Types of Events
The main events of equestrian gymkhana include barrel racing, pole bending, flag race, key hole, and stake race. Some organizations even include ride and run, musical mats, egg stomp, $5 bill race, and sack race. All of these events challenge the horses and riders ability to work together, and demonstrate many skills such as speed, flying lead changes,sliding stops and more. It is suitable for all ages of people including the very young and very old.
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