It’s that time again…THE NATIONAL FINALS SKI-JORING RACES

March 9th, 10th and 11th, 2012

in Red Lodge. It’s WINTER FUN…WESTERN STYLE, and we’re hoping that you will join us!

2011 EVENT PICTURES!!

2011 RACE RESULTS!

WHAT IS SKI-JORING? Originating in the Scandinavian countries as a form of winter transportation. The west has transformed this into an action packed competition wherein teams of horse, rider and skier negotiate a 700+ foot course, the horse and rider taking a track to the inside of the course while the skier in tow, negotiates the 20-some slalom gates and four jumps in hopes of completing two fast, clean runs. That isn’t so easy at speeds sometimes topping 25 mph. Awards go to the fastest combined times for the two day event as well as fastest times each day. There is a separate “longest jump” competition wherein the rider and horse pull their skier over one jump for the longest distance each day. Distances have exceeded 60 feet.

Horse accommodations available at Crabtree Stables - 406-698-5122 or Aspen Ridge Equine Center - Roxanne 406-425-1000.

SKI JORING ARTICLE: Distinctly Montana Magazine

For more information contact: Red Lodge National Finals Ski Joring Association

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