running on rape stubble

[skycat 6,173]

Some get lucky, or have yet to get injuries from running on rape stubble, but once you've seen a rape stalk split your dog's foot wide open you won't do it again.

[leegreen 2,182]

I don't run on rape. I don't care what anyone says, it's an accident waiting to happen. If you haven't had an injury, your lucky, but carry on and you won't be.

Running on a field of spears, you're mad or you're not too bothered about your hound.

[leegreen 2,182]

you will probably get away with it if your dog is a half hearted curr

[Guest long-tail]

you will probably get away with it if your dog is a half hearted curr

i should get away with it regular then ,like i say quick blast up the field led to couple easy bunnies for the young un wont be lamping these particular fields come sept unless the rains hit them hard or they ploughed in but got corn stubble either side so easy for the dog to get on it at times even if not intentional

[whip x grey 276]

its ok running odd rape stubble

 

but 24/7 ,,,might be ok ,,,,but then again not

 

i used to walk rape stubbles all the time shooting and dogs,,,,they use to give my shins hell,,,,now i know they gave dogs hard time,,,legs and eyes

[MOO 730]

depends if its cut or swaithed

[Guest long-tail]

I used too run them on rape stubble but not anymore..infact i have ran the dog's in some horrendous place's over the year's..something not to be proud of i know..but before the ban and you are mad keen on fox's i would push my luck anywhere.. .

Now i have mellowed a little and gained more patience it make's you think a bit more..most of the injuries my dog's used to pick up was through running on bad ground..from snapped tendon's broken leg's and toe's many rip's and tear's..and knackered pad's and ripped stopper's from rape stubble..imo it's not worth the risk anymore...and like Moll said they is no harm in waiting that bit longer till everything is ploughed in..

although i agree with what your saying and shouldnt be pushing my luck all be it accidently with the rape stubble a lot land around here is very harsh for a running dog, lot of flint in the fields as well so keeping a running dog and a healthy fit one at that on the go all season can be quite demanding at times so do have to be a bit choosey on where to run them and to minimise risk should think better of running the rape as well as more treacherous places like the golf courses but

knowing the land when and where, although you cant predict exact movement of quarry, is a must at times

[the big chief 3,099]

i only run rape when we have had a bit of rain to soften the stubble up then it seems fine most are are cut prety low to the ground round hear but its that sharp the dogs will shred there feet so i keep off them horable stuff

[newhope 0]

interesting ....new to the forum....so excuse my basic questions lol but if rape is only suitable when its wet and softer then what would be preferable at this time of the year?

[Moll. 1,770]

so keeping a running dog and a healthy fit one at that on the go all season can be quite demanding at times so do have to be a bit choosey on where to run them and to minimise risk should think better of running the rape as well as more treacherous places like the golf courses but

knowing the land when and where, although you cant predict exact movement of quarry, is a must at times

 

But it's only August.

[Millet 4,497]

so keeping a running dog and a healthy fit one at that on the go all season can be quite demanding at times so do have to be a bit choosey on where to run them and to minimise risk should think better of running the rape as well as more treacherous places like the golf courses but

knowing the land when and where, although you cant predict exact movement of quarry, is a must at times

 

But it's only August.

And it's fooking boiling hot..

[long dogs 580]

its not rape i have to worry about its the glass took my bitches nail off

[the big chief 3,099]

interesting ....new to the forum....so excuse my basic questions lol but if rape is only suitable when its wet and softer then what would be preferable at this time of the year?

dunt matter what time as long as its pissed it down and gone soft you wil be fine it has gone soft now in places near me thanks to the good old british weather

[Guest born to run1083]

Should never run on rape stubble, or any other stubble come to that !! Never run on plough, never run if the ground is to hard/soft wet/dry/snow or frosty !! Never run a dog on the lamp if it is to light/dark/not windy/cloudy, to much rain/not enough rain !! Never run a dog near barbed wire fences !! In fact we should NEVER run a dog, except maybe at the racing at shows.......and then only if the field is like a billiard table !!

 

You may have guessed by now that I'm being facetious !!! LOL !!! If you ask where/when to run a dog on here, you'll get so many answers you'll end up never running your dog !!

 

Run your dog where YOU want to, not where OTHERS tell you !

 

Good kuck with your dog !

 

Cheers.

Best post I've seen you write on my time on thl

So true the whole of it.

[morton 5,368]

A jukel that gets itself on a long gallop,in certain areas,will cover ground less than suitable for running on,without the chance of injury,alas this is part and parcel of a running dogs life.The owner of a dog that puposely runs a mutt were there is said chance of injury,without concern for the dogs well being,should,nt own a running dog.Take your boots and socks off and then try and run across dry stubble,especially in a frost.