My family and I have gone to a couple of horse play days this past month. Families will come to watch or enter competitions if they have a horse. The 6 competitions are,
- Cloverleaf
- Pole Bending
- Steer Mugging
- Stick Horse Barrels
- Team Roping
- Dummy Roping
I have entered Cloverleaf, Pole Bending, and Stick Horse Barrels. Cloverleaf is 3 barrels placed in the shape of a cloverleaf. You go around in a certain pattern, as fast as you can, because they do time you.
Pole Bending is 6 poles placed in a line. You go up, then winding, then winding, and as fast as you can, go down. On this one they also time you. Just don't become nervous, because then you will fall off the horse. The first time I did it, I was nervous, but, fortunately, I did not fall off.
Stick Horse Barrels is 3 little barrels placed in the shape of a cloverleaf. You run around them as fast as you can. They time you with a stopwatch this time. You also have a stick horse between your legs.
At the end they give out ribbons and medals to the winners. They go all the way to sixth place! The top three winners get medals. I have two fourth place ribbons, and one fifth place ribbon.
They also have snacks, but not chairs! So bring your lawn chair they say! The snacks are also free. Maybe you can get more information from the Salem Sayers Baptist Church. (Remember that they are not having any more play days until next year!) Ask about the horse play days. So, maybe you'll get to go to the next horse play days!
Courtney
