Gymkhana (Horse Play Day)

Gymkhana events often emphasize children's participation and in most of the western United States, the phrase means "games on horseback”. The Gymkhana will include timed speed events such as barrel racing, keyhole race, flag race, pole bending, and on or off-horse roping.

For Gymkhana purposes, the age of the exhibitor as of January 1, 2024, will be maintained throughout the year. Horses of any breed or combination of breeds may be entered. There will be no stallions allowed. Event staff may excuse unmannerly or unruly horses from the arena and/or show grounds.

Fees:

• $10.00 per day entry per participant or $40 for the series 

• Family of 4: $35 for the day or $140 for the series

• Kids Day: July 23rd 5-6pm: $10 for kids 12 and under

Entry and fees will be accepted by the Los Alamos County Recreation Division online or at 2760 Canyon Road, Los Alamos, NM, 87544 throughout the series. Any questions please call (505) 662-8170. NO REFUNDS will be made for any reason except the incapacitating injury or illness of the contestant or horse.

Basic Rules:

• No Studs/ Stallions
• All classes may be ridden in these types of tack:
  • English, Western, Dressage, and Australian saddles. NO Bareback.
• Bridles may be in any style. No “bit less” bridles. Bosals are OK.
• Bits must be humane as described in AQHA, USEF, USDF or WE. No mechanical hackamores, gag bits, or bumper bits.
• No martingales, no draw reins, no metal browbands.
• Spurs are optional but must be humane. Whips are allowed in speed events.
  • Excessive “whipping” or spurring of any horse will disqualify the rider.
• All Youth MUST wear a helmet in all events.
• Open riders are encouraged to wear helmets in all classes, but Western hats may be used by adults.

Registration can be done online or in-person at the Aquatic Center. If done online, please note that you will be sent a registration form and waiver within your receipt documents. This needs to be completed for every participant and sent to the Recreation Division either via email or drop off. 

If you do not receive the registration form with your receipt documents, it can be found here(PDF, 383KB) .

When

Location

Event is held a Brewer Arena

Brewer Arena, Los Alamos,NM, 87544