Bourton pupil Hollie fought off fierce competition at this year’s Crufts
YOUNG dog lover Hollie Batchelor came back from Crufts at the NEC in Birmingham last month as a winner with Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Jasmine.
The St George’s School, Bourton, pupil was Toy/Utility Group winner in the 6-11-years-old Handling Competition.
Hollie, 10, became interested in dogs through Pets As Therapy (PAT) for which Jasmine’s owner, Barbara Borwell, is a volunteer – Jasmine is a regular visitor to St George’s in the Read2Dogs Scheme.
Hollie was given membership of the Young Kennel Club as an eighth birthday gift and attended the Bath Championship Show with Jasmine, and other shows.
She gained more expertise in the technique and art of dog handling at the North Dorset Canine Ringcraft Group.
Hollie became South-West Junior Handler of the Year last year and qualified and participated at Crufts 2022, before her win this year.