Has anyone competed in Lindstrom, MN? There's a NADAC trial there, and it's taking place in an indoor horse riding arena. I was just wondering how it is for competing - how is the footing, is there lots of echoing in the building, is the lighting okay, etc. Also, another competitor from here said a lot of dogs get sick after competing in equine facilities - is there any truth to this?
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Justicemom
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I have never done NADAC so I haven't competed there. I'll see if some of my classmates or instructor has.
We did an obedience and breed show in an equine riding center. The footing was good as far as no slipping but the part where the obedience was was pretty uneven. The part where the comformation was groomed better and more even. So it might depend on how it is managed.
As far as getting sick I have not heard that. Not a lot that dogs could get from horses. So I would wonder about the mix of dogs there and maybe respiratory irriation from dust. My dogs, Diva and Jaime had no problem being at a horse facility.
We did an obedience and breed show in an equine riding center. The footing was good as far as no slipping but the part where the obedience was was pretty uneven. The part where the comformation was groomed better and more even. So it might depend on how it is managed.
As far as getting sick I have not heard that. Not a lot that dogs could get from horses. So I would wonder about the mix of dogs there and maybe respiratory irriation from dust. My dogs, Diva and Jaime had no problem being at a horse facility.
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I have competed in many horse arenas and train in one also and neither of my two have ever gotten sick.I say go for it.NADAC is not a bad venue.
I have competed in many horse arenas and train in one also and neither of my two have ever gotten sick.I say go for it.NADAC is not a bad venue.
Hurtseverywhere
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While I train mostly outside on grass 80% of our trails have been indoors in horse arena's. Can't say that I have ever experienced any health issues with my 3 from it Other then with me catching a wicked cold from a January trail
in which it was like 5 degrees and very damp because of the dirt floor in the actual arena, the dog crating area was a warm dry 55 degrees but very crowded and tight with good reason. The dogs actually had it better then the spectators at that one. I think there's a definate reason they call it the January thaw trial here in Canada, because it takes you another 2 days days to unfreeze after the 2 day trial, and I had on My winter Running gear that I use down to -15 or so, Cosmo loved it an went 3 for 4 on the weekend so it certainly didn't bother him any.
in which it was like 5 degrees and very damp because of the dirt floor in the actual arena, the dog crating area was a warm dry 55 degrees but very crowded and tight with good reason. The dogs actually had it better then the spectators at that one. I think there's a definate reason they call it the January thaw trial here in Canada, because it takes you another 2 days days to unfreeze after the 2 day trial, and I had on My winter Running gear that I use down to -15 or so, Cosmo loved it an went 3 for 4 on the weekend so it certainly didn't bother him any.
HopeShelties
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I compete in horse arenas maybe two or three times a year. I've never had a dog get sick just because it is a horse arena. Horse arenas where agility trials are held are usually clay or dirt footing. Footing can depend on if it's watered, and what the weather is. The place where I compete that has clay footing varies depending on the time of the year. I've run there when the footing has a foot sucking effect, had it really dry, and somewhat wet and slick. Clay seems to generally be more uneven than dirt. Dirt they can at least drag to make it a little more even, but it depends if they bother. The biggest disadvantage of running in a horse arena are the unfamiliar sites, and smells. The smell of horses and manure can be very distracting for some dogs. So can seeing horses (if there are stalls in the arena). I showed horses for a number of years, and can't really think of any that echoed badly, so you should be okay on sounds.
k9kreationz
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Are all horse arenas dirt?
I know the first time I competed in a horse arena it was weird. Koji was kinda slipping in the dirt (the top was soft to move around, but underneath was more firm). He didn't really like it at first, so our first run was horrible. But he got used to it real fast.
For me, it was almost like running in a sand ring. Hard on my calves/achilles. And I could feel my feet slip under me on certain turns or when I needed speed (pushing off). But otherwise, it was fine once I got used to it.
As for getting sick. My dog never has. Never heard of anyone else's either.
I know the first time I competed in a horse arena it was weird. Koji was kinda slipping in the dirt (the top was soft to move around, but underneath was more firm). He didn't really like it at first, so our first run was horrible. But he got used to it real fast.
For me, it was almost like running in a sand ring. Hard on my calves/achilles. And I could feel my feet slip under me on certain turns or when I needed speed (pushing off). But otherwise, it was fine once I got used to it.
As for getting sick. My dog never has. Never heard of anyone else's either.
Calliesmom
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our obedience/rally trial this weekend was in a horse arena. The arena people packed the dirt so it was very firm. we had an agility match as well and I believe most people liked the surface. I think it depends on how the arena people take care of the dirt, if it's loose or packed.