Arctic Quest
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Arctic Quest
Arctic Quest is a sled dog company based in Gloucestershire where people can
come and learn how to run and work with huskies. The company offers a wide
range of experiences from kids parties, corporate events to hen and stag do’s to
individual experiences. The company has now been running for seven years.
Sport in Profile Magazine recently caught up with their Managing Director Vickie
Pullin to find out more about what they do.
Involvement
She told us, “I did a husky ride in
Canada when I was eighteen years old
and completely fell in love with the dogs
and the whole experience. This then
took me to Alaska where I worked with
a commercial sled dog team. In 2010, I
set up my own business; Arctic Quest
was born. In 2014, I competed in my first
ever sprint sled dog race and then fell
6 Issue 15
in love with racing. I’ve been racing for
Team GB ever since.”
The Role
“The most rewarding aspect of my
role is simply working with my dogs
every day. To able to be a part of this
amazing canine athlete team is a real
honour and privilege. I’m the luckiest
person to be able to work and play with
my dogs all day every day.
The most challenging is that my
life and lifestyle is dedicated to my
team. It’s 24/7 commitment and there
is a tremendous amount of work that
goes into looking after all of the dogs.
I wouldn’t have it any other way,
however it is a huge commitment,
especially when you are always striving
for the best dog welfare.”