August 04, 2018

Here We Go!!!

August 04, 2018/ Ryne Olson

The first Saturday in August has arrived, and it's time for the Yukon Quest sign ups!!! We hope you all will follow along this year, and we can't wait to get started!

Ryno Sled Dog Kennel

Ryno Kennel is home to Iditarod and Yukon Quest veteran, Ryne Olson and her growing sled dog racing kennel in Two Rivers, Alaska.

Banner Image by Julien Schroder

Yukon Quest Countdown

BIG THANKS TO THE RYNO TEAM

Big Dan’s Trucking

Damon Tedford

Rick and Sue Patton

All Dog Sponsors

Ryneolson@gmail.com

Get Updates of our next blog post!

Moody skies as we run the airstrip to home.

Amelia and Ernie Amelia is a 3 year old energizer bunny. Her full name is Amelia Ferocious, and it fits her perfectly. Amelia isn’t afraid of anything. She’s a dog’s dog, meaning she loves playing with her neighbors and hanging with her canine companions. Amelia has never had a slack tug in her life. Ernie is a yearling. Ernie and his brother Bert are some of the noisiest dogs in the yard, always talking and barking and squealing and playing. He’s super sweet and gets along with everyone. Ernie has about four runs under his belt now and is a natural!

Bowser leading the way on the run this morning! All-star Jana has been teaching the youngsters about leading. As yearlings last year, the Sharks and Mario Karts required a little different style of training than previous yearling classes. They have exceptionally smooth gaits, eat well, and have tough feet, but they were a little more nervous about high energy situations like running back into the yard after a run or the overwhelming noise the adults make at hook up. We took it easy with them, trying to create a calm atmosphere. They did well on last spring’s expeditions, and they’re starting this season looking strong!! Plus they’re some of the sweetest, most affectionate dogs around.

Meet the latest recruits to the Ryno team- Tobin and Rose! These two youngsters joined us from Tagish Lake Kennel. Rose is super friendly and playful. She’s always the first to come running when called and loves people. She’s long-legged and isn’t afraid of the big dogs. Tobin is adventurous and little more aloof. He does enjoy attention, but he prefers running through the trees and exploring. He picked up “sit” quickly. He’s fearless and will take off sprinting down a trail even if no one else is joining him. If you followed the World Cup this summer, you’ll probably recognize the theme! These two pups are named after @tobinheath and @lavellerose who were two of my favorite players to watch. Hopefully these two will be champions like their namesakes!

Cooke and Ewok- time to put your game face on! Cooke is part of the 3-year-old class. Last year at two, he finished the Yukon Quest including leading the last leg through Two Rivers and into a blizzard. He’s ready to rock this year. His siblings Smoky, Otis, Dolly, and Loretta joined the kennel this season from Hey Moose! Kennel. Ewok is part of the 4-year-old class. She’s one of the most driven dogs in the whole kennel and loves to go FAST. She led often in the 2019 Copper Basin. Yearlings Scarpa and Petzl are her nieces.