Here is the important info for interested competitors. By clicking the online registration above, you can sign up for the event as a skier, rider or team. We have divisions for all abilities, amateur to open class! We are STRONGLY encouraging online registration so we can be more organized as the event draws near. Space is limited so be sure to register as soon as possible, preference will be awarded to those who sign up first. All registration payment will be due at race sign in at the Wolf Hotel on Friday Feb 7th.
Thanks to our partners and race sponsors we have $6,000 added in prize money!
Registration Fees by Class
Race Fees Due at Sign In
-Open 3-D - $25 per participant ($50 per Team) -Amateur/Novice - $20 per participant ($40 per Team) -Youth - Under 18 FREE
Race Schedule and Times
-Friday - Feb 7th 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Competitor sign up - Back Room of the Hotel Wolf 6:00 PM till close - Welcome Party - Back Room of Wolf 7:30 PM Calcutta - Back Room of Wolf
-Saturday - Feb 8th 8:35 AM Race Volunteer Safety and Rule Meeting - Buck Springs Race Track (meet at the timing booth) 8:45 AM Competitor Meeting - Buck Springs Race Track (meet near starting gate) 9:00 AM Competitor Course Inspection 9:30 AM Races Begin - Buck Springs Race Track (Novice Division will run first) 6:30 PM Doors open at Platte Valley Community Center for concert, party, 7:00 PM Calcutta, Chancey Williams & the Younger Brother's Band starts at 8:30 PM
-Sunday - Feb 9th 9:15 AM Race Volunteer Safety Meeting - Buck Springs Race Track (meet at the timing booth) 9:30 AM Competitor Meeting - Buck Springs Race Track (meet at starting gate) 9:45 AM Competitor Course Inspection 10:00 AM Races Begin - Buck Springs Race Track (Novice Division will run first) Following the Conclusion of the Races on Sunday Afternoon - Awards Party Hotel Wolf Back Room
Winners announced and prize money will be paid out at the Awards Ceremony Party following the races.
Winner Payout
With the support of the Carbon County Visitors Council and local sponsors we have raised $6,000 to be used as money added participant prizes. Winnings will be split between rider and skier! The winning teams will receive an envelope with two checks (proceeds split 50/50), one made out to the Skier, the other made out to the rider. All racer registration fees and money added will be paid back to competitors. We will pay day money to the winning team of each day, day money will equal the division registration fee.
Open 1-D with $2,750 Total Money Added 1st Place: $1,375 plus 25% of Open Class Entry Fees 2nd Place: $550 plus 10% of Open Class Entry Fees 3rd Place: $412 plus 7.5% of Open Class Entry Fees 4th Place: $275 plus 5% of Open Class Entry Fees 5th Place: $137 plus 2.5% of Open Class Entry Fees
Open 2-D with $2,250 Total Money Added 1st Place: $1,125 plus 17.5% of Open Class Entry Fees 2nd Place: $450 plus 7% of Open Class Entry Fees 3rd Place: $337 plus 5.25% of Open Class Entry Fees 4th Place: $225 plus 3.5% of Open Class Entry Fees 5th Place: $112 plus 1.75% of Open Class Entry Fees Open 3-D with $500 Total Money Added 1st Place: $250 plus 7.5% of Open Class Entry Fees 2nd Place: $100 plus 3% of Open Class Entry Fees 3rd Place: $75plus 2.25% of Open Class Entry Fees 4th Place: $50 plus 1.5% of Open Class Entry Fees 5th Place: $25 plus 0.75% of Open Class Entry Fees
Amateur/Novice Class with $500 Total Money Added 1st Place: $250 2nd Place: $125 3rd Place: $100 4th Place: $75 5th Place: $50
PARTICIPATION WILL BE HONORED ON A PRIORITY BASIS - REGISTER FIRST, RESERVE FIRST. ENTRY FEES WILL BE DUE AT SIGN-IN ON FRIDAY.
Course Design
In designing our course our main focus is to provide a safe venue for horses, riders, skiers and spectators. We will have a straight track approximately 700' in length. Our track designers work with what mother nature gives us, and typically includes 3 jumps, Leadville style rings, and multiple ski gates. The skier is offset to the right of the horse and rider. Horses run on a prepared dirt track. Horse track safety is our top priority and our organizations have been preparing dirt horse race surfaces for over 38 years. Snow Update!
Come on Mother Nature!
Horse Boarding
Thanks to our local supporters and ranchers we have onsite horse boarding at the race venue. All boarding facilities have water available, please bring your own feed. Boarding is at no extra cost for participants and reservations are made when registering for the event.
