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Before Sand Creek Adventures entertains its first group in the woods, creators of the first challenge course in Scott County gave me a test run. With course director Duane Larson of New Prague as my facilitator in the air and course manager Howie Cleveland of Prior Lake belaying from the ground, I recently climbed and walked just above the trees on the bluffs of Sand Creek.

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Enter the new high ropes course in Helena Township, near Jordan, via an incline log, I was told. Then, climbers – strapped in harnesses – proceed to the multi-vine, Charlie Chaplin, postman’s walk, Bozon swings and boardwalk.

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Usually, climbers will try some team-building exercises and then spend two hours on high ropes. They’ll be encouraged by those remaining on the ground, 50 feet below.

Then, I tried the boardwalk, an aerial bridge made of boards spanning two cables. Each board is spread out a different distance from the last one.

“Once the first participant has gone, the second kind of gets it,” Larson says.

Part of the fun of a challenge course is thinking through how to overcome the difficulties you’ll endure. Facilitators can instruct you and encourage you, for example, to head up an incline log that shakes a little in the middle. Try not to hold onto the rope, they told me, and lean. Balance, focus and communication are keys. My hesitation was more mental than physical.

I reached the first platform, and, a few folks who were watching on the ground—in addition to my spotters— cheered. The cheer gave me as much of an adrenaline rush as the initial climb; I felt a bit of a happy chill.

Then, the physical challenge got harder.

The multi-vine is basically assisted tightrope walking. As I stepped through the air, gingerly at first, I felt unsure, but positive self-talk prevailed.

This is higher than I thought, I thought, but c’mon, I can do this. Larson and others said the same thing as my conscience. Putting one foot in front of the other and

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I took a step into midair and another, relying a little bit on the rope locking me onto a cable over my head. I got braver, my confidence increased. I stepped on the edge of a board, then the opposite edge of the next board. Each board dipped and I shifted my weight to counterbalance.

Then, I stopped. The next span was quite a bit further than the last one. I stretched. I could touch it with the ball of my foot, but the step was going to take some trust in myself. I tried three or four times to muster all of my inner resolve for the long step. I adjusted my reliance on the rope and leapt. I did it!

Lastly, the giant swing was fun—and a weightless rush— definitely more work for those who pulled me into the air than it was for me, the rider.

On another day, I’d love to try the low ropes, the small team challenge climbing wall, suspension bridges and maybe even kayaking or whitewater rafting on the creek’s springtime rushing rapids.

Next up: my first time on a zip line. Getting up the courage for a first step is always the hardest, right?

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Chiropractor for Pets? Yes. Area service offers care for dogs, cats, horses

been exhausted. And care from a chiropractor is also a proactive measure to take into consideration within the realm of overall pet care.

By Nancy Huddleston

Dr. Amstutz says the new law opened up an opportunity for her to combine her love of animals and love of chiropractic care with Perpetual Motion, chiropractic care for dogs, cats and horses (www.perpetualmotionchiro. com). Her business has mainly been mobile but this fall she’s subleasing space at Ruff House MN in Edina off Valley View Road and Highway 169.

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hen we’re sick or hurt, we often growl in pain. The same is true of our four-legged friends, but they can’t tell us what’s wrong in words that we can understand.

Now there’s a new option – chiropractic care for animals, which mirrors what many people are seeking nowadays – safe, effective and natural health care for themselves. It’s possible because of a law that was passed in 2008 to allow specially-trained chiropractors to provide chiropractic services to animals in Minnesota.

Dr. Rebecca J. Amstutz knows what you’re thinking – that taking a pet to a chiropractor might be a bit extreme … or possibly crazy!

But she says pet chiropractic services offer a good resource for veterinarians and pet owners when all other treatment avenues have

Why a pet chiropractor?

According to the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, chiropractic care is appropriate in the treatment of: Neck, back, leg and tail pain Muscle spasms, nerve problems Disc problems, joint problems, limping Injuries from slips, falls and accidents Jaw or TMJ problems, difficulty chewing

While the idea of a pet chiropractor may be “out there” for some, Dr. Amstutz offers a few success stories as proof.

Take the cat with the hiatal hernia that was vomiting and could not eat. The pet owner was faced with expensive and risky surgery when her vet suggested Dr. Amstutz’s services.

“I know, a cat, right?” she says when telling the story. “But after a few treatments, things were better and the cat was eating again.”

Dr. Amstutz has also treated dogs that are

Event or sports injuries Post-surgical care Bowel, bladder, or internal medicine disorders Maintenance of joint and spinal health In Minnesota, a chiropractor must obtain a referral from your veterinarian before providing care to your pet the first time. This process can be handled by the chiropractor after you have had your initial conversation with them.

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older and are starting to suffer from incontinence. A 14-year-old Dalmatian mix was one such patient whose owners had to let her outside every three or four hours. After her first treatment, the dog slept through the night and has improved to holding her bladder every five or six hours.

easy-going whose behavior had changed to the point that he was throwing riders.

Upon examining the horse, Dr. Amstutz determined the problem was a muscle injury to the horse’s neck that was impacting his range of motion. After treatments, the horse was back to his easy-going self.

Still, Dr. Amstutz says many people point out animals can’t talk, so how is anyone supposed to know they need to see a pet chiropractor?

“One sign is mood or behavior changes,” she answers.

While many pet owners/parents know changes in their pet’s behavior is often a sign that something is wrong, it is upsetting for Dr. Amstutz to hear their stories of expensive treatments and medications that aren’t really treating the problem.

Case in point – a horse owner who came to her about her “sweet horse” that she would let anyone ride because he was gentle and

“It breaks my heart to see people spending so much money on tests and doctors and then be told ‘there’s nothing wrong,’”

Photos by Nancy Huddleston Dr. Rebecca Amstutz shows a typical adjustment position on Max, a Labrador retriever/border collie mix.

she says. “They are the ones who are in tune with their pet – they notice the little things. So it is rewarding when pets do respond to chiropractic care treatment. Plus it can save them time and money.”

Nancy Huddleston is a Burnsville-based freelance writer.

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Inside Moves Consider these options for shifting your workout back indoors

By Nancy Huddleston

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hat time of year has arrived again — when the change of seasons forces us to rethink the way we workout. So what kinds of workouts can you do when Minnesota winters force us indoors?

“The [ones] you will actually do!” advises Susan Marek, fitness coordinator at the Chaska Community Center.

Ben Schermerhorn is a personal training department head with Life Time Fitness in Savage and says people can also look to wintertime as a way to train steadily throughout the seasons to stay in prime shape for their sport of choice.

“For example, golfers can continue to develop their strength and flexibility, rock climbers can save on drive time by practicing on indoor rock walls, and triathletes can swim,

bike and run to their hearts’ content — without fear of hypothermia or heatstroke,” he says.

she says. “The best indoor workout is to take fitness classes combined with a free-weight program.”

More important, Marek says, changing workout locations and content is good so the change of seasons is a perfect reason to refresh your wellness plan. “The free-spirited run or bike of summer can be replaced by a bit of structure … a programmed interval run on the treadmill or an indoor cycle class. Now is the time to try that yoga class or venture onto the climbing wall.”

A wide variety of adult leagues organized by city and community education departments are also available during the winter months. So, people who play in a recreational softball league in the summer can also play in a recreational volleyball or basketball league in the winter.

Plus, she says, “changing up the content by exercising in a totally different mode — setting a goal that includes your new skills—can keep the motivation high.”

Ann Mahnke, parks and recreation supervisor for the city of Victoria, says the Victoria Recreation Center has a walking track, two gymnasiums, a fitness center and an ice rink that provide a wide range of options for indoor workouts. “People can transition from their summer workouts to winter workouts by taking fitness classes or attending fitness boot camps,”

Plus, many fitness centers also offer wellness challenges and classes that can be combined with workout routines, Mahnke notes, and they often also form partnerships with health care providers for discounts on memberships.

Indoor workouts also offer built-in structure and accountability.

“Working out at a club can also help you overcome any ‘but I don’t know how’ fitness reservations,” Schermerhorn says. “A good health club will offer programs that meet you where you are and teach you what you need to know.”

So what’s the best kind of winter workout? Marek, Schermerhorn

and Mahnke agree that the choice depends on the person.

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“There isn’t one magical machine or piece of equipment at a club that will efficiently address the goals of everyone; however, there are a variety of indoor machines and equipment that can make the indoors feel more like you’re playing outdoors,” Schermerhorn says.

Tired of the same old workout? Here are a few new ones to try:

Marek stresses that people should find what they like. “The best machine/equipment for anybody are the ones you will use,” she says. “Indoor cycling is a great cardio workout, but if you don’t like the bike or make disparaging comparisons to your outdoor experience, you won’t continue doing it. So, finding the activities you like will be the best.”

Zumba: An innovative Latin-inspired dance fitness program based around fast and slow rhythms, as well as resistance training.

Last, but not least, it’s important to find the joy in working out.

“This joy can stem from getting the desired results, making progress toward a goal, from interaction with friends, or just loving the workout high,” Marek says.

Nancy Huddleston is a Burnsville-based freelance writer.

Muy Thai: A form of combat sport from Thailand that utilizes eight points of contact.

Kettlebells: A workout with solid, cast iron kettle-like weights develops the core area of the body – back, hips and trunk.

TRX suspension training: A training system that uses ropes suspended from the ceiling, TRX suspension training allows users to work against their own body weight for a shape-changing workout.

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The versatile fruit is in abundance this time of year

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s summer fades, nothing says autumn like biting into a red, crisp Minnesota apple.

“To me, apples really taste like fall,” says local cookbook author Beth Dooley. “They taste so good right now.”

Thanks to the University of Minnesota’s apple cultivation program, Minnesota produces some of the best apples in the country.

“The fun thing about apples is they’re tasty and fun to eat and a zero-calorie food [since they take more energy to digest],” says Susan Kelly, whose family has operated Minnesota Harvest Orchard near Jordan most of its 40 years.

So how best to serve autumn’s ubiquitous fruit?

Dooley’s new cookbook, “The Northern Heartland Kitchen,” offers several tasty recipes. Baked apples taste good both savory (with chicken/pork chops or fresh herbs) and sweet (with cinnamon and sugar).

Fresh apples also add zip to a salad. Throw them in with spinach, dried cranberries and poppy seed vinaigrette or wild rice, cranberries, raisins and toasted hazelnuts and rosemary vinaigrette.

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Nothing beats an autumn apple, no matter how you serve it.

Dooley also recommends mixing shredded apples with kale, cabbage and sour cream for tart coleslaw.

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While picking apples at Minnesota Harvest, Dave Emerson of Coon Rapids said he makes half a dozen pies every fall for his grandsons. He uses Haralsons – a longtime favorite.

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