Sport
Equestrian skijoring is the “wildest show on snow”, says Inside Hook. Riders on retired racehorses pull rope-clutching skiers downhill at speeds of up to 40 mph. Tracks are around 800-ft long, with skiers tackling hefty jumps and edging around gates to collect suspended rings. Men and women compete equally as “riders and sliders” in circuits, relays, and a “switcheroo” race, where partners swap places halfway through. The high-adrenaline hobby is the fastest-growing winter sport in North America, with more than 4,000 competitors and spectators expected to descend on Canada’s Calgary Polo Club for Skijordue 2023, a festival celebrating skijoring and fondue. Its motto: “Eat Cheese Go Fast”.
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