Divisions

Gymkhana Divisions

Leadline -. Open to children ages 2-7. Equipment should fit the rider. Reins should be in the rider’s hands, if possible. An adult should lead the mount and another person assist the rider.

  • Barrel Dash
  • Cloverleaf Barrels
  • Navajo Blanket
  • Pole Bending
  • Bleeding Heart
  • Keyhole

Open – Open to all riders at all gaits. This will be a PayBack Division.

Entry Fee: $10. Payback is 1st place, $15, 2nd place $10, 3rd place $5. 

Open (does NOT qualify for day-of or year-end Champion/Reserve Champion award, no ribbon)

  • Barrel Dash
  • Cloverleaf Barrels
  • Navajo Blanket
  • Pole Bending
  • Bleeding Heart
  • Keyhole

Walk/Jog – Open to beginning riders who have not exceeded a walk or jog/trot.  Riding at a faster gait in the practice ring will disqualify a rider from the division. A spotter may be in the arena (behind the timer) to guide the rider through the event. Five second penalty if spotter makes contact with either mount or rider.

  • Barrel Dash
  • Cloverleaf Barrels
  • Navajo Blanket
  • Pole Bending
  • Bleeding Heart
  • Keyhole

Walk/Jog/Lope – Open to riders of any age who can safely navigate a complete course at a walk, trot/jog or canter/lope. Five second penalty for galloping.

  • Barrel Dash
  • Cloverleaf Barrels
  • Navajo Blanket
  • Pole Bending
  • Bleeding Heart
  • Keyhole

Junior – Riders who have not reached their 19th birthday as of 1/1/23. –

  • Barrel Dash
  • Cloverleaf Barrels
  • Navajo Blanket
  • Pole Bending
  • Bleeding Heart
  • Keyhole

Senior – Riders who are 19 years or older as of 1/1/23.  <40 – >40

  • Barrel Dash
  • Cloverleaf Barrels
  • Navajo Blanket
  • Pole Bending
  • Bleeding Heart
  • Keyhole

3D Barrels & 3D Poles (does NOT qualify for day-of or year-end Champion/Reserve Champion award, no ribbons)

Open to all riders at all gaits. This is a payback division.  There will be a NO TIME for any run during which a contestant knocks over a barrel or pole.

Entry fee: $15, $10 to pot. Rider must enter equivalent run in another division to compete in 3D.

Payout according to NBHA rules. Refer to payout sheet posted at event, or  www.gandmridingclub.com.