General
Coursing has come back to Atlantia. Join us for coursing at LEAFS! All runs are completely fenced in and only 1 dog runs at a time.
Coursing Requirements
Dogs must be 1 year or older and in good health
Proof of Rabies vaccination is required
Females in season are not allowed to run or to be at the coursing field
You will need:
- 2 slip leads
- 2 people – 1 releaser and 1 catcher – or your dog needs to be comfortable with being released by a stranger
- Water and a water bowl for your dog – there will not be a community water bowl.
Visit the SeaDogs Run Facebook page for all policies and procedures.
Coursing Coordinator
Lady Martine De Burgues (she/her)
Martine De Burgues hails from the Middle Kingdom originally, transplanting to Atlantia 2 years ago. She has been involved with raising, training, and showing dogs since 1976 when she showed her first Belgian Sheepdog at the age of 4. Having shown a variety of breeds, her passion is raising quality Belgian Sheepdogs and Cardigan Welsh Corgis.
After moving to Atlantia, and realizing that coursing has been missing from the activities, she decided to bring coursing back to the Kingdom along with starting the “Heckin’ Good Pupper” (Canine Good Citizen) program for the hounds. Through much fundraising (which is always ongoing) Atlantia now has one full coursing kit and is working on a second one for the southern part of the Kingdom.
You can contact Martine at seadogsrun@gmail.com or 309-361-8875 for more information on coursing, HGP, or marshalling.
Coursing Classes & Schedule
Since Coursing is being renewed in the Kingdom of Atlantia (thanks to Lady Martine’s hard work!), at this time all of the coursing activities are planned to be run by Lady Martine. If you have a historic topic on coursing (or generally dogs) that you’d like to teach, or if you would like to be more actively involved in planning/coordinating, please reach out to Lady Martine.
Coursing 101
Lady Martine De Burgues
Saturday, 10:15am-11:15am
Coursing Arena
An introduction to coursing that covers the history of coursing and how it applies to the SCA. Find out what requirements are needed for your dog to play the games. Learn about becoming a coursing volunteer or a marshal. It’s a great time to ask all of the questions!
Heckin’ Good Puppers
Lady Martine De Burgues
Saturday, 11:30am-12:30pm
Coursing Arena
Come start your dog’s journey to becoming an Atlantian Hekkin Good Pupper. Bring your dog and learn the requirements. You will work on the “meet and greet” with other dogs as well as with horses, processing into “court”, as well as basic commands. We will talk about barding for dogs and weather considerations.
Running Coursing
Lady Martine De Burgues
Saturday, 2:00pm-4:15pm
Coursing Arena
This is your opportunity to try coursing your dog! Please see the equipment requirements listed at the top of this page.
Medieval Sled Dogs
THL Azenari Basandere
Saturday, 4:30pm-5:30pm
Coursing Arena
Learn about where and when sled dogs were in use and well as a hands on portion on working with dogs in harnesses.