Gymkhana Rules

Text Box: General Rules
1. Riders must be correctly dressed wearing jodhpurs, hard hats with chin strap secured and hard boots.
2. No studs allowed in the gymkhana ring.
3. It is a rider’s responsibility to present them self to the collecting ring on time (exceptions will be made for those riders competing in other areas so long as the starter has been notified)
4. When called to the start line all riders must line up behind the start line and await the starters whistle.
5. If any rider or their pony obstructs another rider, which leads to that rider having to avoid the obstruction, then they will be eliminated.
6. All mistakes must be corrected immediately before continuing the race.
7. All equipment must be placed in position mounted, a rider may reset their equipment dismounted but then must repeat the movement on which the error occurred when mounted.
8. During tiny tots where a rider has a holder on the holder on may lift the rider from the pony during an on off race only when the pony is stationary and likewise the pony must be stationary as the rider is replaced before continuing with the race.
9. All equipment must be standing having crossed the finish line
Any objection must be made in writing and accompanied by a £10 deposit which is forfeit unless the committee decides there was good and reasonable grounds.

Text Box: ASB
The rider starts with a tube labeled B and rides to the 1st pole, he places the tube over the pole. He proceeds to the end pole collects tube S from the table top, returns to pole 1, places tube over pole. Return to collect final tube A, place over pole 1 and cross finish line. Pole 1 should read ASB from top to floor.
ASSOCIATION
Rider starts with container B, places onto bin at position 1, proceeds to bin at end position collects container S and stacks this on top of the 1st container. Rider returns to collect container A and stacks on top of 2nd container and then crosses finish line.
BALL IN BUCKET
Rider rides to end position, dismounts collects a ball, remounts and places ball into bucket at position 1. He then returns to collect a final ball remounts and places this in bucket and proceeds over finish line.
BENDING
On whistle rider weaves in and out of the bending poles turns around the 5th pole and returns weaving in and out of the bending poles before crossing the finish line.
BOTTLE
Rider collects bottle from bin at position 1, rides down arena, turns around bottom pole, returns bottle to bin in upright position before crossing finish line.
BOTTLE X 2
The rider rides to bin at position 5 and places the bottle upright on bin and returns to collect a bottle from a bin at position 1 before crossing finish line.
CAN
Rider rides to either pole 4 or 5 to collect a can which is then placed on either pole 1 or 2. The rider returns to collect the remaining can and places this on the available pole left at position 1 or 2, then crosses the finish line.
CAN ON BATON
Rider holding a baton rides to pole 1 and uses the baton to lift the can off the pole, he then rides down the arena and turns around pole 5 returning to pole 1 where he replaces the can, using only the baton, over the pole, he then crosses the finish line. The can must not be held against the rider’s body at any time.
CARTON
The rider collects a carton from the top of a pole, rides to the bucket and drops the carton into the bucket he continues to collect cartons singularly until all the cartons are in the bucket, he then returns over the finish line.
CONE BALL
Rider collects ball from cone at position 1, rides down arena, turns around bottom pole, returns ball to cone before crossing finish line.
FISHING
Rider carrying a pole with a small hook on one end rides to a bucket at position 1 and hooks a fish from the bucket, rides down the arena around pole 5 returning to replace the fish in the bucket. He then crosses the finish line. All fish will be placed against the back of the bucket at the start of the race.
FLAG
The rider starts carrying a flag, rides to the cone at position 5 places the flag in it, returns to collect a flag from the cone at position 1 and returns to place it in the cone at position 5. He then returns, collects the final flag from position 1 and crosses the finish line.
FLAG (TRIPLE)
The rider starts carrying a flag, rides to the flag holder at position 1 and places the flag in the matching coloured tube, he then rides to the cone at position 5 collects another flag which he places in the matching coloured tube at position 1. He then returns for the final flag which he places in the final colour matching tube before crossing the finish line.
HI LO
Balls will be positioned on two cones, a net will be attached to the last pole. The rider rides to any one of the cones and collects a ball, which he then places into the net, he then returns to collect the second ball, places this in the net before returning over the finish line.
JOUST
Targets will be placed on the 1st and 2nd pole. The rider carrying a sword rides down the arena round pole at position 5 and returns knocking down the targets as they pass. The tip of the sword must be used to knock the target down.
LANCER
Rings will be placed on the 1st and 2nd pole. The rider carrying a sword must collect both rings, these may be collected as the rider rides down the arena around the pole at position 5 or as they return.
LAUNDRY
A piece of material and 2 pegs will be placed on the ground at position 5. The rider rides to the material dismounts and using both pegs attaches the material to the rope at the bottom of the arena. The rider then remounts and rides over the finish line.
LITTER
A bin will be placed at position1 with 2 litters at position 5. The rider carrying a cane rides to collect a piece of litter and then returns to drop it in the bin, he then collects the final piece of litter and places this in the bin before crossing the line carrying the cane. Note the litter must not be touched by any part of the rider.
LUCKY DIP AND RUN
A pole will be placed at position 5 and a bucket containing shavings and a hidden block will be placed at position 1. The rider rides down the arena around pole 5 and returns to bucket, dismounts, finds and removes the block from the bucket, places the block next to the bucket before running over the finish line leading their pony by the reins.
MILKMAN
An upturned bin with a crate placed on it will be at position 1, a table will be at position 5 with 2 bottles placed on it. The rider rides to collect a bottle and places it upright in the crate, he then returns to collect the final bottle and places this in the crate upright before crossing the finish line.
MUG SHUFFLE
5 poles will be set, a mug will be placed on pole 1 and 3. The rider rides to 1st pole moves the mug to 2nd pole, collects the mug from pole 3 moves it to pole 4, rides around pole 5 and replaces the mugs to original positions.
PEG ON ROPE
A pole with rope attached to it will be placed at position 1 and 5. Two pegs will be attached to the rope at position 5. The rider rides to collect a peg and attaches it to the rope on pole 1. He then returns to collect final peg, attaches this to rope at position 1 before crossing the finish line.
PEG SCRAMBLE
Two pegs will be placed on a tray at position 5. A pole with rope attached will be placed at position 1. The rider rides, dismounts to collect a peg and attaches it to the rope on pole 1. He then returns to collect final peg, attaches this to rope at position 1 before crossing the finish line.
PONY RACE
A T bar with four hooks attached will be positioned on the centre line. Bin 1 will be placed on the 1st position and bin 2 on the last position. On top of bin 1 will be the letters P and N (unstacked) and on bin 2 will be the letters O and Y (unstacked). The rider will ride to bin 1 and collect the letter P which he will hang on hook 1 of the T bar, he will then continue to bin 2 where he will collect the letter O, return to hang on hook 2, he will then repeat with letters N and Y so that the word PONY is spelt facing the finish line before the rider rides over the finish line.
POST A LETTER
A pole with a money box placed on top will be placed in position 1. A letter box will be positioned on the centre line and an upturned bin with a newspaper on top placed at the end position. The rider will start carrying a coin, which he will place in the money box before continuing to collect the paper from the bin. He must then return to the letterbox and post the newspaper by pushing it through the letterbox, he must not pull the paper from the other side. He will then return to collect the coin from the money box before crossing the finish line.
POTATO (ON)
A pole will be placed at position 5 with two potatoes placed on the table tops. A bucket will be at position 1. The rider rides to collect a potato, places this in the bucket and returns to collect the final potato placing this in the bucket before crossing the finish line.
POTATO (SCRAMBLE)
Rider rides to end position, dismounts collects a potato, remounts and places potato into bucket at position 1. He then returns to collect a final potato remounts and places this in bucket and proceeds over finish line.
QUOITS AND CONES
A cone will be placed at position 1 and a quoit on the floor at position 5. The rider will start holding a quoit and place it over the cone, not hanging, he then rides to position 5, dismounts to collect the second quoit, remounts then returns to place this over the cone, not hanging, before crossing the finish line.
RIBBON
A pole with a hook attached to it will be placed at position 1 and 5. Two ribbons will be hanging from the hook at position 5. The rider rides to collect a ribbon and attaches it to the hook on pole 1. He then returns to collect final ribbon, attaches this to hook at position 1 before crossing the finish line.
RIDE AND RUN
A pole will be at position 5. The rider rides around the pole before dismounting and running back over the finish line leading their pony by the reins.
RING OVER POLE
Poles will be placed at positions 1, 4 and 5. the poles at position 4 and 5 will have a ring resting over them. The rider rides collects one of the rings and places this over pole 1 so the ring falls to the ground. He then collects the final ring, places this over pole 1 as before crossing the finish line.
SACK
A pole will be placed at position 5 and a sack be placed at position 1. The rider rides down the arena around pole 5 and returns to the sack, dismounts, places both feet in the sack before running over the finish line in the sack leading their pony by the reins.
SACK ON POLE
A pole will be placed at position 1 and 5. A sack will be placed over pole 1 so that the pole is in the corner of the sack and the remaining sack hangs down the pole. The rider rides to the pole and collects the sack, rides around pole 5 before returning the sack to pole 1 so that it hangs in the same position as when started. Note the sack must not be gathered up but hang at least half way down the pole.
SCOOPY
Rider carrying a scoopy stick collects ball from bowl at position 1, rides down arena, turns around bottom pole, returns ball to bowl before crossing finish line. The ball must not be touched by the rider throughout the race. If the ball is dropped it must be scooped up using the cane before continuing the race.
SOCK IN BUCKET
Rider starts with a sock, places this in bucket at position 1, rides to end position, dismounts collects a sock, remounts and places sock into bucket at position 1. He then returns to collect a final sock remounts and places this in bucket and proceeds over finish line.
STEPPING STONES
A line of stepping stones will be placed along each lane. The rider rides to the stepping stones, dismounts, runs across each stone without touching the floor. He must then touch the ground after the final stone before remounting, riding around a pole at position 5 and then re-crossing the stones before riding over the finish line. Note should any pony or rider knock over a stepping stone or should a rider step on the ground crossing the stones he must set up the fallen stones and in both cases return to cross all the stones again- even if it is the last one which has fallen.
STOCKING
A pole will be placed at position 1 and 5. A stocking will be placed over the pole at position 1. The rider rides to pole 1 collects the stocking, rides around pole 5 returns to pole 1 where the stocking must be tied around the pole. The stocking must not come undone or fall lower than half way down the pole before the rider crosses the finish line.
TACK BOX
An upturned bin will be placed at position 1. A wooden block and a bean bag will be at position 5 on the ground. The rider carries a tack box and places it on the bin, he then rides to position 5, dismounts to collect an item from the ground, remounts and places the item in the tack box. He then returns to collect the final item, places this in the tack box, picks up the tack box by the handle and carries it over the finish line.
TURNING
A pole is placed at position 1 and 5. The rider rides to pole 1 and turns completely around the pole before riding around pole 5, returning to pole 1 which is completely turned again before crossing the finish line.
TYRE
A tyre is placed at position 5. The rider rides to the tyre, dismounts, gets through the tyre and remounts before riding over the finish line.