Clever Canines HTMA Competition
Single day event
Doors open 09:00
Blackburn Farm Nurseries & Wildlife Centre
Wrea Green, Preston, UK
Schedule
Sunday, 21 June · 09:00
- 2
Beginner Heelwork
Heelwork · Starters
- 3
Novice Heelwork
Heelwork · Novice
- 4
Class A Heelwork
Heelwork · Intermediate
- 7
Class B Heelwork
Heelwork · Advanced
- 8
Class C Heelwork
Heelwork · Advanced
- 9
Beginner Canine Freestyle
Freestyle · Starters
- 10
Novice Canine Freestyle
Freestyle · Novice
- 11
Class A Canine Freestyle
Freestyle · Intermediate
- 12
Class B Canine Freestyle
Freestyle · Advanced
- 13
Class C Canine Freestyle
Freestyle · Advanced
About this event
Heelwork to Music Association competition at Blackburn Farm, Wrea Green, near Preston. HTMA is the not-for-profit alternative to the KC structure, with its own progression ladder. Run by Clever Canines HTM Club.
A Heelwork to Music Association (HTMA) competition — distinct from the KC ladder. HTMA uses its own progression structure: Pup Play, Introductory, Beginner, Novice, Class A, Class B, Class C and Veterans. Class results are mapped to the closest KC level where shown on HTM Central.
What to expect
- 13 classes covering Heelwork, Freestyle, Pup Play and Veterans
- Indoor concrete-floored barn, non-slip
- Tea/coffee free; bring own chair
Event details
- Show opens: 8:30am
- Judging starts: 9:00am
- Closing date: Saturday 6 June 2026 (postmark or BACS by 11.59pm)
- Entry fees: Progression £12 / Intro £5 / Veterans £9 / Pup Play free (NFC)
- Class sponsorship: £20
- Competition organiser: Ann DeRizzio — [email protected] / 01253 722923