DISCIPLINE JOERING

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About

Joëring

A perfect mix between skiing and carriage driving, this discipline gets over the years an increasing number of adepts. 

Jöering is a combined activity, pulled by one or more horses on snow, grass, sand or track. Although developed for competition, it is also possible to go for a ride. 

There are 3 types of tests for jöering competitions
1. Giant or special slalom : horse and rider have to go through 8 to 12 gates (giant slalom) or through 12 to 15 gates (special slalom). The faster the speed, the higher the points the rider gets. 
2. Speed test: performed on a straight line or a circle 

3. Handling ability : the horse and his leader must pass a few difficulties (between 5 and 8) 

Jöering, originally from the Nordic countries, can now be practiced by everyone and at any time. Competitions are open to ponies and clubs. 
How to practice it ?

With the proper equid, skijoring is accessible from 6 years-old. 

The ponies and horses recommended for this activity are shetlands for the smaller ones, double ponies or small horses for the adults. However, all types of horses and ponies can be used in jöering, whether saddle or draft.

For skijoring, the most important skill is not the speed and height. The most important is that the horse responds correctly to the voice and has been broken just like a normal plow horse. 

Important /!\ skis must not exceed 1.70m long. Otherwise, they might impede the horse's movement. 
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Joëring

Which are the required skills to perform this discipline?

For horses

Honest
Good pace
Calm
Responsive
Obedient

For riders

Good balance
Calm
Patient
Accuracy
Must like speed 

Tests

Giant or special slalom
Speed test
Handling ability

Technic

Technical datasheets and scoring

Take a look at the figures and print the scoring scheme !

Documents
Find all of the discipline's official documents

FITE provides you with files allowing you to consult the rules and the list of competition officials.

> French version HERE
> English version HERE

 

Roster of judges
> Version FR/EN HERE

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