A WOMAN has been recognised for her achievements for her commitment in the canine industry.

Poppy Coleby, 18, from Stamfordham, has won the Young Kennel Club's 'young person of the year personal achievements award', which will be presented to her at this year’s Crufts in Birmingham.

The award celebrates young people who are transforming the lives of others or going above and beyond or overcoming huge challenges to demonstrate their love of dogs and encourage others to become a part the dog world. 

Poppy has been recognised for the award by overcoming her hidden disabilities, as over the last two years, she has been diagnosed with Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunctions/dysautonomia, POTS (Postural Tachycardia syndrome) Vasovagal Syncope and Ehlos Danlos Syndrome.

By having an Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction, it means Poppy’s body has trouble regulating these systems, which causes Poppy to have several medical conditions such as an abnormal heart rate, high blood pressure, dilation, and constriction of the pupils in her eyes and her body cannot control her body temperature.

She has an abnormally fast heart rate (Pots) regular dizzy spells, brain fog, blurred vision and she is prone to fainting (Vasovagal Syncope). A flare up can last anywhere from minutes to days or weeks. 

Despite all the diagnosis and the terrible symptoms, she must live with and manage, Poppy has bounced back and shown so much resilience.

She has been called a  true inspiration to people in that when she’s been faced with adversity she has coped remarkably well.

As well as receiving the award - this year will also be Poppy’s third time at Crufts with her Cockapoo ‘Jackson- ‘Jump to it’ and collie ‘Sky’ - ‘DarleyFalls Sky’s the Limit’. Poppy and Sky also attended the Para Agility World Championships in Italy and won a silver medal.

Speaking about the award, she said: "I am really thrilled to win the award feel so lucky to have been picked and I can’t thank the YKC enough!

"The voting for the overall winner is open till Saturday March 9 you can vote on the young kennel club website through 'YKC young person of the year award.”