Skiing behind a horse, or skijoring, is a pretty kick butt image of the cowboy. Clips from the competitions held across the Rocky Mountains (and elsewhere across North America) are some of the most cowboy-esque videos I’ve ever seen. But nothing can quite compare to these Canadian cowboys with Bar JL Horse Training skijoring behind a bison.
A mature horse can weigh anywhere between 900 and 2,200 pounds, while male bison can weigh up to 2,000 pounds and female bison can weigh up to 1,000 pounds. In terms of speed, a galloping horse can top out around 40mph, while bison typically top out around 35mph.
To be very clear, these actions are performed by professionals who know and understand the bison. Additionally this is not a wild bison. These guys are professional cowboys and that is their animal. Wild bison can be extremely dangerous, injuring more people in Yellowstone National Park than any other animal. They should always be given plenty of space and should never be approached.
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