'Extreme horse skijoring' coming to Canterbury Park Saturday

SHAKOPEE, Minn.(KMSP) - A new sport is coming to Canterbury Park Saturday. 

Extreme horse skijoring involves a snowboard or pair of skis and a horse galloping – pulling the rider at top speed. Skijoring means “ski driving” in Norwegian and is now a competitive worldwide sport. 

With $1,500 in prize money—this competition is a first for Canterbury Park. 

Gates open at 11 a.m. on Saturday morning. Competition in four different divisions starts at 1 p.m.

Spectators will also see fire dancers and an exhibition of freestyle snowboard skijoring.

Admission is $10 and free for ages 17 and younger.