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Friday 29th of February 2008
Important Information
The March 16 race meeting has been cancelled due to major work being conducted on the grounds. The race meeting planned for April 13 will be proceeding, however it will be run on the cricket ground at Wally Tate Park, the field next to our usual grounds.
The final run for the Summer Cup will be held on this day and the Annual General meeting will also be held.
Please attend to participate in these events and to hear some really exciting news in relation to the future of our grounds.
Please pass on the information to individuals you might know who are not current members who have been considering coming down and giving their dog a fun day lure coursing.
All the best. We look forward to seeing you all in April!
- QLCA Committee
Sunday 17th of February 2008
2007 Christmas Presentation Photos
The 2007 Christmas Presentation Photographs have now been uploaded here. Enjoy.
Tuesday 10th of July 2007
2007 Hope Island Qualifying Dogs
The following dogs have now qualified for the Hope Island Invitational Race. To find out more about the Hope Island Invitational Race you can download the PDF file here. Hope to see you all there.
Lure Coursing Fun Day - Sunday 15th July 2007
Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs, Erskine Park
Lure coursing is a performance event developed in the early 70's by 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. Lure coursing aims to preserve and develop the coursing skills inherent in the sighthounds and to demonstrate that they can perform the functions for which they were originally bred. The hounds chase plastic bags on a course laid out to simulate escaping game. The plastic bags are pulled around on a nylon string course, propelled by a hand controlled motor.
Who: The day is being run buy the Afghan Hound Club of NSW and all people and all breeds are welcome!
What: The cost will be $4 for the first run $3 subsequent runs. Your dog can run with another or by himself.
Where: behind the Jack Russell Area, at the Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs, 44 Luddenham Road Erskine Park.
When: The 15th July, 2007 at 12 o'clock.
Things you'll need ...
Strong collar and lead, Water bowl, Poop bags, Money for entry, Sensible footwear, what ever will help you catch your dog after their run eg. Squeaky toy, food, tug toy, ability to beg, Some thing for shade- hat umbrella, shade tent
A plate of something yummy to join in the communal luncheon
Need to know more? Call Susan Cilia on 96080661 / 0416045610 or via email.
Friday 22nd of June
In Memory of a Little Champion: 2003-2007
On Saturday, June 9th, Suki was suddenly taken from our lives. She was tragically killed when a car struck her late in the afternoon, when we were not home. She passed away quickly and without pain.
Suki always brought joy and happiness to everyone's lives with her colourful personality. Suki started coursing last year when we discovered the sport at the Toowoomba Million Paws walk. She then went on to start coursing at Warwick, and at her first trial, she won the unregistered section and also Top Dog of the Day. Since then she did not stop surprising us with her determination to "get that lure".
But she gone to the Rainbow Bridge, and to the biggest Lure Course she could ever imagine.
Rest in Peace little girl, Good Bye Suki.
- Amanda Jensen-Gainer
Past News
The Queensland Lure Coursing Association and Australia Zoo
The Queensland Lure Coursing Association are proud to be associated with the Australia Zoo and the work they carry out in order to preserve the Cheetah. As you will be aware we are currently assisting Australia Zoo in their attempts to provide effective and suitable Lure Coursing for their Cheetahs.
Australia Zoo not only supports the Cheetahs in captivity but as Wildlife Warriors assist with their existence in their natural habitat. As part of this they are introducing the Anatolian Shepherd into flocks in Namibia and are seeking the assistance of Organisations and individuals to sponsor a dog.
We have been given the opportunity to sponsor the First Dog as thanks for the help and support we provide to Australia Zoo. This is a great opportunity for the club to not only support a worthy cause but also from this venture, gain further exposure of our sport to the wider community. This in turn will encourage dog owners to participate in activities that support the health and well being of dogs and of course something they enjoy, we see this as a Win Win situation for all involved.
In return for our support we would gain association with Australia Zoo, recognition from the Dog World for our commitment to the conservation process. We would receive information on the progress of the dog and how it is effecting the preservation of the Cheetah.
We very much value your feedback and would welcome your comments on this issue, additionally there is a poll set up to assess how and if as a group you would like to support this worthy effort. We would also be grateful for ideas and suggestions on how we could raise the monies required, i.e. donations, race day event, a diner etc etc.
We look forward to your feedback. For further information please see the below article on the Anatolian Shepherd Program.
Regards,
Rachel Bulloch
QLCA Secretary
Anatolian Shepherd Program - Proposal from Cheetah Outreach To Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors
An unprotected abundant source of food (sheep or goats) provides predators with an easily accessible resource, which they do not need to hunt. This food source will encourage predators to a farm and assist in increased successful breeding, resulting in the growth of predator populations.
Cheetah being diurnal hunters are many times being sighted by farmers and inappropriately blamed for all livestock loss, resulting in many being trapped for removal. De Wildt's Wild Cheetah Management Program has to date successfully trapped and relocated 80 cheetahs at risk on farmlands into more suitable environments but now seeks innovative methods of non-lethal predator control.
Traditional methods of control such as indiscriminate poisoning, hunting and trapping often results in the removal of more beneficial animal such as bat-eared fox, aardvark and raptors and non target predators such as leopard and brown hyena.
A Turkish breed, the Anatolian Shepherd was bred to protect livestock from wolves and bears. Today these impressive dogs are bred and reared by Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) to serve the farmers of Namibia. Given to farmers at 6 weeks of age, the dogs are raised exclusively with the flock, instinctively protecting them from a variety of predators including cheetah. By deterring predators, this important working relationship removes the need for farmers to trap and shoot this endangered cat.
Turkish Anatolian Shepherd - Cost for first year is as follows:
Sydney Lure Coursing Fun Days for 2007
At the Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs, Erskine Park.
Lure coursing is a performance event developed in the early 70's by sight hound 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 sight hounds that would recreate the physical requirements of open field coursing, allowing them to continue testing the functional abilities of their sight hounds. Lure coursing aims to preserve and develop the coursing skills inherent in the sight hounds and to demonstrate that they can perform the functions for which they were originally bred. The hounds chase plastic bags on a course laid out to simulate escaping game. The plastic bags are pulled around on a nylon string course, propelled by a hand controlled motor.
Who: The day is being run buy the Afghan Hound Club of NSW and all people and all breeds are welcome!
What: The cost will be $4 for the first run $3 subsequent runs. Your dog can run with another or by himself.
Where: Behind the Jack Russell Area, at the Bill Spilstead Complex for Canine Affairs, 44 Luddenham Road Erskine Park.
When: The next one will be 25th March, 2007 at 12 o'clock.
Things you'll need ...
Strong collar and lead, water bowl, poop bags, money for entry, sensible footwear, what ever will help you catch your dog after their run eg. Squeaky toy, food, tug toy, ability to beg, Something for shade (there is no shade at all) so bring a hat, umbrella, shade tent, sun block etc.
A plate of something yummy to join in the communal luncheon
Need to know more? Call Susan Cilia on 96080661 / 0416045610 or via email.