and Conference
Dr. Arleigh Reynolds, DVM, PhD of Salcha, Alaska. 2010 Gold Medalist, Unlimited Class
Dr. Reynolds has studied the relationship between diet, nutrition and
performance for over 20 years at Cornell University where he was
assistant professor of clinical nutrition in the College of Veterinary Medicine,
in his laboratory in Salcha, Alaska and on the trails of major sprint races.
Dr. Reynolds will present on racing diets and conditioning racing dogs.
Dr. Dawn Brown, DVM of Lowville, New York. 2010 Gold Medalist, 8 Dog Class.
Dawn has put together a stellar winning record in the limited classes over the past
several years with twenty-six 8 Dog class wins and seven 6 Dog wins in sanctioned
races since 2000. During the 2009-2010 season Dawn raced throughout the lower 48,
Canada and Alaska to decisively claim the 8 Dog Class Gold medal.
Dawn will tell you what it takes and share her experience and knowledge.
Also:
Recap of the 2010 Nordic Training Camp with
Bengt Ponten, Trainer from Borlange, Sweden, IFSS President
Dave Meisenheimer, Participant from Carp, Ontario, 2010 Gold Medalist, 1 Dog Skijoring
Jason Sperry, Participant from Mexico, New York, 2010 Bronze Medalist, 1 Dog Skijoring
Jim Benson, Participant from Blaine, Minnesota, Midwest Skijorers President
Skijoring and Dryland for micro-kennels
John Thompson of Skijor Now
Amy Cooper, ISDRA Dryland Committee Co-chair and 6 Dog Gold and Bronze Medalist
Gait analysis with an under-water treadmill
Dr. Jerry Vanek, DVM of Angus, Minnesota. HuskyVet consulting, renown trail veterinarian.
Developing National Federations
Bengt Ponten, IFSS President
Current Issues in Dog Legislation
Sara Vanderwood of OIxford, Maine, Maine Senate legislative assistant
Mushing USA President
Junior Program with
Beth Castaldi of Elton, Wisconsin, Junior Committee Co-chair
Beth and Paul Wagner of Pelican Lake, Wisconsin
RaceWorks Training Workshop with
Margaret Harvey of Marshall, Michigan, Region 6 Director
Underdog - A documentary
The story of Newton Marshall of St. Ann, Jamaica and the Yukon Quest.
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport
Directions and map are on the hotel web site.
The special block rate for reservations is $79.00 for a single and
$109.00 for a suite. You must call the hotel directly at 952-854-9000 or
toll-free at 1-800-465-4329 and mention the 'International Sled Dog
Racing Association'.
Until June 2nd, you may directly link to the ISDRA block by clicking here.
Simply enter the date of arrival and the number of nights you will be staying.
If the rate is not avalable, contact dsteele@brainerd.net - this is only good
before June 3rd!!
The clearance for the
parking ramp is 6' 7" - be warned!
Free 24 hour Airport shuttle, every 30 minutes on demand.
Free shuttle to the Mall of America during regular mall hours.
Free Hi-speed wireless access in all guestrooms
USA Today newspaper delivered to guest rooms
Full Health Club privileges
Coupons for full hot breakfast each day in the Harvest Cafe!
Board at 6:30 pm, depart at 7:00pm. Return at 9:00pm
Full dinner - pot roast, baked manicotti, vegetables, campfire potatos,
caesar salad, breadsticks, dessert and coffee.
We will carpool from the hotel at 5:45. Dock is approximately
25 minutes travel time from hotel.
Advance reservations required for group rate - see registration
form available below.
See you there!!