ruthless Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 (edited) 2008 Lure Coursing Fun Days Sunday 29 June Sunday 3 August Sunday 7 September Sunday 12 October Sunday 9 November cancelled due to hot weather Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs, Erskine Park Lure coursing is a performance event developed in the early 70's by sighthound fanciers who hunted jackrabbits in the open field, which risked the harm caused by barbed wire fencing. They invented lure coursing as a safer, more controlled sport for sighthounds that would recreate the physical requirements of open field coursing, allowing them to continue testing the functional abilities of their sighthounds. Lure coursing aims to preserve and develop the coursing skills inherent in the sighthounds and to demonstrate that they can perform the functions for which they were originally bred. The hounds chase plastic bags on a course laid out to simulate escaping game. The plastic bags are pulled around on a nylon string course, propelled by a hand controlled motor. Who – The day is being run buy the Afghan Hound Club of NSW and all people and all breeds are welcome! What – The cost will be $4 for the first run $3 subsequent runs. Your dog can run with another or by himself. Where - behind the Jack Russell Area, at the Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs, 44 Luddenham Road Erskine Park. When – 12 noon till 4pm Things you'll need… Strong collar and lead Water bowl Poop bags Money for entry Sensible footwear What ever will help you catch your dog after their run eg. Squeaky toy, food, tug toy, ability to beg Some thing for shade- hat umbrella, shade tent There's a Yahoo Group if anyone wants to sign up to receive updates, it's called Sydney Lure Coursing. --- Map here http://www.dogsnsw.org.au/upload/images/map.jpg --- Directions are: Pull into the complex Road goes to the left, follow to the end , past the buildings and you'll come to a T section turn right, you should be looking at a toilet block about 100m ahead Turn left at the toilet block You should see a white fence and gate in front of you about 100 metres go through the gate vere to the right and you'll see another gate and drive through there and that's where it is. Edited November 7, 2008 by ruthless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poocow Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I'll be there on Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 I'm not sure if I can go yet, but I figured I'd put the dates up for anyone else who might be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 We should be there as well Beware ... :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poocow Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 We should be there as well Beware ... :p Woot!!! Cocker cuddles!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 When they go to Lure Coursing.. cuddles is the last thing on their minds.. The Devil takes possesion of my 3 and they turn into monsters intent on only one thing... killing the plastic bag! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Whippet Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 I'll be there, for my first time. I'll be the one with the lost look on my face! Not sure how my boys will go... is that OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poocow Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 I'll be there, for my first time. I'll be the one with the lost look on my face!Not sure how my boys will go... is that OK? Its fine, they help the first timers a lot. I'll be the one with the BC going off its nut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 Bumping to remind people it's on this Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaCharlie Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Might pop down this weekend, see how much energy Ive got They had great fun last time (although I think the highlight for Charlie was finding that huge puddle to swim in ). Harnesses may be the go this time though, they both managed to slip their collars last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickie Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Is it OK if I cross post the dates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaCharlie Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Add a Briard to your list Should be good to watch, provided he can see the bag! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 Is it OK if I cross post the dates? That's all I'm doing too Vickie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poocow Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Good to see Trixie finally in your lineup Ruth I'll see you on Sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 If I can make it I'm only bringing one dog and a crate! I learnt my lesson last time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poocow Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 If I can make it I'm only bringing one dog and a crate! I learnt my lesson last time Ok no worries, I'll be there with the 2 nutters, we give Top more runs though, he just loves it! Hopefully will bring a friend so OH can take photos and she can help me with the dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 I ahve a show that day, but its at EP as well, so I might come later and let the crazy one go couple of times too. Ill see how is her pad, its split a bit and bleeding right now, needs some TLC for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 (edited) I read that you can use Superglue to stick her pad back together ... http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?show...62&hl=juice A bit of trivia. The guy at Kodak* who invented superglue in 1942 eventually developed it for use in the Vietnam War to seal soldier's cuts and wounds in the rain and jungle mud as it not only holds the skin even when wet or being knocked around, it also stops the bleeding.Basically you just hold the two sides of the cut together and put a dab of it on and it stays glued together even under duress, and the wound will heal fine being clean and exposed to air, which is a disadvantage of bandaging. You can also align the two edges better than a bandage to get a cleaner heal. I wish I knew about this when my own Wei cut his pad once. It took ages to eventually heal as it kept opening up as he walked on it. NB. This website says the superglue you can buy in the shops uses methyl-2 which may irritate some skin but not others so it's never been approved for medical use, so you can try using it but there are also non-methyl medical versions called Band Aid Liquid Bandage, a brand used by vets called Nexaband, and another version dentists use called Soothe-n-Seal. * He was actually trying to invent clear plastic to use for lenses, but ended up with a liquid that stuck to everything and wouldn't let go. Edited July 29, 2008 by ruthless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squeak Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 If I can make it I'm only bringing one dog and a crate! I learnt my lesson last time Dare I ask what that means??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted July 29, 2008 Author Share Posted July 29, 2008 See here http://www.dolforums.com.au/index.php?s=&a...t&p=2526917 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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