Mounted Games

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Mounted games is a team sport that combines horsemanship and friendship through various races. Team of 4 to 5 riders and ponies compete in a variety of fun races.

By doing mounted games you can develop accuracy, agility, coordination, teamwork and sportsmanship, all whist having a great time with friends and your pony. Sessions are friendly and encouraging with an emphasis on building confidence. All levels of riding benefit and everyone is welcome to participate for fun or go further and compete.

The OS&B mounted games team has been growing over the last few years with regular indoor rallies being held throughout the winter. Our rallies usually begin late October in preparation for the start of the season in early spring. We aim to enter teams into several friendly competitions before the Area competition which usually happens in May.

Equipment is supplied at our training sessions, but if you would like your own equipment to practice at home you can purchase equipment from PG Sports UK.

If you have any questions about Mounted Games, please contact our team trainer and discipline leader Melissa Cheeseman.

There is a OS&B Mounted Games WhatsApp Group for regular updates and discussions. Please let Melissa know if you would like to join the group.

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Melissa Cheeseman

Mounted Games Trainer

About Mounted Games

Mounted Games competitions are split into three sections.

  • Minis: lead rein/ just off, walk & trot only – riders aged 9 and under as of 1st January
  • Juniors: riders aged 11 and under as of 1st January
  • Seniors: riders ages 15 and under as of 1st January

Friendly competitions are held during the season before the Area Qualifier which is usually held in May. The top teams from Area qualify for the Zone competitions. The top teams from the Zone qualify for the National Championships and the winning team for HOYS!

As a Branch, the OS&B has been very successful in Mounted Games, qualifying for Zone finals and Pony Club Championships with Senior and Junior teams many years in a row.

Mounted Games Awards

There are several mounted games awards which are presented each year at our annual prizegiving.

The Teddy Trophy For Most Improvement (minis)

  • 2023 Ava Emeny
  • 2024 Florence Hall

Rose Bowl For Most Improvement (juniors)

  • 2023 Charlotte Taylor
  • 2024 Carter Aylward-Green

Randall Cup Achievement & Commitment

  • 2023 Mia, Felix & Sophie Frith
  • 2024 Ava Emeny

The Hairy Pony Trophy Achievement & Commitment (new member)

  • 2023 Lawson Aylward-Green
  • 2024 George Gestrin

Stepping Stone Trophy Team Player Award

  • 2023 Ezzy Romijn
  • 2024 Anna Bigwood

Mounted Games Picture Best Games Pony

  • 2023 Ellie ridden by Carter Aylward Green
  • 2024 Barley ridden by Emily-Rose Kench