Horse Ball

BRITISH HORSEBALL ASSOCIATION 1st w/e LEAGUE

RESULTS

FOR SENIOR 1ST DIVISION

Newnham-on-Severn Horseball Club,based at Newnham - on - Severn Equestrian Centre,Newnham,Forest of Dean,Gloucester recently took their 1st Division team to the British Horseball Association's 1st League week-end of the season.

Solihull Riding School,Solihull,West Midlands played host to the many horseball teams that had travelled from across the country to take part in the two day competitions.

The sport which is like a combination of Polo,Rugby and Basketball played on horseback,is based on the Argentina's game Pato. Originated in Argentina in the early 1700 (national sport of Argentina) . Horseball is one of the ten disciplines officially recognised by the International Federation on Equestrian Sports.

Horseball is played all over the world in 15 different countries spread over 4 continents.

The pitch is a rectangular pitch ,size 65m x 25m .The ball is a junior size football inside a leather harness with 6 leather handles, goals are shot through a one metre-wide hoop,suspended on a 3m 50 pole.

The game has very strict rules,with 1 chair and one mounted referee on the pitch to enforce them.All horses are inspected for soundness on the morning of every competition. There are four players on the pitch at any time.

Horseball can be a very fast moving sport .A goal can be scored by any player providing 3 consecutive passes have been made between three difference team members before a goal can be scored.The ball must not be held by any player for longer than 10 seconds. If the ball goes out of play the game restarts with a line - out. The opposing players my intercept,tackle or retrieve the ball if it goes to ground whilst still mounted on their horse.

Newnhams Senior 1ST DIVISION team was :-

Caz Maycock (scored 1 goal)

Ashleigh Bailey (scored 5 goals)

Caitlin Davis (scored 1 goal)

Beth Duce (scored 2 goals)

Michael Barton "CAPTAIN" (scored 10 goal)

The results are as follows:-

SENIOR 1ST DIVISION RESULTS

1 st Newnham - on - Severn

2 nd Nottingham Reds

3 rd Durham

4 th London

5 th Nottingham whites

6 th Arkenfield

In the spirit of keeping things Local, Cheltenham based clothing company TURF LEGENDS(discerning race goers) have just announced that they will be sponsoring Newnham horseball club for the 2010 horseball season,and will be releasing a range of Horseball themed clothing to coincide with this partnership.

The 2nd British Horseball Association League week-end will be on, Saturday 8 th and Sunday 9 th May 2010 and will be held at Laughton Manor Equestrian Centre,Sleaford,Lincs.

SPECTATORS ARE VERY WELCOME.

Photo 0ne:-

Newnham - v- Arkenfield

Ashleigh passes the ball to Michael (captain),Caz coming throw the middle to support Michael ,Ashleigh then comes over towards the middle to also supporting her team members with Caitlin coming up from the back to join them.Michael scores another goal

If you require further information or are interested in playing this sport please visit www.newnhamos-horseball-club.btik.com or phone 01594516513

Report by: Elaine Bailey.

Photos supplied by :Elaine Bailey