About Karen Land
Karen Land is a writer, public speaker, and library-lover, giving Iditarod dog mushing presentations at schools and libraries across the country. To date, she has delivered over 1000 talks in 35 states. In the sport of mushing, a sled dog team is often referred to as a "string of dogs." Her current string is made up of an Alaskan husky named Noggin and a Corgi-Springer mix named Chloe. Join them on their adventures...
Email Karen at mymusher at gmail.com
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String of Dogs 
Hi Karen,
I was in Auburn today having my haircut and read the Auburn Journal (newspaper) — an article about the Tevis Cup, a 100 mile horse race which will take place this Saturday (like the Western States Run — but with horses and their riders who go from Squaw Valley to Auburn — and try to finish in a 24 hour period). The article described Doug Swingley whose horse is named Ford — and the interesting facts about his winning the Ititarod in 1995, 1999, 2000, and 2001. Presently he lives in Reno, Nevada. Do you know of Doug? You could probably google the Tevis Race — and find out how he successful he was in winning the Tevis with his horse Ford.
I have been enjoying every one of your String of Dogs posts — and all the amazing photos!! Your creativity is amazing!!
I would think you are having a great summer in Martinsdale — I certainly hope you are!!
Love & hugs, Sue