Jan 22, 2025 - Athlete Guide
Day Money has been added!
We are so excited to announce the addition of day money for Open, Sport & Snowboard. This brings our total prize purse to $25,000!
Open:
1st: $500
2nd: $300
3rd: $200
Sport & Snowboard:
1st: $350
2nd: $250
3rd: $150
Competition dates will be January 25 & 26.
In all classes, Horses and Skiers may register together up to the max number of entries. For Sport & Snowboard you will be matched at random for Sunday before the end of competition on Saturday.
Scoring for Sport & Snowboard will be determined by averaging your best ride on Saturday with your best ride on Sunday. Skiers and Riders are scored individually by their skiers time.
Open Class: 1 Match on Saturday, 1 Match on Sunday format Teams are considered to be the highest skill with open having the largest prize purse. Skiers are limited to 4 entries in open. Teams will compete together throughout the weekend.
$200 per team
Sport Class: 1 Match on Saturday, 1 draw on Sunday format Sport class teams are considered to be intermediate level skill that may not have the experience to ride open. Skiers are limited to 3 entries in the sport class.
$150 per team
Snowboard Class: 1 Match on Saturday, 1 draw on Sunday format Snowboard class teams are the only class where horses may compete in other categories. Boarders are limited to 3 entries in the Snowboard class.
$150 per team
Novice Class: 1 match, either day Teams are considered new to the sport, beginner level competitors riding horses that may be new to the sport. No prize money is offered for Novice Class. Skiers are limited to 2 entires in the Novice class. Novice riders will select either Saturday or Sunday. Prizes awarded Sunday
$100 per team
Junior Class: 1 match, either day Both rider and skier must be 12 or under to be eligible for awards. Up to age 16 can ride in the Junior class
Free entry (limited number available). Junior riders will select either Saturday or Sunday. Prizes are awarded Sunday
Our complete rules can be found
Estes Park Skijor Rules & Regulations
Day Money has been added!
We are so excited to announce the addition of day money for Open, Sport & Snowboard. This brings our total prize purse to $25,000!
Open:
1st: $500
2nd: $300
3rd: $200
Sport & Snowboard:
1st: $350
2nd: $250
3rd: $150
Competition dates will be January 25 & 26.
In all classes, Horses and Skiers may register together up to the max number of entries. For Sport & Snowboard you will be matched at random for Sunday before the end of competition on Saturday.
Scoring for Sport & Snowboard will be determined by averaging your best ride on Saturday with your best ride on Sunday. Skiers and Riders are scored individually by their skiers time.
Open Class: 1 Match on Saturday, 1 Match on Sunday format Teams are considered to be the highest skill with open having the largest prize purse. Skiers are limited to 4 entries in open. Teams will compete together throughout the weekend.
$200 per team
Sport Class: 1 Match on Saturday, 1 draw on Sunday format Sport class teams are considered to be intermediate level skill that may not have the experience to ride open. Skiers are limited to 3 entries in the sport class.
$150 per team
Snowboard Class: 1 Match on Saturday, 1 draw on Sunday format Snowboard class teams are the only class where horses may compete in other categories. Boarders are limited to 3 entries in the Snowboard class.
$150 per team
Novice Class: 1 match, either day Teams are considered new to the sport, beginner level competitors riding horses that may be new to the sport. No prize money is offered for Novice Class. Skiers are limited to 2 entires in the Novice class. Novice riders will select either Saturday or Sunday. Prizes awarded Sunday
$100 per team
Junior Class: 1 match, either day Both rider and skier must be 12 or under to be eligible for awards. Up to age 16 can ride in the Junior class
Free entry (limited number available). Junior riders will select either Saturday or Sunday. Prizes are awarded Sunday
Our complete rules can be found
Estes Park Skijor Rules & Regulations
Scoring, Standings & Prizes
Combined times (average): All teams in every (money) division will race one time on Saturday & Sunday.
Standings will be determined by the combined average time of both races
Prizes: First place in each division wins a buckle and EP Skijor vest.
First through third in Open, Sport & Snowboard win cash ($20k total)
First through third in Novice & junior win cool prizes from our sponsors.
Standings will be determined by the combined average time of both races
Prizes: First place in each division wins a buckle and EP Skijor vest.
First through third in Open, Sport & Snowboard win cash ($20k total)
First through third in Novice & junior win cool prizes from our sponsors.
Payouts
Open/Pro: $10,000 purse
Two run Average, best time Saturday with best time Sunday.
First: $5,000
Second: $3,500
Third: $1,500
Sport: $6,000 Purse
Two run average 1 match, 1 draw
First: $3,000
Second: $1,750
Third: $1,250
Snowboard: $4,000 Purse
Two run average 1 match, 1 draw
First: $2,000
Second: $1,300
Third: $700
Two run Average, best time Saturday with best time Sunday.
First: $5,000
Second: $3,500
Third: $1,500
Sport: $6,000 Purse
Two run average 1 match, 1 draw
First: $3,000
Second: $1,750
Third: $1,250
Snowboard: $4,000 Purse
Two run average 1 match, 1 draw
First: $2,000
Second: $1,300
Third: $700
Feed, Boarding and horse info
The Fairgrounds will have up to 200 stalls available for horses. They require shavings to be purchased from their vendor.
If you want to preorder shavings, hay or alfalfa contact Oz - 970-420-1168
If you want to preorder shavings, hay or alfalfa contact Oz - 970-420-1168
