Rider 1 at the Start/Finish end, dismounted and holding his/her pony. Rider 2 mounted at the Start/Finish end.

Rider 1 runs towards the changeover end leading their pony by the rein(s) only (and not leaning on or against the pony as assistance or support of their bodyweight), runs past pole 5 and then mounts to ride across the Start/Finish line. Rider 1 must not be in the saddle before all 4 feet of their pony have passed pole 5 on the way up. 

Rider 2 rides towards the changeover end, dismounts and runs past pole 5 to run leading their pony by the rein(s) only (and not leaning on or against the pony as assistance or support of their bodyweight), to cross the Start/Finish line.

Rider 2 may dismount before or after reaching pole 5 but must be dismounted before the first foot of their pony has passed pole 5 on the way back. 

Each rider must go around pole 5 during the game (i.e. up one side of the 5th pole and down the other side of the 5th pole).  

Pole 5 is considered as part of the equipment for this game and must be replaced if knocked down.

Race Set Up

5 bending poles in standard positions.