Dog Sled Races: Part ONE!!

Today, we are back to winter photos!

And one of the favorite activities I do, is to attend the U.P. 200 Dog Sled Races

held in Marquette, Michigan.

Today, I am sharing these photos (Part One)

of this year's race.

They haul in snow and run the track

smack down the center of the downtown streets:

A shot of the announcer's box:

(The lady in red at the podium just got back from the Iditarod in Alaska

and she also went to Antarctica to experience Condition Zero..she is a fantastic speaker).

Getting the dogs ready:

(the blue marks on their sides means these dogs have been examined by the Vet. and are ok to run the race).

Fantastic Sled!:

Checking out the dog's paws.

They must be healthy prior to and during the race and they make them wear doggie booties:

Official race clock.

They left at 7:10p on the dot!:

I LOVED this shot.

It was like the dog was dreaming of winning the upcoming race:

I bet you thought all dog sled races were run with Husky dogs, didn't you?

We only saw a few of that breed when we were there.

But if I were a FEMALE sled dog????

You can bet your wagging tail

that

I'd be after

THIS GUY!!!!:

Stay tuned to my blog,

I will be doing Part TWO

of these wonderful races next!