Thames DTC agility section train at BCA (Berkshire College of Agriculture) indoor equestrian arena on Tuesday nights between 7.30 & 9.30p.m.

Training is broken down into two sessions, each one hour long.

The arena is set out with two jumping and two agility courses and the training weaves are positioned in the middle of the school for those that wish to use them. In each session, each group will spend ½ hour on jumping and ½ hour on the agility sections.

The early session (7.30 – 8.30) consists of one small/medium group and three large dog groups with approximately 8 - 10 members per class.

The late session is made up of four large dog groups. We try to cater for all our members which range from Grade 1 through to Grade 7.

All our instructors are club members who volunteer to help and pass on their knowledge to others. We encourage all our members to get involved with club activities.

The club holds four diploma nights during the year between club members which is aimed to encourage members to attend shows and to have a go at all aspects involved in a show I.e. ring party, judging, etc. The club presents annual trophies & Medals at its AGM for all members that have gained the most points at shows or diploma nights throughout the year.

The club also takes part in club matches which we call winter league. These consist of a small show for our members and the other clubs that take part. The matches are usually held in the months of Oct, Nov, Jan and Feb. These matches offer the opportunity to compete outside of the show season.

Many of our members attend regular weekend shows; this is as much a social event as the show itself and it makes for a very enjoyable break with club members,

The Club holds its annual Championship Show on the 2nd weekend in June at Newbury Showground. This is currently the largest two day agility show in the world! We regularly have between 12 and 14 rings running per day, We rely a great deal on help from our members along with people that attend the show which is always very much appreciated.

Contact our Agility section at agility@thamesdtc.co.uk