Horseball: Rules of the Game..

a) The team scoring the greatest number of goals wins the match

b) Before the goal is allowed the ball must be passed consecutively through the hands of at least 3 of the 4 members of the team. At least 3 passes must be made without dropping the ball before a goal can be scored by shooting through the hoop

c) The ball must not be retained by any player for more than 10 Seconds

d) After a goal the game is restarted with a throw-in similar to those on rugby. Two players from each team form a line out (at least 5 metres from the sideline). The side with the advantage throws in the ball

e) If the ball or a player carrying the ball or the ball goes out of play on the side lines, the opposing team takes possession and the game restarts with a simple penalty

f) There are three forms of penalty depending on the level of infringement

g) All the rules are designed for the safety of horses