The issue of allowing dogs at rides was raised by a TEERA member at the recent TEERA AGM. The member felt that riders were being unnecessarily discouraged from bringing dogs to rides, the principle being that dogs add a sense of ‘community’ and/or ‘fun’ to an event.

The TEERA State Management Committee discussed this at its recent meeting and, while it acknowledges that some ride venues prohibit dogs as part of their leasing arrangement with clubs, it agreed that, where possible, riders and their associates should not be discouraged from bringing dogs to rides.

While it is, of course, up to each club to makes its own decision, the TEERA SMC encourages clubs to allow dogs at their events unless there are ‘local rules’ that prevent this.

When dogs are permitted at an event, AERA Rule 26.5 must be complied with.

AERA Rule 26.5: Dogs must be secured in a structure or on a leash at all times that is attached to a solid structure or a responsible human handler when at an endurance event.

Mark Dunn

TEERA Secretary