A WILTSHIRE dog – and her trainer – picked up a title at one of the world’s most prestigious agility competitions.

Liz Carpenter and her crossbreed, Ag Ch Moseleywood Maggie AW(P) (Maggie), from Pewsey, won The Kennel Club Medium Dog Agility Stakes final on December 22.

Liz and Maggie competed in qualifying heats across the country to earn one of just ten places in the medium final at The Kennel Club Agility Stakes, one of the most prestigious agility competitions in the world, held at The London International Horse Show at ExCeL London.

The judge this year was Jackie Gardner, with assistant judge Nic Jones.

Proud owner Liz said: “I have never won this event before, and it is Maggie’s first time here. What an amazing end to the year, we loved every minute.”

Liz and Maggie after their win. Picture: Sean Cameron/The Kennel Club

Held in association with Skinner’s, The Kennel Club Agility Stakes saw top agility stars of the highest grades (Grade 5, 6 or 7), who had earned qualification in competitions throughout the year, compete in five height finals across small, medium, large, intermediate and large ABC (Anything but Collie) categories.

Ben Skinner, of Skinner’s, said: “Huge congratulations to Liz and Maggie for such an amazing performance at this year’s Kennel Club Agility Stakes final where the talent and dedication of both dogs and handlers are celebrated. We look forward to seeing what the future holds for this amazing team.”

Catherine Guiver, head of events at The Kennel Club, added: “Congratulations to Liz and Maggie for their impressive performance, the pair should feel very proud of their win.

“The Kennel Club Agility Stakes is a tough competition and requires commitment and hard work, which was displayed by all competing dogs and their handlers throughout the qualifying process.”

For owners interested in getting started in agility with their dog, The Kennel Club has created a guide which can be found online at thekennelclub.org.uk/newtoagility.