National winner with my own dog "Cross"
JH with Tjorven, my favourite Golden Retriever
me and "Tine"
The Norwegian JH team of 2006
I became Nordic winner with Kerry Blue Terrier "Farah"
Simply The Best 2006
Simply The Best 2006
This song by Tina Turner was played at the arena when i made it to my goal as a junior handler
Benedikte Nergaard
Born: In Tromsø 21.08.1989.
Living: Tromsø
Family: I live together with mymother Father, sister and our two Miniature Schnauzers.
Began JH: In Tromsø October 2002
Hobbies: Besides grooming, training and handling dogs I spend alot of time with friends. I also enjoy outdoor activities in all seasons, both with and without dogs.
School: I attend my senior year in high school.
Dogs: I have two Miniature Schnauzers at home. Cross is the oldest and my first dog. With him I compete in higher level agility and in 2006 he became Int. ch. Rocky is at the moment just a puppy, and time will show if my ambitions with him will come true.
Ambitions: To live life to the fullest.
Hopes: To have good life with a loving family where our dogs can be an important part of it.
Highlights: I have had many good moments throug my years as a handler. To mention some:
Tromsø 2003: My first win at JH competition with the young Kerry Blue Terrier "Petter". In 2007 i also showed this dog to 2 x Best in Show in one weekend.
Tromsø 2006: I showed my own Miniature Schnauzer Cross to group win and 2 Best in show at a K.C.show.
Hamar 2006: Norwegian and Nordic winner in JH, and as a member of the Norwegian team that became 3'rd.
At the moment: Attending school, having fun friends and spending time with my boyfriend. Since Siv Oware trained me, I now together with Marita trains her son Patrick in juniorhandling, his only 13 years old and a talent for the future.
In the future: Nobody nows, but I am shore that dogs will be a part of it.