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203 Lure Coursing

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Prepared by Susan Kamen Marsicano

How do I find a lure coursing field trial?

Normally, several field trials are being held every weekend in the U. S. by some of the more than 100 ASFA member clubs. ASFA clubs are listed on the ASFA web site, and you will find 10 ASFA Regional Directors who can help newcomers get started in the sport. There are no cash awards at ASFA events. An owner might enjoy a ribbon or trophy, but the hounds run just for the fun of it.

Lure coursing has two different venues in USA

The American Kennel Club offers Lure Coursing Tests and Lure Coursing Trials in order for sighthound breed owners to evaluate the working abilities of their hounds. These events are artificial simulations of live game or open field coursing. The purpose of the Lure Coursing program is to preserve and develop the coursing skills inherent in sighthounds and to demonstrate their ability to perform the function for which they were originally bred.

Lure coursing events are sports, and all participants must be guided by the principles of good sportsmanship both on and off the test and trial field. 

AKC has more information at their website: http://classic.akc.org/events/lure_coursing/

 

American Sighthound Field Association (ASFA):

AFSA has more information at their website: http://www.asfa.org/

 

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