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May 2002 — Passage. Ernest Harrigfeld, 70, of Ashton, Idaho, died Sunday, May 12, 2002.
NATIVE IDAHOAN. Ernest was born December 16, 1931 in Squirrel, Idaho to William and Frieda Harrigfeld. He attended schools in Ashton and college at Idaho State University. Ernest married Jacquelyn Nelson on July 9, 1952. They began farming in Ashton and had four children, Nick, Sharon, William and Tim.
POTATO FARMER. Ernest was a strong member of the seed potato farming community where he was considered an innovator in production and harvesting of seed potatoes. He also owned and operated several businesses in the Ashton community including a motel, restaurants, and a gift shop.
DOGMAN. Ernest began dogsled racing at 16 years old. He was considered a top dogsled racer in the western United States. Dogsled racing became a family passion with many trips throughout the snowy west. Ernest moved his family to Boise in 1973. He and Jacque purchased Hillcrest Floral, which is still owned by his oldest son, Nick. Ernest and Jacque divorced in 1975. Although his family stayed in Boise, Ernest’s heart was always in Ashton. He returned to his hometown where he enjoyed the pleasure of his many friends and brothers.
SURVIVORS. Ernest is survived by his children, Nick Harrigfeld of Boise, Sharon Harrigfeld, William Harrigfeld and his wife Beverly, of Boise, and Tim Harrigfeld and Jan Davis of Boise; his grandchildren Nicci and Andrew Harrigfeld, J. T. and Taylor Hixon; and Joshua and Megan Harrigfeld; his brothers, Chris Harrigfeld and his wife, Bridgett, of San Mateo, Calif., William Harrigfeld of Ashton, Fritz Harrigfeld and his wife, Frankie, of Ashton, Ira Harrigfeld of Ashton; and John Harrigfeld and his wife, Jackie, of Modesto, Calif. He was preceded in death by his nephew Danny Harrigfeld, and his mother and father.
SERVICES. Funeral services will be held at the Lutheran Church in Ashton, Idaho, on Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 11 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction Flamm, Bert, Mortuary in St. Anthony, Idaho.
February 1968 — Idaho Hounds Lead in Sled Derby. KIMBALL JUNCTION, Summitt County. A team of Targhee Hounds, driven by Ernest Harrigfeld, Ashton, Idaho, mushed over a slushy course at Mountain Meadow Ranch to take the first day lead in the feature race of the Western Sled Dog Championship.
Heavy, wet snow conditions hampered the eight teams entered in the 13-mile test, but Harrigfeld recorded a time of one hour, 33 minutes, 47 second for the win. A “normal” time for that distance would be around one hour, a spokesman said.
Harrigfeld picked up “day” money of just over $300 for his win, but he will have to place well again in Sunday’s race in order to claim the Western Championship. The combined times for the two days are used to figure the winner.
Action will begin Sunday at 1 p.m. at the ranch, one mile east of Kimball Junction on U.S. Highway 40. . —From the newspaper files of The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah), Sunday, Feb. 25, 1968, Page 29. Written by Grant V. Messerly, Tribune Sports Writer)
Ernest is president of the Dog Mushers Assn.
February 1968 — Places Third. KIMBALL JUNCTION, UTAH. Ernest Harrigfeld, Ashton, Idaho, fell to third place in Sunday’s run and second place in the overall championship in the fifth annual Western Sled Dog Championships. Harrigfeld’s time Sunday was 1:24:02, for a combined time of third in the combined standings with a 3:05:53 time.
AWARDED TROPHY. Ernest Harrigfeld was awarded the coveted Dogmanship Trophy, awarded by vote of the judges to the best dog-handler in the meet. William Harrigfeld won the junior title with a 7:15 run. —From the newspaper files of The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah), Monday, Feb. 26, 1968, Page 29. Written by Grant V. Messerly, Tribune Sports Writer)
February 1952 — ASHTON, Feb. 25. Derby Goes To Harrigfeld (Special To The Post-Register) The toast of Ashton Monday was Ernest Harrigfeld, champion of the 1952 Ashton Dog derby.
Harrigfeld cracked his dogs over the 12-mile course in 57 minutes and 29 seconds Saturday afternoon to assume the throne vacated by Austin Neeley, defending champion from Driggs who did not enter this year’s test.
Harrigfeld brought his team down the finish line before a cheering crowd of 15 hundred persons crowded around the finish line on Ashton’s main street. Harking back to procedure at earlier races, the drivers this year raced against the clock.
LaMar Huntsman, Ashton, mushed his dogs around the track in 59 minutes and 43 second to place second. David Clouse, St. Anthony, driving the team of Ray Peterson of Island Park who had injured his back and was unable to compete, placed third at 61 minutes and 54 second. —From the files of The Post-Register (Idaho Falls, Idaho), Monday, February 25, 1952, Front Page 1
February 1948 — Harrigfeld Held Excellent Pooch Driver For Age. ASHTON, Feb. 19. A 16-year-old Ashton high school student will be one of the contenders in the American Dog Derby speed races here Monday. He is Ernest Harrigfeld, a senior and an excellent musher for his age. The youth is slated to give veteran drivers a run for their money at the annual celebration.
FIRST YEAR OF DRIVING. Harrigfeld has been interested in dogs for several years. However, this is the first year he has driven a team professionally. He has competed in two races this year and made a fair showing in both.
The young dogman runs a team of seven, which are crossbred hounds and bird dog. His dogs vary from eight months of age to nine years. Harrigfeld, along with several other drivers, uses the Targhee hitch harness, a setup that allows the dogs to pull from the side instead of directly behind as the Canadian type.
HONORS EXPECTED. Harrigfeld plans on progressive breeding and can be expected, in the opinion of veteran drivers, to be one of the leading contenders in future races. His lead dog is a crossbred bound named Major. The leader is nine years of age and was developed by Celey Baum and formerly owned by Ray Peterson, both former mushers in the famous derby.
Discussing Harrigfeld’s chances in the race, old timers in the business of dog team racing claim the young driver is “stubborn enough” to don a harness and help pull the dogs sled and himself to an upset victory Monday in the speed race. —Special to The Post-Register (Idaho Falls, Idaho), Thursday, February 19, 1948, Page 14.
February 1948 — Places Fourth. David Clouse, 14-year-old son of A. R. "Bud" Clouse, Derby association president won five hundred dollars after he nosed out his cousin, Ernest Harrigfeld, 16 year old Ashton high school youth, by two second to win third place in the featured speed event. David's time was 61 minutes 30 second, while Ernest's time was 61:32.
May 2002 — Passage. Ernest Harrigfeld, 70, of Ashton, Idaho, died Sunday, May 12, 2002.
NATIVE IDAHOAN. Ernest was born December 16, 1931 in Squirrel, Idaho to William and Frieda Harrigfeld. He attended schools in Ashton and college at Idaho State University. Ernest married Jacquelyn Nelson on July 9, 1952. They began farming in Ashton and had four children, Nick, Sharon, William and Tim.
POTATO FARMER. Ernest was a strong member of the seed potato farming community where he was considered an innovator in production and harvesting of seed potatoes. He also owned and operated several businesses in the Ashton community including a motel, restaurants, and a gift shop.
DOGMAN. Ernest began dogsled racing at 16 years old. He was considered a top dogsled racer in the western United States. Dogsled racing became a family passion with many trips throughout the snowy west. Ernest moved his family to Boise in 1973. He and Jacque purchased Hillcrest Floral, which is still owned by his oldest son, Nick. Ernest and Jacque divorced in 1975. Although his family stayed in Boise, Ernest’s heart was always in Ashton. He returned to his hometown where he enjoyed the pleasure of his many friends and brothers.
SURVIVORS. Ernest is survived by his children, Nick Harrigfeld of Boise, Sharon Harrigfeld, William Harrigfeld and his wife Beverly, of Boise, and Tim Harrigfeld and Jan Davis of Boise; his grandchildren Nicci and Andrew Harrigfeld, J. T. and Taylor Hixon; and Joshua and Megan Harrigfeld; his brothers, Chris Harrigfeld and his wife, Bridgett, of San Mateo, Calif., William Harrigfeld of Ashton, Fritz Harrigfeld and his wife, Frankie, of Ashton, Ira Harrigfeld of Ashton; and John Harrigfeld and his wife, Jackie, of Modesto, Calif. He was preceded in death by his nephew Danny Harrigfeld, and his mother and father.
SERVICES. Funeral services will be held at the Lutheran Church in Ashton, Idaho, on Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 11 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction Flamm, Bert, Mortuary in St. Anthony, Idaho.
February 1968 — Idaho Hounds Lead in Sled Derby. KIMBALL JUNCTION, Summitt County. A team of Targhee Hounds, driven by Ernest Harrigfeld, Ashton, Idaho, mushed over a slushy course at Mountain Meadow Ranch to take the first day lead in the feature race of the Western Sled Dog Championship.
Heavy, wet snow conditions hampered the eight teams entered in the 13-mile test, but Harrigfeld recorded a time of one hour, 33 minutes, 47 second for the win. A “normal” time for that distance would be around one hour, a spokesman said.
Harrigfeld picked up “day” money of just over $300 for his win, but he will have to place well again in Sunday’s race in order to claim the Western Championship. The combined times for the two days are used to figure the winner.
Action will begin Sunday at 1 p.m. at the ranch, one mile east of Kimball Junction on U.S. Highway 40. . —From the newspaper files of The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah), Sunday, Feb. 25, 1968, Page 29. Written by Grant V. Messerly, Tribune Sports Writer)
Ernest is president of the Dog Mushers Assn.
February 1968 — Places Third. KIMBALL JUNCTION, UTAH. Ernest Harrigfeld, Ashton, Idaho, fell to third place in Sunday’s run and second place in the overall championship in the fifth annual Western Sled Dog Championships. Harrigfeld’s time Sunday was 1:24:02, for a combined time of third in the combined standings with a 3:05:53 time.
AWARDED TROPHY. Ernest Harrigfeld was awarded the coveted Dogmanship Trophy, awarded by vote of the judges to the best dog-handler in the meet. William Harrigfeld won the junior title with a 7:15 run. —From the newspaper files of The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah), Monday, Feb. 26, 1968, Page 29. Written by Grant V. Messerly, Tribune Sports Writer)
February 1952 — ASHTON, Feb. 25. Derby Goes To Harrigfeld (Special To The Post-Register) The toast of Ashton Monday was Ernest Harrigfeld, champion of the 1952 Ashton Dog derby.
Harrigfeld cracked his dogs over the 12-mile course in 57 minutes and 29 seconds Saturday afternoon to assume the throne vacated by Austin Neeley, defending champion from Driggs who did not enter this year’s test.
Harrigfeld brought his team down the finish line before a cheering crowd of 15 hundred persons crowded around the finish line on Ashton’s main street. Harking back to procedure at earlier races, the drivers this year raced against the clock.
LaMar Huntsman, Ashton, mushed his dogs around the track in 59 minutes and 43 second to place second. David Clouse, St. Anthony, driving the team of Ray Peterson of Island Park who had injured his back and was unable to compete, placed third at 61 minutes and 54 second. —From the files of The Post-Register (Idaho Falls, Idaho), Monday, February 25, 1952, Front Page 1
February 1948 — Harrigfeld Held Excellent Pooch Driver For Age. ASHTON, Feb. 19. A 16-year-old Ashton high school student will be one of the contenders in the American Dog Derby speed races here Monday. He is Ernest Harrigfeld, a senior and an excellent musher for his age. The youth is slated to give veteran drivers a run for their money at the annual celebration.
FIRST YEAR OF DRIVING. Harrigfeld has been interested in dogs for several years. However, this is the first year he has driven a team professionally. He has competed in two races this year and made a fair showing in both.
The young dogman runs a team of seven, which are crossbred hounds and bird dog. His dogs vary from eight months of age to nine years. Harrigfeld, along with several other drivers, uses the Targhee hitch harness, a setup that allows the dogs to pull from the side instead of directly behind as the Canadian type.
HONORS EXPECTED. Harrigfeld plans on progressive breeding and can be expected, in the opinion of veteran drivers, to be one of the leading contenders in future races. His lead dog is a crossbred bound named Major. The leader is nine years of age and was developed by Celey Baum and formerly owned by Ray Peterson, both former mushers in the famous derby.
Discussing Harrigfeld’s chances in the race, old timers in the business of dog team racing claim the young driver is “stubborn enough” to don a harness and help pull the dogs sled and himself to an upset victory Monday in the speed race. —Special to The Post-Register (Idaho Falls, Idaho), Thursday, February 19, 1948, Page 14.
February 1948 — Places Fourth. David Clouse, 14-year-old son of A. R. "Bud" Clouse, Derby association president won five hundred dollars after he nosed out his cousin, Ernest Harrigfeld, 16 year old Ashton high school youth, by two second to win third place in the featured speed event. David's time was 61 minutes 30 second, while Ernest's time was 61:32.
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May 2002 — Passage. Ernest Harrigfeld, 70, of Ashton, Idaho, died Sunday, May 12, 2002.
NATIVE IDAHOAN. Ernest was born December 16, 1931 in Squirrel, Idaho to William and Frieda Harrigfeld. He attended schools in Ashton and college at Idaho State University. Ernest married Jacquelyn Nelson on July 9, 1952. They began farming in Ashton and had four children, Nick, Sharon, William and Tim.
POTATO FARMER. Ernest was a strong member of the seed potato farming community where he was considered an innovator in production and harvesting of seed potatoes. He also owned and operated several businesses in the Ashton community including a motel, restaurants, and a gift shop.
DOGMAN. Ernest began dogsled racing at 16 years old. He was considered a top dogsled racer in the western United States. Dogsled racing became a family passion with many trips throughout the snowy west. Ernest moved his family to Boise in 1973. He and Jacque purchased Hillcrest Floral, which is still owned by his oldest son, Nick. Ernest and Jacque divorced in 1975. Although his family stayed in Boise, Ernest’s heart was always in Ashton. He returned to his hometown where he enjoyed the pleasure of his many friends and brothers.
SURVIVORS. Ernest is survived by his children, Nick Harrigfeld of Boise, Sharon Harrigfeld, William Harrigfeld and his wife Beverly, of Boise, and Tim Harrigfeld and Jan Davis of Boise; his grandchildren Nicci and Andrew Harrigfeld, J. T. and Taylor Hixon; and Joshua and Megan Harrigfeld; his brothers, Chris Harrigfeld and his wife, Bridgett, of San Mateo, Calif., William Harrigfeld of Ashton, Fritz Harrigfeld and his wife, Frankie, of Ashton, Ira Harrigfeld of Ashton; and John Harrigfeld and his wife, Jackie, of Modesto, Calif. He was preceded in death by his nephew Danny Harrigfeld, and his mother and father.
SERVICES. Funeral services will be held at the Lutheran Church in Ashton, Idaho, on Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 11 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction Flamm, Bert, Mortuary in St. Anthony, Idaho.
February 1968 — Idaho Hounds Lead in Sled Derby. KIMBALL JUNCTION, Summitt County. A team of Targhee Hounds, driven by Ernest Harrigfeld, Ashton, Idaho, mushed over a slushy course at Mountain Meadow Ranch to take the first day lead in the feature race of the Western Sled Dog Championship.
Heavy, wet snow conditions hampered the eight teams entered in the 13-mile test, but Harrigfeld recorded a time of one hour, 33 minutes, 47 second for the win. A “normal” time for that distance would be around one hour, a spokesman said.
Harrigfeld picked up “day” money of just over $300 for his win, but he will have to place well again in Sunday’s race in order to claim the Western Championship. The combined times for the two days are used to figure the winner.
Action will begin Sunday at 1 p.m. at the ranch, one mile east of Kimball Junction on U.S. Highway 40. . —From the newspaper files of The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah), Sunday, Feb. 25, 1968, Page 29. Written by Grant V. Messerly, Tribune Sports Writer)
Ernest is president of the Dog Mushers Assn.
February 1968 — Places Third. KIMBALL JUNCTION, UTAH. Ernest Harrigfeld, Ashton, Idaho, fell to third place in Sunday’s run and second place in the overall championship in the fifth annual Western Sled Dog Championships. Harrigfeld’s time Sunday was 1:24:02, for a combined time of third in the combined standings with a 3:05:53 time.
AWARDED TROPHY. Ernest Harrigfeld was awarded the coveted Dogmanship Trophy, awarded by vote of the judges to the best dog-handler in the meet. William Harrigfeld won the junior title with a 7:15 run. —From the newspaper files of The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah), Monday, Feb. 26, 1968, Page 29. Written by Grant V. Messerly, Tribune Sports Writer)
February 1952 — ASHTON, Feb. 25. Derby Goes To Harrigfeld (Special To The Post-Register) The toast of Ashton Monday was Ernest Harrigfeld, champion of the 1952 Ashton Dog derby.
Harrigfeld cracked his dogs over the 12-mile course in 57 minutes and 29 seconds Saturday afternoon to assume the throne vacated by Austin Neeley, defending champion from Driggs who did not enter this year’s test.
Harrigfeld brought his team down the finish line before a cheering crowd of 15 hundred persons crowded around the finish line on Ashton’s main street. Harking back to procedure at earlier races, the drivers this year raced against the clock.
LaMar Huntsman, Ashton, mushed his dogs around the track in 59 minutes and 43 second to place second. David Clouse, St. Anthony, driving the team of Ray Peterson of Island Park who had injured his back and was unable to compete, placed third at 61 minutes and 54 second. —From the files of The Post-Register (Idaho Falls, Idaho), Monday, February 25, 1952, Front Page 1
February 1948 — Harrigfeld Held Excellent Pooch Driver For Age. ASHTON, Feb. 19. A 16-year-old Ashton high school student will be one of the contenders in the American Dog Derby speed races here Monday. He is Ernest Harrigfeld, a senior and an excellent musher for his age. The youth is slated to give veteran drivers a run for their money at the annual celebration.
FIRST YEAR OF DRIVING. Harrigfeld has been interested in dogs for several years. However, this is the first year he has driven a team professionally. He has competed in two races this year and made a fair showing in both.
The young dogman runs a team of seven, which are crossbred hounds and bird dog. His dogs vary from eight months of age to nine years. Harrigfeld, along with several other drivers, uses the Targhee hitch harness, a setup that allows the dogs to pull from the side instead of directly behind as the Canadian type.
HONORS EXPECTED. Harrigfeld plans on progressive breeding and can be expected, in the opinion of veteran drivers, to be one of the leading contenders in future races. His lead dog is a crossbred bound named Major. The leader is nine years of age and was developed by Celey Baum and formerly owned by Ray Peterson, both former mushers in the famous derby.
Discussing Harrigfeld’s chances in the race, old timers in the business of dog team racing claim the young driver is “stubborn enough” to don a harness and help pull the dogs sled and himself to an upset victory Monday in the speed race. —Special to The Post-Register (Idaho Falls, Idaho), Thursday, February 19, 1948, Page 14.
February 1948 — Places Fourth. David Clouse, 14-year-old son of A. R. "Bud" Clouse, Derby association president won five hundred dollars after he nosed out his cousin, Ernest Harrigfeld, 16 year old Ashton high school youth, by two second to win third place in the featured speed event. David's time was 61 minutes 30 second, while Ernest's time was 61:32.
May 2002 — Passage. Ernest Harrigfeld, 70, of Ashton, Idaho, died Sunday, May 12, 2002.
NATIVE IDAHOAN. Ernest was born December 16, 1931 in Squirrel, Idaho to William and Frieda Harrigfeld. He attended schools in Ashton and college at Idaho State University. Ernest married Jacquelyn Nelson on July 9, 1952. They began farming in Ashton and had four children, Nick, Sharon, William and Tim.
POTATO FARMER. Ernest was a strong member of the seed potato farming community where he was considered an innovator in production and harvesting of seed potatoes. He also owned and operated several businesses in the Ashton community including a motel, restaurants, and a gift shop.
DOGMAN. Ernest began dogsled racing at 16 years old. He was considered a top dogsled racer in the western United States. Dogsled racing became a family passion with many trips throughout the snowy west. Ernest moved his family to Boise in 1973. He and Jacque purchased Hillcrest Floral, which is still owned by his oldest son, Nick. Ernest and Jacque divorced in 1975. Although his family stayed in Boise, Ernest’s heart was always in Ashton. He returned to his hometown where he enjoyed the pleasure of his many friends and brothers.
SURVIVORS. Ernest is survived by his children, Nick Harrigfeld of Boise, Sharon Harrigfeld, William Harrigfeld and his wife Beverly, of Boise, and Tim Harrigfeld and Jan Davis of Boise; his grandchildren Nicci and Andrew Harrigfeld, J. T. and Taylor Hixon; and Joshua and Megan Harrigfeld; his brothers, Chris Harrigfeld and his wife, Bridgett, of San Mateo, Calif., William Harrigfeld of Ashton, Fritz Harrigfeld and his wife, Frankie, of Ashton, Ira Harrigfeld of Ashton; and John Harrigfeld and his wife, Jackie, of Modesto, Calif. He was preceded in death by his nephew Danny Harrigfeld, and his mother and father.
SERVICES. Funeral services will be held at the Lutheran Church in Ashton, Idaho, on Thursday, May 16, 2002 at 11 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction Flamm, Bert, Mortuary in St. Anthony, Idaho.
February 1968 — Idaho Hounds Lead in Sled Derby. KIMBALL JUNCTION, Summitt County. A team of Targhee Hounds, driven by Ernest Harrigfeld, Ashton, Idaho, mushed over a slushy course at Mountain Meadow Ranch to take the first day lead in the feature race of the Western Sled Dog Championship.
Heavy, wet snow conditions hampered the eight teams entered in the 13-mile test, but Harrigfeld recorded a time of one hour, 33 minutes, 47 second for the win. A “normal” time for that distance would be around one hour, a spokesman said.
Harrigfeld picked up “day” money of just over $300 for his win, but he will have to place well again in Sunday’s race in order to claim the Western Championship. The combined times for the two days are used to figure the winner.
Action will begin Sunday at 1 p.m. at the ranch, one mile east of Kimball Junction on U.S. Highway 40. . —From the newspaper files of The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah), Sunday, Feb. 25, 1968, Page 29. Written by Grant V. Messerly, Tribune Sports Writer)
Ernest is president of the Dog Mushers Assn.
February 1968 — Places Third. KIMBALL JUNCTION, UTAH. Ernest Harrigfeld, Ashton, Idaho, fell to third place in Sunday’s run and second place in the overall championship in the fifth annual Western Sled Dog Championships. Harrigfeld’s time Sunday was 1:24:02, for a combined time of third in the combined standings with a 3:05:53 time.
AWARDED TROPHY. Ernest Harrigfeld was awarded the coveted Dogmanship Trophy, awarded by vote of the judges to the best dog-handler in the meet. William Harrigfeld won the junior title with a 7:15 run. —From the newspaper files of The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah), Monday, Feb. 26, 1968, Page 29. Written by Grant V. Messerly, Tribune Sports Writer)
February 1952 — ASHTON, Feb. 25. Derby Goes To Harrigfeld (Special To The Post-Register) The toast of Ashton Monday was Ernest Harrigfeld, champion of the 1952 Ashton Dog derby.
Harrigfeld cracked his dogs over the 12-mile course in 57 minutes and 29 seconds Saturday afternoon to assume the throne vacated by Austin Neeley, defending champion from Driggs who did not enter this year’s test.
Harrigfeld brought his team down the finish line before a cheering crowd of 15 hundred persons crowded around the finish line on Ashton’s main street. Harking back to procedure at earlier races, the drivers this year raced against the clock.
LaMar Huntsman, Ashton, mushed his dogs around the track in 59 minutes and 43 second to place second. David Clouse, St. Anthony, driving the team of Ray Peterson of Island Park who had injured his back and was unable to compete, placed third at 61 minutes and 54 second. —From the files of The Post-Register (Idaho Falls, Idaho), Monday, February 25, 1952, Front Page 1
February 1948 — Harrigfeld Held Excellent Pooch Driver For Age. ASHTON, Feb. 19. A 16-year-old Ashton high school student will be one of the contenders in the American Dog Derby speed races here Monday. He is Ernest Harrigfeld, a senior and an excellent musher for his age. The youth is slated to give veteran drivers a run for their money at the annual celebration.
FIRST YEAR OF DRIVING. Harrigfeld has been interested in dogs for several years. However, this is the first year he has driven a team professionally. He has competed in two races this year and made a fair showing in both.
The young dogman runs a team of seven, which are crossbred hounds and bird dog. His dogs vary from eight months of age to nine years. Harrigfeld, along with several other drivers, uses the Targhee hitch harness, a setup that allows the dogs to pull from the side instead of directly behind as the Canadian type.
HONORS EXPECTED. Harrigfeld plans on progressive breeding and can be expected, in the opinion of veteran drivers, to be one of the leading contenders in future races. His lead dog is a crossbred bound named Major. The leader is nine years of age and was developed by Celey Baum and formerly owned by Ray Peterson, both former mushers in the famous derby.
Discussing Harrigfeld’s chances in the race, old timers in the business of dog team racing claim the young driver is “stubborn enough” to don a harness and help pull the dogs sled and himself to an upset victory Monday in the speed race. —Special to The Post-Register (Idaho Falls, Idaho), Thursday, February 19, 1948, Page 14.
February 1948 — Places Fourth. David Clouse, 14-year-old son of A. R. "Bud" Clouse, Derby association president won five hundred dollars after he nosed out his cousin, Ernest Harrigfeld, 16 year old Ashton high school youth, by two second to win third place in the featured speed event. David's time was 61 minutes 30 second, while Ernest's time was 61:32.
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