Join us for an exhilarating winter experience at our second annual Skijoring race, taking place at the Charging Home Stampede Park in Browning, Montana on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. Witness the thrilling display of skill and courage as the skier, horse, and rider work together to conquer the snowy track. Feel the rush of excitement as the skier deftly navigates through the obstacles, showcasing their mastery of this exciting winter sport. Don’t miss out on this awe-inspiring event!

Where:

Browning Montana | Charging Home Stampede Park

When:

March 2-3, 2024

Price of Admission: 

$10.00 a day / Youths under 12 get in free

How to register:

Competitors can register for the race today by completing the registration form below, or in person on March 1st from 4-8 pm at the Glacier Peaks Hotel (Sweetgrass Conference Room)

Online registration will end on Thursday, Feb 29th @ 11am. 

Payouts:

$13,000 Added Purse Split between all categories.

Day money is awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th for both days in each category.

Overall money is awarded to the top 6 teams.

Overall First place in each category will receive an honorary horse blanket and quilt.

Lodging information:

A limited number of rooms are blocked at the Glacier Peaks Hotel.  If you choose to stay at the hotel, inform the hotel staff you’re here for the skijoring event when making your reservation.

Glacier Peaks Hotel

Stall Information:

For a stall please get in touch with Blackfeet Manpower at +1 406 338-3821 or purchase one at our registration event on Friday evening, or at any of our ticket booths during the event. No Stall Fees

Rules

1. A team consists of a horse, rider, and skier. Teams must strive to compete at the highest level of their abilities.
2. Horse & Skier may compete in only one Division. Riders may compete in other Divisions on different horses.
3. Skier and Rider may compete up to four times a day and cannot compete as the same team more than once. Horse may compete only twice a day.
4. Ropes must be inspected & approved before competing and cannot be attached closer the 6” from the cartel of the saddle. “33 ropes to be used.
5. Gates must be stationary and breakaway type.
6. Both ski tips and both boots must go around a gate, or the gate is considered missed.
7. The skier must finish in an upright position on at least one ski, with rope in hand.
8.  When crossing the finish line, both skier boots must cross the finish line.
9. If the Skier drops the rope BEFORE crossing the start line, he/she will be allowed a restart.
10. The team has four minutes to start once the course is deemed clear. (Sparby Rule)

Refund/Substitution Policy

No substitutions or refunds are allowed after the close of Registration (8 pm Friday 3/1/2024)

Firearms

Firearms will not be allowed at any Skijoring event. 

No Drugs or Alcohol 

Run Dispute Protocol

If a team member has a concern regarding their run. That team member may immediately tell the finish line judge of that concern and may declare a protest. The finish line judge immediately radios the Arena Judge and brings the protest to his attention. The arena judge immediately stops the Race. The arena judge inspects the area of dispute. The arena judge confers with any gatekeeper who called the penalty or saw the area of concern. The Arena Judge, at that time may declare the protest is under further review or deny the protest. Either way the race resumes. If a team member has a concern regarding their run but does not notify the finish line judge immediately. That team member may still protest as soon as possible after the run, but not later than the start of the next class. A Protest Committee consisting of 3 non-competing members, experienced in the event, schooled in the rules and selected to have no conflict of interest, will consider the concern presented and make a decision no later than the end of the race. If the team member is still not satisfied with the decision of the committee. That team member may file a formal appeal to the protest committee no later than the end of the race. A predetermined amount could be charged to the team member to carry that formal appealed protest further. The amount could be as much as the entry fees of that team or team member. The protest committee may consider Video footage or witnesses to come their final decision. The decision should be made before the results of the day or before the awards are given. The decision of that committee is final and all involved are ask to accept that decision in the spirit of friendly competition. All evidence is open to review but competitors should be ready to present their case at time of protest.

Penalties

• 2-second penalty for each missed jump or gate. 
• 2-second penalty for any horse breaking the plane of any jump, dislodging a gate, or hitting a timing device at the starting line or finish line.
• 2-second penalty for each missed or dropped ring.

Online Registration has ended.

However, our in-person registration event will take place Friday (3/1) from 4 pm – 8 pm at the Glacier Peaks Hotel Conference Room.

Located in Browning Montana.  For any team that had registered online please visit the registration event to pick up your badge and rules packet.

If you can’t make it Friday we will have them available for you at the competitor’s area on Saturday (3/2)

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