This is a forum for general discussion of dogsled racing, with a special focus on Alaska, and is open to all. It is expected that this area will see the most activity during the months leading up to, and during the annual Iditarod sled dog race. Pictures from races can be posted here. Hosting is provided by the Bering Strait School District (BSSD), and the area is open all year. Care to be one of our volunteer moderators? Contact us!
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by mira » Sun Mar 12, 2017 11:26 pm
Yes, but it's a major point. Dogs get dropped because they're not fit to be with the team and that can be anything. Like sore wrists or shoulders or just not able to play along.
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by dilli » Mon Mar 13, 2017 5:36 pm
We've got treats
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by flowerpower » Mon Mar 13, 2017 5:46 pm
"No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich." - Louis Sabin
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by tanglefoot » Tue Mar 14, 2017 1:09 am
Oh no.
poor groovey.
Sled dogs and traffic do not mix.
Run free Groovey
Believe in your dog team and your dog team will believe in you. – Frank Turner
TANGLEFOOT SLED DOG RACING TEAM
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by fladogfan » Tue Mar 14, 2017 2:39 am
No dogs and traffic should mix.
Thinking of the people 'in charge' of Groovey and how sad they feel.
All my children have four feet and fur.
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by Eggs » Wed Mar 15, 2017 7:58 pm
Dog dies unexpectedly outside of Unalakleet checkpoint – March 15, 2017http://d3r6t1k4mqz5i.cloudfront.net/wp- ... pdf?x86326A three-year-old dog named Shilling from Roger Lee’s team collapsed and died on the trail late Wednesday morning, according to Iditarod race marshal Mark Nordman. Shilling died around 10:30 a.m. about ten miles before the Unalakleet checkpoint.
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by flowerpower » Wed Mar 15, 2017 8:47 pm
From Scott:
Shilling was my dog... (Roger leased this team from me) Per Roger and the vets in unalakleet, "this was a sudden death.. Most likely a cardiac event"... Roger has been taking long rests and, per the vets, he's taking great care of the team! I love all my dogs and am saddened by his death but folks.. This happens to humans everyday... Take care of yourselves and tell/show your loved ones (human and dogs) you love em everyday!!
"No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich." - Louis Sabin
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by elsietee » Wed Mar 15, 2017 8:49 pm
I was poking around on KNOM, looking to see if they were putting up interviews of the native mushers (in the past they have focused on them - Pete, John, and just now, Richie). Didn't find that (yet), but did find this:
http://www.knom.org/wp/blog/2017/03/13/ ... rible-day/
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by elsietee » Wed Mar 15, 2017 8:50 pm
flowerpower wrote:From Scott:
Shilling was my dog...
Scott Smith?
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