Details of a British Siberian Husky Racing Association (BSHRA) event taking place early next year have been announced. Mushers have been invited to bring their dog harnesses to Broxa Forest, which is near Scarborough, on January 22nd and 23rd 2011. The meeting forms part of a comprehensive programme of races next season, which kicks off [...]
Iditarod champ Mackey’s new book ‘is a great read’
July 13th, 2010Those looking to learn more about the Iditarod and four-time champion Lance Mackey have been advised that a new book penned by the mushing veteran is a great read. Reviewing The Lance Mackey Story, Fairbanks Daily News-Miner’s David A James said it offers a detailed insight into how the sled dog racer ticks. The memoir [...]
AMWA members invited to take dog harnesses to Forest of Dean rally
July 12th, 2010Members of the Alaskan Malamute Working Association (AMWA) are set to take their dog harnesses to the Forest of Dean later this year. The Gloucestershire venue will host the group on November 27th and 28th 2010, when a rally will take place. Officials have posted an entry form online and invited members to sign up [...]
AMWA members set to take dog harnesses to training weekend
July 9th, 2010Members of the Alaskan Malamute Working Association (AMWA) have been invited to bring their dog harnesses to a special training weekend next month. Held at Carter Barracks in Wiltshire between August 26th and 31st 2010, the event is also open to people interested in owning their own sled dog. The meeting is being arranged by [...]
Iditarod star Lance Mackey’s cancer recovery ‘is important lesson’
July 9th, 2010Iditarod veteran Lance Mackey is a hero whose achievements provide a valuable lesson about determination. This is the view of Cordova Times columnist Lew Freedman, who suggested that the Fairbanks musher’s four-time triumph in the Last Great Race is all the more impressive due to the fact he has battled cancer. Mackey was diagnosed with [...]