I first met Paul in Germany over 20 years ago.  Even then he had a desire to own an Alaskan Malamute.  I'd never heard of them up until then.  Very soon his desire also became mine.  We were living in Germany at that time and although we desperately wanted a dog we decided to wait until we returned to the UK.

Once our family was complete the desire to own one of these fantastic dogs grew stronger and stronger.  It was then that we met Sue Williams who introduced us to our first UK Malamutes, Nico and Kodi.  Since then our lives have changed and Sue has become one of our greatest friends.  Sadly Nico & Kodi are no longer with us. We are very proud to have known them.

NICO

Seeonee's Belkofski

Tigara's Northern Raider X Tigara's Ice Flow

Kodiak (Kodi)

Storm Clouds Chosen to Win at Hawkam (Am Imp) X Arctictrek's Indiana

The children fell in love with them instantly and what was once Paul's dream soon became a dream for us all.

Sue kindly introduced us to Barbara Stanier of the Arctictrek Kennel and we've never looked Back.  Thanks Barbara and of course Sue.

Natalia had her first taste of working a Malamute before we even got one, when after some training Sue allowed her to run Kodi in Junior races. Kodi was a natural with Children and never did anything she felt would put the children in danger.  She did what she could to build the children's confidence.  It wasn't long before Natalia was running other dogs.  She was the only Junior for a time to work Greenland dogs in this country.

Natalia is now competing in Adult classes in Single Malamute, 2 dog Siberian Classes

Ryan had the desire to run dogs at an exceptionally early age.  At four years old he would use the commands while playing with his toys.  Although, when younger he would accompany Paul and the dogs on training runs he longed for the day when he became eight so he could compete on his own.

In the 2002/2003 season this dream became reality for Ryan.  In came Kodi for training (Bless Her!) she is so good.  Ryan competed in the J2 class (where adult assistance is permitted if required, one dog only) for several races with her.  Unfortunately Sue then moved to Scotland, Ryan's confidence grew so Ryan Started to train with Wi-Ski.  Those two created a bond which I'd never seen before and     Wi-Ski ran for Ryan like he'd never run for anybody else.  The 2004/2005 saw Ryan now moving up to the J1 class and in 2005/2006 saw Ryan running his first two dog team!  Season 2010/2011 sees Ryan moving up into the Adult classes.

Me, I'm Musher's Mate!  I care for the dogs, harness them ready for working. I've occasionally been known to run the dogs on the odd training run but I really enjoy the hands on , care, preparation and calling them in when the dogs and mushers' approach the finish.  I do all the showing. Over the last few years I've organised a few events for ABSA and AMWA.

Ruth & Kodi at an agility show