Pole bending
Today we are going to delve into the exciting world of Pole bending, a topic that has captured the interest of many people over the years. Since its discovery, Pole bending has been the subject of debate, research and admiration by experts and hobbyists alike. In this article, we will explore the different aspects that make Pole bending such a fascinating topic, from its history to its impact on today's society. Through detailed analysis and concrete examples, we will discover why Pole bending deserves our full attention and reflection. Get ready to immerse yourself in the intriguing world of Pole bending and discover everything this theme has to offer!
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 Pole bending | |
| Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Mixed-sex | Generally female, some males, particularly at youth levels |
| Type | |
| Equipment | Horse, horse tack |
| Venue | Indoor or outdoor riding arena |
| Presence | |
| Country or region | United States, Canada, Mexico |
Pole bending is a rodeo timed event that features a horse and one mounted rider, running a weaving or serpentine path around six poles arranged in a line. This event is usually seen in youth and high school rodeos, 4-H events, American Quarter Horse Association, Paint and Appaloosa sanctioned shows, as well as in many gymkhana or O-Mok-See events.
Nez Perce Stake Race
The Nez Perce Stake Race is a type of pole bending race which is also a match race: two horses race on identical courses laid out side-by-side, with the loser eliminated and the winner moving up the brackets to race the other winners. It is not a timed event.[1] It is one of five game classes approved for horse club shows by the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC).[2] The ApHC rules state that racing competition is traditional to the Nez Perce Native American people.[1] However, it is unclear if this particular competition is derived from any traditional competition.
References
- ^ a b ApHC rulebook, rule 730, and "History", p. 11
- ^ Application for Appaloosa Horse Club Show Approval Appaloosa Horse Club 2011. Accessed September 2011.
External links
- Pole Bending Event Information From Pro Rodeo Online
- National Pole Bending Association (2009). Retrieved from http://www.polebending.org.
- Smith, Ken. (2009, July 15). Ken and Pat Smith, Sunrise West Quarter Horses, LLC. Retrieved from http://www.sunrisewest.com/help.html
- National Little Britches Rodeo Association
- National High School Rodeo Association