Howling Huskies Sledding Team holds weekly dry-land sleds at Riversands Farm near to Dainfern estate. It is a social club that meets every Sunday morning at sunrise during the winter months of the year to run their working-breed dogs. Contrary to the name, many folk run other working breeds too.

 

Members have their own gear and depending on their preference, run their dogs canni-cross where the owner (or musher as we refer to them) runs behind the dog connected by a bungee-type line from a belt around the waist to the dog’s harness. This certainly is for the more energetic amongst us. Have you ever tried to outrun a husky?

 

Other alternatives include scooter or bike-joering where a single dog or pair of dogs runs in front of a scooter. This is a fantastic workout for the dogs and they absolutely love it! Howling Huskies also has a bigger kart which is run with a team of six, eight, twelve or sixteen dogs. This certainly is for the experienced among us but is a true sledding experience.

 

First-timers and those who are still deciding whether sledding is for them are welcome to come through. Some of the more experienced mushers will lend a hand. There is plenty of club equipment to go around and the dogs will absolutely love it!

 

Please call Nikki van der Westhuizen, the Howling Husky Club Secretary for directions 083 628 0563 or email her on nikkivdw@gmail.com. Hope to see you and your pups there!

 

 

 

 

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