HEELWORK TO MUSIC

HEELWORK TO MUSIC

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The X Factor Poll Results November 2004

Heelwork to Music competitors were asked to vote in a recent poll - the poll was a light hearted response to the UK 'X Factor' programme that was shown on UK television. The Dancing with Dogs email list, which has members around the world, asked everyone to vote for the dogs and handlers they believed had that special 'X' factor - the ones they liked to watch. Nominations were taken from the membership, who then voted for their favourites. After a week of voting the overwhelming top dog and handler team was Mary Ray and her collie Quincy. Below is a list of the top 8 in each grouping. Congratulations to all those listed.

DOGS

1^st Quincy ( Mary Ray)

2^nd Fly (Attila)

3^rd Bobbie ( Margaret Jessop)

Joint 4^th Ginny ( Kath Hardman)

Joint 4^th Jaz (Richard Curtis)

5^th Ccino ( Ann DeRizzio 's R/W)

6^th Kizzy ( Mary Ray)

Joint 7^th Robbie ( Leslie Neville)

Joint 7^th Pepper ( Sandra Davis)

Joint 7^th Rookie ( Carolyn Scott)

Joint 8^th Willow ( Pat Richards)

Joint 8^th All Linda Topliss's dogs

HANDLERS

1^st Mary Ray

2^nd Attila

3^rd Richard Curtis

4^th Ann DeRizzio

Joint 5^th Kath Hardman

Joint 5^th Karen Sykes

6^th Margaret Jessop

Joint 7^th Leslie Neville

Joint 7^th Linda Topliss

8^th Barry Bray

This website and the Dancing With Dogs email list will hopefully help to bring together all those currently involved in the sport and more importantly attract new people. It is only by adding your voice that this sport will not only grow but will encompass the positive aspects of training and working with dogs that we so love.

Heelwork to Music will endeavour to give a voice to all opinions and represent the competitors who are involved in the sport to the full.

Shows and sponsors

Running HTM shows is very expensive and if sponsorship is not found it can prove a very difficult venture. It would be great if we could tie up sponsors to events – so anyone wishing to sponsor an HTM event please let us know.

We aim to not only organise our own HTM events but also to foster others who wish to put on their own shows. We will offer support and advice and we will try to arrange sponsorship or offer suggestions on where it may be obtained. Everyone is encouraged to actively promote the sport through demonstrations and press coverage.

Courses

There is no doubt that attending courses and seminars will help you to learn more and develop both you and your dog's routines and training techniques. This site will freely list details of all courses that promote positive training methods. To have your course listed here just email the details.

Communications

The Internet is a wonderful communication tool. It allows us to send and receive information very quickly. This site now has its own message board for the use of everyone. This site also includes links to various HTM related sites and all who are keen to participate are encouraged to communicate either by joining the email list or attending seminars and shows. Any queries regarding the Internet list email Ann DeRizzio.

Site last updated February 16 2005

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