Jennifer Probert LNAC 2008 ~ 1st place 6 dog class. Photo by David Woodcock

Jennifer and Diamond

Jennifer and Diamond
Michael DeYoung Photography

About us

About Us ~

Our kennel is made up of hound / AK husky cross sprint race sled dogs. We are based out of Fairbanks and race around the great state of Alaska. We are a world class kennel that takes the sport of dog mushing very seriously.

Both of us, Jennifer Probert-Erhart and Carl Erhart, are Athabascan Natives from interior Alaska. Carl grew up in Tanana and Jennifer in Tok/Tanacross. Our history in the sport goes back many generations. The Probert, Denny, Ehart and Woods families combined have countless hours and miles on the back of a dog sled and we are blessed to come from such a talanted, amazing and gifted group of people. The stories, advice and information that we get from our family is not only interesting but critical to the success of our kennel. Carrying on not only a family tradition, but a sport that was a way of life for our Athatbascan people is a great honor for both of us.

Currently we compete primarily in the limited class races but plan on running more open class races. Our dreams of running the "big ones" meaning the Open North American and the Rondy are getting closer and closer to being a reality. Our kids also compete in the junior races and our parents still play an active role in the kennel.

We invite you to follow along as we prepare the dogs for raceing, travel around the state to compete in the races and share the ups and downs of the wonderful, exciting sport of sprint dog mushing.

We are looking for sponsors to help with the cost of food, vet care and travel expenses. For more information about becoming a sponsor please contact us directly at prodogkennel@gmail.com

Thank you for taking your time to spend with us!


Tsin' ee
Anna' Bas ee'
(Thank you in Athabascan)

Friday, February 6, 2009

Exxon Championship

Tomorrow will be day 1 of the Exxon Championship. It's a 2 day race here in Anchorage. I will be racing in the 4, 6 and 8 dog classes. There are 10 mushers signed up in the 4 dog, 13 in the 6 dog and 16 in the 8 dog class. All classes except the Open will be going out in 1 min intervals. Should be fun and exciting, 1 min intervals always make for a "fast" day, and to be in 3 classes it should really keep us on our toes. There are 19 teams signed up in the open.

Anchorage has a pretty fun trail. There are culverts, small bridges, long bridges, road crossings and 4 lane overpasses. Combine all of those with the 1 min intervals and, like I said, should be fun.

I'll post results and race info tomorrow eve.

Jennifer
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