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Associated sport: Equestrian
Indoor-friendly: Yes
Pool-friendly: No

Game description

Players race each other in a relay, completing a series of show jumps, dressage movements and a ‘cross country’ run.

What you need (setting up)

• 4 - 6 x mini hurdles or other jump substitutes.
• 4 x cones or other markers to set the course.
• 1 x broom, pool noodle or hockey stick as a ‘horse’ per team.
• 1 x rope or skipping rope to tie around the horse’s head as reins.

What to do

• In teams, players divide and stand opposite 1 another.
• Riding their horse, player’s race to the other side performing a particular skill and tag the next team member.
• Continue until all members have completed the relay.
• Vary the pace required, e.g. walk, trot (slow jog or skip), canter (fast run) .
• Vary the skill required:
• • jumping over objects.
  • weaving around objects.
  • high knee lift walks (lifting knees to touch hands).
  • side passes (scissors walks).
  • running.

Scoring

• First team finished wins

Change it

• Follow the Leader - all members of a team do the same activity at the same time, changing leaders and activities each leg of the relay.
• Race without a ‘horse’.

Safety

• Ensure the playing area is clear of any obstructions.
• Ensure sufficient space between teams and players.