Gymkhana
About Gymkhana
Welcome to the Islip Horsemen’s Association Gymkhana Page!
Each year IHA sponsors 3 Gymkhana shows at the Bohemia Equestrian Center in which riders of all ages can participate and race against the clock for year end awards! We have a division for everyone…
Half Pint (Leadline & Buckaroo)
Full Pint
Green Horse
Junior Beginer, Novice and Open
Adult Beginner, Novice and Open
For more information in regards to divisions and rules for our shows please refer to the current Prize Book or email Kayla at kayler00@optonline.net
2019 Gymkhana Show Series (ALL shows start promptly at 9am)
Sunday June 16th
Sunday July 21st ** CANCELLED DUE TO HEAT ADVISORY
Sunday August 4th
Rain Date Sunday September 22nd*
*See changes below on start times for Sept 22nd show
Long Island National Pole Bending Assoc. will also run after the Jackpot Barrels at each show. For any info regarding LINPBA please contact Rita Gambino at Outlawacre@aol.com
May 26th * June 23rd * Sept 22
80% payback
Payout 1-3D, 4D if entries warrant
Warm ups 9:00-10:00a
Warm ups for Sept 22nd 8:30-9:30; show will start promptly at 9:45a
Barrel down is a No Time (NT)
Drag every 5 riders
All IHA rules apply; western attire a must
$30 Entry Fee
$5/per warm up
$5 SCP Fee
$5 Sec/timer fee
$10 non member fee
Entries must be paid in cash ONLY
[ IHA Jackpot & LINPBA will run in conjunction on Sept 22 if Rain Date is needed for IHA Gymkhana. ]
News
**IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE SEPT 22nd SHOWS**
IHA GYMKHANA will be using the rain date for Sept 22nd.
IHA JACKPOT show originally scheduled for Sept 22nd will now start warm ups from 8:30-9:30a, show starting promptly at 9:45a. IHA Gymkhana show will start no sooner than 12:30p.
**IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR 2019 SHOW SEASON**
We listened so we are willing to give it a try! IHA Money Barrels will now be a separate day from the regular IHA Gymkhana classes in conjunction with Long Island National Pole Bending Association. These shows will be Sunday May 26th, Sunday June 23rd and Sunday Sept 22nd*. Warm ups for barrels 8:30-9:30a. Following money barrels will be LINPA warm ups.
*If IHA Gymkhana needs to use the Sept 22 rain date then IHA Gymkhana, IHA Money Barrels and LINPBA will run the same day.
Full Pint is now for anyone 50 years or older.
Adult & Junior Beginner will now have a speed restriction; No gait faster than a hand gallop will be permitted which is at the discretion of the show committee. Note: A maximum of two years can be ridden in this division for any riders.
Green Division will only be the following classes- cloverleaf, dash & pole bending.w
