Skijoring is akin to human chariot racing as horses tow racers on skis behind them . Moro , who like his fellow riders has to take an exam in order to be eligible to compete , explains : `` First it is experience , and knowing what can happen in a race so you can react when something goes wrong . ` The sport was invented in the late 19th century by a Norwegian named Ole Einar Bjørnson who wanted to create an athletic event that would be more fun than horse riding and could also help him get Scott Ping nearly lost his life competing in the United States after breaking his neck .
Skijoring is akin to human chariot racing as horses tow racers on skis behind them . The sport was invented in the late 19th century by a Norwegian named Ole Einar Bjørnson who wanted to create an athletic event that would be more fun than horse riding and could also help him get Scott Ping nearly lost his life competing in the United States after breaking his neck .