At the beginning of 2023 we offered our first Dedication to Training award and it took the form of the Dedicated Dinks Rosette.
This award was available to any member and equine pairing who entered at least one competition per month for all 12 months of the year. This rosette is to reward consistent training and dedication to the sport. All On-Line, Liberty, Junior, Young Horse and Equagility classes count and a handler could be issued this award with multiple equines.
The award is named after Shenstone Shooting Star. Horse Agility Accredited Trainer, Melanie Garners Welsh Section D mare. Dinks competed at Advanced 1* and was the star of many of Heart Felt Horses “10 things to do with…” obstacle tuition videos. Mel says….”Dinks loved her Horse Agility and took part right up until her 30th year and we were able to move to walk only classes as they were required” Dinks, a former Veteran Champion and Equagility Reserve Champion continued to obstacle test for Mel even after retiring from the monthly competitions. Horse Agility kept a bright and strongly minded Welshie engaged for many years and come rain or shine this wonderful partnership were out training and filming.
We are honoured to offer this award in Dinks’ memory and of a wonderful and committed partnership.
210 teams started and 69 finished! Well done for braving everything that life and the weather had to throw your way!
The International Horse Agility Club offers monthly on- line, Liberty and Equagility classes and dedicated leagues for the competitive. Certificate courses for self study as well as junior, Summer of Sport and a net work of Horse Agility Accredited Trainers