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Skijoring: The wild blend of horses and skis that was the Winter Olympics’ first ever demonstration sport

Skijoring, blending skiing with horse riding, has grown rapidly in the US with 31 races planned for 2026, driven by community and cowboy culture, says Loren Zhimanskova.

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By Jack Bantock, Patrick Sung Cuadrado, Frank Nunns O’Connell, CNN (CNN) — On Friday, a highly-anticipated winter sporting competition with a rich history will get underway – and it’s not just the Winter Olympics in Italy. Over 5,400 miles away from the opening ceremony in Milan, thousands will flock to the Ford Idaho Center in Boise, Idaho to watch skiers hurtle around a course of jumps, rings, and gates. Some of these competitors will reach sp…

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Skijoring: The wild blend of horses and skis that was the Winter Olympics’ first ever demonstration sport

On Friday, a highly-anticipated winter sporting competition with a rich history will get underway – and it’s not just the Winter Olympics in Italy.

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WAAY-TV broke the news in Huntsville, United States on Monday, February 2, 2026.
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