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Dogsled Racing
Dog Sled racing and Trail Sled racing are the same type of races. Here you will find information on dog drivers/mushers, types of dogs, and where and when, including the most famous of all sled dog races: the Iditarod.
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All it is, is a miniature scooter that the owner sits or stands on, while the dog is running. Think of it as dog sledding in the snow.
How can dog sled racing be cruel?
This can be very mean as you are harming your dog and forcing them to take part in a sport.
Why do sled dogs need to be specific?
They need to be specific because of the dogs type, strength and mainly it's leg strength. Because a weak dog could not pull a large and heavy sleigh could they? I think not.
Thank you for posting this question, i have tried my best to answer it correctly, with my opinion and internet/research time.
Movie titles based on the Iditarod race?
Some movies that are based on the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race are Iron Will, Mush: The Movie, and the animated movie Balto. There have also been some TV movies based on the races including the 2012 TV movie The Iditarod : Beyond the Race and the 2000 TV movie Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
Where can you buy UHMW runners for a dog sled?
UHMW is available from Redwood Plastics.. here is the link to the product page: http://www.redwoodplastics.com/products/uhmw-polyethylene/virgin-uhmw-polyethylene/
What is the name of the sled dog that helps turn the team?
Well the lead dogs technically turn the team. They follow your commands. But the swing dogs help turn the sled.
What years did Norman Vaughan win the iditarod?
Norman Vaughan didn't win the Iditarod at all. He was the oldest contestant, though, at the age of 87 and 88
Do all the mushers start together in races?
No. The staggered start is used to allow a large field (some with in excess of 100 teams) to "spread out" at the line and avoid a "bunching up" of contestants in a race.
What disqualifies you from the military?
A number of things will disqualify you from enlisting in to the military, however there are things that can be waived with the proper medical documents. You will need to contact a local recruiter and be honest about all medical issues or conditions that you have, get all the original documents from the hospital and those documents will be sent up to MEPS for review, about 72 hours later you will have an answer on whether or not you can enlist or if you need additional documents.
Typically these medical issues are associated with a disqualification:
Heart conditions (ie. irregular heart beat, hole in the heart)
Anything in which you are dependant upon medication daily like:
ADD
ADHD
Bipolar
Mental conditions, (ie. suicidal thoughts or tendencies or attempts)
High Blood Pressure
Diabetes
(you can not be on any type of medication while attending Basic Training/Boot Camp)
Major Surgeries to include:
Cancer removal
Back, neck, Heart or brain surgery
Amputation
Keep in mind if a recruiter tells you no or that you are disqualified because you have stated that you have this medical issue or problem that they themselves are not the final approving authority on if you can enlist or not. If the still do not want to send the documents up then find another recruiter until you have them sent, on the other-side as a recruiter I have an idea on what is going to get approved and what will not, so I might not want to waste my time on someone that I know that I can not get in when I could be looking for someone who does not have those issue. Also keep in mind that even when the authorization comes back and you have been approved to physical the doctors at MEPS can disqualify you there for that same issue that you were pre-approved for.
What is the All Alaska Sweepstakes?
The All Alaska Sweepstakes is an annual dog-race held in Alaska. It is a celebration and commemoration of Alaska's official sport. It is one of the most famous dog-sked races in the country, held between Nome and Candle. The next race will begin at 10:00 a.m. on March 28, 2008.
What is the minimum amount of fall allowed on main sewer lines?
1/16 per inch BUT the pipe must be at least 8" diameter and then only 1440 Fixture units can be connected
If you increase pitch to 1/2" per ft then you can go up to 2300 fixture unites
they usually sleep in a sleeping bag that they pack in their sleds
