Part 16 (1/2)

For a phaeton or breaking cart, where the horse is quite a long distance from the driver, a much longer whip should be used than for a runabout or a Hempstead cart.

CHAPTER XIX

GYMKHANA GAMES AND SUGGESTIONS FOR PRIVATE SHOWS

Gymkhana games may be held either independently or in connection with private or country club shows, and I would suggest as a programme for such a combination the following events:

CLa.s.sES

1. Ladies' Single Harness Cla.s.s.

Appointments (town or country) 40 per cent Horse 60 per cent

2. Ladies' Harness Pairs.

Appointments and counting the same.

3. Ladies' Hunters.

(Ladies to ride.)

4. Sporting Tandems.

(Ladies to drive.)

5. Pairs of Hunters.

(Pairs made up of a gentleman and a lady, riding their own horses.)

6. Ladies' Driving Compet.i.tion.

Driving to count 100 per cent

7. Ladies' Saddle Horses.

Horses to count 40 per cent Riding 40 per cent Appointments 20 per cent

GYMKHANA EVENTS

8. Egg and Spoon Race for Ladies.