SDE Ringwood Rally
Sun 28th January '01
Location Info
Ringwood Forest lies on the Dorset–Hampshire border and consists of mixed conifer plantations, heathland edges and long straight forestry tracks. The forest forms part of a wider network of managed woodland blocks.
Terrain is gently undulating, transitioning toward the New Forest lowlands. Surfaces include gravel forestry roads, compacted earth and sandy sections depending on location.
Course Description
Mostly well-drained Forestry gravel. Some good running grass tracks will be used, if weather allows.
Directions
From The North & East
Take the A31 through Ringwood and in the direction of St. Leonards. Turn right towards Verwood on the B3081.
From The South West
Take the A31 towards Ringwood and turn left towards Verwood on the B3081. After approximately 0.75 miles taje the right hand fork across the Verwood Road following the signs for Alderholt. Proceed for a further 2.5 miles passing the Blue Haze Canine Hotel on the left hand side. After a further 0.5 miles look for the signs to Somerley Golf Course on your right hand side. Access to the trail will be marked with BSHRA signs from here onwards.
From South, East & West
A31 dual carriageway, just west of Ringwood. Take B3081 to Verwood (very near the Ashley Heath Event turnoff). Continue into Verwood, 100 yards past the Shell Garage turn right at JCs Video into St Stephens Lane. Follow the Signs to the partking area. Road signs will be posted off B3081.
From North
Follow the B3081 to Verwood. On entering Verwood, watch for the speed camera just past the Albion pub, carry on through Verwood, 50 yards past The Indian Palace, turn left opposite JCs Video into St Stephens Lane. Follow the Signs to the partking area. Road signs will be posted off B3081.
SDE
Sled Dog Events (SDE) was a UK organisation associated with Affiliated British Sleddog Activities (ABSA) that provided both event support and a registration system for sled dogs. The SDE Register, run by Lynn Harrison, was created for purebred, Kennel Club-recognised sled dog breeds that did not hold official KC registration papers.
The register operated on a case-by-case basis, with each dog assessed individually before being issued a registration number. Importantly, all registrations were granted under a strict no-breeding policy, ensuring the scheme did not encourage the breeding of unregistered dogs while still allowing them to participate in the sport.
Dogs registered with SDE were eligible to compete in ABSA standard classes and most other sled dog events, providing an accessible route into competition for owners whose dogs could not be formally KC registered. The organisation helped bridge a practical gap in the sport, supporting participation while maintaining a level of breed verification and oversight.
Event Completed
Start Date
Sunday 28th January '01
Event Length
1 day
Start Time
09:00
Enter By
Saturday 20th January '01