HOPEWELL, BEDFORD COUNTY - A local girl continues her sled dog path to the Iditarod.
Hopewell, Bedford County native Taylor Steele took fifth place Saturday in the Willow Jr. 100.
The hundred mile race took place in Alaska. For mushers under the age of 18 like Steele, it's a qualifying race for the Iditarod.
Hopewell, Bedford County native Taylor Steele took fifth place Saturday in the Willow Jr. 100.
The hundred mile race took place in Alaska. For mushers under the age of 18 like Steele, it's a qualifying race for the Iditarod.
Comments
Terrible things happen to dogs during the Iditarod. This includes: death, bloody diarrhea, paralysis, frostbite (where it hurts the most!), bleeding ulcers, lung damage, pneumonia, ruptured discs, viral diseases, kennel cough, broken bones, torn muscles and extreme stress. At least 142 dogs have died in the race, including four dogs who froze to death in the brutal cold. FOR MORE FACTS: Sled Dog Action Coalition, http://www.helpsleddogs.org
Margery G.
February 17, 2013 at 10:06 am
My wife Sue and I are very big fans of the Iditarod and follow it on line each year. Congradulations to Taylor and we look forward to seeing her in the running. Please send her bib number to foxez@verizon.net if she makes it to the Iditarod. Good luck to Taylor in all upcoming races.
Frank J.
February 11, 2013 at 6:22 am
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