RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK
CLUB OF VICTORIA
The club has an emphasis on getting members together. With this in mind a weekend is organised every year at a Scout Camp in Shepparton.
Moira Park is 600 acres of natural bushland along the Goulburn river and provides a perfect setting for our ridgebacks as you can see in the photos.
| This is a group photo from the camp in 1998 |
Although not everybody was in the photo |
The Scout Camp consists of a number of old dormitory type buildings with some large campfire areas. The weekend enables dogs and owners to enjoy long walks or idle times on asandy beach nearby.
On the first day a fun agility trial is held over logs and makeshift tunnels and see saws. This is followed by a dinner and fun around the campfire. For those that survive the next day involves lurecoursing and other activities.
Lure coursing is one of the dog's favourite |
activities of the weekend |
| During the weekend there are many activities, left is a fun tracking event |
Sometimes dogs manage to find something very nice to roll in.Owners are always on hand to enjoy a quick dip in the river to wash their dog.
Note -owner wishes to remain anonymous!
| This boy is being washed after rolling | |
in a nice fresh cow pat |
It is truly amazing to see thirty or more ridgebacks running free in one area with little trouble. Owners enjoy the freedom and the chance to get togetherwith their dogs.
Right is a photo from the camp in
1999, as you can see as word gets
around about what a great weekend
it is our numbers are increasing
The weekend is open for all members and enquiries can be made through the club for next years extravaganza.
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