ruthless Posted April 14, 2009 Share Posted April 14, 2009 (edited) 2009 Lure Coursing Fun Days Sunday 19 April Sunday 31 May Sunday 5 July Sunday 16 August 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 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: 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 August 5, 2009 by ruthless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted April 16, 2009 Author Share Posted April 16, 2009 (edited) ... deleted, irrelevant now, pertaining to April date only ... Edited April 23, 2009 by ruthless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryet/ Corbys mum Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 when is the next one i missed this thread my girl loves running and wanted to know a bit more about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 The next one is in about 4 weeks. I'll post the date in this thread when I receive the email from the list. If you want to join the yahoo list, do a search for Sydney Lure Coursing on Yahoo Groups. Did you have any specific questions? I might be able to answer them for you :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Do they have puppy runs? My girl is only 9 months - she loves to chase things but I don't want her to put too much strain on her. Otherwise I'll wait til she's older. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 Not sure TN, I've sent an email to the organiser and asked her. I'll let you know if I hear back :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Thanks ruthless!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted April 22, 2009 Author Share Posted April 22, 2009 Here ya go TN :p People are welcome to run their dogs regardless of age. They can do just a portion of the run - whatever they feel comfortable with - I'm happy to work in with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 May date announced ... Sun 31st Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Here ya go TN People are welcome to run their dogs regardless of age. They can do just a portion of the run - whatever they feel comfortable with - I'm happy to work in with them. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 *bump* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabby Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 It may be really muddy tomorrow. will lure coursing still be on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 I'm still waiting to hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poocow Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Lure coursing for the 31st has been cancelled. The field is too wet and mushy. Sue hasn't set the next date yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted May 30, 2009 Author Share Posted May 30, 2009 Aw jeez, way to beat me to it Pooey! Can't say I'm too upset, I've a pretty busy weekend and it was going to be a tight squeeze fitting in LC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poocow Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Sorry Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colliewood Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Hi Sue, Do let us know when you reschedule. Many Thanks Jen (Jo's sis) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSS Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I'm going to try and make the next one of these if I dont have agility... think the dogs will love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipsqueak Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Any news on the next dates??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poocow Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Any news on the next dates??? Not as yet sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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