Speed Events
Barrel Race
A horse and rider compete for the fastest time running a cloverleaf pattern around three barrels. A running start is allowed. A five second penalty is assessed for each barrel that is knocked over during the run. Disqualification will take place if the horse and rider break the required pattern.
Pole Bending
A horse and rider compete for the fastest time working a zig-zag pattern through six equally spaced poles. A running start is allowed. A five second penalty is assessed for knocking a pole down. Disqualification will take place if the horse and rider break the required pattern. The pattern must still be maintained, even if a pole has been knocked down.
Flag Race
A horse and rider compete for the fastest time running a triangular pattern similar to the Barrel Race. A pole is exchanged for the 3rd barrel. A flag is placed in a bucket on the first barrel. A running start is allowed. The horse and rider must run the pattern past the first barrel and pick up the flag. Continue the pattern around the pole and to the second barrel to stick the flag in the empty bucket and continue to the finish line. A five second penalty is assessed for knocking over the first bucket or the pole. Disqualification will take placed if the horse and rider break the required pattern, miss the flag, miss sticking the flag in the second bucket, or knocks over the second bucket or barrel.
