Jenson Button reveals sled dog adventure

July 26th, 2010

Formula 1 ace Jenson Button has revealed that he swapped the thrills and spills of the racetrack for a sled dog adventure earlier this year.
The British world champion discussed the trip, which took place in Sweden in January, during an interview with the London Evening Standard.
He explained that he went on the jaunt [...]

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What’s the best way to clean a dog harness?

July 23rd, 2010

Those planning to take part in the upcoming Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain (SHCGB) season have been advised of how to prepare equipment such as dog harnesses for races.
According to the mushing organisation, dog harnesses can be machine-washed or given a once-over by hand in warm water.
A mild detergent should be used to lift [...]

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What’s the best way to clean a dog harness?

July 23rd, 2010

Those planning to take part in the upcoming Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain (SHCGB) season have been advised of how to prepare equipment such as dog harnesses
According to the mushing organisation, dog harnesses
A mild detergent should be used to lift dirt off the straps, while ganglines should be hosed down.
To ensure that the equipment [...]

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Iditarod competitor Faulkner ‘relishes’ horse event

July 21st, 2010

With the Iditarod only taking place once a year, animal lovers need to find other events to sate their appetite for gruelling adventure during the 11 month wait for the next Last Great race.
While some may enter the Yukon Quest or go to British meetings such as the Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain’s Aviemore [...]

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Charity team set to pack up dog harnesses and head for the Arctic

July 21st, 2010

A team of charity staff and volunteers are set to pack up their dog harnesses and head to the Arctic to take part in a sled dog challenge.
The five-strong group from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home (BDCH) are planning to head to the chilly far north of the globe to travel 200km with huskies.
Renata D’Addio, [...]

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