Racing And Coursing

[Kenmilquin]

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Hello,

As some of you may know I have two whippets and they couldn't be more different Indianna is the I AM NOT CHASING THAT UNLESS I WANT TOO and Sasha is the RIGHT LETS CHASE ANYTHING THAT MOVES type so I was wondering is nearly three to old to learn to race or course???? What makes a good runner and courser? She is very quick to cover the ground and she doesn't leave the ground that much, so is this the sort that makes a good runner? She is fairly small, she stands at a massive 18 and 1/2" :b (no laughing please as size isn't everything :lol: ) I just feel although she is most happy to be a lazy pet would like to give her something else to do to enjoy her days.

 

[*Lesley*]

18 1/2 " yes massive (w00t) :lol: my boy is 20 3/4 (w00t) and my girls are 19+.

IMO 3 isn't too old to start if your dog is focused on the lure and they will chase it they will be fine :thumbsup:

Racing and lure coursing are very different so it takes different things to be good at it, with racing it's speed that counts, but with coursing it's a bit more complex than that the slowest dog in the world can be a good courser if it's competitor doesnt follow the lure properly :thumbsup:

I would find out where your nearest club is and take them along for a go

 

[Pennymeadow Whippets]

Hello,     As some of you may know I have two whippets and they couldn't be more different Indianna is the I AM NOT CHASING THAT UNLESS I WANT TOO and Sasha is the RIGHT LETS CHASE ANYTHING THAT MOVES type so I was wondering is nearly three to old to learn to race or course???? What makes a good runner and courser? She is very quick to cover the ground and she doesn't leave the ground that much, so is this the sort that makes a good runner? She is fairly small, she stands at a massive 18 and 1/2" :b (no laughing please as size isn't everything :lol: ) I just feel although she is most happy to be a lazy pet would like to give her something else to do to enjoy her days.

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What area are you in ?

IMO 3 is not to old to have a go. :thumbsup:

 

[Kenmilquin]

Hello,      As some of you may know I have two whippets and they couldn't be more different Indianna is the I AM NOT CHASING THAT UNLESS I WANT TOO and Sasha is the RIGHT LETS CHASE ANYTHING THAT MOVES type so I was wondering is nearly three to old to learn to race or course???? What makes a good runner and courser? She is very quick to cover the ground and she doesn't leave the ground that much, so is this the sort that makes a good runner? She is fairly small, she stands at a massive 18 and 1/2" :b (no laughing please as size isn't everything :lol: ) I just feel although she is most happy to be a lazy pet would like to give her something else to do to enjoy her days.

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What area are you in ?

IMO 3 is not to old to have a go. :thumbsup:

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cornwall near bude

 

[jinx and rubys mum]

Go and have a try 3 isnt too old :luck:

And even if they dont do well youll have met a load of new friends

 

[Kenmilquin]

Go and have a try 3 isnt too old  :luck: And even if they dont do well youll have met a load of new friends

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Hi thanks, I will.

 

[jinnyfizz]

We're a bit short on coursing events in this neck of the woods

Possibility that West Cornwall WRC might stage lure coursing if there's enough interest, and there is occasionally a meeting up Somerset way :thumbsup:

I'd like to try my youngest at lure coursing so if you find an event can you let me know, please??

:luck: :luck: :cheers:

 

[ladyp]

HOPING TO HAVE SOME IN TAUNTON,SOMERSET IN MARCH.LADY P

 

[jinnyfizz]

HOPING TO HAVE SOME IN TAUNTON,SOMERSET IN MARCH.LADY P

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:thumbsup: Will you be posting date etc in advance? :cheers: