DISCIPLINE JOERING

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About

Joëring

A perfect blend of skiing and carriage driving, this discipline is attracting more and more enthusiasts year after year. 

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 : the horse and skier must pass between 8 and 12 gates (giant) or between 12 and 15 gates (special). The higher the pace, the more points the rider earns. 
2. Speed test: in a straight line or in a circle 

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

Le jöering, originaire des pays nordiques, peut aujourd’hui être pratiqué par tous et en tout temps. Les compétitions sont ouvertes aux niveaux Poneys et Club. 
How to practice it ?

The activity can be practised from the age of 6 - with suitable horses. 

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

The most important thing is that they respond well to the voice and that they have been broken in in a similar way to a carriage horse. 

Please note that skis must not be longer than 1.70m to avoid disturbing the animal. 
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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
All official discipline documents

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

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