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Husky Ride
In January, the Aviemore Sled Dog Rally takes place. Dogs race in teams of two to eight over a forest course. First held back in the mid 1980s, today the event in Aviemore is the largest husky race in the UK, with a barking 1,000 dogs and 200 teams - that's an awful lot of woof power. Alaskan malamutes, samoyeds, Greenland dog and Canadian Eskimo dogs usually take part in the event and could reach up to speeds of 20 mph. This year, they have tons of snow to make the event even more enjoyable!
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The Siberian Husky Club of Great Britain organises the race, which is a growing sport in the UK. If you want to give it a go yourself, the good news is that there's an opportunity to try husky rides in Gloucestershire
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Meet the Siberian huskies Dashka, Mckinnley & Willow, who love to work and also love their cuddles too! The dogs are intelligent & strong and very keen to get to work, as they'll tell you as they're being prepared for your experience. Your role is to mush your dogs (that's, steer them) -- your snowsport tutors will teach you all the commands you need to control & guide your team.
The finale is a timed lap around a race circuit against your activity partner, then it's off for a musher's meal around a campfire - with the dogs at your feet, of course!
***Enjoy a 20% discount from Into the Blue
If you're looking for a gift for anyone who loves dogs or animals generally, take a look at gift experience company Into the Blue's animal experiences. This weekend they have a special offer on - Into the Blue are giving 20% off any gift experience between £25 and £250. JANSALE20 is valid until 23:59 on Sunday 22 January 2012 - and it's also valid against current special offers! Click here to go to Into the Blue
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