If you are a professional horse-rider and are interested in a more challenging way to test your skills and have some fun and excitement at the same time, Then, look no further! This article give you some overview on some fun filled horse riding games while on horse back. The objective of each game are also explained.
Horse riding games can be enjoyable for people of all ages and genders and at various level of skill. Certain games, especially those played by children, ponies are used. Different games are designed for the enjoyment of couples, individuals or teams.
The egg and spoon race are a large favourite amongst children. In this game, the objective are for the children to mount ponies and reach the finish line by balancing the egg on a the spoon that is kept in their mouths. The child who reaches the finish line first with the egg still resting on the spoon is declared the winner.
Another horse riding game is the Pairs race which, as the name suggests, is played in pairs. In this game, one person mounts a horse or a pony and reaches the finish line, where his/her partner is waiting. The partner has to alight from the horse or pony and help their partner get on to its back. This game is similar to the relay event in athletics.
Pole bending is a common horse-riding game that is played and enjoyed by men and women alike. This is more for amateurs who would like to put their horse control skills to test. In this event, the rider has to manoeuvre the horse around six poles which are arranged in a straight line.
Another game that tests the control of the rider is the pole bending event. In this event, the individual has to manoeuvre carefully around six poles which are arranged in a straight line.
There are also bizarre and freaky horse-riding games which get the adrenaline pumping real fast. One such game is the game of Steer Wrestling. This game is like the Spanish bull-fighting event, except for the fact that it is played by mounting horses. In this game, the rider chases the steer which is a bull with long and piercing horns. On reaching the steer, the rider jumps off the horses back and holds on to the horns of the steer and wrestles with it. In this game there is a high risk of injury for both the rider and the animal and hence this game has incurred the wrath of animal right activists.
Polo is another very popular all time favourite team sport. There are four players on each team and their horses. The players score points by sending a small white plastic or wooden ball into the opposition team's goalpost. They us a long stick, which is called a mallet, to strike the ball. This game can be played anywhere and in all seasons. It can be played during summer in the ground or during winter on a frozen lake or ground filled with snow. No wonder then, that this sport is enjoyed by all professional horse-riders.
Connie Cusack has written several articles about horse riding games. For horse riding news, views, tips and techniques visit http://lets-go-horse-riding.com/blog/category/horse-riding-games/
Hi Connie, welcome to searchwarp! I enjoyed this article. I learned some new things. I am afraid of horses, so I would never play any of these games(at least not while on a horse). I do have a question, you mentioned gender a couple of times, not knowing anything about horse-games, I was wondering if some games are more suitable for one gender over the other.
Thanks again for a great read. I would just encourage you to edit your article and fix the typo's for a smoother read. I'm constantly going back to fix typo's and I appreciate it when another author helps me out in this area, so I do hope you are not offended.
Anyway, keep sharing. This is very useful information. Blessings to you! Teresa
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