Competitor
Information

3 Divisions - Open, Sport (2-D), and Novice.  No Snowmobile Division.

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All Match Format (skier requires a horse & rider across all Divisions) $80 per Team per day.

Skiers may Match up to 4 times per day in Open, up to 2 times per day in Sport & Novice.

***Sport Division 2-D format will feature a 1.5-second split

 
The running of Divisions will be Open, then Sport, then Novice; however, it is subject to change.

 

1. Horses are limited to (2) two runs maximum per day.
 

2. Rider may ride any number of times, including twice on the same horse in the same Division, and Rider may compete in different Divisions (Open/Sport but not Novice) on different horses.
 

3. Skiers across All Divisions must register with a horse/rider as a Matched team. Skiers cannot register independently in hopes of a pull, and Riders cannot enter without being matched. (Double-Draw)
   Open skiers can Match up to 4 times per day. 
   Sport and Novice skiers can Match up to 2 times per day.
 

4. Skier cannot ski (Matched) behind same horse twice in same day.
 

5. Skier must use a baton (No shorter than 12" and no longer than 20") to collect rings.  Batons will be furnished or competitors may use their own.  The baton must be held in the hand, and not secured to the arm or placed under clothing. 

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6. Towrope (furnished) approximately of 30 feet must be 1.) Attached to saddle horn on front of saddle by braided loop and run on either side of rider. Rope cannot run under the saddle. Or 2.) Attached directly to the primary rigging rings of the saddle construction with a non-elastic material, or 3.) Attached within six inches (6") of the cantle to the edge of the rope (under strain).


7. Competitors may use their own rope as long as it conforms to Leadville standards and/or is approved by Start Official before race.  (Not longer than 33 feet total length, No elastic properties, Not less than 1/2" diameter).

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8. Connection of the pull rope to the saddle will be to the centerline of the horse with a carabiner type device.
 

9. Skier must be in control, and in an upright position (No part of skier's body touching the ground), and on at least one ski when crossing finish line, or team is DQ'd. Both ski tips, and boots must pass over finish line between finish gate markers. Rider must be on horse when skier crosses finish line or team is DQ'd. Although this event is similar to ski racing, ski racing rules do not apply to ski joring!  Decision of Course Director and/or Gate Judge(s) is final!

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10. Skier must have hold of tow rope across finish, otherwise team is DQ'd.
 

11. Both ski tips and boots must go through (around to inside) gate or jump markers, including finish and start gate, otherwise it is considered missed, and penalties are applied.
 

12. A Skier who "jumps" the start gate, and does not start the clock will not be allowed a re-run or re-start. Team is DQ'd.


 
13. A skier will be granted one re-start if the rope is let go before tripping the start gate.
 

14. Horse and rider have a maximum of (4) four minutes from the time the 'Course Clear' signal is given from starter to cross the starting line with skier, otherwise team is DQ'd. If rider chooses, they may leave the start area before the four minutes are up and calm their horse. Rider & skier will be allowed one restart when their name is called again.

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15. Competitor Protests must be made immediately following run to Course Director at Finish before next team has competed.  Decision of Course Director and/or Gate Judge(s) is final!
 

16. Substitute riders or skiers for a run will not be allowed for any reason after the Running List has been posted. If a competitor cannot make the run for any reason, that run (team) is DQ'd.
 

17. NOTE: Alcohol consumption prior to competition is grounds for disqualification for that competitor, and ultimately that team! (Including Horses)
 

18. No refunds of entry fees or Calcutta monies will be given if horse, rider or skier is not able to compete due to injury or other reasons. This applies to later runs on same day. Calcutta monies are paid to the Owner(s) of the top 3 finishing teams daily.

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19. Daily (Day Money) winners will be awarded to the team(s) with the fastest (total) time each day, and will pay out 3 places for each Division (Open, Sport, Sport 2-D, Novice).

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20. Overall (Champion) winners will be awarded to the teams with the fastest combined total time (Saturday + Sunday total times) for each Division (Open, Sport, Sport 2-D, Novice).