KEY HOLE RACE

This game is a challenging task for horse and rider, this race requires precision and speed, with a lot of patience to go with it.   There is little room for error so riders must not get too eager.   Reining, halting and turning are particularly important skills required for this game.

 Instructions

 1.        A 4 foot wide slot is drawn on the ground. Start/finish line is designated at end of ring opposite of keyhole.

2.        Instructor signals rider to begin and start timer when rider crosses the start/finish line.

3.        Rider moves into keyhole, turns 180 degrees, and rides back to start/finish line. 

Rules

Rider is disqualified if horse steps on or over the edges of keyhole.

 If the horse raises his head above that of his rider, the rider will be disqualified.

Winner

 Rider with the fasted time wins.