"Skijoring is galloping to new heights, as the sport's first professional series kickoffs on January 16 in Heber City, Utah. PRO Skijor's Frontier Tour is scheduled to host six races in three states this winter, with the final being the championship event in Salt Lake City, Utah. Saddle up and enjoy the sport's best teams as they compete for cash prizes on the biggest stages across Utah, Montana, and Idaho."
"Skijoring is a unique blend of skiing and ranching, as teams consist of a skier, horseback rider, and of course a horse. Skijoring typically takes place in an arena or somewhere with adequate space, like a fairground. Powered by a horse, a skier is pulled around a course lined with jumps, gates, and rings they must collect. Skijoring comes down to time, so riders aiming for the podium need to finish fast and avoid penalties."
"This high-speed sport has typically flown under the radar, with most races taking place in small mountain towns across the American West. While PRO Skijor is featuring a professional division, they are also hosting races for other divisions such as sport, novice, youth, century, lil' buckaroo, ponies only, women's, snowboard, and switcheroo. In the switcheroo format, the skier and rider trade roles, ensuring each competitor both skis and rides the horse."
"PRO Skijor has tailored its events to give the fans the best experience by offering different ticket packages to match whatever fans are looking for. Whether it's tailgating all day or enjoying VIP access, PRO Skijor offers a variety of options for fans. For those who can't attend the event in person, the Cowboy Channel will stream the races live. PRO Skijor is putting money on the line, with over $250,000 in cash prize payouts throughout the course of the Frontier Tour. The 2026 season is lining up to be the biggest opportunity for skijoring to reach its largest audience."
PRO Skijor launches the Frontier Tour on January 16 in Heber City, Utah, hosting six races across Utah, Montana, and Idaho with a championship in Salt Lake City. Teams consist of a skier, horseback rider, and a horse, with skiers pulled around courses containing jumps, gates, and rings to collect; runs are timed and penalties affect standings. The tour includes professional and many other divisions, including sport, novice, youth, century, lil' buckaroo, ponies only, women's, snowboard, and the switcheroo format where skier and rider swap roles. Events include varied ticket packages, tailgating, VIP options, live streaming on the Cowboy Channel, and more than $250,000 in prize payouts.
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