With six months to go before the start of the famous sled dog race, Yukon Quest officials have moved to recruit three key staff to oversee the event. Kicking off on February 5th 2011, the 1,000-mile-plus meeting will be managed by Gregg Shaffer, with Dr Alan Hallman installed as head veterinarian. Meanwhile, Stephanie Knaebel will [...]
Yukon Quest sled dog event recruits ‘experienced staff’
August 6th, 2010Canicross competitors invited to Pine Ridge 10km race
August 4th, 2010Canicross Trailrunners members are set to take their dog harnesses to an event in Surrey later this year. The Pine Ridge 10km meeting in Wisley is accepting entries from canicross runners, who will be charged £16 for taking part. Held on Surrey Wildlife Trust land, the race could be the perfect chance to check out [...]
Youngsters learn about Canicross at training camp
August 2nd, 2010Young people have been able to keep fit by partaking in the Canicross run in Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire in the past week. The Young Kennel Club (YKC) took children and teenagers from the ages of eight to 15 on the cross-country run, which uses huskies to help them along the way. According to the [...]
Minimum purse for Yukon Quest confirmed
August 2nd, 2010Those hoping to enter the Yukon Quest sled dog race in North America will be in the running for a minimum $150,000 prize (£94,700), it has been confirmed. Starting on February 5th 2011 in Whitehorse, situated in the south of the Canadian territory, and ending in Fairbanks, Alaska, the challenge will see mushers sign up [...]