A Look Back At The History Of Dog Sledding
It is a given fact that dog sledding has definitely become a very popular sport in our society and culture, nowadays. Dog sledding can not only be used for occupational activities but as well as it can be a recreation with toys from the pet supplies store for many. A number of people would also even prefer the game of dog sledding compare to anything else. But then again the question is, how wide is the scope of our knowledge when it comes to the history of dog sledding? Do we even know how the game dog sledding first came to be? Are we aware on how this game started and on how much impact it has caused towards many people?
Well, dog sledding mainly started as a method of transportation in the different Arctic regions of the world for hundreds of years ago. Thus, it just shows that dog sledding is one of the very first methods of transportation long before the airplanes and trains came. Dog sledding has certainly a very big role in the lives of the people living in these cold regions. Through dog sledding, people were also able to survive well and they were able to transport their needs from one place to another. With dog sledding, people from the Arctic regions lived life easily and comfortably since they were able to utilize their dog sleds well. Dog sledding has truly been playing a very vital role when it comes to the civilization of Arctic regions.
Moreover, as years passed by dog sledding has transformed from being a method of transportation and became a recreational sport. The first sled dog raced occurred on the year 1908 that was organized by the All Alaska Sweepstakes, having a distance of 408 miles which is from Nome to Candle and going back. The winner of this first dog sled race was John Hegness having a record time of four days, twenty-three hours, fifteen minutes and twelve seconds. After two years, the entries joining the sled dog races have increased rapidly as well as the pace of the racers. The winner in the year 1910 was John Johnson, who has an unbeatable record of three days, two hours, fourteen minutes and thirty-seven seconds.
Furthermore, in the early 1920’s sled dog racing became very popular in New England. While, sled dog racing had its glorious years in the late 1920’s towards the 1930’s wherein, numerous business sponsorships were offered to professional dog sled racers to help them in their funding. These sponsorships also allowed them to travel across different countries to compete. With the public media present, sled dog races became more developed and it attracted more sled dog enthusiasts. In the year 1932, sled dog racing was attributed in the Lake Placid Winter Olympics and again at the Oslo Olympics in the year 1952. Just like any other being, this sport was also affected and interrupted during the two different World Wars since both dogs and drivers were in committed to their very own countries.
In spite of these hindrances, dog sled racing were able to surface and come out again. In addition, the Sled Dog Racing Association was formed to take charge when it comes to the organization of racers from different country. While the International Federation of Sled dog Sports was also formed, in order for them to take charge of many sled dog organizations.
There are numerous dog products out there for recreation, protection, or just plain fun. For example, you might choose to get a harness or a seat belt to make car rides safer. Whippet might need a fleece jacket for freezing winters. rom clothing to safety devices, the possibilities are endless. Just remember to get what your dog needs first, and what you want second.
