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Game Setup:

Place the four bending poles 24’ to 30’ apart spaced evenly between Line A and Line C. All riders start the race behind Line A. Riders 2, 3, & 4 must start the game behind the 6-yard line. Place the cups inverted on the first three poles.

Game Play:

On the signal to start, rider number one goes forward to move the mugs from post to post in the following order:  Mug from post three to post four; mug from post two to post three; mug from post one to post two, after which he or she returns and crosses line A.  Rider number two then moves the mugs back from post two to post one; from post three to post two; and post four to post three, after which he or she crosses line A.  Rider three and four complete the course in the same manner.   The winning team will be that whose rider number four is the first over the finish line, mounted.  If knocked over, poles must be reset.

Correction rules:

• If the rider drops the mug, he may pick it up mounted or unmounted.

• If the rider knocks over a pole, he may make the correction mounted or unmounted.

Special Tips:

• Remember the holding area line (6-yard line) is six yards from Line A and Line C.  During the playing of the games only the next rider out may be in front of this line.  All others must be behind it in the holding area.  If there are more than one outgoing rider in front of the 6-yard line, the team will be eliminated for that game.

• The coach should have riders 2 and 4 cut in front of the first pole when picking up the mug. Same diagonal move as for the cone or the barrel. See pickup tips.

• All riders should watch their hands and not let go of the mug until they are sure the mug is firmly in place.

• All riders should stay as close to the pole as possible so he does not interfere with another team’s lane.

• Riders can circle the poles or can cut in front of them when picking up and when placing the mugs.  Use the method that is easiest for the rider and pony.