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	Lure coursing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Lure coursing is a sport for dogs that involves chasing a mechanically operated lure.
		In lure coursing, dogs chase an artificial lure across a field, following a pattern that is meant to simulate live coursing.
		A typical lure course is between 600 and 1000 yards (548 to 914 meters) long.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lure_coursing (923 words)

	NCWFA - Lure Coursing Article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Lure coursing is a fun activity for both whippets and their owners.
		A lure, usually consisting of strips of plastic bags, is moved around a field by a motor, simulating the motion of a hare.
		When you are confident that she is fully keen on the lure and will reliably run a full course, you may start practicing her with other, experienced whippets.
	www.ncwfa.com /events/coursing_article.html (832 words)

	rec.pets.dogs: Canine Activities: Lure Coursing FAQ
		Lure Coursing is a humane sport which attempts to imitate the coursing of the rabbit or hare by sighthounds but without the hare.
		To set up the "lure" coursing course a line composed of braided fishing line (usually 100 pound test 'trolling' line) is passed around a series of pulleys staked to the ground within a large field (at least 5 acres).
		Lure coursing blankets are the means by which the different hounds in a course are identified by the judge.
	www.faqs.org /faqs/dogs-faq/activities/lurecoursing (4491 words)

	Welcome (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Lure coursing equipment is that which is used to create an artificial or mechanical lure (often referred to as "the bunny") which can travel at speeds in excess of 50 mph.
		Lure coursing is "funnnnn" for the dogs...they do it because they want to run fast and chase an artificial lure...they cannot be forced to chase a lure.
		Falconers utilize lure coursing equipment to both train and condition their short wing hawks (those raptors that hunt game on the ground) and to perform educational demonstrations of a hawks hunting techniques and flight abilities without sacrificing live game.
	www.injoy-1.com (229 words)

	Lure Coursing Tips and Websites
		Lure coursing is similar to the hare coursing of old, minus the rabbit.
		Lure Coursing Competitions are fun to watch, and designed to preserve and develop the skills that greyhounds and other sighthounds have been bred to have for thousands of years.
		Lure Coursing Clubs always check their courses to make sure they are as safe as possible but this is a strenuous sport and there is a risk of injury.
	www.greyhoundcrossroads.com /coursing.htm (3453 words)

	Salles lure coursing machines (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Course runners was one of the contributing factors to the development of the national lure coursingproject within the Swedish Sighthound Club (SSC).
		The lure coursingproject has the purpose to plan and coordinate the lure coursing in Sweden to prepare for championships in the future.
		The lure that symbolizes the hare is attached to the end of the nylonline and is the object that the hounds so intensively hunts when it goes around the trackin a zicky-zacky way.
	hem.passagen.se /coursing/s3.htm (419 words)

	Scottish Deerhound Club of America -- Lure Coursing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Lure coursing was developed in California in the early 1970s as a way to allow sighthounds to use their hunting skills without chasing live game.
		There is an excellent lure coursing FAQ written by Bonnie Dalzell that should answer any questions about the sport in general.
		Lure coursing is a relaxing and enjoyable way to spend time with your hound and a safe way for your hound to have fun and exercise.
	www.deerhound.org /coursing.htm (2877 words)

	Lure coursing instructions
		The lure machine is comprised of a lure stand, a 12 volt Ford starter motor, a solenoid, two battery cables, a volt meter, a cable and grounding strip connecting the motor to the solenoid, and a switch to start and stop the machine.
		Once you have installed the continuous loop wheel, you need to position the lure machine so that the string is in a straight line with the groove in the wheel and determine the amount of starting tension on the string before placing the string on the wheel.
		While these course plans are a simple box for illustrative purposes, there are many possible variations to any of these configurations and are limited only by the number of corner pulleys available for use.
	www.injoy-1.com /info_1.htm (4010 words)

	Introduction to Lure Coursing
		Coursing clubs encourage you to let your Sighthound try coursing at a practice to see if he or she enjoys it, and if this is the case, we hope you will become involved to see how much fun you can have by participating.
		Lure coursing is a simulation of a rabbit (the lure) in flight from predators (the hounds) who chase after it.
		Lure coursing clubs put out premium lists prior to the trial containing details on where it is; who the judges are; time of roll call; running order of the breeds; course layouts, as well as official entry forms.
	www.csfa.info /intro.htm (3195 words)

	Coursing Info
		Lure coursing, the most popular event for the Sighthound breeds, entails an open field competition.
		As well as excellent exercise for the hounds, lure coursing is a fun outdoor event for hounds and humans alike.
		Remember that coursing is strenuous exercise so it is always a good idea to bring extra water and a water bowl for the hound.
	www.mahahounds.org /coursinginfo.htm (1330 words)

	Arizona Adopt A Greyhound, Inc.
		Many of you may not know that the sport of lure coursing exists and is available in the Valley from fall to late winter.
		In coursing, the dogs are allowed to catch the lure at the end of the race — something our retired racers have never been allowed to do before.
		You may be surprised to learn that the majority of dogs competing in lure coursing are not greyhounds and most of the greyhounds that do compete are show dogs, not retired racers.
	www.arizonaadoptagreyhound.org /newsletter/articles/lure.html (820 words)

	Lure Coursing
		Lure coursing is my favorite activity with my dogs.
		Lure coursing is one way to prove to ourselves that our hounds can still do the job for which they were bred.
		The dogs chase a lure, usually a white plastic bag, sometimes a bunny skin, around a pre-set course that is around 600 - 1,000 yards long.
	www.pharaoh-hound.net /coursing.html (390 words)

	RRCUS Lure Coursing
		In lure coursing, dogs run three at a time and follow an artificial lure around a pre-determined course pattern.
		Coursing dogs are scored on speed, enthusiasm, agility, endurance and their ability to follow the lure.
		Lure coursing is truly and exciting sport and is is almost as much fun for the handlers as it is for the hounds.
	rrcus.org /assets/html/coursing/index_coursing.htm (102 words)

	Lure Coursing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		While lure coursing is not a perfect approximation of open field coursing (a greyhound's historic employment) it is the closest thing available to us here on the East Coast.
		Open Field Coursing is still an option for many sighthound owners in the Western states where hares are in abundance, and coursing them with hounds is legal.
		Lure coursing is a field event designed for sighthound breeds in which a lure (usually a white plastic bag) is attached to a continuous loop pulley system which can be laid out in different patterns over an open field.
	www.tannertaylor.com /edenhound/lurecoursing.html (345 words)

	NCIWC: Lure Coursing FAQ (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		No, lure coursing uses "lures" that are usually plastic bags tied to the string that navigates the layout.
		Lure Coursing lends itself to a more consistent and comparative performance of hounds based largely on the restriction of variables.
		The Huntmaster who starts the course and tells the handlers to retrieve their hounds also is responsible for keeping an eye on the hounds for their safety.
	www.nciwc.us /FAQ/Lure_Coursing_FAQ.html (1398 words)

	Lure Coursing
		The lure is run on cords on the ground and is moved by means of an automobile motor.
		After some trial and error, they developed an artificial lure that would enable them to set up an imitation hunt that their dogs could enjoy without risking their safety (there are few wild animals, little rough terrain, and no barbed-wire fencing hazards on the modern day coursing field).
		Some of the first lure coursing trials were held by the ASFA and were open to Afghans, Borzoi, Greyhounds, Irish Wolfhounds, Salukis, Scottish Deerhounds, and Whippets.
	www.iwadv.org /coursing.htm (796 words)

	Lure Coursing
		The RRED Lure Coursing scheduled for Feb. 25 at the Lewis Ranch in Wylie was rained out again.
		Lure Coursing is a humane sport which attempts to imitate the coursing
		The lure is attached to a line that is then pulled on a motorized pulley that takes the lure in a zigzag, continuous loop pattern around the field.
	www.rred.org /lure_coursing.htm (191 words)

	IRISH-WOLFHOUND-H EMAIL LIST FAQ - LURE COURSING (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Lure coursing is one of the fun activities in which your Irish Wolfhound can take part.
		No lure coursing uses "lures" that are plastic bags tied to the string that navigates the layout.
		In CKC lure coursing the hounds are not split and they all run together, open, Field Champion and Veterans (six years of age).
	www.netrover.com /~wolfie1/iwh/faqcours.htm (2231 words)

	The Hounds of Abbeywood - Lure Coursing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Lure Coursing is an activity designed for sighthounds to preserve and enhance their natural attributes of beauty, grace, and speed of a sighthound.
		Follow is worth 15 points and is defined as "maintaining a path of reasonably close proximity to the lure's course." Enthusiasm is worth 15 points and is defined as "lively, single-minded interest." Agility is worth 25 points and is defined as "ability to move quickly and easily.
		The hound will be given a score for the course he ran based on the above criteria and also the judge's own personal way of judging.
	www.hounds.ca /lurecoursing.htm (472 words)

	Greyhound Lure Coursing
		Many of you may have seen or know a great deal about Lure Coursing, but for the benefit of those who are not familiar with it, we will include a little information on the bottom of this page.
		Greyhound Lure Coursing is usually held in the cooler months of the year - eg - between April and October, because in coursing, some dogs will be asked to run 2-3 times in the one day.
		The winner of this first course goes into the RED collar for the next round, the winner of the second course goes into the WHITE opposite the previous winner for the next round.
	www.qgbota.com /coursing.htm (496 words)

	Lure Coursing
		Lure interest is the result of a combination of a genetic desire to chase anything that moves (which is probably retention of a puppy behavior phase) combined with training to focus that desire on an artificial plastic bag lure.
		The lure is kept far enough out ahead of the lead dog to make it always appear to be heading for the rail, encouraging the dogs to run close to the rail, again keeping the dog away from the pulleys and the string.
		In 1992 the AKC accepted Lure Coursing as a sport and their titles are JC (Junior Courser) that requires a dog run alone on a 600 or so yard course two different times under 2 different judges.
	www.batw.net /bdalzell/lure/lure.coursing.faq.12.html (12416 words)

	American Sighthound Field Association - The Sport of Lure Coursing
		Lure coursing is a performance event developed in the 1960's by Lyle Gillette and other California 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.
		The hounds run a preliminary course and a final course, and then may run for Best of Breed.
	www.asfa.org /coursing.htm (574 words)

	UK Lure coursing in England, UK with British Sighthound Field Association
		You can learn more about the date and location of the next lure coursing event in the UK, as well as results from past lure coursing meetings from our Lure Coursing Calendar.
		The "Lure" (a bunch of plastic bags) is tied to a rope or line that is pulled around pullies by an electric motor especially designed for this purpose.
		The course pattern is irregular and somewhat similar to the way a hare might run in the open field.
	www.lurecoursing.org.uk (433 words)

	Training for Lure Coursing
		While my experience in the sport of lure coursing spans a short time (just over nine years), I have been fortunate to have competed all over the country with two very memorable hounds, both of whom are in the ASFA All-Time Top 10 for Irish Wolfhounds.
		Extremely young hounds (those under four months) should not be allowed to run at all at a lure coursing practice, even for the shortest distance; rather, they should be given the opportunity to watch other hounds practice for as long as their attention spans will allow.
		Remember, at a coursing trial, these hounds may have to run three or four times around a course that may measure 800 to 900 yards or even more.
	www.iwclubofamerica.org /training_coursing.htm (1145 words)

	Lure Coursing
		Lure Coursing is a terrific sport and the drive to chase the lure comes innately to "most" Ridgebacks, but not all.
		There is a wealth of information on lure coursing available on the web and I am strongly advising that you do your homework BEFORE putting your Ridgeback in harms way.
		Lure coursing is more physcially challenging than most novices realize and learning the hard way is not fair to your dog.
	yandisa.com.hosting.domaindirect.com /id44.html (255 words)

	Scottish Deerhound Club of America -- Lure Coursing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Bonnie Dalzell is an all breed ASFA and AKC Lure Coursing Judge and a
		Lure coursing trials are hosted by local clubs that are licensed by a
		Lure coursing blankets are the means by which the different hounds in
	www.deerhound.org /coursing_FAQs.htm (3969 words)

	American Kennel Club - Lure Coursing
		If you have questions or comments about Lure Coursing Events, contact the AKC staff.
		Lure coursing is an event for all Sighthounds.
		The dogs chase an artificial lure, in an open field and are judged by two judges, on the dogs overall ability, speed, endurance, agility, and how well they follow the lure.
	www.akc.org /events/lure_coursing/index.cfm (231 words)

	Maple Creek Racing Custom Lure Coursing Equipment & Racing Supplies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Lure Coursing is a humane sport created in the 70's mainly for sight hounds.
		The "bunny" or lure is usually a simple white trash bag that is pulled along a course with many turns.
		Basic set-up should include a lure machine, drive wheel, take-up wheel, pulleys, nylon string, lure tips and of course a lure, usually a white trash bag.
	www.maplecreekracing.com (168 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		LURE COURSING is now a sport which is extremely popular in England, Europe, and the U.S.A. and came to Australia
		The "Lure" (a bunch of plastic strips, skin or a plastic bag) is tied to a rope that is pulled around spindles and pullies by a motorcycle especially designed for this purpose.
		After the scores are totalled a the end of the day (each dog is run twice) prizes are awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd dog in each breed, with the overall winner of the day getting special recognition.
	www.users.bigpond.com /janatd/lureweb/page2.html (533 words)

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