Games Show
a fundraiser In Support of PARD Therapeutic Riding
Welcome to the 2026 PARD Charity Games Show!
Thank you for supporting PARD Therapeutic Riding!
Riders of all ages and abilities are invited to join us on Saturday, August 22 for our annual Games Show Fundraiser! There is something for everyone, including some NEW classes this year! So trot or jog over to PARD and get ready to have some fun!
Riders of all ages and abilities are invited to join us on Saturday, August 22 for our annual Games Show Fundraiser! There is something for everyone, including some NEW classes this year! So trot or jog over to PARD and get ready to have some fun!
General Info:
,Registration opens at 7:00am - First class starts at 9:00am
Schedule is flexible based on entries:
Morning - W/T/Lead Division
Lunch Break - BBQ and canteen available
Open Classes -Costume Class, Hobby Horse, My Last Leadline
Afternoon - W/T/C and W/J/L Division
BBQ & Canteen
Peameal-on-a-bun, Burgers, Hot dogs, Chips/Snack, pop, water
Support PARD by making a purchase at the canteen BBQ or the PARD Merchandise table.
Cash, cheque and credit/debit accepted (cash preferred).
Parking
Please enter PARD's driveway and look for the parking entrance signs. Plenty of trailer parking available. No dogs please.
Volunteers
Program volunteers are asked to sign-up in the Volunteer Room, or speak to our volunteer coordinator, Jennifer.
New volunteers are welcome, please email [email protected]
Sponsors & Donations
PARD is still seeking show sponsors and donations of prizes for the show. If you can help, please email [email protected]
Directions:
Our facility operates out of Wendon Hills Equestrian Centre, located at: 1372 Fourth Line Rd S-Dummer, Douro-Dummer
Schedule is flexible based on entries:
Morning - W/T/Lead Division
Lunch Break - BBQ and canteen available
Open Classes -Costume Class, Hobby Horse, My Last Leadline
Afternoon - W/T/C and W/J/L Division
BBQ & Canteen
Peameal-on-a-bun, Burgers, Hot dogs, Chips/Snack, pop, water
Support PARD by making a purchase at the canteen BBQ or the PARD Merchandise table.
Cash, cheque and credit/debit accepted (cash preferred).
Parking
Please enter PARD's driveway and look for the parking entrance signs. Plenty of trailer parking available. No dogs please.
Volunteers
Program volunteers are asked to sign-up in the Volunteer Room, or speak to our volunteer coordinator, Jennifer.
New volunteers are welcome, please email [email protected]
Sponsors & Donations
PARD is still seeking show sponsors and donations of prizes for the show. If you can help, please email [email protected]
Directions:
Our facility operates out of Wendon Hills Equestrian Centre, located at: 1372 Fourth Line Rd S-Dummer, Douro-Dummer
List of Games with Descriptions
BaRRel Race
Riders cross start line and ride a clover leaf pattern around 3 barrels, returning to the start line. Fastest time wins.
Carrot Race
Riders line up at one end of the arena. They must walk/trot their horses to the opposite end where they get off and, without using hands, “encourage” their horses to eat a carrot(s) on the ground. Once eaten, the riders remain dismounted and run with their horses in hand back to the start line. First horse/rider to cross the line wins
Fill-the-Pitcher
Race is run in teams as a relay. Riders stay mounted and line up at the start line. One at a time, a rider must scoop and fill a cup with water from a pail. Rider then carries the cup to the opposite end of the arena to a pitcher and dumps the water from it into the pitcher before riding back to the start line. Second rider then starts his/her turn. Riders continue in this fashion until the pitcher has been filled to a prescribed level. Fastest time wins
Keyhole
Riders cross the start line and ride in a straight line towards 2 barrels positioned at the opposite end of the arena. Riders must ride between the 2 barrels, turn around (direction of their choice) and ride back to the start line. Fastest time wins.
Pole Bending
Rider crosses start line and rides straight down the length of the arena beside a series of poles. Riders turn around the last pole and proceed back towards the start line by weaving all the poles. After weaving the final pole, the rider must turn again and weave the poles back towards the opposite end of the arena. At the last pole, the rider turns and then rides straight back to the start line. Fastest time wins. A 5 sec penalty may apply for any pole knocked over.
Baton Relay
NEW! Teams of riders work together to complete a set pattern. The first rider carries a baton through the course and passes it off to the next teammate. The fastest combined team time wins!
COMMAND CLASS
NEW! A game of precision and quick listening! Riders follow the judge’s fast-paced verbal commands (e.g., walk, halt, reverse, or trot) directly in the ring. Participants are eliminated one-by-one for missed commands until the last remaining horse and rider combination wins.
STEADY HANDS
NEW! A test of balance and control! Riders are given a cup filled with water and must follow the judge’s verbal commands (such as walk, trot, or halt) around the ring. The rider who keeps their cool and has the most water left in their cup at the end of the class wins!
hobby horse (Open Division)
NEW! No live horse required! Participants bring their favorite hobby horse (stick horse) to navigate a short fun course or race. Judges look for speed, creativity, and enthusiasm.
my last leadline (Open Division)
NEW! A hilarious role-reversal class designed for non-riders of any age! Participants bring a partner, parent, spouse, or friend to get in the saddle, dress them up (costumes are highly encouraged!), and lead them through the ring. Judges look for the best costumes, enthusiasm, and great teamwork!
Costume (open division)
Judges use their own criteria to determine winners. Usually creativity and effort weigh heavily.
PARD is very grateful to the community and all those who support our program, including donors and sponsors, volunteers, and our host farm, wendon hills equestrian centre - Thank you!
