Gymkhana is a term used in the United Kingdom, East coast of the United States, and other English-speaking nations to describe an equestrian event consisting of speed pattern racing and timed games for riders on horses. These events often emphasize children’s participation and may be organized by a recognized Pony Club or a 4-H club.

In most of the Western United States, this type of competition is usually called an “O-Mok-See” (also spelled O Mok See or “Omoksee”) competition, a term derived from a Native American phrase meaning “games on horseback.” However, the term gymkhana is used in California.

Gymkhana and O-Mok-See classes include timed speed events such as barrel racing, keyhole race, keg race (also known as “down and back”), flag race, and pole bending. All of these events are designed to display precise, controlled actions and tight teamwork between horse and rider at speed, although most clubs offer a variety of classes, allowing riders to compete at the speed level they are most capable of, and comfortable with.

Sunday, February 10, 2013
Jeffco Fairgrounds Westernaires Building
Entries start at 7 am, Events start at 8 am
Hosted by Jeffco Mounted Search & Rescue

Sunday, March 10, 2013
Jeffco Fairgrounds Westernaires Building
Entries start at 7 am, Events start at 8 am
Hosted by Jeffco Mounted Search & Rescue

Sunday, April 7, 2013
Jeffco Fairgrounds Westernaires Building
Entries start at 7 am, Events start at 8 am
Hosted by Jeffco Mounted Search & Rescue

Sunday, May 5, 2013
Copper Cowboys
Jeffco Fairgrounds
Registration 7:30 am – 8:30 am, Events start at 9 am

Sunday, May 19, 2013
Adams County 4-H Arena
Entries start at 10 am, Events start at 11 am

Sunday, May 26, 2013
Copper Cowboys
Jeffco Fairgrounds
Registration 7:30 am – 8:30 am, Events start at 9 am

Saturday, June 1, 2013 – cancelled
Jeffco Main Rodeo Arena
Entries start at 10 am, Events start at 11 am

Sunday, June 23, 2013
Copper Cowboys
Jeffco Fairgrounds
Registration 7:30 am – 8:30 am, Events start at 9 am

Saturday, July 6, 2013
Jeffco Main Rodeo Arena
Entries start at 10 am, Events start at 11 am

Sunday, July 28, 2013
Copper Cowboys
Jeffco Fairgrounds
Registration 7:30 am – 8:30 am, Events start at 9 am

Sunday, August 18, 2013
Jeffco Table View Arena
Entries start at 10 am, Events start at 11 am

Sunday, August 25, 2013
Copper Cowboys
Jeffco Fairgrounds
Registration 7:30 am – 8:30 am, Events start at 9 am

Sunday, September 22, 2013
Jeffco Table View Arena
Entries start at 10 am, Events start at 11 am

Sunday, September 29, 2013
Copper Cowboys
Jeffco Fairgrounds
Registration 7:30 am – 8:30 am, Events start at 9 am

Sunday, October 6, 2013
Adams County 4-H Arena
Entries start at 10 am, Events start at 11 am