Update regarding rule change!
Due to the fact that we received signals of concern regarding the reindeer husbandry in the area of the competition from, among others, Strömsund Municipality, we judged that this change was needed to strengthen the safety around our dogs and thus our possibilities of being able to continue organizing the Beaver Trap Trail in the future as well.
The organization takes the issue and concerns seriously, given that historically we have not had any conflicts with interested parties.
What we really want to strengthen is that the dogs lie on wire line during rest at the checkpoint or the tracks, but since the majority of teams rest their dogs on the neck lines, it was natural to set the requirement for wire neckline.
For the lead dogs, they can use their normal leadneckline but need to have a resting place with a wire!
For the two Nordic teams, they do not need to have a wire in the center line if there is a fiberglass rod in the centerline/stick, since these teams do not have the opportunity to rest their dogs on the neck lines, they need to have another type of stake out solution when resting and to show up during inspection.
We are well aware that changes this close to the competition can create problems for some, especially those who have traveled from Europe, and we regret this but hope and believe that it can be resolved.
For those of you who have questions about this, you are welcome to discuss it with Race Director Rickard Harrysson via raceinfo.btt@gmail.com
Sincerely, The Beaver Trap Trail / Norråker IF competition management
