Lurcher Long Jump

[J.T.]

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I've seen quite a few posts on here about lurchers competing at the long jump & think my little bitch Scrumpy may be quite good at it. We do agility with her & people have commented on what a big leap she has. The jumps she does are 2ft high but she clears them by at least a foot & usually takes off & lands about 4ft in front & beyond. She is 2 and a half & is 21"

My question is how would I train her up for long jumping? What height & spacings are the hurdles? What are they made from & how are they put together?

Any info on training or entering competitions would be helpful.

Thanks.

Julie

 

[stormydog]

hy julie

the jump itself usually consists of rows of conduit pipes spaced out every foot. 2 lengths of pipe at each side with notches cut at every foot to rest the pipes on, that way they bounce off if they get hit. the lure runs on a loop system along the ground below the jump and round a spool and back to the start again. the dogs are given a few yards to approach the jump and a run-off at the other end.

most dogs learn it straight away. start off with a simple leap then add the conduit on each time. its really safe if you do this way.

john

 

[J.T.]

Thanks John, so it's off to B&Q then for lots of piping. I didn't realise there was a lure under the jumps. I just thought I'd dangle something interesting at the far side of the jump, like a hairy pipecleaner maybe :- "

Cheers,

Julie.

 

[stormydog]

Thanks John, so it's off to B&Q then for lots of piping. I didn't realise there was a lure under the jumps. I just thought I'd dangle something interesting at the far side of the jump, like a hairy pipecleaner maybe :- "
Cheers,

Julie.

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hahah remember i called him that (w00t) he really is too !

 

[J.T.]

He's more like a hairy blob at the moment, he's a lazy little sod & needs to move around more. Fat boy :wub:

 

[stormydog]

He's more like a hairy blob at the moment, he's a lazy little sod & needs to move around more. Fat boy :wub:

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ok then 3 cheers for the hairy bloater !! hope hes having a run at wessy julie ?

 

[mao]

here's a pic of lurcher on long jump, gives you a rough idea of the set up

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/togdog5/IMG_2962.jpg[/img]]My Webpage://http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/...img]]My Webpage

 

[J.T.]

He's more like a hairy blob at the moment, he's a lazy little sod & needs to move around more. Fat boy :wub:

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ok then 3 cheers for the hairy bloater !! hope hes having a run at wessy julie ?

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Yes he is, he's started his training today. Do you think it's looking good?? :lol: :lol:

 

[J.T.]

here's a pic of lurcher on long jump, gives you a rough idea of the set up
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/togdog5/IMG_2962.jpg[/img]]My Webpage://http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/...img]]My Webpage

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Thanks for that, it's shown me how the jump is set up. Now to start training her )

 

[stormydog]

here's a pic of lurcher on long jump, gives you a rough idea of the set up
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m98/togdog5/IMG_2962.jpg[/img]]My Webpage://http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/...img]]My Webpage

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Thanks for that, it's shown me how the jump is set up. Now to start training her )

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julie just remember to have the pipes sitting loosely across the 2 rows of guttering so they bounce off clear if they get hit :thumbsup:

 

[J.T.]

Will Do :thumbsup: Cheers.

 

[joeorcheston]

good luck in ur training

my whippet/greyhound will give it a go this year

Joe

 

[markbrick]

good luck in ur training
my whippet/greyhound will give it a go this year

Joe

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joe will phone you friday if iam here i will take you and youre mate out on some bunies,and thanks to the mod who deleated my last post on here havin fun with joe,iam sure he didnt complain,mark

 

[joeorcheston]

good luck in ur training
my whippet/greyhound will give it a go this year

Joe

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joe will phone you friday if iam here i will take you and youre mate out on some bunies,and thanks to the mod who deleated my last post on here havin fun with joe,iam sure he didnt complain,mark

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ok mate.. never seen the message sure i would of gave u a dig in the ribs when i seen u 4 it (w00t) (w00t)

Joe