Tent Pegging is one of the ten equestrian disciplines recognized by the International Equestrian Federation. It is practiced with a lance. The rider, galloping, must pick up and carry away a target placed on the ground with their weapon.
It is a discipline originating in Asia.
Tent Pegging is likely related to the idea of riders attacking an enemy camp on their horses, using their lances or swords to uproot tent poles, causing the tents to collapse.
This sport simply involves a rider galloping on horseback while using a sword or lance to pick up and carry away a small target on the ground. This event can be individual, whether it be a sword or a lance.
The target on the ground is a symbolic tent pole.
There are many Tent Pegging events:
- Individual sword or lance race
- Half-section sword or lance race
- Full section sword or lance race
- Single file sword or lance race
