Turkmen Horse Gait Mimic Race

Explain that Turkmenistan is famous for the swift, elegant Akhal-Teke horse breed.

Mark a short straight track with cones for a start and finish line.

The caller announces a gait to imitate — walk, trot, or gallop — before each leg of the race.

Racers must move in a way that clearly matches the called gait, not just run flat out.

Anyone judged to be moving in the wrong style must go back to the start for that leg.

The first racer to correctly complete all called gaits and cross the finish line wins.