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history
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Mounted Games were first played in India by the British Army soldiers. However, many of their first games were played on camels and mules instead of horses. The returning military brought back the games to England where they became very popular with The Pony Club members. Prince Philip presented the first trophy cup for mounted games in 1957 to promote the sport amongst youngsters. From those beginnings, mounted games gained popularity and spread to the US and other countries. On January 21, 1984, Norman Patrick of Great Britain started the Mounted Games Association for mounted games riders of all ages. MGA allowed riders who had graduated from Pony Club to continue playing and competing in mounted games with others from around the world.
Norman Patrick's vision for MGA:
Betty Jo Kiser (Maryland) and Nancy Lindamood (Virginia) took up the MGA banner for the United States shortly after MGA-GB was formed. The pair with the help of family and friends organized the USMGA, held competitions in the east coast states, and sent teams to IMGA competitions for many years. Nancy Lindamood is currently the director of United States Mounted Games, Inc. Mounted Games Across America, Inc. (MGAA) was incorporated on January 2, 2004 by a group of games-crazy people to promote the sport of equestrian mounted games across America. MGAA earned its 501(c)3 tax-exempt status from the IRS on August 25, 2004 retroactive to January 2, 2004. All contributions of money, services, and products from individuals and corporations are tax-exempt. If you would like a copy of the IRS 501(c)3 determination letter for MGAA, please contact us at mgaainfo@mountedgames.org. MGAA is open to equestrians who would like to play mounted games with others who share the love of the sport. Equestrians of all ages and skills are welcome to come join us for the most fun you can have on horseback. Check out MGAA membership details and join today! If you would like to know more about us, please contact us. |
