Ridgway Skijoring 2025
January 10, 2025 - January 12, 2025
$10
One of the fastest growing winter sports is brought to you by the Ouray County Rodeo Association. Racing on a pair of skis with a horse pulling you. Great fun to watch!! To read more about what is Skijoring and where it comes from be sure to check out our post: Horses, Cowboys, & Skiing oh my!
Basic Event Information:
FRIDAY
10:30 AM ~ SAN JUAN SKIJORING ~ NOVICE AND SNOWBOARD LITE
Novice and Snowboard Lite competitions will take place on Friday. There will be no admission fee for spectators. Join us after the competitions at the 4-H Event Center for awards and a competitor party.
6:00 PM ~ DINNER AND NOVICE AWARDS
SATURDAY
10:30 AM ~ SAN JUAN SKIJORING ~ JUNIOR, SPORT, SWITCH-A-ROO, OPEN SNOWBOARD
Join us for an action-packed day starting with the Junior Division (12 and under). Next up, watch the skilled amateur athletes take on the Sport Class. Don’t miss the thrilling “Switch-a-Roo” segment, where skiers and riders swap roles between Saturday and Sunday. Finally, we’ll wrap up with an exciting showcase of Pro Snowboarding before getting to the Open Class
2:00 PM ~ OPEN (PRO) DIVISION WITH GAP JUMP
Saving the best for last, the Open Skier Division is the fastest and most extreme class of the day. With tougher turns and bigger jumps, including a gap jump with a Toyota truck under it, these are the top athletes of the weekend. A must see when it comes to the sport of Skijoring
6:00 PM ~ AWARDS AND AUCTION ~ 4-H EVENT CENTER ~ OURAY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Join us for an exhilarating evening of camaraderie and excitement within the skijoring community. Our Saturday soirée kicks off with an awards ceremony and a delightful dinner, setting the stage for a night of unforgettable experiences. Get ready to bid on your favorite team during our live auction, and as the stars come out, dance the night away to the electrifying tunes of a live band. It’s an evening you won’t want to miss!
9:00 PM ~ CONCERT ~ 4-H EVENT CENTER ~ OURAY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
Band to be announced
SUNDAY
10:30 AM ~ SAN JUAN SKIJORING ~ SPORT, JUNIOR, SWITCH-A-ROO, OPEN SNOWBOARD
Similar to Saturday we will start things off with the Juniors, followed by the Sport, Switch-a-roo and Open Snowboard Classes. Competitors will be competing for overall cash prizes and belt buckles. Saturday and Sunday times will be added together to crown the skijoring champions.
2:00 PM ~ OPEN (PRO) DIVISION WITH GAP JUMP
We will finish off the weekend with the best of the best competing for the fastest time of the weekend. The Sunday set will have you on the edge of your seat as horses race down the track with skiers flying through the air behind them trying to make every gate.
6:00 PM ~ AWARDS CEREMONY ~ OURAY ELKS LODGE #492
Join us at the Ouray Elks Lodge to cheer on the winners of each division. Cash prizes, belt bucks and more will be awarded to those who earned them.
