On this Memorial Day, let’s take a quick look at an unusual yet fascinating horse sport that (in theory, at least) was inspired by horseback military maneuvers.
A.J. and I spent part of an afternoon at the Royal Windsor Horse Show watching tent-pegging. He was enthralled, actually. And he’s promised to write a guest blog post about our afternoon and about this obscure sport.
As a small preview, here are a couple of photos …
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The Slower Road 
May 29, 2012 at 6:43 am
If you would like to learn more about this ‘obscure sport’, why not take a look at http://www.sussexpeggers.com and/or come along to Ditchling Common Stud Riding School where it is taught – http://www.ditchlingcommonstud.co.uk? We are always looking to promote the sport and would love to meet you!
May 29, 2012 at 10:15 am
The sport was opened up to civilian riders in the UK about 20 years ago. It is great fun and improves one’s riding no end. A British Horse Society Riding Club (Sussex Peggers – http://www.sussexpeggers.com) was formed in 2009 for the purpose of developing and promoting the sport in the UK and overseas. To this end, we would welcome contact from people in the USA who would like to learn more about the sport, it’s history, etc.
May 29, 2012 at 10:47 am
Thanks, Joyce!
May 29, 2012 at 10:52 am
You are more than welcome!! We at Sussex Peggers are really passionate about the sport and (as will be seen from the Events page on our website) take part in displays in the UK and competitions both in the UK and in Holland.
June 11, 2013 at 8:00 am
So, Is anyone in the USA interested in this wonderful sport?
November 30, 2013 at 11:17 am
Did anyone in the USA ever reply to the post of June 11 2013? Has anyone in the USA taken up the wonderful sport of mounted skill-at-arms, one discipline of which is tentpegging? If they have, would you please let me have the appropriate contact details?
December 2, 2013 at 1:44 pm
I’m sorry to say, no one here (in the U.S.) responded to that original query? Anyone reading this: Are there any U.S. tent-
peggers out there??
January 20, 2014 at 1:10 pm
Hello everyone , This is Aneet. Today I was going through the internet looking for some clue on This ancient sport of TENTPEGGING in the U.S , which all the people are talking here and I’m amazed that how many people are willing to learn about this thrilling sport . I live in the U.S Louisville/kentuckey and I was also looking for people here in the U.S who do TENTPEGGING . I’m a Tentpegger my self I’ve learnt this sport at an early age and I’m active in it since then and also won several competitions . Which includes a NATIONAL GOLD in the open category for tent pegging . Any body who is willing to learn the sport or has any queries please feel free to contact me . My e-mail is aneetdhaliwal@aol.com. Thanks .