February Heart Horse Mini Challenge
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About the Heart Horse Mini Challenge
Complete 10 activities from either division option to complete this fun mini challenge and receive a Heart Horse Mini Challenge Rosette! This challenge is meant to help motivate you, stay focused, and stay accountable this February as you work towards your own equestrian goals and dreams! Spend more quality time with your horse! Take a few extra minutes to brush, cuddle, or just hang out with your best equine friend! Stay accountable by recording the activities and time you spend with your horse and by joining our awesome social media community sites to share your progress! Entrants will receive a beautiful rosette ribbon upon completion! Cost to participate - $35.00.
Equestrians may choose their challenge from the options below:
Division Option #1- Heart Horse Challenge: Complete 10 groundwork sessions (such as tricks, showmanship, liberty work, long lining, and grooming, from February 1st through February 28th.
OR
Division Option #2- Versatility: Complete 10 activities with your horse in one or more of the following disciplines: riding, driving, or groundwork sessions (such as tricks, showmanship, liberty work, and long lining) from February 1st through February 28th.
The Rules
Unlike many other equestrian incentive riding programs, Equisarte Show's challenges are open to ALL breeds and riding styles!
Q: What counts? A: Riding, driving, and groundwork count towards this challenge!
Q: What doesn't count? A: Chores.
Q: How much time should I spend? A: That's up to you! We suggest spending at least 30 minutes or more per activity session, however each equestrian should decide what is the best amount of time per activity for themself and their horse!
Q: How many activities can I count per day? A: You can count up to 2 activities per horse per day, for example: an AM and PM ride/drive/groundwork.
Q: How many horses can I use? A: Use one or multiple horses to complete the challenge. If you want an ornament for each horse you will have to register separately for each one.
Q: Do I need to submit a photo or video for each ride? A: Our challenges are on the honor system. We do encourage photo or video posts on our Facebook Group!
The main goal of the challenge is to complete 10 activities with your horse this February! Join our Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/equisarteshowshorsemanshipchallenges
Do not participant in this challenge until speaking with your trainer to determine if it's right for you and your horse. Do not ride your horse if it is unfit or otherwise would be inappropriate to do so. Use common sense, if something doesn’t seem right with you or your horse, if your horse seems a bit fresh, or if the weather or footing is unsafe wait to ride or work with your horse until another day.
If you are unable to ride use this time to try doing groundwork- it can be an excellent way to get some exercise, bond, and have fun together! Here are some suggested activities to try:
Exhibitors participate at their own risk, understanding the potential risks associated with all animals and equine activities. By entering, each participant who engages in an animal/equine activity expressly assumes the risks of engaging in and legal responsibility for injury, death, loss, or damage to person(s) or property resulting from the risk of animal/equine activities. By entering exhibitors agree to release and hold harmless Equisarte Shows, LLC its employees, contractors, and affiliates from any and all liability(ies). Products and prizes may vary. As the cost of shipping outside the US is very expensive this challenge is open to US residents. If a non US resident is interested in this challenge please email us and we will look into the cost of shipping to your county plus the entry fee. Entrant's photos, name, age, city, state, may be used to promote the art show. This includes, but is not limited to, outreach via social media and websites. Limited Spots Available- ornament design guaranteed until sold out. New design may need to be used for additional participants only who want to join and our challenge upon selling out. Refund Policy- No refunds are allowed.
How might this challenge help me as an equestrian?
This challenge may help you:
Download the Log
You can download it below or on our Facebook page.
Marking the Log
Download the Log and print it out to write on it. You may mark a check mark with the days you ride or write more details if you’d like such as “Rode Willow for 20 minutes at the walk and trot”. Click on the file below to download.
Complete 10 activities from either division option to complete this fun mini challenge and receive a Heart Horse Mini Challenge Rosette! This challenge is meant to help motivate you, stay focused, and stay accountable this February as you work towards your own equestrian goals and dreams! Spend more quality time with your horse! Take a few extra minutes to brush, cuddle, or just hang out with your best equine friend! Stay accountable by recording the activities and time you spend with your horse and by joining our awesome social media community sites to share your progress! Entrants will receive a beautiful rosette ribbon upon completion! Cost to participate - $35.00.
Equestrians may choose their challenge from the options below:
Division Option #1- Heart Horse Challenge: Complete 10 groundwork sessions (such as tricks, showmanship, liberty work, long lining, and grooming, from February 1st through February 28th.
OR
Division Option #2- Versatility: Complete 10 activities with your horse in one or more of the following disciplines: riding, driving, or groundwork sessions (such as tricks, showmanship, liberty work, and long lining) from February 1st through February 28th.
The Rules
Unlike many other equestrian incentive riding programs, Equisarte Show's challenges are open to ALL breeds and riding styles!
Q: What counts? A: Riding, driving, and groundwork count towards this challenge!
Q: What doesn't count? A: Chores.
Q: How much time should I spend? A: That's up to you! We suggest spending at least 30 minutes or more per activity session, however each equestrian should decide what is the best amount of time per activity for themself and their horse!
Q: How many activities can I count per day? A: You can count up to 2 activities per horse per day, for example: an AM and PM ride/drive/groundwork.
Q: How many horses can I use? A: Use one or multiple horses to complete the challenge. If you want an ornament for each horse you will have to register separately for each one.
Q: Do I need to submit a photo or video for each ride? A: Our challenges are on the honor system. We do encourage photo or video posts on our Facebook Group!
The main goal of the challenge is to complete 10 activities with your horse this February! Join our Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/equisarteshowshorsemanshipchallenges
Do not participant in this challenge until speaking with your trainer to determine if it's right for you and your horse. Do not ride your horse if it is unfit or otherwise would be inappropriate to do so. Use common sense, if something doesn’t seem right with you or your horse, if your horse seems a bit fresh, or if the weather or footing is unsafe wait to ride or work with your horse until another day.
If you are unable to ride use this time to try doing groundwork- it can be an excellent way to get some exercise, bond, and have fun together! Here are some suggested activities to try:
- Hand walking your horse- it's a great way to get exercise and keep both of you warm.
- Showmanship patterns
- Long lining (ground driving)
- Stretching
- Grooming
- Teaching tricks like "smile"
- Liberty
Exhibitors participate at their own risk, understanding the potential risks associated with all animals and equine activities. By entering, each participant who engages in an animal/equine activity expressly assumes the risks of engaging in and legal responsibility for injury, death, loss, or damage to person(s) or property resulting from the risk of animal/equine activities. By entering exhibitors agree to release and hold harmless Equisarte Shows, LLC its employees, contractors, and affiliates from any and all liability(ies). Products and prizes may vary. As the cost of shipping outside the US is very expensive this challenge is open to US residents. If a non US resident is interested in this challenge please email us and we will look into the cost of shipping to your county plus the entry fee. Entrant's photos, name, age, city, state, may be used to promote the art show. This includes, but is not limited to, outreach via social media and websites. Limited Spots Available- ornament design guaranteed until sold out. New design may need to be used for additional participants only who want to join and our challenge upon selling out. Refund Policy- No refunds are allowed.
How might this challenge help me as an equestrian?
This challenge may help you:
- Spend more quality time with your horse! Take a few extra minutes to brush, cuddle, or just hang out with your best equine friend!
- Maintain your strength and your horses' strength
- Set and accomplish goals
- Increase relaxation
- Improve communication with your horse
- Build muscle
- Make new friends as you share your journey
Download the Log
You can download it below or on our Facebook page.
Marking the Log
Download the Log and print it out to write on it. You may mark a check mark with the days you ride or write more details if you’d like such as “Rode Willow for 20 minutes at the walk and trot”. Click on the file below to download.
| february_heart_horse_mini_challenge_log.pdf |
Submit your Log
You can upload your calendar on our website at the top of this page (preferred) or email your completed log starting February 15th - March 2nd 2025 to [email protected]
If you printed your log to mark it up with a writing utensil, take a photo of it with your phone and email it. Be sure the photo is clear and legible!
This challenge isn’t meant to be a race. You must wait to submit your log until December 14th. Additional prizes may be added.
If you are unable to finish the 10 activities by February 28th you can finish at your own pace. Your ornament will still be mailed to you!
Join the community!
You do not have to join our Facebook Group or Instagram although, we hope you do to connect with other riders in this challenge! The only requirement to complete the challenge is turning in the calendar at the end. Click on the link to join our Facebook Group!
www.facebook.com/groups/equisarteridingchallenges
You can upload your calendar on our website at the top of this page (preferred) or email your completed log starting February 15th - March 2nd 2025 to [email protected]
If you printed your log to mark it up with a writing utensil, take a photo of it with your phone and email it. Be sure the photo is clear and legible!
This challenge isn’t meant to be a race. You must wait to submit your log until December 14th. Additional prizes may be added.
If you are unable to finish the 10 activities by February 28th you can finish at your own pace. Your ornament will still be mailed to you!
Join the community!
You do not have to join our Facebook Group or Instagram although, we hope you do to connect with other riders in this challenge! The only requirement to complete the challenge is turning in the calendar at the end. Click on the link to join our Facebook Group!
www.facebook.com/groups/equisarteridingchallenges
Do You Accept the Challenge?
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