5 that i know of!) ube

hi again,south avenue is where the dog club is held, i have a rottie and i know what you mean about them,he is a useless guard dog good job my daughters gsd in hear as she is a brilliant guard dog,
the ringcraft is held on a wed night from 7.00pm and the one at sherbourn is held on thurs at 7.00pm.
we have a good turn out of huskies at the local shows latley and a lot of new babies also.
do you race your lot?

hello,
       No i dont race them!Id love to though,but there are no clubs near me that i know of,they are hard to find!!! ube

you can train yourself i trained my rottie myself.the thing i am saving for now is the rig, i have everything else.
Carol

hello again,
               i would not know where to start,have you got any tips,i have read loads about it on the net! i also ordered an x back but got ripped off, that put me off a bit! is there any where local ish that i can order from! do you have huskies your self! ube x

If you want to get into racing Huskies you should have a look here Snowpeak. There are LOTS of events up and down the country (we go to some as we have a Malamute ;) ) You can get a harness from Culpeppers except Phil is in Aviemore this week (like most mushers :D :D )

Join the Sibe Club UK as well ..they have literature to help.

Remember that you need permission from the landowner  and insurance to run a rig usually ;)

Melody :)

Hiya, I go to the one at Sherburn Hill, its in the community centre next to Durham pine, I would'nt mind trying the one in Hartlepool though... its probably nearer to me...

Geoff :)

There is one in Hartlepool!,where,please let me know,i have found one in norton which is alot closer, though i dont know where Sherburn Hill is!I spent most of the day trying to find somewhere i can get a harness! ube x

Have seen on these forums taht there is mixed response to Ringcraft .... well mine is Sunday in Bradford and I will guarantee you MUCH more than just up and down please.  Stay in the line as long as you like, practice with dog that knows the game and work with your own dog.  West Riding has been registered since 1945 so we must be doing something right.   Ring me for details

The one at redcar we do not just do straight lines,we also talk about what clothes etc yu should wear, we do hand changes and help people move there dogs at the correct pace, we also try and sort out problems that the dogs may have.
I tried to get a ringcraft club started in Hartlepool but only had 3 people interested , the hall i wanted to book was very dear and it was not worth my while.
I also go to sherburn,when i can.
Carol

Well done at Redcar .........  very important indeed to discuss all areas of showing and what to wear is a major point.  I have trained Junior Handlers (Yorkshire Juniors) for many years and believe me the juniors know how to dress in the ring (well most of them do).  I always say jeans and trainers for TRAINING but please not in the ring.  Many of our handlers, particularly the kids do find it hard to afford smart show wear but one answer is to check out the charity shops ..  we have had some superb, top quality jackets from this source and never cost much.  Shoes can be everyday school shoes or simply a pair of cheap plimsolls.  Always use a lead to compliment either your dog or your outfit (being involved with juniors, I have leads of almost every colour available).  Hair should be fastened back neatly, many girls use the nets which horse riders use or french plait.  I don't like perfume in the ring, this can distract your own or other dogs.

Please when you have finished a move and the judge dismisses you, do say thank you, it will help the judge remember you.

And remember you entered to ask the judges opinion, if judge doesn't like your dog or your handling, then fine, you don't have to enter under this judge again .... but you did ask for an opinion.

Many people will ask what the judge disliked about the dog or handling, I really don't like to discuss my placings when breed judging, but will tell juniors where they have gone wrong or why I placed in such and such way, this is the only way they can learn and improve.

Competition is or SHOULD be the name of the game, we all enter to win but taking part is more important.

Enjoy your day, a rosette is a bonus not essential.

One more point which I like to stress is ....don't come back and tell me you won the class, but you were the only one in the class .... it is not your fault that no one else was there AND there could have been 20 in the class and you may still have won.

Keep going to ringcraft ... not just when you have a puppy, one day you will have a puppy but the class won't be there ...SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CLASS.

I know it is very old thread but cant find any ring craft classes in Hartlepool, Stockton area since Mrs an Mr Potter gave up in January after 30 years.
Any suggestions?