Mounted Games
Mounted games were first introduced at the 1957 Horse of the Year Show as an enduring challenge trophy and has been a big part of this world famous equestrian event ever since . Young riders from across the country give their all , racing against rival teams to win the historic Prince Philip Cup - the cup donated by Prince Philip himself . At Prince Philip ’ s own request , the competition was designed for “ ordinary children on ordinary ponies ” and that objective has remained to the present day .
Mounted Games is : � Fun � Fast � Fantastic
Each team , compete at their local area competition , and about 6 or more depending on numbers qualify for the next stage that ’ s zones , there are 4 zones , one in Scotland , England , Ireland , and wales , whatever team wins their zone , qualify for the world famous horse of the year show . The next 5 teams onwards from second , go to championships , there ’ s two different sections one , any team that ’ s been to hoys in the last 10 years , and those who haven ’ t , you have to win each of them to make up to 6 teams to qualify for HOYS .
There consists of 5 members in a team , with a pony each , you need eye coordination , concentration a small but nimble pony and you need a committing attitude , mounted games is a sport all children want to do , you can start from the age of even 3 but to be in the Junior Team : Not 11 years old by 1st January and to be in the Senior Team : Not 15 years old by 1st January