Skijoring returns to Heber City in February

Skijoring returns to Heber City in February

Skijoring Utah returns to Heber City on Friday, Feb. 14, and Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Wasatch County Rodeo Grounds.Held at the scenic Wasatch County rodeo grounds, this event blends skiing and horseback riding into a competition of speed, skill and adrenaline, according to Skijoring Utah.Friday races begin at 2 p.m., and Saturday races begin at 9 a.m. Competitor registration is open to all levels, from first-time riders to experienced professio…

Skiers, horses giddy up for skijoring in Wasatch County - TownLift, Park City News

HEBER CITY, Utah — Skijoring, the extreme sport that pairs horse-mounted riders with towed skiers and snowboarders, returns to the Wasatch Valley next month for a high-speed showcase of winter athletics meets Western tradition. The two-day competition, set for Feb. 14-15 at the Wasatch County rodeo grounds, challenges competitors to navigate a snow-covered course of jumps, gates and rings while being pulled by galloping horses. “Skijoring Utah …