International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race Mushers Win Awards for Sportsmanship and Achievement

Jackson, Wyoming--Hernan Maquieira from Ushuaia, Argentina, and Joe Loveless from Roy, Washington, are the recipients of two awards presented by sponsors of the 2005 International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race.

2005 Mushers and Officials

Pedigree Food for Dogs awarded Loveless with the “Sportsmanship Award.” The Sportsmanship Award is presented to a musher who exemplifies good sportsmanship during the 8-day International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race.  Veterinarians and fellow mushers make nominations for the winner of this award.  Loveless was the hands down winner of the 2005 event due to “his fantastic attitude when faced with daily challenges,” according to race director Frank Teasley. He received a plaque and 1,000 pounds of Pedigree Food For Dogs.

Maquieira was the recipient of the Achievement Award presented by Dog World Magazine.  This was the first year the Achievement Award was presented to the musher who has demonstrated the highest level of achievement in his racing career.  Maquieira first came to Wyoming in 2003 as a handler for Lloyd Gilbertson’s team and he went on to win the 2005 IPSSSDR.