EQUUS International Pony Play Event.
We are welcoming Ponies, Trainers, Handlers, Grooms, teams of Pony/Trainers and all those who love them.
Frioday DAY, October 10, 2025
8:00 am Registration is OPEN
9:00 am – 9:15 am Welcome to Equus IPPE
9:15 am Workshop: Western Games
Everything about the Agility and Skill Set of Western Games, course patterns, the details of the games, tips on how to do well in a game, how the games are judged at Equus IPPE, and practice runs by attendees as time permits. Get your fun ON!
Approximately 11:30 am Break for Lunch
BBQ Lunch Ticket (optional)
2 PM
It is highly recommended to wear shoes that grip and assist you in making quick turns and weaves. No high heels nor small heel footwear nor Pony shoe will be allowed on the course.
2:45 PM
3:15 PM
3:45 PM
4:15 PM
4:45 PM
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There is Trainer award, “Western Discipline” Buckle.
5:30 PM Presentation of Western Day Ribbons and Trainer Awards
Close of DAY ONE 6 PM (Sundown is 6:30 PM)
Saturday, October 11, 2025
8:30 am Doors Open for Registered & Checked-In Participants
9:00 am Workshop: Draft Horse, Precision and Destrier Games
Celebrating Draft Horses! A draft horse (US), draught horse (UK, Ireland and Commonwealth) or dray horse (from the Old English dragan meaning “to draw or haul”; featuring games that highlight their unique skills. The Art of Precision Games and Jousting, when the partnership between the Handler and Pony matters. This workshop is EVERYTHING about the Draft Horse Games, the Precision Games, and the Destrier Game, course patterns, the details and nuances of the games, tips on how to do well in a game, how the games are judged at Equus IPPE, and practice runs by attendees as time permits.
Approximately 11:30 am Break for Lunch
BBQ Lunch Ticket (optional)
2:00 PM
2:45 PM
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
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There is a Trainer award, “Draft Horse” Bracelet.
5:30 PM Presentation of Draft Horse, Precision, and Steed Awards
Close of Day Two 6 PM (Sundown is 6:30 PM)
Sunday, October 12, 2025
8:30 am Doors Open for Registered & Checked-In Participants
9 am Long Distance Cart Race
Each Participant pulls a cart and rider around the track 6 times. There is a VISUAL COUNTER. This is a timed event.
10:45 am Workshop: Jumping
This workshop will look at the Equus IPPE course pattern, the details and nuances of the game, tips on how to do well in a game, when form or speed matters, how the games at Equus IPPE are judged, and practice runs by attendees as time permits
Approximately 11:30 am Break for Lunch
BBQ Lunch Ticket (optional)
2 PM
3 PM Workshop: Working Equitation Speed Trail
Everything about the Game, the course pattern, the details and nuances of the game, tips on how to do well in a game, how the games are judged at Equus IPPE, and practice runs by attendees as time permits.
4 PM Working Equitation Speed Trail
5 PM Obstacle Course Blindfolded
6 PM North American Pony/Trainer Presentations
Close of Day Three approximately 6:30 PM
Monday, October 13, 2025
8:30 am Doors Open for Registered & Checked-In Participants
9 am Workshop: Everything about Dressage
11 am
Approximately Noon Break for Lunch
BBQ Lunch Ticket (optional)
2 PM The doors open
2:10 PM Welcome to EQUUS International Pony Play Event “Pony Show” by Miss Ann
2:25 PM Introduction of Judges (Equus Pony Games Judges).
2:30 PM The Pony Parade
2:45 PM Presentation of Colors
3 PM The Pony Show
5 minute performances in any style by participants in the EQUUS International Pony Play Event.
There is a Trainer Award, Eventing, which combines Dressage, Obstacle Course blindfolded, Working Equitation Speed Trail, and Jumper.
There is a High Point award, which will be given to the Pony with the most points awarded from the Judges.
There is a Pony Spirit Award and Master Trainer Award.