Exercise Plans - Warsaw (Poland) 4th December

Hello

I am in Poland again at the moment. I taught last night and again tonight before flying home again tomorrow.

Here are the exercise plans from yesterdays seminars:

 

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UKA Grand Finals - All Course Plans

Hello

Here are all my course plans from the UKA grand finals. It was a great (if not tiring!) weekend, and I enjoyed my role as finals judge. Also like to thank Jo Rhodes for her excellent work throughout the weekend as well, as my fellow judge.

Well done to all the winners and finalists, it was a pleasure judging you all.

Hope you enjoy the course plans.

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I am flying off again early tomorrow morning, it is a hectic week!

 

 

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Interviews from Agility For Juniors Grand Prix

Here is a selection of interviews taken from last weekend: Including winners, organisation (Anthony Clarke) and judge (myself!).

This weekend I am off to judge (alongside Jo Rhodes) the UKA National Finals at the Hand Equestrian centre in the southwest. I have designed some cracking courses and look forward to the event and seeing handlers test themselves.

The gamblers is a particular favourite of mine, I think this will be an exciting and challenging final.

Enjoy last week’s interviews, and il post the weekends course plans up on Monday.

Lee

www.leegibsontraining.com

Places still available on CCAD January 12^th 2013, however I anticipate this to be full within a short time. More details on the blog and also www.leegibsontraining.com and click “trainingdays”

 

Find more interviews at http://www.agilityforjuniors.com/grand-prix/

 

Agility For Juniors Grand Prix Course Plans

Hi

Last Saturday I was the judge of the first ever Agility for Juniors Grand Prix, organised by Anthony Clarke.

I was judging Speed stakes, Jumping & Agility.

It was a super day, albeit a little cold (we were inside) the juniors were super and worked very hard over all the courses. There were some excellent runs and the kids showed off some superb handling and courage when running the courses. It was a pleasure to judge.

Below are the course plans:

 

 

 

Regards - Lee

 

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LGT presents CCAD 12th January 2013

Saturday January 12th 2013

 
LGT presents CCAD

Comprehensive Course Analysis Day

To be held

Saturday January 12^th 2013

 

Sandbourne House and Stables,

Baughton on the Hill,

Earls Croome,

Worcester

WR8 9DG

 

(9am course build) 9.30am – 4.30pm (5pm if needed) with a 1 hour lunch break

 

A brief introduction to this exciting new type of training day:

 

This day will be different from the existing type of training seminar, such as my LGT Super Seminar’s. This day will focus on the competing aspect of agility, collectively utilizing all the skills you already possess, giving strategies and plans for each course you run.

 

If you always feel you are “playing safe” or not seeing/selecting the “winning line” until you see someone else do it, and if you feel your handling of a course sometimes ruins your dogs chance of a clear round or even a place, then CCAD is for you.

 

FAQ:

 

What will happen during the CCAD?

 

There will be a course, which we will all run (like a competition, I will observe but not critique) Once everyone has run, we will then have an in-depth analysis of the entire course, with focus points on –

·         Key points of what we have just witnessed

·         Handling choices & strategies

·         Decision making & line selection

·         My advice and handling system / choice on particular sections of the course

 

We will then re-walk and repeat the course with our dogs, improving on the last run. I will give brief feedback to each handler as they finish their runs.

 

We will cover 2 agility and 2 jumping courses, with a total of 8 runs (4 courses ran twice each)

 

What standard or level will the courses be?

 

The courses will be aimed at grade 5&6 level (FCI class2/3), however this does not mean that a competent grade 4 dog for example, cannot take part. The courses may not all be typical UK courses either, expect a mixture!

 

What are the exact aims of the day?

 

As with the LGT-Super Seminars, specific focus and aims are established before the training day. CCAD is no different. The day is aimed at improving the following skills:

 

·         Handlers course walking ability

·         Awareness & reading of courses

·         Decision making with confidence

·         Goal setting and planning for each course

 

Is my dog suitable for this type of day?

 

The aim of this day is for the handler’s benefit, to increase their knowledge and confidence when planning to run a course at competition, however to ensure that everyone gets the most out of the day, I have prepared a short criteria list:

 

CCAD Dog Criteria:

·         Dog can be at any level between Grades 4-7

·         Handler to run a dog that is confident with ALL equipment

·         Dog is to be reasonably reliable on weaves and contacts (i.e. handler is prepared to use independence if needed)

·         Dogs with less control are not suitable

·         You may swap dogs between courses if you have two dogs, but can only run each course once when your turn comes around each time.

 

CCAD Handler Criteria:

·         Anyone who is wanting to improve any of the key points or aims listed above!

·         A fun and out going approach, we will work hard with the analysis but the day will also be a lot of fun too!

·         Be willing to help with course changes (this will be greatly appreciated)

 

Tea and coffee available all day.

The cost will be £35 per handler and dog (inc deposit)

 

£5 none-refundable deposit required to confirm your place.

Please email leegibsontraining@hotmail.com

 

I believe that CCAD will be interesting and informative. Look forward to seeing you on the CCAD in January 12th 2013.

Isle of Man Seminar Exercise Plans

Hello,

I am waiting at the Isle of Man airport to catch my flight home to Birmingham (which predictably is late!). I have had two really good days of training here on the island and all of my students have worked very hard. I have a selection of Saturdays and Sundays exercise plans to load up here, so please print them off and use them to practise what we did over the last two days!

 

Enjoy the exercises - Lee

 

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Chesterfield Training Evening - Exercise Plans

Hello

Wednesday night I had the 230 mile round trip to Chesterfield once again. It was a misty but warm evening. I had a group of 8 who I split into 2 x 4 for the 2 hours, we covered 4 fantastic exercises.

One of the aims of last nights session was to practice finding an obscured tunnel entrance, and type pick ups out of the flat tunnel.

These exercises are excellent for short, aim specific training sessions. Please enjoy them:

 

 

 

 

Today I am flying to the Isle of Man for a training weekend. Just about ot pack my case!

 

Lee

 

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