What is ski joring?
It is a unique combination of the Wild West and extreme alpine snow skiing. Cowboys saddle up, skiers buckle in and grab a hold of a 33 foot rope and hold on for dear life as Cowboy and Horse run full speed down an 800 foot course complete with jumps, gates and jousting rings to maneuver around all while traveling at speeds of around 40 mph and dodging ice and snow thrown up from the horse’s feet.
Join us in February on the 9th and 10th at Parlin Field Airport, Newport, NH for a nationally sanctioned ski joring event.
For more information check out NESJA's website at: http://www.nesja.com
AT THE RACE January 2006
Want to Learn How to Skijor? We give lessons to both rider and skier here at the farm
We have 1 1/2 hour Private, Semi-Private and Group lessons
Course Outline
Introduction, history of ski joring
Equipment for horse and skier
Techniques for running the course, taking the jumps and spearing the rings
Competition Rules
Free time to practice running the race course
For more information on available times and cost call or email us
603-873-0231