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Glacier
02-08-2004, 01:39 AM
Today was our first local race of the season. I handled for the morning for some friends running their dog teams. I don't race with my full team--don't think we're ready and don't really want to. But I decided to enter the one dog skijor with Raven. It's the second race I've ever done--both with her. Today's course was seven miles long and we finished in just over 44 minutes. We came in fifth--even won a couple prizes--a stylin' new coat for Raven when it's really cold and some cash! I was happy just to finish and not be last!!!

This is a pic of us leaving the start line.

http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Feb/2004276742613694574569.jpg
wolf_Q
02-08-2004, 01:48 AM
Wow, that sounds like such a fun sport! Great pic! :)
DoggiesAreTheBest
02-08-2004, 02:11 AM
That is great!! Congrats to you and Raven!

It looks like a fun sport. I want to try it with Drake but I am hesitant since I know I may fall and seriously hurt myself!
RobiLee
02-08-2004, 07:39 AM
That is so awesome! I love the pic. Congrats to you and Raven!

Robin :)
anna_66
02-08-2004, 10:00 AM
That's so awesome!

Fun time plus prizes and cash...who could ask for more:D
dukedogsmom
02-08-2004, 10:01 AM
What fun and adventure! I would love to experience things like that. Would love to see more pics of it. Looks like a lot of fun.
ramanth
02-09-2004, 10:10 AM
Congrats to you and Raven! Skijoring looks like so much fun. :D
K9soul
02-09-2004, 10:14 AM
How fun that looks!! If I ever get a black or mostly black dog, I'd love to name him or her Raven. I love that name :)

Congrats on placing!
EssTer
02-09-2004, 10:25 AM
Congrats about forst race.. The pic is great ;) You look so good together :D I think skijoring is very wonderful and fun ;)
lovemyshiba
02-09-2004, 03:04 PM
Congrats on placing in the race!!!!!

It looks like so much fun--is it hard to train them to do it??

I'm scared--I've never even been on skis, much less with a dog pulling me on them:eek:
Glacier
02-09-2004, 09:35 PM
Originally posted by lovemyshiba

It looks like so much fun--is it hard to train them to do it??

I'm scared--I've never even been on skis, much less with a dog pulling me on them:eek:

It's not that hard to teach them--course I've never tried to teach anything but a husky. It's easier to let a husky pull than to teach them not to! If you've never skiied, I would recommend that you at least get the basics of that down before you tie your dog on! :eek: