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
Check out below in the News section for a special 50th Anniversary class!
2020 Dates
Gymkhana Show Series
May 3, 2020 **CANCELLED
June 7, 2020 **CANCELLED
August 9, 2020 **CANCELLED
Rain Date: August 30, 2020
Jackpot Barrels/LINPBA Show Series
May 2, 2020 ** CANCELLED
June 6, 2020 **CANCELLED
August 7, 2020 **CANCELLED
Rain Date: August 29, 2020
For any inquiries regarding Long Island National Pole Bending Assoc., please contact Rita Gambino outlawacre@aol.com
iha gymkhana virtual Barrel race
RULES
Barrel runs accepted from June 28th-July 4th
Open to IHA members only!
Entry Fee $40.00, 70% pay back
1-3D format, 4D format is more than 21 entries
Open and Youth Divisions
BARREL PATTERN: Barrel 1 and 2 are 45ft apart and to the 3rd barrel is 60ft. The timer is 15ft from Barrel 1 and 2. Please use an object (i.e. cone, bucket) to mark where the timer is if using stopwatch and not an actual timer set. Allow plenty of safe room for stopping. When measuring the distance between barrels be sure to use the center of the barrel NOT the edge of the barrel. Participant must submit a video of the measurements between all three barrels and timer markers for verification purposes.
You must set this pattern to size in order to compete. The dimensions of this pattern are small so it should fit in most arenas/riding areas. Riders MUST TURN BARRELS (pop ups are fine as long as they are upright and regular size). Please do not ride on unsafe ground/conditions and horse must be sound.
Rider is to have someone time & video the barrel run in order to have it qualify. Timers (or marker) must be at the correct time line dimensions; have someone stand at the timer line with a stopwatch/stopwatch app on a phone. The person timing must stop the time when they see the horses nose cross the finish line. When you video your run, you must show proof of the time on the timer/stopwatch. YOU MUST FILM the horse crossing through the start of the run and at the end with the timer showing in the frame so the time can be verified. All runs on stopwatches that only time to the hundredth of a second will have a 9 placed as the thousandth of second (ex. 12.32 will become 12.329). Anyone caught being dishonest with their runs and times will forfeit all entry fees and will be disqualified.
You may enter on more than one horse but please be sure to enter horses on separate entries/videos. Those showing in both Open and Youth may have their Open run carry over to Youth. ENTRIES are to be paid via PayPal through Friends and Family (kayler00@Optonline.net) or Venmo (@KHollborn). Without payment videos will not be accepted. BOTH videos are to be emailed to Kayla Hollborn at kayler00@optonline.net*. ALL VIDEO SUBMISSIONS ARE FINAL. The IHA Gymkhana committee has the right to refuse any video if non-compliant with rules. All videos will be posted on the IHA GYMKHANA Virtual Barrel Race Event page once payment is received. Results will be posted on July 5th by 12:00p. Winners will have payout sent via paypal or venmo.
ENTRY FORM IS BELOW.
VIDEO(S) MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL TO KAYLA at kayler00@optonlin.net *
*If quality of video is poor you may be requested to upload video to YouTube then email link.
Dress code: jeans, boots, t-shirt/long sleeve, NO tank tops. Helmet if under 18 years old.
News
It is with great sadness that the IHA Board of Directors has decided to cancel the 2020 show season along with all other previously scheduled events at this time (Awards Dinner Dance, Ride In’s, etc). After much discussion, this decision has been made for the safety and in best interest of the membership and volunteers. As a volunteer organization, we do not have the man power to enforce social distancing guidelines, infection control and safety protocols along with running a smooth show. Please keep in mind we utilize a Suffolk County facility therefore we are under strict rules as things begin to open up.
We are however going to keep an eye on the phases in which our governor has put forth. If at some point we can have small group gatherings we have ALL INTENTIONS of looking into hosting clinic(s) and Ride In’s on a smaller scale. Disciplines are also in talks of possibly doing a single show in the fall if allowed.
With that being said, we wanted to offer our members some sort of showing experience. Most disciplines will be offering a Virtual
Horse Show! There will be a small entry fee and this is for IHA members ONLY. Please keep looking back at the FB page and website for more details in the upcoming weeks.
The Board of Directors are still available for any questions, comments or concerns you may have.
We hope everyone understands as this has been a very difficult decision to make. We know so many of you look forward to our events as we do too!
Stay safe, be well & wash your hands!
❤️The IHA Board of Directors
**IMPORTANT CHANGES FOR 2020 SHOW SEASON**
⭐️Jackpot entry is being raised to $40
⭐️Non member fee for Jackpot is being raised to $15
⭐️Jackpot start time is 10:00 for warm ups. Show to start promptly at 11:15a. After Barrels will follow LINPBA.
⭐️There will be NO CLASS CHANGE to the Gymkhana schedule this year
⭐️Buckaroo class price will increase to $10/class
⭐️70% payback at Jackpot Barrel shows ️
⭐️A special 50th Anniversary class will be added at the end of the day (to be held at all 3 gymkhana shows). Specifications as follows:
-Open to all with no restrictions
-Point system will be the same as other classes
-At the end of the year whoever has the highest points will win a special end of year award (trying to work on having it sponsored)
-This class WILL NOT count towards overall points
-Will place end of year awards for the top 3 riders (will place to 6th if over 10 entries at each show)
-Entry fee $15 members, $20 non members.