Pole bending

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Pole bending
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Pole bending
Characteristics
Mixed-sex Generally female, some males, particularly at youth levels
Type
Equipment Horse, horse tack
VenueIndoor or outdoor riding arena
Presence
Country or region United States, Canada, Mexico
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course layout

Pole bending is a rodeo timed event that features a horse and one mounted rider, running a weaving or serpentine path around six poles arranged in a line. This event is usually seen in youth and high school rodeos, 4-H events, American Quarter Horse Association, Paint and Appaloosa sanctioned shows, as well as in many gymkhana or O-Mok-See events.

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Nez Perce Stake Race

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Nez Perce Stake Race course

The Nez Perce Stake Race is a type of pole bending race which is also a match race: two horses race on identical courses laid out side-by-side, with the loser eliminated and the winner moving up the brackets to race the other winners. It is not a timed event. [1] It is one of five game classes approved for horse club shows by the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC). [2] The ApHC rules state that racing competition is traditional to the Nez Perce Native American people. [1] However, it is unclear if this particular competition is derived from any traditional competition.

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