The Mounted Games are a unique equestrian sport that combines the history and pageantry of ancient warfare, the raw athleticism of the wild west, and the thrill of horse racing in a team event.
One Dec. 4, six area riders were put to the test when the Director of International Development and president for Canadian Mounted Games Association Jim Dunn, came to put them through a Team Canada style practice at Travis Hall Equestrian Centre.
The participants are Michelle Snetzko, Amelia Heaton-Smith, Madeline Heaton-Smith, Kirsten Radcliff, Molly Cudmore and Hannah Pickard.Dunn was there for the start of a series of practices that will allow the girls to try for a spot on a future national team.
If chosen by the Canadian group, they will represent Canada in a competition held in March, in Africa.
The association is an international organization that allows members the opportunity to travel to South Africa, Botswana, Wales, France, Sweden, Belgium, and more.
There will be an information session on the Canadian Mounted Games Association this Sunday at 4pm at Travis Hall Equestrian Centre southeast of Fergus.
All who attend will be shown educational videos and DVDs to see what they could become a part of.
For more informational call 519-993-3761.
