I found an interesting web site about the history of dog (plus goats and sheep) treadmills. It covers from the 16th century to the 19th century.
<http://www.americanartifacts.com/smma/power/tread.htm> <http://www.americanartifacts.com/smma/advert/ay184.htm> The 1576 book titled "Of English Dogs" by Johannes Caius mentions using dogs to power turn spits and to draw water out of wells, which makes this article interesting to read. Of English Dogs, Johannes Caius, 1576. Reprinted by Beech Publishing House, 1993. p. 32, 36, 37 ISBN: 1 85736 070 2. Lady Rachel of Bhakail, East Kingdom History of Canine Carts <http://hometown.aol.com/vixensmistress/page1.html> ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Has someone you know been affected by illness or disease? Network for Good is THE place to support health awareness efforts! http://us.click.yahoo.com/rkgkPB/UOnJAA/Zx0JAA/PJ_qlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SCA_Coursing/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
