A summer camp in the US which introduced children to sled dog racing brought the best out of those on both sides of the dog harness. Lindy Howe and Kevin Quiets, who co-own Maine’s Heywood Kennel Sled Dog Adventures (HKSDA), arranged for girls in the Perham area to meet and greet the animals. Lessons focused [...]
Junior dog sledding camp ‘brought the best out of youngsters’
July 16th, 2010SHCGB members will take dog harnesses to Aviemore
July 15th, 2010Mushers have been invited to bring their dog harnesses to the UK’s biggest sled dog event of the year. The Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain (SHCGB) has revealed details of the 2011 Aviemore meeting, which takes place on trails around Loch Morlich in Scotland. It will be held on January 22nd and 23rd 2011, [...]
Time to buy new dog harnesses for this summer’s canicross events?
July 15th, 2010Canicross competitors wanting to be in contention to win one of this summer’s races may decide to invest in a new harness. According to the Canicross Trailrunners, it is important to have the right kit before heading to one of the numerous events taking place this year. It is advised that dog harnesses are attached [...]
Where is the best place to take dog harnesses for training?
July 14th, 2010Mushing competitors and enthusiasts will need to keep their animals in shape if they plan to compete in one of the many dog sledding events taking place this winter. However, there are a number of points to keep in mind before packing up the dog harness and heading out with a canine companion. According to [...]
Reminder of dog harness rules for SDAS races
July 14th, 2010Mushers planning to take part in one of the Sled Dog Association of Scotland’s (SDAS) events later this year may welcome a reminder of the club’s rules, which cover aspects of racing such as the use of dog harnesses. Organisers stipulate that all lines from dog harnesses, collars and rigs or sleds must be easily [...]