"There's only one way to fail, and that's to quit."

 

 

 

 

The Athletes ---

Males-
Flame
Nicknames: Flamer, Mister Flame
Age:
3 Years
Position(s): Main Leader 
Personality/Traits: He has a wonderful personality. I  got him when he was just a puppy, and even then, he showed great potential in lead. He is my BEST leader and is very very sharp with his commands. Susan Butcher bloodlines. Super fast and a great puller. Ran lead for me the past two race seasons and the Junior Iditarod. 
Sosa 
Nicknames: Moose Boy
Age:
4 Years
Position(s): Any Position, backup leader
Personality/Traits: My little ham and the poster boy of the kennel. He has some very beautiful features that land him that spot of poster boy; bright ice blue eyes and a wonderful black fur color. He loves attention and loves to have his belly rubbed, and if you don't do this, he will pout until you do! He also knows some obedience things, like "sit," "roll over," "down."
Fritz
Nicknames: Buser Boy
Age:
4 Years
Position(s): Any Position, backup leader
Personality/Traits:  Great Puller. Really likes to hang out with Amazon. Runs very well in lead. he is very focused on running. He was originally from Martin Buser's kennel and best leader, Blondie. He then went to a musher named Jack Berry who was training him for Yukon Quest 2002, but he decided to cut him. I met Jack Berry at Atta Boy 300 in 2002 and he liked me so much that he decided to give me two of his dogs, and one of them was Fritz.
Lakota
Nicknames: Mister Lakota
Age:
2 Years
Position(s): Any position, backup leader
Personality/Traits: A very smart and attentive boy. Very gentle and loves to run and has been doing great in lead. Sosa's and Winter's son. 
Amazon
Nicknames: Ami Boy
Age:
4 Years
Position(s): Any position
Personality/Traits: Super hard puller. Is a famous Jamie Nelson "Red Dog." Was on her racing team. Is very sweet and loves to be loved.  
Females-
Redwood 
Nicknames: Rea-wood
Age:
3 Years
Position(s): Main Leader
Personality/Traits: A sweet little girl who is absolutely awesome in lead. Very Hard puller, very fast and great at "line out." Susan Butcher bloodlines. Her and flame make a great duo in lead. She ran as a main leader for the past two race seasons and also ran lead for me in the Junior Iditarod. 
Winter
Nicknames:
Foxy Girl
Age:
4 Years
Position(s): Any Position, backup leader
Personality/Traits: Winter has a lot of spirit. This is why I chose to breed her. She loves to play and has a great time making everyone laugh. She is a small dog, but don't be fooled! She definitely does her part in the team. I know I can always trust her and she will get me through anything. She also loves kids and comes to all the school presentations with me. 
Spinner
Nicknames: Binner
Age:
4 Years
Position(s): Any Position, backup leader
Personality/Traits: Spinner is a great dog. Her and I have worked very hard together. When I first got her she was very very shy, but I got her to get over that. Now she will bark and jump all over you. She is a great leader and an awesome puller. Very reliable. 

 

Recent News
 
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Check out the recent school presentation photos!
  - New article up from "Team and Trail"
 
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New page about the Junior Iditarod
  - Junior Iditarod Race Results
  - New photos of Alaska and the Junior Iditarod are up
  
Current Team Sponsors
Virtualrep Incorporated
Eagle Pack Dog Food
Dentus Dental
Fidogear.com
Achen Development, LLC
Wells Fargo
Dr. Mary Ann Haggerty - Alder Creek Veterinary Clinic
Performance International
Nu-Life Sports Medicine
Dorothea Franzke
Granite Gear
Merial – Animal Health Products
Montana Mush – Rick and Pat Freeland
Republic Elementary School
Jack Bremer
Mark A. Johnson – Dentist
Jan and Rick Lewis

Pioneer Estates, LLC.  

Coast Cutlery CO.

Mushing Boot Camp

Jamie Nelson

Ann Stead

Carey’s Dog Grooming

G&C Enterprises – Conklin

Dirty Dog Gone

BG Computers
ChristMartin.com

Finish Line Graphics

Special Thanks
Thank you to everyone, young and old, that has helped me in any way, offered advice, support and encouragement. I would not have been able to achieve my goal and dream without your efforts.

Battle Ground
Community Sponsors
Battle Ground Chamber of Commerce
Cenex
Chevron
Detroit Pizza
FIGARO’S PIZZA
Game Trader

Hair Country
Melodies Salon
Music World
Papa Murphy’s Take and Bake Pizza
Perfect Look - Family Hair Care
Quizno’s Subs
Salmon Creek Designs – Logo Promotion
Schucks Auto Parts

Subway
Sunset Beach Tanning Salon
Unique Hair Design
The Velvet Comb

Personal Thank You
Jamie Nelson, Ann Stead, My Mom (Linda), Dad (Rick) and Brother (Evan)

Team Veterinarian

Dr. Haggerty - 
       Alder Creek Veterinary Clinic

Team Physical Therapist

Monika Svaricek 
      

 

 
Sled Dog Racing

Photos courtesy of Troy Wayrynen

 
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