LOS GEHT’S: SKIJOR CUP ROUND 4
Image credits:
Mark LaRowe Photography
February 5, 2026
~ IN THIS NEWSLETTER ~
North By Northwest!
Though not classic Hitchcock, skijoring is a "thriller"
with upcoming events in the US and Canada!
A World of its Own
A wide array of skijoring events around the globe
this past weekend and next!
Building Speed
The Skijor Cup point series
enters Round 4.
See the Top 10 in each updated division below.
PLUS, new horse ranking system!
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~ UPCOMING EVENTS ~
Topsham,
pronounced "Top-sam" by locals
is a town of roughly 10,000 inhabitants.
On Saturday, February 7th,
Topsham Skijoring
will hold its 5th Annual competition.
Last year, Topsham had 16 Pro and 20 Novice teams competing.
There are sure to be competitors from the Skijor Bangor
event of last weekend, coming back for more!
Topsham was settled in 1714,
when the Pejepscot Paper Company, opened mills on the river.
Across the river, in Brunswick, Maine, is Bowdoin College, founded in 1794.
Every summer, the town hosts a fair
whose activities include harness racing and truck pulls
so residents are no stranger to racing horses and towing weight.
Three ski hills are within an hour of Topsham.
What a perfect place to combine local talents and skijor!
For the history buffs among us,
skijoring was part of the Dartmouth Winter Carnival as early as 1916.
While Dartmouth predates Bowdoin by 25 years
and is 200 miles to the west,
both college towns embrace the same winter sporting spirit,
so perhaps skijoring was also in Maine 100 years ago!
We'll keep digging!
https://skijortopsham.com/
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The Skijor Showdown
February 7, 2026.
Skijoring is expanding in Canada,
and this coming weekend, Skijor Alberta is hosting
an event at the Millarville race track just south of Calgary.
This is where Skijordue got its start.
Like Maine, Alberta has been blessed with plenty of snow this winter.
As of Dec 28th, Banff had 308% above its 30-year average,
Red Deer had seen 106%, Grande Prairie, 418%,
while Calgary had received 81% of its average snowfall.
Then, 10 days ago, a big system dumped more snow on southern Alberta.
As in Maine, organizers are keeping it simple with two divisions,
Open and Novice.
There will also be a red carpet fashion show
judged by Miss Ponoka Stampede to
crown the "Frozen Fashionista"!
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574650803601
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In Europe, this weekend marks the start of
White Turf
in Saint Moritz, Switzerland.
The racing occurs on three consecutive Sundays
February 8th, 15th & 23rd.
This will be the 85th Annual event,
though the tradition itself began in 1907.
(Yes, White Turf is older than Leadville. . .)
The racing is streamed live on their YouTube channel
which is accessible through their website.
It is MOST DEFINITELY worth while to set your alarm
and watch skijoring Swiss style.
Horses are reined from behind by the skiers
and teams race all together on a full oval race track
built on the frozen surface of St. Moritzersee or Lake St. Moritz.
Last year, there was a field of 7 athletes, two of whom were women.
In St. Moritz, a German speaking part of Switzerland,
the sport is spelled "skikjöring".
In 2025, Valeria Schiergen won the skijoring title of
Queen of the Engadin with Schael.
This is her 3rd title since her debut competition in 2009.
https://www.whiteturf.ch/en/
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The Farm Parades continue in Poland
where snow is falling generously this season.
Bukowina Tatrzańska
will be hosting the next event
on Saturday, February 8th.
This village is close to the border with Slovakia.
It boasts several historic wooden guesthouses built in the
Zakopane Style architecture.
They are majestic and magical to behold,
and this year the snow has created a winter wonderland
right out of the movie, Doctor Zhivago!
In Poland, skijoring races are run both with riders and without.
Last weekend, in Poronin,
21 competitors entered the "skiring" or riderless race,
and Bobak Lukasz won with horses Radar and Ren.
29 teams entered the "ski-skiring" event
and Bobak Lukasz won again with horses Radar and Ren
and teammate Raczka Marcin.
Check out stunning photography here:
https://www.facebook.com/KumoterkiPL/photos
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In Zell am See, Austria
skiers are racing behind vintage Porsches.
F.A.T. Ice Racing brings back a tradition
begun in 1952 in which cars are driven on a snowy track
and skijoring is a part of the action.
Last Saturday, fast cars towed skiers while fans
lined the course in fashionable hats and furs, Austrian style.
On February 27 & 28,
the event will move to Big Sky, Montana.
Two years ago, it was held in Aspen.
https://fat-international.com/en-us/
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Meanwhile, to the southwest, in
Südtirol, Italy
equine style skijoring is emerging once again with a specific breed.
The Haflinger is a breed native to modern-day Austria and northern Italy.
They are sturdy, agile horses well suited for maneuvering through
snow-covered courses so they are perfect for skijoring!
South Tyrol is in the northernmost part of Italy
and was part of Austria-Hungary until 1918.
This explains its mix of a German speaking culture and Mediterranean Italian lifestyle.
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This area is widely known for its impressive peaks called the Dolomites.
Just 15 km south of the South Tyrol border, in the Veneto region,
Italy prepares for the 25th Winter Olympic Games.
The opening ceremonies will kick off on
February 6th at 2:30 PM EST
(with a prime-time encore presentation at 8 PM)
in Milan, the sister Olympic host city to Cortina d'Ampezzo.
It has been 70 years since Cortina hosted its Winter Olympic Games in 1956.
According to an International Ski Federation report,
temperatures have warmed 3.6 degrees C. or 6.48 degrees F. in Cortina
so sadly, this may be its last.
The number of reliable host locations for the Winter Games
is decreasing and jeopardizing the games overall.
By 2050, there are only four viable locations predicted
to host Winter Olympic Games successfully: Oslo and Lillehammer, Norway;
Sapporo, Japan; and Lake Placid, New York.
Two other locations in the French Alps and in Russia
have also been mentioned.
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For the complete 2026 US & Canada race calendar go to:
https://www.skijorusa.com/
To learn more about European events explore:
https://www.skijorinternational.com/
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~ BIGGER & BOLDER ~
Defying Father Time and Mother Nature
(they were short on both)
Boulder's Skijoring the Big Rock
was able to accommodate 166 teams
over 5 divisions last weekend.
The 4D separated the competitive field
according to the pace of each team's run on Saturday.
Then on Sunday, each division ran in that grouping.
Snowboard, Buckleless Beginners and Juniors also competed.
Oh, and don't forget those crazy enough to try
Switch-er-oo.
We were happy to see familiar names such as
Foster Kennedy, Josh Morrison & Nick Bentley on the roster.
Leave it to the Canadians and New Zealanders
to try something off the wall.
Thank you, Mark LaRowe, for once again capturing the excitement
for posterity and giving the community images that will live in our hearts forever.
Click here to view Mark's skijoring galleries:
https://marklarowe.photoshelter.com/gallery-collection/Skijoring-Images/C000002mrmGfTPzk
~ WEEKEND WINNERS ~
Let's look at the Top 3 Overall Champions in each division.
Skijoring the Big Rock
Overall 1D (Open/Advanced)
1st: Dylanne Free / Snowman / Ty Free
2nd: Kevin Derzapf / Levi / Ty Free
3rd: Kristen Macasek / Roxi / David Rizzolo
Overall 2D (Sport/Intermediate)
1st: Leah Mitchell / Eleanor Wood / Colter Fretwell
2nd: Melissa Ostrander / Itchy / Joe Prescott
3rd: Brittany Delehant / Texas / Riley Tubbs
Overall 3D (Novice)
1st: Cyndel Liebel / Jojo / Kellan Stevenson
2nd: Nick Bentley / JR / Josh Morrison
3rd: Melissa Ostrander / Itchy / Nick Bentley
Overall Switcheroo
1st: Ty Free / Bobcat / Kellan Stevenson
2nd: Lucas Garrett / Mator / Foster Kennedy
3rd: Sedona Kilgore / Honey / Maida Knapton
Overall Snowboard
1st: Melissa Ostrander / Buck / Kurt Layton
2nd: Lucas Garrett / Pipes / Kurt Layton
3rd: Lucas Garrett / Mator / Kurt Layton
For complete results including 4D, Beginners and Junior Divisions go to:
https://www.facebook.com/Skijoringthebigrock/
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~ MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK ~
Skijor Bangor
saw an increased participation level as well
and the turn out was strong despite single digit temperatures.
This was the first race in Maine's Skijoring Triple Crown.
Here are the Top 3 Overall Champions in each division.
Pro Division
1st: Mel Merchant / Belle / John Krasnavage
2nd: Lindsay Bean / Oakies Little Lynx / Matt Alexander
3rd: Kate Dyer / Juno / Keegan Frederikse
Novice Division
1st: Caitlin Rice / LeeRoy James / Kevin Kimball
2nd: Gwen Jacques / Mara / Melissa Furbush
3rd: Hannah LeClair / Timber / Taylor Lancaster
For complete results go to:
https://www.allsportsevents.com/results/skijor-bangor-2026/
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~ LAST CHANCE SALOON ~
The Cache Valley Skijoring
event in Logan, Utah
was reduced to a single-day competition
after the first day, Friday, was cancelled after only 25 runs
in All Around and a partial Women's Division.
Experienced track builders who were there to compete
from out of state worked with local organizers to
scrape away the muddy, slushy muck and rebuilt a new track overnight.
They moved the horse track onto dirt and salvaged what material they could to
create a narrow strip of artificial snow for skiers and boarders
to navigate gates and hit a few rollers towards the end.
Each team was given a "one-off" or "make-it-or-break-it" run on Saturday
to vie for prizes that were meant to be fought for over two days.
Announcers repeatedly described it as a
"drag race."
The fastest horses were run at 9 AM for safety reasons,
but by the end of the day, horses were dodging puddles and the skiers
struggled to plow through heavy sludge pocked with materials
meant to absorb the moisture on the course.
Proper salting is typically a better method.
Sadly, crowds never swelled to the capacity the
bleachers were meant to hold, but the sun did shine on those present
who looked like they were having a great time.
At this Friday and Saturday's race in Nampa, on the outskirts of Boise, Idaho,
the temperatures will be in the mid 50's,
so conditions will once again be challenging to hold a safe and fair race.
Here are the Top 3 Overall Champions in each division.
Overall Pro (Expert)
1st: Josh Abbott / Elvis / Colin Cook
2nd: Courtney Anderson / Gunner / Jim Ryan
3rd: Dennis Alverson / Jet Fuel Cowboy / Jim Ryan
Overall Sport (Intermediate)
1st: Jed Moore / Chugg / Bryson Threatt
2nd: Rosie Smith / Toast / Luke Kaschmitter
3rd: Mick Moore / Ben / Troy Houston
Overall Snowboard
1st: Cole Youren / Ennis / Charlie Tyler
2nd: Brandon Nygard / Nooney / Jakobe Chacon
3rd: Piper Crabtree / Gunner / Charlie Tyler
Overall Womens
1st: Kylee Nielson / Iceman / Lili Schibii
2nd: Harlee Manning / Captain Speedy Dexter / Teagan Barasch
3rd: Misty Cain / Cheddar / Stephanie Weber
Overall All Around/Switcheroo
1st: Colin Cook / Bam / RJ Klotz
2nd: Jackie Nadel / Callihan / Bryson Threatt
3rd: Jackie Nadel / Moose / Bryson Threatt
For complete Cache Valley Skijor race results go to:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0729/6253/9685/files/Logan_Final_Results_020126.pdf?v=1769976069
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~ HOT SHOTS! ~
We would like to acknowledge our Top 3 Overall competitors
in the Junior Division in Boulder, Montana.
Junior Riders
Dakota Woodring
Addy Williams
Josey Woodring
Junior Skiers
Wyatt Woodring
Sedona Kilgore
Junior Horses
Camaro
Crusader
Jaxon
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Cache Valley ran 7 teams in a Lil Buckaroo Division
and family members teamed up
from the Hoovers, the Jones and the Klenks to name a few.
Cousins on the Run: Kash and Brooks took 1st with horse, Laramie.
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~ LET'S GET TO THE POINT(S)! ~
Here are the top 10 in each updated division.
LEADERBOARD
PRO / EXPERT
RIDERS
Michael Miller 77.5
Richard Weber 40.34
Josh Abbott 35
Dennis Alverson 25.65
Katherine Licht 20.39
Courtney Anderson 15
Harlee Manning 12.5
Trae McInroe 2.03
SKIERS
Jim Ryan 64.66
KJ Savaria 62.5
Colin Cook 49.98
Jack Dale 25
Ty Free 9.15
Cody Smith 8.27
John Anderson 5
HORSES
Lick em for Luck 5.59
Babes Last Rascal 3.43
Franks & Beans 3.38
Jet Fuel Cowboy 2.78
Cocaine Bear 0.71
Yonnis 0.45
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OPEN / ADVANCED
RIDERS
Rosie Rogers 42.15+
Richard Weber 37.8
Jed Moore 25.35
Dennis Alverson 23.75
Monica Plecker 15.71
Melissa Ostrander 11.84
Kristen Beck 9.27
Dylanne Free 9.11
Kristen Macasek 8.36
Kevin Derzapf 8.1
Tate Rogers 7.5
Sarah Smedsrud 7
Melissa Ostrander 4.49
Derrick Pawlikowski 3.87
Marquis Young 3.74
Leah Mitchell 3.28
Kevin Frueh 2.39
Michael Miller 1.65
Courtney Anderson 1.45
Josi Young 1.45
Harlee Manning 1.08
Katherine Licht 1.05
SKIERS
Lane Feldeisen 68.6+
Jim Ryan 54.05
Max McKenzie 25.85
Ty Free 21.26
David Rizzolo 13.06
Joe Prescott 11.84
Tyler Smedsrud 8.65
Jack Plantz 7.85
Tyler McKnight 7.5
Foster Kennedy 6.89
Jake Van Deursen 4.82
John Anderson 1.05
Oliver Van Everen 0.95
Cam Fraser 0.72
Colter Fretwell 0.72
HORSES
Lick em for Luck 10.7
Cocaine Bear 8.35
Seven 6.1
Moose Knuckle 3.49
War Pony 2.63
Franks & Beans 2.6
Three 2.5
Snowman 2.03
Roxi 1.86
Levi 1.81
Cheddar Bob 1.39
Bodacious 1.35
Chugg 1.3
War Pony 1
Jackson 0.86
Slim Shady 0.83
Bango is her Naymo 0.73
Dirty Money 0.67
Pop A Top 0.53
Warrior 0.5
Tres 0.5
Babes Last Rascal 0.35
Captain Speedy Dexter 0.24
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SPORT / INTERMEDIATE
RIDERS
Patrick Smith 37.59
Cole Youren 37.5
Jed Moore 19.2
Kimber Cook 17.66
Kristen Beck 13.26
Colin Cook 9.86
Tate Rogers 8.5
Rosie Smith 7.25
Janelle Urista 6.6
Leah Mitchell 6.28
Skylar Ball 6.25+
Zoe Ziebarth 6.25
Phoebe Alverson 5.58
Melissa Ostrander 5.52
Brittany Delehant 4.49
Mick Moore 3.25
Krista Menzel 2.28
Tana Brown 1.90
Shelby Moore 1.75
Kennedy Anderson 1.52
Mary Beth Soderquist 0.95
Mandy Erickson 0.89
Haley Hodge 0.89
Emma Golonka 0.8
Julia Carrasco 0.71
Kevin Derzapf 0.47
SKIERS
Brian Erhart 38.54
Levi Johnson 37.5
Malcolm Seamans 31.10
Madison Ostergren 17.73
Bryson Threatt 17.72
Colter Fretwell 9.8
Joe Prescott 8.51
Luke Kaschmitter 7.5
Riley Tubbs 6.39
Gavin Ruile 6.25
Caroline Bonin 6.25+
Sherwood Smith 5.95
Troy Houston 5.25
Kolby Ward 4.95
Jared Hardaway 2.41
Lang Schuler 1.6
Venney Zepeda 0.71
HORSES
Cheddar Bob 4.4
Badger 2.98
Chief 2.66
Zeva 2.3
Barn 2.2
Spanky 1.95
Eleanor Wood 1.4
Ozzie 1.25
Itchy 1.24
Lady Porsche 1.05
Texas 1
Zombie 0.7
Morty the Mustang 0.51
Zig 0.42
Pop A Top 0.41
Jetson 0.34
Ari 0.3
Cutter 0.20
Dakota 0.20
Oliver 0.16
Cheddar Bob 0.16
Diii 0.11
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NOVICE
RIDERS
Cody VanOrden 10.36
Cyndel Liebel 4.89
Olivia Salter 4.15
Nick Bentley 3.08
Mandy Erickson 2.51
Samantha Detrick 2.5
Jess Woodring 2.03
Dakota Woodring 1.76
Melissa Ostrander 1.62
Leah Mitchell 1.43
Shannon Moody 1.43
Kat Prendergass 1.2
Jessica Brockmeyer 1.18
Amanda Abbott 0.92
Monica Plecker 0.92
Shayda Valdez 0.8
Megan Smith 0.45
Sawyer Anderson 0.37
SKIERS
Devon Voegele 10.22
Kellan Stevenson 8.68
Josh Morrison 4.26
Nick Bentley 3.05
Matt Dietz 2.51
Leit Schafer 2.45
Asher Weinberg 2.13
Richard Weber 2
Kylee Klotz 1.84
Baker Helsendeger 1.8
Byrne Dobrient 1.7
Kendall Delp 0.45
Max Holmes 0.37
Jared Galloway 0.18
HORSES
Boomer 1.36
Jojo 1.09
Tank 0.97
JR 0.69
Kaiser 0.45
Jaxon 0.39
Itchy 0.36
Gus 0.32
Bango is Her Naymo 0.32
Dixie 0.3
Tess 0.26
Easy 0.20
Ruskie 0.15
Odie 0.08
Moon 0.08
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SNOWBOARD
RIDERS
Jusin Bailey 13
Hugh Groves 10
Juan Santana 10
TJ Simmons 8.85
Brian Nygard 8.15
Tamara Campbell 7.88
Jennifer Butler 5.91
Lucas Garrett 5.91
Krista Menzel 4.3
Melissa Ostrander 4.07
Courtney Anderson 2.8
Cyndel Liebel 2.65
Tyler Ferguson 2.3
Monica Plecker 1.6
Cayley O'Dell 1.15
Lacey Ammons 0.76
Jason Duncan 0.74
Ila Erickson 0.37
BOARDERS
Charlie Tyler 24.6
Jakobe Chacon 13.75
Steve Noyes 13.6
Kevin Wilder 11.15
Kurt Layton 9.98
James Mcgraw 7.88
John Grotenhuis 6.5
Brandon Bennett 3.5
Dan Currie 1.43
Kalei Pitcher 1.15
Derek Schreiner 0.76
David Rizzolo 0.37
HORSES
Jezabel 4.6
Turbo 3.1
Nooney 2.9
Shaw 1.75
EZ 1.4
Junior 1.31
Bird 0.8
Morty 0.79
Buck 0.66
Mousse 0.55
Pipes 0.50
Jolo 0.48
Mator 0.33
Slim Jim 0.17
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SWITCHEROO / TWISTED SWITCH
RIDER / SKIER
Colin Cook 20.41
RJ Klotz 20.41
Dennis Alverson 10
Phoebe Alverson 10
Bryson Threatt 8.85
Jackie Nadel 7.5
Joey Lane 4.05
Steve Eytel 4.05
Ryan del Rio 3.35
Leroy Maendel 3.35
Ty Free 3.27
Tyler Smedsrud 2.5
Richard Weber 2.5
Kellen Stevenson 1.92
Foster Kennedy 1.92
Lucas Garrett 1.58
Josh King 1.5
Jed Moore 1.5
Josh Morrison 1.35
Bryan Coll 1.35
Rosie Smith 1.25
Allysa Claiborn 1.25
Kylie Martin 0.90
Chris West 0.90
Hedy Seeber 0.54
Jake Berger 0.54
Sedona Kilgore 0.45
Maida Knapton 0.45
Nick Bentley 0.34
Anna Moronick 0.23
Dayton Stewart 0.23
HORSES
Raven 3
Roy 1.65
Barn 1.48
Monte 1.4
Sugar 0.5
Roy (2) 0.35
Jackson 0.30
Tiger 0.30
Sherman 0.20
Thunder Lips 0.12
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WOMENS
RIDERS
Kylee Nielson 37.5
Jennifer Butler 9.89
Millie Berger 6.8
Jackie Nadel 6.25
Harlee Manning 5
Haley Hodge 3.61
Phoebe Alverson 2.96
Eva 2.55
Misty Cain 2.5
Carlie Malott 2.5
Ali 1.25
Monica Plecker 0.51
SKIERS
Hedy Seeber 19.65
Magnolia Neu 17.5
Lili Schibii 13.75
Teagan Barasch 5
Julia Manus 3.61
Phoebe Alverson 2.55
Stephanie Weber 2.5
Rosie Smith 2.5
Jackie Nadel 1.25
Kylie Klotz 0.51
Horses were not paid in Womens, so they are not listed.
We are still waiting on some Day Money payouts for Estes Park.
We have placed "+" signs next to names that stand to gain points.
We do not have pay out for Bangor, ME yet so
points were not calculated for this race.
For up to date rankings, go to https://www.skijorcup.com/
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~ A LEG UP ~
We have decided to revamp the point system for horses
since not all races pay our silent athletes.
If horses place on Day 1 or Day 2 (and in some cases Day 3),
points are earned according to how many places were paid out to riders/skiers.
For example, if 3 places were paid, the horse in 1st place gets 3 points,
the horse in 2nd gets 2 and the horse in 3rd gets 1.
If 6 places were paid, horse in 1st gets 6 and horse in 6th gets 1.
For the Overall, the points are doubled,
but they are still calculated according to how many slots got paid in Overall.
For example, if 3 places were paid, the horse in 1st gets 6,
the horse in 2nd gets 4 and the horse in 3rd gets 2.
We think this is a better way to make sure that all horses
are recognized and acknowledged.
We can still calculate points by money earned,
but this may be skewed unfairly.
Hopefully, all races will pay horses in the future
to avoid this inconsistency.
Please contact us with any questions or possible errors.
We have recalculated the Open Horse points
in this revised newsletter due to one oversight already.
Thank you for your patience.
Email: loren@skijorusa.com
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Here are the points as they stand:
PRO / EXPERT
Lick Em for Luck 19
Jet Fuel Cowboy 14
Franks & Beans 13
Babes Last Rascal 13
Smoakem 9
Elvis 9
Gunner 8
Annipe 5
Slim Shady 3
Neato 2
Captain Speedy Dexter 2
Yonnis 2
Cocaine Bear 2
She’s A Lethal One 1
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OPEN / ADVANCED
(revised)
Seven 33
War Pony 30
Lick Em For Luck 28
Cocaine Bear 25
Snowman 25
Levi 23
Moose Knuckle 21
Roxi 21
Franks & Beans 11
Cheddar Bob 11
Three 8
Jackson 8
Chugg 7
Bodacious 7
Bango 7
Dirty Money 6
Jackson 6
Slim Shady 6
Captain Speedy Dexter 2
Pop A Top 2
Chief 2
Chugg 2
Tres 2
Bodacious 2
Warrior 2
Babes Last Rascal 1
Sirius 1
JJ 1
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SPORT / INTERMEDIATE
Spanky 29
Badger 27
Bam 22
Cheddar Bob 20
Eleanor Wood 19
Chief 18
Itchy 17
Ozzie 16
Texas 13
Zeva 12
Frankie Moon 9
Lady Porsche 9
Chugg 9
Bacardi 9
Toast 6
Arrow 6
Morty the Mustang 6
Pop A Top 5
Zig 4
Ben 4
Tesla 3
Tow & Flo Horse 3
Avery 3
Duii 3
Mesa 2
Jess 2
Zombie 2
Jetson 2
Dakota 2
Cutter 2
Ari 2
Moose 2
Oliver 1
Gunner (Piper) 1
We are still calculating
Snowboard, Switcheroo, Novice and Womens.
Thank you for your patience!
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~ IN THE NEWS ~
Skijoring was featured in CNN
in relation to its Olympic past as a demonstration sport and
what role, if any, it may realistically play in future Games.
https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/02/sport/skijoring-winter-olympics-forgotten-sports
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The Taos News
also covered skijoring recently
noting the frustration of having to cancel the much anticipated
return of the sport to Red River, New Mexico.
The complex and costly topic of snowmaking is discussed yet,
optimism remains about skijoring's future growth.
https://www.taosnews.com/news/environment/dry-winter-cancels-skijoring/article_6cda5a4b-e2cc-5cb7-adb8-68569e8c46ae.html
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The Denver Clarion
writes about the challenges facing skijoring's chances
of making its way back into the Olympics even as a demonstration sport,
while emphasizing its rich past and recent popularity.
https://duclarion.com/2026/02/skijoring-the-wildest-winter-sport-youve-never-heard-of/
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~ STAY SAFE ~
". . . and Miles to go before I sleep."
from Robert Frost's poem, Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening.
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JOR ON!
Loren Zhimanskova,
Founder, Skijor USA & Skijor International