SSHC Ae Beginners Teach-in
Sat 1st December '07
- Sun 2nd Dec '07
Event Info
Teach-In & training/instructional event being held between Ae & Barony College
Location Info
Ae is one of the largest working forests in southwest Scotland, located near Dumfries and managed by Forestry and Land Scotland. It is a commercial conifer plantation with extensive gravel fire roads, operational haul routes, and recreational trails used by runners, cyclists, and organised events.
The terrain is rolling, with long climbs and broad descents typical of the Galloway and Dumfriesshire uplands. Surfaces are primarily hard-packed forestry aggregate, built to support timber lorries and year-round access.
Course Description
The surface will be soft underfoot with some grass areas. Not an entirely flat trail, mushers should be reasonably fit.
Directions
From North/South:
Leave A74 at Junction 15 for the A70 (signpost for Moffat/Beattock). Follow the signposts for Dumfries. Stay on the A701 for approx 16 miles, turn right following the signs for Ae village and forest. Follow organisers signs from here.
SSHC
The Scottish Siberian Husky Club (SSHC) is a UK breed club dedicated to the promotion, welfare and responsible ownership of the Siberian Husky in Scotland. The organisation brings together owners, breeders and enthusiasts who share an interest in the breed’s history, health and working heritage.
The club organises a range of activities including Championship and Open dog shows, educational resources on breed health and standards, and working rallies where owners can participate in traditional husky harness activities. These events highlight the breed’s dual role as both a show dog and a working sled dog.
Alongside its events programme, the Scottish Siberian Husky Club provides guidance on responsible ownership, breeding ethics and welfare through its code of ethics, educational materials and welfare initiatives. Through these efforts the club works to preserve the characteristics, health and working ability that define the Siberian Husky as a northern working breed.
Event Completed
Start Date
Saturday 1st December '07
End Date
Sunday 2nd December '07
Event Length
2 days
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