Gymkhana (equestrian)

This article is about the equestrian sport. For other uses, see Gymkhana (disambiguation).

Gymkhana competition, 2013
Mounted games at Windsor Castle, 2008

Gymkhana (/ˈdʒɪmˈkɑːnə/) is an equestrian event consisting of speed pattern racing and timed games for riders on horses.[1]: 223 [2]: 95 [3] These events often emphasize children's participation and may be organized by a recognized Pony Club or a 4-H club. Very small rodeo-like events with little or no prize money, designed for beginners or riders at a local level, are sometimes called playdays.[2]: 163  In parts of the western United States, this type of competition is usually called an O-Mok-See. "Gymkhana" is the word used in most of the rest of the English-speaking world, including the United Kingdom and both the East Coast and the West Coast of the United States.

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  3. ^ Alswang, J. (2003). The South African Dictionary of Sport. New Africa Books. pp. 130–131. ISBN 978-0-86486-535-9.