Gymkhana refers to Western horse games, including timed speed events such as barrel racing, keyhole race, keg race (also known as “down and
back”), flag race, and pole bending. All of these events are designed to display precise, controlled actions and tight teamwork between horse and rider at speed, but our Club offers a variety of classes, allowing riders to compete at the speed level they are most capable. Although all levels of rider are encouraged to participate, if you disqualify in any one game because you failed to follow the pattern or knock down equipment, you are expected to exit the ring quickly.
Northwestern Riding and Driving Club divisions include Youth (children under the age of 18, walk, trot or controlled canter – not to exceed 3 steps), Youth Open (children of the same age, canter and gallop), Novice (adults, walk, trot), Intermediate (trot and canter), Open (adults, canter and gallop).
Please note, this summer, our events start at 10:00. Depending on the number of riders, plan for the day to go until at least 6. A concession stand is open serving breakfast sandwiches, burgers, dogs, delicious chicken tenders and fries.
If you have any questions or suggestions for the Gymkhanas please comtact Tracy Webb at whitedove_6@yahoo.com.
2011 Gymkhana Results
Most Improved Youth – Paige Superneau
Most Improved Adult – Aileen Pearo
Sportsmanship Award – Alan Webb
Youth Champion – Cassidy Superneau & Beethoven
Youth Reserve – Rebekah Ovitt & Reno
Youth Open Champion – Ashley Rae Smith & H. D.
Youth Open Reserve – Skyelour Blair-Pretty & Twister
Novice Champion – Brittnay Rousseau & Coco
Novice Reserve – Bobbi Jo Benson & Taylor
Intermediate Champion – Amanda Hoss & Bentley
Intermediate Reserve Tie - Aileen Pearo & Harley
&
Corey McNeil & Pistol
Open Adult Champion – Lynn Benoit & Ransom
Open Adult Reserve – Sue Tice & Country
Youth Fastest Barrel – Cassidy Superneau & Beethoven 17.430
Adult Fastest Barrel – Lynn Benoit & Ransom 16.975
2012 Gymkhana Schedule
- June 2
- June 23
- July 21
- August 18
- September 15
- September 29
St. Jude Gymkhana
- August 5
