This is held at the Pony Club Championships and is a fun event that any Pony Club member can take part in. The OS&B have competed in 2012 & 2013, coming 6th and 4th.
Rules
- The ride should contain between 8 and 12 riders.
- Dress – correct head and footwear. (Costume optional)
- Tack – any normal tack & riding bit is permitted.
- The Arena will be 20m x 60m.
- The duration of the display within the Arena should be no longer than 5 minutes (an additional one and a half minutes is allowed for entry and exit, music is permitted for this).
- Outside assistance – voice, bell, whistle etc is not permitted.
- Entry fee £40.
- Entries are restricted to 20 teams on a first come first served basis.
The object of the competition is to provide an entertaining spectacle for both competitors and spectators and will be marked as follows:
Content Of Ride 60
Variety and change of pace
Choreography (incl. costumes)
Riding skills and team compatibility
Choice Of Music 20
Suitability, interpretation and entertainment value
Overall Artistic Impression 20
The whole presentation, idea and display
There will be a tack check for the team at the collecting ring before they enter the arena. This mark will contribute to the overall team score.
Please note: There should be no physical props within the arena for example, a small jump
In the event of a tie, the ride with the higher artistic marks shall take the higher placing.
There will be a special prize to the Branch or Centre with the best costumes.