EVENTS

Flag Race:

5th flag to be taken first, then 4th, 3rd, 2nd and flag nearest drum last. If a flag is dropped it must be picked up immediately, then remount, and put flag in drum from the horse. If drum is knocked over, it must be stood up immediately before continuing on for next flag. If knocked over at finish, it must be stood up, rider remounted for the run to be

deemed finished.

Boot Race:

The rider leaves one of their boots at the opposite end of the starting point, rides up, unmounts, puts boot on and either rides or leads their horse back to the finishing line. Junior riders who are unable to remount by themselves may use a helper to remount, or may lead back.

Bending Race:

Start on left side of drum – pass on left side of 1st peg, then bend all other pegs, giving a right turn at the last peg. Finish on the left side of drum coming back. Rider disqualified if peg is knocked down or running a wrong course.

Postman Race:

Standing start.

Begin on the left side of starting drum. Race up to the 2nd drum and pick up postman`s bag.

Race to the third drum, pick up a letter and put it into the bag. Then right hand turn around the drum and race back to the start/finish line.

Letter must be in the bag before crossing the finish line

We may shorten this if running late

Barrel Race:

Either left or right course can be run. 5 second penalty for touching a barrel, knocking over a barrel. Riders disqualified for running a wrong course.

Keyhole:

The rider must have the horse inside the line and the horse must stop his forward motion before starting the race. Competitor rides down the lane turning inside the circle and returning down the lane. Time starts and stops upon entering and leaving the lane. Rider will be disqualified if a horse steps on or over the line.

Square Yard:

The aim of this event is to jump over the jumps and circle around the poles in a clover like pattern. Rider will be disqualified if jump or pole are knocked or for error in pattern.

Mega Kid/Wonder Woman/Iron Man:

A crowd favourite! The Mega Kid, Golden Girl & Iron man is a course run on foot and on horse. Contestants are put to the test. Last time each contestant had to;

Set & light fire – Sit billy in fire to start boiling
Run obstacles 1 - 9
Check if billy is boiling (must be boiling before continuing)
Mount horse & ride obstacles 1–5

Obstacles last time included;

Low Jump/s
Hanging Ribbons – Ride/run through the ribbons
Water jump
Tyres
Barrels – figure of 8 around barrels
Tunnel – Crawl or slide your way through!
Bath – Under the bar!
Eat a dry Weet-bix & drink a warm drink
Blow up a balloon until it bursts

Disqualified if:

Your handler assists you in any way other than holding your horse (excluding juniors)
You deliberately miss an obstacle and do not re-attempt it. If, during Step 4 when you are riding your horse around the course, your horse baulks at an obstacle, you are permitted three (3) attempts at that obstacle, after which time you may proceed around the course. At each attempt you must circle your horse before reattempting.

The Judges’ decision will be finial and no correspondence will be entered into.

We reserve the right to shorten or cancel a race if we run out of time on the day.

NOVELTY EVENTS

Tug of War

Two teams use their strength with the heavy rope to try and drag the opposing team across the line.

Whipcracking

BYO whip, and show us what you can do.. The crowd and judge will decide!

Fancy Dress

Dress you and your horse up then parade around in front of the judges. Be creative as no rules apply!

All ages welcome - riders can be led.

Mintie Man

A great one for the kids. The Mintie Man is covered in delicious Minties attached to his coat. He can run fast but if the kids catch him they can grab as many Minties as they can.

Egg Toss

Grab a partner, stand close and throw the egg. Each time you catch the egg without breaking it you both take a step back and throw again. The ones who get the furthest apart without breaking the egg win!