Jackson Hole Cutter Races
The Jackson Hole Cutter Races involve teams of two horses with horse-drawn chariots barreling down the track against the clock.
Shriner's All American Cutter Races
Organization: Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce
Dates: 02/18/2012 - 02/19/2012 update info
Time: 12:00:00 PM - 3:00:00 PM
Event Cost: Varies
Venue: Melody Ranch in Jackson,WY
Contact: Rod Everett
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Website: www.jacksonholechamber.com
Event Details:
The Shriner's All American Cutter Races are held at the Melody Ranch south of Jackson in February as an exciting part of Jackson Hole's yearly Winter Carnival.
- Takes place every February at Melody Ranch, south of Jackson Hole.
- Horse drawn chariots race each other in teams of two down a 1/4 mile track.
- Proceeds go to the Shriner's Children's Hospital of Salt Lake.
Overview: The Cutter Races are a western version of horse-drawn chariot races.
Cowboys thunder past the cheering crowd in cutters, pulled by a team of
thoroughbreds. Teams are run two abreast for a 1/4 mile down the snowy
(or muddy) track to the finish line. Each February, hundreds of supporters come to Melody Ranch to watch the excitement of each race.
When: Held every February during the Jackson Hole Winter Festival, the races are run Saturday and Sunday beginning at 10 am.
Where: Melody Ranch, located about 4 miles south of Jackson Hole, is the home to this event. Snow or mud, meet your friends here.
Fee: The event offers tickets at $10 each for general admission. There are also chances for Calcutta wagering and auctions are held between races.
Details: The two days of fun is is all for a good cause. The event donates all of its proceeds to the Shriner's Hospital
in Salt Lake City, providing health care for children who are in need. "The Cutters race so a child can walk" is the theme year after year.