Can Someone Tell Me About The Different Sports In Historical Horse And Cattle Show?

In the Horse and Cattle Show horses take part in games like polo, tentpegging, jumping and racing. These games show up the speed and stamina of the horse. They also give the riders an opportunity to show their skill and bravery.

Tentpegging: it is a thrilling game. A rider, with a spear in this hand, runs on a track at a great speed. He is required to uproot a marked peg. This peg is fixed in the ground at a distance of 70 meters from the starting point. The rider leans on the right side and tries to uproot the marked peg with the spear. In this act he has to balance himself on the running horse.

Horse Jumping: The horses taking part in this game enter the arena and show their jumping ability one by one. A course is set for the and they are required to jump hurdles and fences. These hurdles are set at different angles and heights. Skillful riders clear these hurdles easily.

Polo: Two teams of horse riders take part in this game. They have mallets in their hands. They hit the polo ball with these mallets and try to score goals against their opponents. Light and fast running horses are selected for these games. They are also given special training for the purpose.

Tattoo: Tattoo show was added the he Horse and Cattle Show in the early fifties. The word 'Tattoo' means giving a signal by drum and bugle to call soldiers back to their quarters in the evening. But it has now become an entertainment programme of music and other items. These items are presented by lighting lamps or torches or sport lights.