Vern Halter, Willow, AK

                                   When Vern Halter, 53, left his home state of South
                                   Dakota in 1977, he was seeking new career
                                   opportunities. With a law degree tucked in his back
                                   pocket, he made the trek to the 49th state and a vast
                                   new world called Alaska. Now, 25 years later, these
                                   opportunities have not only led to a career as an
                                   attorney, but more importantly to a full time kennel owner
                                   racing the Iditarod. Along with his wife, Susan Whiton,
                                   they own and operate “Dream a Dream Dog Farm.”
                                   Susan has run the Iditarod twice and after graduating
                                   from Washington State Veterinary School, is well known
                                   in mushing circles as the “Country Vet.” South Dakota
                                   still provides the inspiration and a good deal of the
                                   support needed to compete. Susan and Vern tour and
                                   visit over 30,000 students annually, thanks to a sponsor
                                   in North Dakota. “Dream a Dream Dog Farm” is home
                                   to 75 huskies and is located in Willow and Trapper
                                   Creek, Alaska. The year round mental and physical
                                   conditioning of the dogs for the world’s premier sled
                                   dog race occurs here. Vern and Susan have no
                                   children.
 
 
 

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