ruthless Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 2011 Lure Coursing Fun Days Sunday 27 March 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 Sometimes Sue from Pinnicle goes and takes great photos like these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 If you have any questions please ask them on the Yahoo group. I'm not an organiser, I'm merely spreading the love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amerykus Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Sometimes Sue from Pinnicle goes and takes great photos like these Sue does take a good pic doesnt she Your guys look like they are having the time of their lives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 How I wish I lived closer - those are fantastic photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Still a bit warm for my taste but I'm sure I'll make a trip when it cools off. It's a great day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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