Agility & MAC History
1978
The Start
First widely documented appearance of dog agility at the Crufts dog show in the UK
1988
Agility in Canada
Dog agility introduced into Canada by Art Newman from North Gower, ON
1991
MAC Founded
MAC was started by Dorinda Desmet & a friend in her mom & dad’s backyard in Komoka, Ontario. The name Middlesex Agility Club was chosen summer of 1991.
1993
Fun Match
MAC held a fun match to raise funds and get experience for hosting a trial.
Agility Seminar
MAC held an agility seminar with Darlene Woz of Canine Combustion. This was a great learning workshop for members and participants from all over Southwestern Ontario.
1994
First Trial
MAC held it’s first trial. It was limited to 75 entries, 209 runs.
New Logo
A contest was held for a new logo. Julie Clark was the successful winner & it remains MAC’s logo today.
1995
First Indoor Trial
First indoor trial held at Kilbyrne Farms near Thorndale
1997
Santa Clause Parade
MAC entered a float in the Santa Clause Parade. The theme was “Here Comes Santa Paws”. The float included a Christmas tree decorated with dog biscuits & toys. The float won the most original prize and the Santa paws sleighs and rein dogs stole the show.
1998
Birnleigh Farm
Move to Birnleigh Farm in Birr, ON
2000
Cantercrest Farm
Move to Cantercrest Farm
2002
Fleetwood Farms
Move to Fleetwood Farms
2015
Con Brio
MAC moved to Con Brio, now known as Tepla Farms