Spurs & Skis

Spurs & Skis 2026 was made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors.

From the track to the beer garden to the awards, your partnership helped us deliver an unforgettable first year.

We’re proud to work alongside local businesses who support community events like this.

It’s officially been one month since our first-ever skijoring event in Golden, BC — so why did we do it?

Why did a small group of people put in countless hours to bring Spurs & Skis to life?

Yes, we hope the event can grow into a fundraiser that helps bring the Golden Community Rodeo back one day. But that wasn’t the only thing driving us.

The truth is — we simply wanted to do it. We saw an opportunity to create something that felt like a perfect fit for Golden. An event that brought together our western roots and mountain culture, and gave people a reason to come together in the middle of winter.

Seeing the community show up the way it did — competitors, volunteers, spectators, and even those watching from the hillside — reminded us why events like this matter.

The Golden Light Horse Club is inspired to keep building on that momentum and continue creating opportunities for the community to gather, celebrate, and support one another.

We hoped Spurs & Skis would be something special for Golden… and we’re really glad we went for it 🐴❄️⛷️

Photographer: Raw Agave Outdoor and Photography

From the morning safety meeting to the final prize handout (and everything in between) ✨🐴⛷️

Safety briefings. Horses thundering down the track. Skiers flying. Costumes that absolutely delivered. Cheering crowds. And a prize ceremony that wrapped up Golden's first-ever skijoring event with the energy it deserved.

Spurs and Skis 2026 was a FULL day of community, fun, and history in the making.

Photographer: Raw Agave Outdoor and Photography

THANK YOU to every single competitor who made Golden's first-ever skijoring event absolutely unforgettable! 🐴⛷️

Over 30 teams showed up (!!!) - mostly our Golden locals with some from surrounding areas - and you didn't just compete, you helped us BUILD this thing

Year one is in the books because of YOU. Thank you for being along for the ride. 🤠❄️

Photographer: Horse Creek Imaging

Spurs & Skis 2026 was made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors.

From the track to the beer garden to the awards, your partnership helped us deliver an unforgettable first year.

We’re proud to work alongside local businesses who support community events like this.

Here are just some of the faces (and horses!) of Spurs & Skis 2026.

It was incredible to see so many people come out for year one — from competitors to spectators — and the outfits did not disappoint. Furs, denim, cowboy hats… you all understood the assignment 🤠❄️

A big round of applause for our Spurs & Skis winners! 👏

Across the Open, Amateur, and Junior classes, 15 teams earned top spots in Golden’s first-ever skijoring competition.

We’re so proud of the riders and skiers who brought their grit and determination to the track.

Photographer: Fearghus Browne Photography