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
2018 Gymkhana Show Series (ALL shows start promptly at 9am)
Sunday May 6th, Money Barrels
Sunday June 3rd, Money Dash
Sunday August 5th, Money Barrels
(Rain date Sunday September 9th)
2018 SPONSORS
THANK YOU to all of our sponsors!! For full ads please visit our Facebook page at IHA Gymkhana or the 2018 Prize Book located below!
News
Our first show on May 6th was cancelled due to incelement weather. Rain date will be Sunday Sept 9.
**IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR 2018 SHOW SEASON**
-removing modified flags class.
-Half Pint division will get 1st place trophies, all other divisions will not receive trophies for 1st place.
-All Junior, Adult and Full Pint classes will receive a $5 gift card for each 1st place won. Gift cards will ultimately be to a sponsors business, different sponsor each show if possible.
-No one will be able to trade in a trophy or gift card for $5 cash.
-The 3 shows will alternate between money barrels and money dash as listed above.
-Adding a division called “Full Pint” for those 55yrs+ who wish to show but not at the pace of the other adult divisions offered. Please refer to prize book for rules/regulations of this division.
-Buckaroo is being changed to kids 10yrs and younger off a leadline.
-National Pole Bending Association (NPBA) will piggyback the May 6th and August 5th show, potentially rain date also if used.
-SPECTATORS WILL NOT be permitted to watch from the shoot where the horses enter/exit the ring.
-There will be a non member fee instated for all money classes.
-Horse shows will start at 9a SHARP, 8:45a will be the singing of our National Anthem.
THANK YOU to the James Family for your continued support and guidance!