The Pony Express Race is held on a cross-country course where competitors enjoy the views and experience natural obstacles inherent on any great country trail.
The added elements in The Pony Express Race are man-made obstacles and challenges designed to test the versatility of the horse, and the training and partnership of the horse and rider team.
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Failure to complete any of the elements results in an assessed penalty which must be completed before the horse and rider team may continue.
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