2014 AKC Agility Nationals
Given the amount of life stress my family has had for the past year (showing no sign of stopping, in fact we got more bad news about my mum last week), I decided one way to take my mind off sad, worrisome things was to try and qualify Nina for the 2014 AKC Agility Nationals (they are in Harrisbug, PA, the closest they’re likely to be for a long while).
The requirements are: 500 MACH points, 20 legs (in Master JWW or Standard), and 4 double Q’s (qualifying in Master Jumpers and Master Standard on the same day – the double Q legs count towards the 20 legs). We have until November 30.
So far we have: 5 legs (4 JWW, 1 Standard), 99 points and no double Q’s. Not exactly a slam dunk, eh? Still, it’s fun and an effective diversion.
We still need: 401 MACH points, 15 legs and 4 double Q’s. Still technically possible, but not if we keep having trial weekends like the last couple. Nina is being a “one bar wonder”, with perfect courses with ONE BAR DOWN.