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Information => Introductions => Topic started by: Evie on November 25, 2011

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Post by: Evie on November 25, 2011: Hi,

Discovered this website today so decided to join up.

I enjoy archery, walking, canicross and dryland mushing. Always looking for beautiful new places in which to walk and run; and interesting ways to get the family out into the fresh air for the day!
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Post by: LandyLiam on November 25, 2011: welcome evie, but explain this one "dryland mushing" ;D
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Post by: Mourneman on November 25, 2011: Welcome to ni-wild
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Post by: Dollywaggon on November 25, 2011: Greetings.

"dryland mushing" ; is that what they call "TRAMPING" in New Zealand ?
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Post by: Evie on November 25, 2011: Hiya,

Thanks for the welcomes. :)

Dryland mushing is like working sled dogs, only with wheels! ;D Using similar harnesses and lines that sled dogs use, they are hooked up to a special scooter or rig which you ride on whilst the dog pulls. Lots of fun and a great way to exercise my boy who can't get offlead as he's no recall whatsoever. ;)

Some people use bikes, this is called bikejoring.

If you are interested in learning more, Tailsandtrails.ie are a helpful bunch who arrange monthly meet ups as well as friendly advice on getting started etc.

Hope that helps.
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Post by: LennyJ1 on November 25, 2011: Welcome to the forum Evie
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Post by: Evie on November 25, 2011: Thanks. :)
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Post by: Spud on November 25, 2011: Hello and welcome!
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Post by: Paul72 on November 25, 2011: Welcome Evie, another archer like myself! 8)
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Post by: RedLeader on November 25, 2011: Welcome. That's a broad range of interests you have there!
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Post by: mt goat russell on November 25, 2011: welcome u niver find a finer ppl on this
;D
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Post by: VMCC on November 25, 2011: Hiya Evie, what kind of dog do you have?
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Post by: Oisín on November 25, 2011: Welcome along
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Post by: Grace. on November 25, 2011: Hello :) Welcome along.
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Post by: Evie on November 25, 2011: Quote from: Paul72 on November 25, 2011
Welcome Evie, another archer like myself! 8)

Cool! Whereabouts do you shoot/what kind of archery? I enjoy target archery with my recurve bow. Only started back in July, groupings all over the place, but I have fun doing it. ;) My daughter is to blame; she wanted to start it, so I went along. They asked me if I wanted to have a go as well and now I'm hooked.

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Hiya Evie, what kind of dog do you have?

I've three. The one I go mushing with is a male husky x. We also have a small male lab x terrier and a small female lurcher. Kids sometimes go mushing with other boy and have been known to canicross with the lurcher on occasions. Life seems to revolve around those three, lol. Most of my interests spring from enjoying exercising them; apart from the archery I might add! :o
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Post by: Kayakgirl on January 10, 2012: Cool, I want to do that..
Welcome Evie to the forum.
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Post by: Al Fresco on January 10, 2012: Hi and welcome Evie
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Post by: Evie on January 10, 2012: Thanks guys ;D
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Post by: Hendy on January 10, 2012: Hello there
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Post by: AdamMcC5 on January 10, 2012: Welcome to the forum. Thats a cool activity you do, perfect dog aswell for it :) have you ever tried blokarting? Its sort of along the same lines with the karts being pulled, except with blokarting its the wind that does the work
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Post by: Evie on January 10, 2012: Quote from: AdamMcC5 on January 10, 2012
Welcome to the forum. Thats a cool activity you do, perfect dog aswell for it :) have you ever tried blokarting? Its sort of along the same lines with the karts being pulled, except with blokarting its the wind that does the work

Thanks. :)
I never have tried that, only seen it on the telly. Would love to give it a go though, looks like great fun!