Games on Horseback

by Steven Bennett, Betty Bennett-Talbot

Overview

Saddle up and get ready for some fun! Improve your equestrian skills as you play more than 50 exciting games that include obstacle courses, charades, and barrel races. These delightful diversions will not only help you master the finer points of balance, steering, and leading, but also provide a special bonding experience for you and your horse. Adaptable for riders of all styles and skill levels, each game is presented with clearly illustrated instructions and necessary safety considerations. Who’s ready for the Root Beer Relay?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580171342
Publisher:	Storey Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	01/05/1999
Pages:	144
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.85(h) x 0.38(d)

About the Author

Steven Bennett is Executive Director of the Horsemanship Safety Association (HSA). Developed in 1964, HSA is a program to teach safe riding techniques to instructors and equestrians. HSA received the National Safety Council’s Community Safety Award for Exemplary Public Safety in 1985.

Betty Bennett-Talbot is the President and Founder of the Horsemanship Safety Association (HSA). Developed in 1964, HSA is a program to teach safe riding techniques to instructors and equestrians. HSA received the National Safety Council’s Community Safety Award for Exemplary Public Safety in 1985. In honor of HSA, Bennett-Talbot was inducted into the Horse & Rider Hall of Fame in 1996. She has also founded Heartland Horse Therapy, a riding program for people with disabilities.

Table of Contents

Introduction

I. Basic Group Games

1. Squirrel

2. Around the World

3. Follow the Leader

4. Charades

5. Treasure Hunt

II. Elimination Games

6. Simon Says

7. Egg 'n' Spoon Race

8. Ride-a-Buck

9. Ribon Race

10. Musical Stalls

11. Musical Mount

12. Musical Pairs

13. Hat Snatch

III. Basic Races

14. Tortoise and Hare Race

15. Red Light, Green Light

16. Saddle-Up Race

17. "No Hands" Contest

18. Tennis Tournament

19. Pony Cart Race

20. Sidesaddle Race

21. Rescue Race

IV. Relay Races

22. Boots in the Bucket

23. Catalog Race

24. Potato Race

25. Root Beer Relay

26. Pony Express Relay

27. Stick Relay

28. Veggie Stew

29. Litter Control Campaign

V. Timed Games

30. Flag Race

31. Barrell Race

32. Pole Bending

33. Obstacle Course

34. Flag and Sand

35. Keyhole Race

36. Team Penning

37. Trailer Race

VI. Jumping Games

38. Gambler's Choice

39. Maze Jump Course

VII. Roping Games

40. Roping Contest

41. Cholla

VIII. Distance Games

42. Ride and Tie Race

43. Hunter Pace

44. Point-to-Point

45. Mock Fox Hunt

IX. Polo Games

46. Push Polo

47. Broom Polo

48. Polo Skill Tests

49. Polocrosse

X. Mounted Drills

50. Mounted Drill Team

51. Fours

52. More Advanced Drills

53. Cavalry Drill or Flag Drill

Appendix: Competitive Trail Rides

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