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Yukon Quest/Iditarod 2006 - Sponsors

We are very grateful to the following individuals and companies
that are supporting our Iditarod 2006 run.

Lead Dog Sponsors
$2000 Cdn

If mushers are coaches of a dog team, then lead dogs are the quarterbacks! Generally the fastest and most responsive dogs on the team. Good lead dogs make or break a dog team! They shoulder a lot of responsibility, setting the pace down the trail and listening for the mushers commands! Of course, everyone knows my favorite leader is Grover, but there are a number of other wonderful, hardworking leaders in our kennel (actually almost every dog in the pool runs lead at one time at another!).

Dawne Deeley & The Tsarshadow Gang - Sidney, B.C
Doug and Donna Finner - New Hampshire
Westlock Vet Clinic - Westlock, Alberta
Veronica Devall, DVM - Calgary, Alberta
Jamie West-Banks & Harry Banks of
Westrunner Kennels - Willow, Alaska
The Morey Family - Perryvale, Alberta 
Morna Murray - Calgary, Alberta

 

Swing Dog Sponsors
$1500 Cdn

Swing dogs are the dogs right behind the leaders. Normally the dogs here are also fully trained lead dogs or leaders in training. It is their responsibility to 'swing' the team around corners! Having a strong 'Front Four' is a real plus in a race!

Be the first one!

 

Team Dog Sponsors
$1000 Cdn

Team dogs make up the bulk of a dog team. Lead dogs, swing, and wheel dogs all get chances to take a break from the other positions and run in the team! One of the most valuable spots in the team is right in front of wheel. I generally use this for dogs that are sore or a little ill, as they are close enough to keep an eye on but not in the demanding wheel position. In the middle of the team hang out the big powerhouses in our group.

Be the first one!

Wheel Dog Sponsors
$500 Cdn

Wheel dogs are the power house of a dog team. The dogs immediately in front of the sled, they have one of the most physically demanding jobs in the team! Traditionally, the biggest, toughest dogs on the team is used in wheel. We do things a little different, though - I like a little smaller and very athletic but still tough dog for this position. It is very important to rotate the dogs out of wheel regularly - wheel dogs are the most prone to back injuries.

Harvey and Sylvia Ramstead - Calgary, Alberta
Scott & Denise Linley - Farmington, British Columbia

 

Our Other Sponsors!
Penny Blankenship
Kipp d' Amundsen Kennels
Anne Post - Harrison Twp, Michigan
SHCC Southern/Central Ontario Area - Ontario, Canada
Karen Yeargain of K-Collars - Prineville, Oregon

Happy Feet Sponsors
&
Sponsor-A-Dog Sponsors
(Includes pictures and brief descriptions of team candidates)

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Our Yukon Quest/Iditarod 2006 Main Page


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Many thanks to our
Iditarod 2000, Iditarod 2001, Iditarod 2003, Iditarod 2004 & Iditarod 2005 sponsors!