Welcome!
Our aim is to further develop the racing scene in the UK and help people of all ages to learn and enjoy the sport
of sled dog racing.The association is run by enthusiastic people involved with sled dog activities and everyone is keen to encourage others to participate. Everyone is also very happy to answer questions, so please do not hesitate to contact us.The Sled Dog Association of Scotland came about in the early nineties, when a few people got together to encourage enthusiasts to work their dogs in a fun and informal competative environment to promote Sleddog Sports in Sotland.
Activities!
So.. What can you do with your dog? Here is a brief list of the activities we provide!
Dryland Mushing: This is a sport where the musher drives a 3 or 4 wheeled cart or rig with teams of two or more dogs. Distances can vary according to the size of the teams, and the available trails. Various rules are in place for the safety of both musher and dogs and can be found in the Racing section.
Scootering: Is a sport where one or more dogs pull a person riding an unmotorized scooter.along a trail. The scooter is two wheeled and the musher can assist the dog by ‘scooting’ by keeping one foot on the scooter and one to pedal the ground. The dogs wear the same harnesses that sled dogs wear, and are hooked to the scooter with a gangline. The gangline usually incorporates a bungie to smooth out the shocks of speeding up and takeoff.
Canicross: Is the sport of cross-country running while hitched to a single dog via a belt, which supports the mushers back and also keeps balance centered. Canicross is a sport that can be enjoyed by any breed of dog, and any age whether male or female,. The dog runs in front and the musher runs behind, holding back in order to encourage the dog to pull. This is also a great way to train you dog on voice commands.
Bikejoring: A bicycle is used by the musher to be pulled by one or two dogs. Bikejoring is extremely beneficial to the health of both dogs and musher and one can become involved in this sport at relatively low cost as many people already possess a bike. The dogs must wear a suitably fitting harness and are attached to the bike by a standard training line. It is also a good way to train you dogs in preparation for becoming part of a larger cart team.
UK Representation!
SDAS is the official UK representative of ESDRA (the European Sled Dog Racing Association) and the representative for Scotland, England and Wales with IFSS (International Federation of Sleddog Sports).
Sponsors!
The Sled Dog Association of Scotland are kindly sponsored by:
