Sprint Racing!
And they're off!!
Jack Russell Terriers flying through a Steeplechase Race
Racing is one of the most exciting of all dog events. There are two types of races: flat and hurdles (also known as Steeplechase). The track is a minimum of 150-200 feet long and is a straight course with a starting box or line at one end and a finish line at the other. A lure (usually a piece of scented fur) is attached to a piece of string that is pulled along by a Lure machine. The dogs are muzzled for safety (theirs and the catchers). The first dog to cross the finish line is the winner. Some events use hay bales with a hole in them for a finish line; in that case the dog who makes it through the hole first is the winner. Each race may be a series of heats, semis, and finals. A championship race is run in each division and is a competition between the winners of the flat and hurdle races.
We're running flat races for now but we may add steeplechase races later, so stay tuned!
All dogs of any breed or mix are eligible to participate. No experience is necessary and we work with novices.
Come join us - you'll have a blast!