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Skijoring

Skijoring is a fun winter sport that involves a person skiing while being pulled by a dog or a horse. It’s like when mommy or daddy pulls you on a sled but instead of a sled, it's skis! The person wears special skis that help them glide across the snow, and they hold onto a big rope that’s attached to the animal.

The animal is trained to run ahead of the skier, and they work together to slide down hills, go around obstacles, and even jump over little ramps if they want to. It's like playing follow-the-leader with the animal being the leader!

Skijoring can happen anywhere there is snow, like in the mountains or on a frozen lake. It's a great way to spend time outside and it's a good exercise for both the person and the animal. Just make sure to wear warm clothes and a helmet, and to pay attention to the animal so you don't get hurt. Have fun!
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