The historical origin of tentpegging

The sport of Tentpegging, formerly known as Gymkhana, involves swords and lances, with which the rider has to strike an object at a full gallop. The bond of trust between horse and rider has no boundaries. To successfully strike an object that is driven into the ground or hanging from an overhead gallows construction, calls for the rider to focus on the object and to strike it without having to distract his concentration by shifting his attention to his horse, who should be exceptionally responsive and well-schooled.
Tentpegging is a cavalry sport of ancient origin, and is one of only ten equestrian disciplines officially recognised by the International Equestrian Federation. It refers to the entire class of mounted cavalry games involving pointed and edged weapons (lance and sword) on horseback, for which the term "equestrian skill-at-arms" is also used.
We spoke to Tentpegging SA spokesperson and 2018 World Champion Beverley Heckroodt about this exciting and skilful discipline, what it takes, and how YOU can get involved...
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