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The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is planning to “horse” around at Allandale Mansion this month by offering to the public its first-ever Hobby Horse Derby. Hobby Horsing is a unique sport that involves participants riding stick horses for events like barrel racing and jumping courses. Kingsport’s Hobby Horse Derby promises to be a fun-filled, family-friendly event celebrating the art of hobby horsing.
Kingsport’s Hobby Horse Derby will take place at Allandale Mansion on Sunday, April 27, from 1-4 p.m. Food trucks will be on site for the duration of the event.
The three-hour event will include: — Barrel Racing for ages 7 to 11, 12 to 15 and 16 and older. — Jump Course for ages 7 to 9, 10 to 12, 13 to 17 and 18 and older. — Mini Arena for children ages 3 to 6.
— Pleasure Ride for children and adults of all ages. Each event costs $7 per person to participate, and participants must bring their own hobby horse to the event. Winners will be selected based on course time and fewest faults.
“Allandale Mansion used to be a horse and cattle farm, so what better venue to hold our first-ever Hobby Horse Derby,” said Program Leader Jennifer Henry. To register, visit https://bit.ly/422oUUG .
You can also click on the CivicRec link in the Connect Kingsport app or go to www.kingsporttn.gov and click on the “CivicRec” link, then search for “hobby horse” in the search bar.
For information about other programs, activities and classes offered by the Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department, please visit www.kingsportparksandrecreation.org .
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