This year, the excitement reaches new heights as the New Zealand Mounted Games Association (NZMGA) proudly hosts the IMGA Nations Team Championship at Equifest. This prestigious event will bring together six teams from across the globe, including competitors from Australia, South Africa, the USA, New Zealand, and a mixed United Nations team.
The Championships promise to be a spectacular showcase of Mounted Games, featuring a lineup of top-tier riders and high-caliber ponies. With each team consisting of five riders and five ponies, the arena will be brimming with action and energy. This year’s competition will be nothing short of exhilarating, as teams go head-to-head in a series of thrilling challenges.
NZMGA is thrilled to be the host of this international event, eagerly anticipating the arrival of friends and competitors from around the world.
As the teams prepare to battle it out for the title of IMGA Nations Team Champions 2024, fans can look forward to a whirlwind of excitement and high-octane entertainment. With six teams all vying for victory and showcasing their prowess in the arena, this event promises to be a highlight of the equestrian calendar.
Mounted Games is a thrilling equestrian discipline that combines speed, skill, and sheer excitement. In this fast-paced sport, riders and their mounts display extraordinary levels of fitness, training, and coordination. Riders need to be athletes in their own right, demonstrating not just strength but also superb hand-eye coordination and horsemanship. Meanwhile, the ponies themselves must be nimble, fast, strong, and above all, intelligent—each one a testament to the bond between horse and rider.
For spectators, Mounted Games offers a captivating experience that doesn’t require a deep understanding of equestrian sports—just a passion for high-energy entertainment. This sport is designed to captivate and thrill, drawing in crowds with its dynamic and unpredictable nature.
