DUE TO THIS VIRUS CRISIS WE'VE HAD TO SUSPEND ALL OUR ACTIVITIES. AS OF MAY 17, 2021 WE STILL CAN'T RENT A FIELD FOR OUR EVENTS. WE'LL POST UPDATES HERE AS THINGS CHANGE. STAY SAFE OUT THERE!
According to the American Sighthound Field Association, "Lure coursing is a performance event developed in the early 70'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 chase plastic bags on a course laid out to simulate escaping game."
Lure coursing can also be described as a fast-paced chase sport. Dogs run after a "bunny" lure (usually a white plastic bag) that is attached to a line. They run in an open field and run as fast or slow as they want.
Luratics is an ALL-BREED SPORTING CLUB that features LURE COURSING, SPRINT RACING and sometimes other fun things like AKC FastCAT events. Most lure coursing is only open to sighthounds, but Luratics is open to all dog breeds. Purebreds, mixed breeds, any size or shape - all are welcome here!
At our fun runs dogs usually run the course individually, not with other dogs, however, in some cases housemates or buddies will be allowed to run together. Please check with Pat if you'd like to do this.
Check out our CALENDAR to see when all of our events will be coming up!
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