Figured i may confuse some of you at times with my off the wall terms so heres an overveiw,
Basket: the main body of a sled, where passengers or gear may be carried.
Booties: slippers for dogs, worn while working under certain conditions to prevent ice forming between their toes. Made of a wide range of fabrics, including fleece and Gore-tex
Brushbow: the curved piece out in front of the main body of a sled, used to keep brush and stuff like that from ruining the sled.
Dog Bag: a fabric bag carried on a race sled, used to put a sick or injured dog into in order to carry him to a place where he can be cared for. Some carries them on their back I carry mine on the back of my sled.
Dog Box: a carrier for several dogs, most often seen as a wooden structure in the bed of a pickup truck. My dad owns three trucks used for this one is mien and just stays at their place and the other is a backup and the third is his all homemade.
Driving Bow: the handle that the musher holds on to - also called a Handlebow.
Easy!: the command I use for the dogs to slow down.
Gangline: the main line that the dogs and sled are attached to.
Gee - the command for the dogs to turn right.
Harness: I think its pretty self explanitory
Haw - the command for the dogs to turn left.
Hike! - the command to get the dog team moving.
Lead Dogs: the dog or dogs in the front of a team. These dogs are noted for their high level of intelligence and drive, and are often females. May be run as Single lead (1 dog) or Double lead (2 dogs). I run Tracker as my lead dog but have seen many teams with female lead dogs and i may someday try that.
Musher: to define myself a person who drives a sled dog team - also called a Dog Driver. Can be male or female
Neckline: a short line (10-12 inches) attached to the Harness and Gangline, that keeps the dog in line.
On By!: the command to go by another team or other distraction. Doesent always work
Pedaling: pushing with one foot while keeping the other on the sled. I do alot of this going up hill and it is killer when on a long run race.
Point Dogs - used by some mushers to denote the two dogs right behind the Lead Dogs.
Rigging: all the gear used to attach dogs to a sled.
Runners: I think you all know this one too
Safety Line: an extra line from the Gangline to the sled, in case the main fitting breaks.
Snow Hook: a large metal hook that can be driven into firm snow to anchor a team for a short period of time without tying them. Once again doesent always work actually 99 percent of the time it doesent work .
Snub Line: a rope attached to the back of the sled, which can be tied to a tree to hold the team when the snow is not firm enough to use a Snow Hook. This works if you tie it tight enough.
Run: or stakeout a main chain with separate short chains to attache several dogs to. May be strung between the front and back bumpers of a truck, or between two trees.
Stanchions: the upright pieces that attach the runners to a sled.
Swing Dogs: those between the Point Dogs and the Wheel Dogs.
Tack: harnesses
Team Dogs: all dogs other than the Lead Dogs, Point Dogs, Swing Dogs and Wheel Dogs.
Toboggan: a sled with a flat bottom instead of runners. Used when deep, soft snow is expected instead of a good trail. I own two and they work well.
Tuglines: the main line that connects the dog's harness to the Gangline - the line that the dog tugs on.
Wheel Dogs: the two dogs right in front of the sled. These will normally be the heaviest dogs in the team.
Whoa: the command to get the dog team to stop. Works thank god lol
Just thought i would let you all know lol
Basket: the main body of a sled, where passengers or gear may be carried.
Booties: slippers for dogs, worn while working under certain conditions to prevent ice forming between their toes. Made of a wide range of fabrics, including fleece and Gore-tex
Brushbow: the curved piece out in front of the main body of a sled, used to keep brush and stuff like that from ruining the sled.
Dog Bag: a fabric bag carried on a race sled, used to put a sick or injured dog into in order to carry him to a place where he can be cared for. Some carries them on their back I carry mine on the back of my sled.
Dog Box: a carrier for several dogs, most often seen as a wooden structure in the bed of a pickup truck. My dad owns three trucks used for this one is mien and just stays at their place and the other is a backup and the third is his all homemade.
Driving Bow: the handle that the musher holds on to - also called a Handlebow.
Easy!: the command I use for the dogs to slow down.
Gangline: the main line that the dogs and sled are attached to.
Gee - the command for the dogs to turn right.
Harness: I think its pretty self explanitory
Haw - the command for the dogs to turn left.
Hike! - the command to get the dog team moving.
Lead Dogs: the dog or dogs in the front of a team. These dogs are noted for their high level of intelligence and drive, and are often females. May be run as Single lead (1 dog) or Double lead (2 dogs). I run Tracker as my lead dog but have seen many teams with female lead dogs and i may someday try that.
Musher: to define myself a person who drives a sled dog team - also called a Dog Driver. Can be male or female
Neckline: a short line (10-12 inches) attached to the Harness and Gangline, that keeps the dog in line.
On By!: the command to go by another team or other distraction. Doesent always work
Pedaling: pushing with one foot while keeping the other on the sled. I do alot of this going up hill and it is killer when on a long run race.
Point Dogs - used by some mushers to denote the two dogs right behind the Lead Dogs.
Rigging: all the gear used to attach dogs to a sled.
Runners: I think you all know this one too
Safety Line: an extra line from the Gangline to the sled, in case the main fitting breaks.
Snow Hook: a large metal hook that can be driven into firm snow to anchor a team for a short period of time without tying them. Once again doesent always work actually 99 percent of the time it doesent work .
Snub Line: a rope attached to the back of the sled, which can be tied to a tree to hold the team when the snow is not firm enough to use a Snow Hook. This works if you tie it tight enough.
Run: or stakeout a main chain with separate short chains to attache several dogs to. May be strung between the front and back bumpers of a truck, or between two trees.
Stanchions: the upright pieces that attach the runners to a sled.
Swing Dogs: those between the Point Dogs and the Wheel Dogs.
Tack: harnesses
Team Dogs: all dogs other than the Lead Dogs, Point Dogs, Swing Dogs and Wheel Dogs.
Toboggan: a sled with a flat bottom instead of runners. Used when deep, soft snow is expected instead of a good trail. I own two and they work well.
Tuglines: the main line that connects the dog's harness to the Gangline - the line that the dog tugs on.
Wheel Dogs: the two dogs right in front of the sled. These will normally be the heaviest dogs in the team.
Whoa: the command to get the dog team to stop. Works thank god lol
Just thought i would let you all know lol