Husky Ride Details

Siberian Huskies are a natural and ancient breed of sled dog, developed
by the Chukchi Indians of Eastern Siberia over many centuries of
co-dependence. These highly social, friendly and intelligent dogs earned their keep by pulling the Chukchis’ sleds swiftly across vast tracts of inhospitable hunting grounds, where speed, stamina and hardiness were crucial for survival.

We normally run 2 or 3 teams of 6 to 10 dogs at each session. They pull an ATV (all terrain vehicle), which has had the engine removed.  The ATV can carry one passenger at a time, but we often split the rides so that up to 6 people can experience the amazing athleticism and enthusiasm of our dogs as they work as a team.

Participants will be able to meet the huskies and join in helping, or simply watch and enjoy the spectacle.

We work the dogs throughout the year and run distances will largely be dependent on the prevailing weather conditions, temperature and humidity
in particular.  Usually we opt for an early morning start, as this is usually the coolest time of the day – so expect to be up with the dawn chorus (very early in the summer).

We generally allow 2 or 3 hours per session, including time for light refreshments (coffee, tea and cakes) and a browse through some of our photo albums showing all the other activities our dogs enjoy.

For further information and bookings please call Sally or Ali on
01842 878246 or click here to email us.

Our Dogs

At Forstal all our dogs are, first and foremost, family pets.  They live
together as a pack in large enclosures at our forest home and spend time indoors where they ‘watch TV’ and ‘help’ us with our chores.  Most of the team members compete at the highly competitive British Siberian Husky Racing Association series of events over winter, frequently winning medals.  Many are also successful show dogs.  We have several Crufts Best of Breed wins and own many multiple CC winners and show champions.  We are also the proud owners of the CC record holders in the breed for both dogs and bitches.

The UK Scene

The Leich family first imported a pair of Siberians from the USA in 1969. These proved to be the third pair of this breed in the country.  The two dogs, Ilya and Douschka, formed the foundation for Forstal Kennels.

As our Siberian Husky pack slowly grew, running them in harness began to seem the best way to exercise them.  As other people in the UK became interested and the Siberian population grew – so the British Husky working and racing scene was born.