How Long Do Lure Coursing Trials Last?
From roll call to the completion of the trial. Be prepared for a long day, especially in bad weather. Bring plenty of food and water. Bring warm clothing and wet weather gear. In hot weather bring shade. A club can usually complete an all breed trial of 30 hounds in 5 hours. I have seen 30 hound specialty trials (one breed) be run in 3 hours. However trials with small entries are often run at a leisurely pace and may take until dusk, while trials with large entries will be pushed along by the certain knowledge that they must be completed before dusk. Either way it adds up to a looong day.
