Sled dog competitors will find the 2010 Yukon Quest tougher than ever, it has been asserted. Three-time winner Hans Garr said the Alaskan event is "probably the most competitive field I have ever seen", according to the Fairbanks Daily-News Miner. A total of 29 mushers have already signed up for the February 6th 2010 meeting, [...]
2010 Yukon Quest sled dog race ‘tougher than ever’
December 17th, 2009Deadline for ABSA Wareham Forest sled dog race extended
December 17th, 2009Mushers wishing to take park in the Affiliated British Sleddog Activities (ABSA) Wareham Forest Championship race have been advised the deadline for entries has been extended. The closing date was originally December 14th 2009, but organisers have said they will accept submissions until Christmas. Set to be held on January 1st, 2nd and 3rd, the [...]
Rudolph’s Rampage canicross race ‘will have flat paths and hilly sections’
December 17th, 2009Canicross competitors may wish to enter the upcoming Rudolph’s Rampage race in Gloucestershire. The event is taking place on December 27th 2009 in the Forest of Dean and will see entrants tackle a five-mile course that features flat paths, hilly sections and muddy puddles. Proceedings will commence at 10:00 GMT at Beechenhurst Lodge, before taking [...]
Sled dogs ‘exist to run’
December 16th, 2009A couple who regularly compete in British Siberian Husky Racing Association (BSHRA) events have stated their sled dog loves racing. Gemma Riley and Stuart Parker, from Norfolk, told the East Anglian Daily Times taking part in sled dog racing events is the only way they can channel their Sibe’s energy. The pair took Digger in [...]
BSHRA reminds sled dog competitors of Sherwood Race closing date
December 16th, 2009Sled dog competitors planning to take part in the British Siberian Husky Racing Association’s (BSHRA) event in Sherwood Forest next year have been reminded to get their entries in sooner rather than later. The Nottinghamshire meeting takes place on January 2nd and 3rd 2010, with applications due on December 21st 2009. Organisers have urged interested [...]