Managing intestinal parasites in sled dog kennels
Maintaining a kennel of healthy sled dogs requires a far different approach than what may be deployed effectively for a single house pet. Large numbers of dogs grouped together, with exposure to other very large groups of dogs at races, on trails, and when traveling, are best served with fecal…
Nick Petit wins Kobuk 440
A month after a wrong turn cost him his lead in the 2018 Iditarod, Nicolas Petit was back on top. The French-born Girdwood musher claimed a decisive victory in the Kobuk 440, the prestigious last event of the Alaskan sled dog race season. Petit rode across the finish line in…
Massachussetts musher offers summer sled dog camps for kids
We all heard of summer riding camps where mostly horse-crazy girls without the luxury of having their own horse get to spend a week riding and caring for horses in a controlled camp environment. This concept also exists for sled dogs at Hilltown Sleddogs, located in West Chesterfield, Massachussetts. Hilltown…
Streeper claims sixth Rondy title
Canadian musher Blayne “Buddy” Streeper sixth title in February’s Fur Rendezvous Open World Championship may trigger fresh whispers – and expectations. Can the Fort Nelson, British Columbia, sprint musher ascend to the pantheon of his sport, where only two men reside? As most sprint mushing fans know, 10-time champion George…
Streepers sweep 2018 ONAC
Every person visits Alaska for a reason. Some travel to the Last Frontier in search of an adventure, while others hope to learn something new about themselves while observing the state’s unmatched beauty. Twenty-two mushers brought their sled dog teams to Fairbanks, Alaska, from March 16-18. They shared one common…