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