NZ
Mounted Games Ass Inc
Frances Welsby
2324 A, St Highway 16. R D 2
Helensville |
Ph 09-4209908
Email
[email protected] |
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WHO
ARE WE:
NZ Mounted Games
was formed in April 2002. We sent a development
squad of 5 Riders to Canada to train with
the Canadian Worlds Team under the guidance
of the Canadian International Coach. We had
a team going to Kentucky USA in July this
year to compete in the MGA World Champs. There
were 14 countries competing and this is a
first for NZ. The NZ Team competed extremely
well and although they weren't placed they
learnt a lot.
Mounted Games are fast and entertaining. Hand
/Eye Co-ordination, fitness and flexibility
are some of the major requirements for riders.
As is a small fast and bulletproof pony. Pony
height for MGA a max of 14.2h for international
competition and there is a height to weight
ratio system for riders.
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WHO CAN PLAY:
MGA riders can be of
any age. Age groups for Individuals, Pairs or Teams
are set for up to 25yrs old and there are Adult
classes for over 25yrs old. They are called the
Fossils.
ABOUT MGA GAMES:
MGA Games are similar
to Pony Club Games but with some more exciting games
and some slightly different rules. Even though the
games are fast they are not timed in any way. This
means that if a rider is way out in front the don't
have to go at top speed to win the points for that
race similarly if a rider is way behind they don't
have to go flat out to make up a time. Points are
awarded for placing across the line and points are
totalled to determine who wins or qualifies for
finals.
WHERE CAN A RIDER
GO WITH MGA:
NZMGA is part of a worldwide
association. At present there is 17 member countries.
A Worlds Team Competition is held every year. This
year it is Kentucky USA and 2004 it is in France.
So there is an opportunity to travel upon making
the NZ team or Pairs or as an Individual. There
is also a Pairs competition held in Germany every
April and various Individual Competitions held around
the world.
THIS WILL BE THE
THIRD YEAR AT HOY.
We had our first year at the
Horse of the Year in 2003 and it was very successful,
followed by even more success in 2004.
We will have International competitors in 2005 again.
NZMGA is working closely with IMGA in securing the
riders. We have again been invited to take part
in the Friday night Extravaganza following on from
the succsess of previous years.
All enquires regarding HOY 2005 should be directed
to.
Frances Welsby details supplied at the top of this
page. or [email protected]
To find out more about NZMGA
go to www.mounted-games.org |
