Deadbang 0 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Is there such a thing as terrier racing or terrier trials? I'm sure I've heard of terrier trials but it may be an American thing. I remember my uncle racing his terrier in a local fair in Snainton when I was a kid. The dogs chased a lure around a field. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CarraghsGem 92 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 dont know about the uk but there is frequently terrier racing either before or after lurcher racing at shows and gamefairs over the pond here in ireland. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deadbang 0 Posted January 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Hi Gem, How does it work? With a lure following an oval course, or with the lure zig-zagging around a field? Is there scent on the lure or do they chase it by eye? I'd really like the detail as I'd like to try Hoover, my Jack Russell, at it. Clive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CarraghsGem 92 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 (edited) Hi Gem, How does it work? With a lure following an oval course, or with the lure zig-zagging around a field? Is there scent on the lure or do they chase it by eye? I'd really like the detail as I'd like to try Hoover, my Jack Russell, at it. Clive. just in a straight course same as lurcher racing although a lure zig-zagging around the field sounds a lot of fun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGu5AWmFosg Edited January 9, 2011 by CarraghsGem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tb25 4,626 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Hi Gem, How does it work? With a lure following an oval course, or with the lure zig-zagging around a field? Is there scent on the lure or do they chase it by eye? I'd really like the detail as I'd like to try Hoover, my Jack Russell, at it. Clive. just in a straight course same as lurcher racing although a lure zig-zagging around the field sounds a lot of fun http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGu5AWmFosg they do both in england Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,397 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 We dug a trail earth whilst i was on the Scottish jack Russell club committee ,tried it a couple of times at shows good for a laugh folk trying show dogs that would never see a earth but it was on a ladies farm and she moved over to Parson Jack Russells so christ knows if its still there Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fabapocalypse 35 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Done a bit! My old JRT used to love it. We did it at hunt terrier shows mainly, sometimes game fairs. It can be a bit chaotic, and that's just the owners! You need to make sure your dog has a good temperament though; fighting's no fun for anybody. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cleanspade 3,322 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 my fastest terrier having a go Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ghostlyease 17 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 http://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/topic/183737-feb-5th-aces-day/ Although we are an all breed club we race any breed singly and sometimes in groups as well as doing other events. Its great fun! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deadbang 0 Posted January 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 (edited) You mean they do terrier trials/earthdog trials in England tb25? I've taken a look at some US sites, they do earhdog trials in plywood tunnels. Aparently there is no need to bury the tunnels as the are just a dark inside buried or not. They make 6' lengths, corners, t pieces and prey cages, and hook them together to make different tunnel layouts. They stick live prey in the cages for realism. The tunnels sound pretty portable and just the thing for shows! Edited January 9, 2011 by Deadbang Quote Link to post Share on other sites
terriermaid 3 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 my lot love racing ,sim coursing we also have a go at hurdles and long jump ,but have never seen trials ,would love to have a go ,,if you have any living heritage shows near you ,you can have a go a chase the bunny ,all the activitys we do are along side lurcher working events Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timid Toad 18 Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 we run straight terrier racing and a few terrier courcing events at most of the shows we run heart of wales at builth wells is one of them we run that 4 times during the year also we run the racing for hunt shows and charity shows all through the year that includes terriers and lurchers most people who have been to our events seems to enjoy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scottishlass 57 Posted January 14, 2011 Report Share Posted January 14, 2011 great fun terrier racing my 3 who made in to a final after each winning there heats Quote Link to post Share on other sites
"Earth!" 503 Posted January 16, 2011 Report Share Posted January 16, 2011 I laid on simulated coursing for both lurchers and terriers at my show in lambourn,berkshire,(Muzzles are a must!) which was very popular and will do so at all the other shows i have. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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