it might be an idea to join a local ring craft club ,where you can meet like minded ppl and also your dog will need training ,theres all sorts of showing from exemtions up to champ shows ,but you may be able to meet someone willing to share petrol expences with someone and give you a lift, it can be very expencive getting a proffesional handler ,but once you have a good bunch of mates on the circuit ,ppl can share the handling