'I am totally overwhelmed by
everyone's support and kind words throughout the whole event. It is
extremely humbling to think that so many in the agility community are
such wonderful and generous people.
Due to
financial pressures this year getting to the World Championships was not
going to be possible for me. However, after being bullied into trying
out for the team by agility friends, we found ourselves selected to go.
I would like to thank everyone who made it possible for me to attend
this years event. Special mentions to Dave and Kate from iSS who
provided part sponsorship and also the Devaney family from Thames DTC
for their personal contribution and then finally everyone who brought
raffle tickets including Wallingford DTC. I am truly touched by the
generosity. In total the raffle raised approx £850 making the total fund
£1250. The remainder of the money will be carried forward towards
sending us to next years event which we automatically qualify for having
won this year.
At the event,
the team spirit was fantastic. All team members were so cohesive and
helped everyone to try and map out a route to conquer the crazy
challenging courses set by this years judges. We were all so positive
and believed we could achieve what we have achieved. This was marked by
the success of the Large Team, as getting our dogs round the team events
was something most didn't achieve from the rest of the world. However,
credit to Lee, Sue and Jackie for doing a wonderful job and being
victorious. Personal thanks from me go to Nikki Garrett and Lee Windeatt
who were great support with helping me selecting the plan of attack with
Dizzy. Also to Steve Croxford and Gywn Roberts for putting up with me in
the enclosures just before we ran! Finally special mention to Zoe
Tharmasingham from the KC who sorted anything we wanted e.g. rooms,
tickets, meals. She was just fantastic. Her positive and 'can do'
attitude relaxed all the team - nothing was too much for her.
The supporters
this year were great, drumming up support from other nations to help
with the cheering and believing in us as a team was brilliant. I'm glad
we gave you something to cheer about. Also the support from other
nations was something new to me. The amount of fellow competitors who
came up and cuddled me sending best wishes before and after the event
was very unique as we are not the favourite nation when at international
sporting events! Having my whole family at the event was initially a bit
scary but thank you to Lorna and Simon Peachey for their help and to my
Mum and George for making the trip and the supporters for making them
feel part of the agility family.
After
achieving the World Champion title the feeling that tops any other
feeling is how well received the success has been. To see so many
peoples comments about the emotion it has brought, also to see so many
grown men cry in the celebrations. I couldn't believe I wasn't crying
too! I think this is hitting me today. After reflection and reading
everyone's delightful comments, it is truly amazing.
Finally thank
you to Matthew who is always the rock behind Dizzy and me in all we do!'
You can watch
Dizzy and Tasha's, winning moment by clicking here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wiwdlbS9O8&feature=rec-LGOUT-exp_fresh+div-HM
