If you love speed, skill, and precision, then Western Mounted Games (WMG) might be your perfect discipline!
These games are all about combining the speed of a racehorse, the agility of a cutting horse, and the control of a stock horse, all wrapped up in fast-paced, fun events.
In South Africa, WMG includes exciting American Gymkhana events like:
🏆 Barrel Racing
🏆 Pole Bending (Poles 1 & 2)
🏆 Keyhole
🏆 Fig 8 Flags and Fig 8 Stake
🏆 Speed Ball, Big T, Speed Barrels
… and more action-packed patterns like Hurry Scurry, Quadrangle, Bi-Rangle, and Single Stake!
👉 Riders are grouped into levels based on their average times at qualifier shows, using a special rating ‘matrix.’ It’s all timed with precision, so every second counts!
The best part? Any horse can take part; it’s all about the partnership between you and your pony. Success comes from teamwork: quick turns, smooth lead changes, clever speed control, and accuracy through the obstacles.
In South Africa, the discipline is managed by SAWMGA (South African Western Mounted Games Association), under SASCOC and the SAEF.
✨ WMG is not only a thrill; it’s also brilliant training for you and your pony to become an accurate, responsive, and confident team in any arena.
