Sled dog competitors curious to know what to expect at the upcoming Black Isle event have been advised it contains a number of fast stretches. The Sled Dog Association of Scotland is holding the rally on November 28th and 29th, with written entries due by the 25th of the same month. Email and telephone confirmations [...]
SDAS sled dog Black Isle course has “good fast stretches”
November 6th, 2009ABSA Ringwood Forest event has well-drained course
November 5th, 2009British mushers are set to get their sled dog equipment together and head to Hampshire for a race next month. The Affiliated British Sleddog Activities’ (ABSA) Ringwood Forest event will take place on December 13th, with those interested in being on the starting line advised that the closing date for entries is November 30th. Officials [...]
Alaskan sled dog race will follow Iditarod rules
November 5th, 2009Sled dog enthusiasts who run in the Iditarod may also be interested in a similar meeting taking place near to the course. This year’s Sheep Mountain Lodge race will take place between December 12th and 13th, with officials stating most rules will be the same as in the flagship Alaskan event. Mushers wishing to be [...]
Dog exercise ‘negates need for gym membership’
November 4th, 2009Those who wish to avoid forking out for a gym membership could be advised to invest in a dog harness, if one fitness fanatic’s experiences are anything to go by. Runner Samantha Davies reckons her daily jaunts with her canine companion are "as good as a workout on a treadmill", according to a report published [...]
Sled dog enthusiasts invited to mushing boot camp
November 4th, 2009Sled dog enthusiasts looking to sharpen their mushing skills could sign up for an upcoming boot camp. Organisers of the Norman Vaughan Serum Run (NVSR) are holding the classes on February 12th and 15th for snowmachiners and mushers. Application forms are downloadable from the body’s website, with places limited to the first 40 people who [...]