Nationality: 

UK / Canada

Age:

60

Occupation:

Agriculture Land Manager – Yukon Government

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Kennel Name:

Snowpigs

Breeds included:

Mixed, Rottweiler, Kelpie

Number of dogs in kennel:

43

Number of years running dogs:

21

How did your kennel get its name?

Developed alongside my pig farm in the snow.

How did you get started running dogs?

A Rottweiler called Puppy taught me to skijor

What do you love most about dog sledding?

Getting our and about in fall/winter/spring landscapes with a group of animals that want to be with me.

Please share any interesting stories or facts about your dogs that will be running in the 2024 race:

Many of them ran the 2023 YQ100 so they’ll be a year older. The family group and Spitfire, Tiger, Lightning, and Thunderbolt are looking forward to doing it all over again.

Are you a member of any other organizations in sled dog sports?

No

Why did you enter the 2024 Yukon Quest and what are your goals for the race?

To it slightly faster than last year.

Do you listen to music on the trail? If so, what types?

“Dog Breath” and “Paws on Snow”

How did your dogs get their names?

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Tell us about your favorite volunteer experience on the trail:

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List recent sled dog races and/or your best performances:

Year		Race		Finishing Position
2023		YQ100		2
2023		Fort Nelson Canadian Open		6

Who are your sponsors for 2024?

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