1. any of a various special sporting or athletic events, as a field day for equestrians or a gymnastics exhibition or a surfing contest.
2. a place where any such event is held.
3. Also called autocross - a competition in which sports cars, motorcycles, etc. are timed as they travel on a closed, twisting course that requires much maneuvering.
also;
1. a field day held for equestrians, consisting of exhibitions of horsemanship and much pageantry.
The word gymkhana is said to have originated from the words "gym" - for athletic events and the Indian word "khana" - for court or an area where events are held.
Gymkhana; Also known as: Games on Horseback, Mounted Games, Games.
Gymkhana Games are speed events or timed events on horse back.
They can be anything as familiar as Barrel racing and Pole Bending to the less familiar Slow race or any other game that has a starting point, a finish line and some sort of "obstacle" to get through, around, or by, and is timed! They are a lot of fun for the Participants, the Audience and the Horses!
Lotta on Samantha
The American Flag, Vermont State Flag and our Club Flag are carried around the ring by the riders and anyone that would like to follow them around the ring on horseback are welcome! It is quite a sight to see!
