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Forget snowboards and skis—imagine racing down a frosty mountain while being pulled by a galloping horse! That’s skijoring, the adrenaline-packed winter sport blending Wild West energy with snowy slopes. Originating as a practical way to travel across frozen landscapes, this niche activity has evolved into a global competition where daredevils let horses (or dogs, or even snowmobiles) turbocharge their ski game.
Enter Jacques Fillietroz, a modern-day \"snow cowboy\" who’s been mastering skijoring for over 40 years. \"I saw a postcard of a skijoring race in the Alps as a teen, and I just had to try it,\" he says. Today, Jacques glides through courses worldwide, balancing speed and precision while tethered to his trusty horse—a partnership he compares to \"dancing on ice.\"
Pro tip from Jacques: \"It’s not about brute force—it’s about synchronizing your movements with the animal. One wrong turn, and you’re eating snow!\" Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or just love quirky sports, skijoring proves winter adventures are anything but basic. Who’s ready to trade their ski lift for a horse?
Meet the Snow Cowboys of Skijoring: Where Winter Sports Meet Wild West Vibes 
That’s skijoring, the adrenaline-packed winter sport blending Wild West energy with snowy slopes. Originating as a practical way to travel across frozen landscapes, this niche activity has evolved into a global competition where daredevils let horses (or dogs, or even snowmobiles) turbocharge their ski game. 
\"I saw a postcard of a skijoring race in the Alps as a teen, and I just had to try it,\" he says. Today, Jacques glides through courses worldwide, balancing speed and precision while tethered to his trusty horse—a partnership he compares to \"dancing on ice.\" 
Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or just love quirky sports, skijoring proves winter adventures are anything but basic. 
Who’s ready to trade their ski lift for a horse? 
