The Inglorious Rankings

The Tumblers' Club League Table

Unscheduled dismounts happen to the best of us, but fortunately in most cases, the only lasting damage is to one's pride.

If you've taken a tumble, it's best to own up to your unceremonious misadventure as it rarely goes unnoticed, and join the not-so-exclusive tumblers' club where we compete for the much-coveted 'Empty Stirrup' trophy.

At the end of the season, you can share stories and commiserations over a hearty Tumblers' Supper.

See the Tumblers' League & Join The club by owning up below...

The Indisputable Rules (Unless You Strongly Disagree)

Regularly amended

If you are forced to the ground, you have fallen
Landing on one's feet is still a fall if you succumbed to gravity and were unable to remain in your saddle
Tack failures, low branches and interference from other riders/horses are not mitigating factors
If your horse falls, you have also fallen
Multiple falls in one day are all counted as individual falls
Intentional falls are only counted if you are deemed sufficiently soiled by a Master
Falls after the Huntsman has blown for home are particularly careless but are not counted
Falls while visiting other packs are not counted unless it's officially a joint meet
Serious falls are not counted, unless you insist
Each fall incurs a fine/donation of £5 for your troubles
The person with the most falls in one season will be entitled to sit at the head of the table during the Tumblers' Supper and will be awarded with the 'Empty Stirrup' trophy
The Empty Stirrup trophy must be kept on display in one's home for the following season and returned in time for the next Tumblers' Supper