UoN Equestrian
HORSEBALL
What is Horseball?
What level do I need to be to play?
Does it hurt?
League and Varsity
What equipment do I need?
How do I sign up for training?
Horseball is a relatively new sport to the UK and is
best described as a combination of rugby and
basketball on horseback!
The aim of each team is to score in the opponent’s
goal, a hoop placed several meters off the ground.
Horseball is a contact sport – you may snatch the ball
off your opponent (as long as you can ensure the
safety of the horses!)
The most distinguishable part of the sport happens
when the ball falls to the ground - riders must pick
it up off the ground without dismounting. They do
this by using their pick-up strap to tighten
their stirrups and stretch to the floor
to reach the ball!
We ask that riders are at least in the intermediate lesson group in order to ensure the safety of both horses and riders, as you must be able to safely control a horse using just your seat and legs.
Horseball isn't a rough contact
sport and contact is restricted
to the ball.
Like any other sport it's a great workout! Expect to ache a bit after your first few sessions, but you'll soon build up the strength to pick the
ball up off the floor without a
second thought!
To get involved join our Facebook group or email us:
You will then be able to sign up through the weekly sign
up forms and you'll be informed whether you will be
getting a lift or the train to your lesson.
Our coach Hayley runs a mini-league to give both new horseball teams and experienced players a chance to compete against each other. The Uni League is open to anyone who wishes to play. There is also the opportunity to play at British Horseball league weekends. Our coach Hayley selects players of an appropriate level.
There is also the opportunity for players to participate in our Varsity match. Again, Hayley selects the players for this team.
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Alternatively you are welcome to come to
horseball training as a fun activity and you
don't have to take part on a
competitive level!
All you need is normal riding clothes; Long Lane has a supply of boots, hats and
body protectors, should you need to borrow
anything. Body protectors, gloves and
knee pads are optional but not compulsory.
Our horses use normal tack, with
the addition of a martingale and
a pick up strap - all of which
is supplied by our coach.
