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Gymkhana

Got the need for speed? You can race with the best of them with gymkhana’s three timed events: barrel racing, pole bending, and stake racing. Considered rodeo events, gymkhana competitions are a big part of the tradition of western riding.

In each of the three events, horses are asked to go around barrels or poles, either alone or in pairs. In barrel racing and pole bending, the horse with the cleanest round and best time is the winner. In stakes races, horses are pitted against one another and eliminated from the competition, one at a time.

Gymkhana is exciting and fast-paced, and is considered somewhat of a daredevil sport. You’ll see dirt fly, as horses, trained to make balancing turns and respond quickly to their riders, are going all out to cross the line and stop the clock. One of the attractions of gymkhana is that it is accessible to any equestrian. A gymkhana horse doesn’t have to be expensive or highly trained to be successful at local events, and you don’t have to spend a fortune on pricey show tack or equipment. All you need is a quick horse, a sense of adventure, and a desire for fun.

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