by Lisa Woodland
Little Britches has an event for Little Wranglers and Jr Boys called, Flag Racing. I first did this event in 4-H and then in some riding clubs. It is a gymkhana event that has a few variations according to the association. I have to say when I watch my little boys have a good run this is one of my favorite events.
The course consists of two barrels set on opposite sides of the arena approximately 100 feet from the starting line. On top of the left-hand barrel is a bucket of oats, on the top of the right-hand barrel is a bucket of oats with a flag sticking in it.
The contestant is given a flag at the gate. The object is to ride around the pattern as quickly as possible, STICKINʼ the flag carried in the left hand bucket and PICKINʼ the flag in the the right-hand bucket and carrying it back across the start/finish line.
A contestant is disqualified for knocking over the barrel or bucket, failing to get the first flag in the bucket, failing to retrieve the second flag, for circling the barrel, going on the wrong side of the barrel, using the flag as a whip, or if either flag is dropped. Carrying the flag anywhere but in the hand results in a five second penalty.
A contestant is disqualified for knocking over the barrel or bucket, failing to get the first flag in the bucket, failing to retrieve the second flag, for circling the barrel, going on the wrong side of the barrel, using the flag as a whip, or if either flag is dropped. Carrying the flag anywhere but in the hand results in a five second penalty.
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