Draft Test is a new discipline to Australia but it is well established in USA, Canada, The UK and Europe. Draft Tests are run by breed clubs to maintain the inherit working abilities of these draft breeds.
In Australia it is hoped that traditional drafting breeds will embrace this as the performance of these exercises is intended to demonstrate skills resulting from both instinctual abilities and training. It is a real working test!
Dogs that pull a cart have to be physically strong and sound, well trained, adaptable and of good disposition. They must work well with their handler in variety of terrains and situations that they might encountered.
Workshops and training days are open to anyone who has an interest in draft work with their dog. Unsure how to start? Come along and have a look or even try it out.
Further information go to Facebook.
Here is the link to the Draft Test rules are available to download here.
The welfare of dogs is paramount at all times.
DOGS NSW heat policy apply to training (DOGS NSW Regulation Part II-Show, Section 19 Extreme Weather and Safety regulation).
Visitors are always welcome, ground rules still apply.
The ground rules listed below will apply to any person using the area and equipment set out for Draft training