Daniel Matters and his dog during the one dog race.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
During the King’s Birthday weekend, more than 200 competitors gathered at Moira Park to compete in the Northern Victoria Sled Dog Championships.
Hold tight - we’re checking permissions before loading more content
The annual dry-sledding event kicked off with a cloud of dust as dogs sprinted down the tracks of Moira park, pulling their owners toward success.
The News’ Megan Fisher went along to the event to catch the dogs in action and to provide a glimpse into the fluffier moments in between, where companionship shared by dog and owner was visible.
Here’s what she captured:
Curious meets curious as eight month old Felix Coleman-Fraser interacts with puppy Goose.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
James Hipwell during the one dog race.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
A dog speeding down the track.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
Katie Kung during the one dog race.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
Colin McPhan with his two hard working lead dogs, Rip and Raven.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
Colin McPhan with his lead dog Raven.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
Dean Cove and Frostie after just finishing the canicross open race.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
Karen Simmons and her dog mid-stride during the canicross open race.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
Jackson Larrett and his dog giving it their all.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
Two dogs taking a moment to relax.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
Kirstie Frasier with her dog Douglas after the bikejoring race.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
Holly Hodgson taking care of her team of dogs.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
Holly Jessen and her powerful pup rocketing down the track.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
There was no shortage of adorable dogs on the day.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
Sharen McPhan with dog Tonah.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
Mark Needham competing in the bikejoring race.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
Play fighting to cool off.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
Richard Grilk during the one dog race.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
James Ganson with Lena.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
Ian Plant competing in the one dog race.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
Alan Bowles competed in the one dog race.
Photo by
Megan Fisher
9°C