Halloween Spooktacular Challenge-
Registration Open!!!
What is the Halloween Spooktacular Challenge?
It’s spooky season! Whether you are finishing up show season or just getting started- Autumn is a perfect time to do some groundwork and desensitization with your horse! Our challenges are meant to help motivate you, stay focused, and stay accountable as you work towards your own equestrian goals and dreams! You will be able to 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! We will share ideas to try for both you and your horse and have some fun things planned as we stay motivated throughout this challenge! Entrants will receive a beautiful Rosette Ribbon! Cost to participate - $40.00. Limited spots available- our challenges sell out quickly so be sure to sign up right away!
Equestrians may choose their challenge from the options below:
Division Option #1 Spooktacular Challenge- Complete 10 desensitization activity sessions with your horse from September 4th - October 31st. Examples of desensitization activities you might want to include: incorporating a tarp, umbrella, obstacles in hand for trail class, and/or parade readiness training, to help your horse feel brave in new situations! One photo may also be submitted for our costume contest- details to come!
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 September 4th - October 31st. One photo may also be submitted for our costume contest- details to come!
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: Can I count my 10 Spooktacular activities towards my 25 Autumn Gallop Activities? A: Yes! You can combine 10 activities from this challenge to count towards the Autumn Gallop Challenge or make it a new 10 to complete if you already finished Autumn Gallop!
Q: How many horses can I use? A: Use one or multiple horses to complete the challenge. If you want a ribbon for each horse you will have to register separately for each one.
Q: When will my event package be shipped? A: Ribbons are shipped at the conclusion of our challenge.
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! All participants who complete the challenge by October 31st and send in their completed activity log by November 2nd at 11:59 pm EST will be entered into a drawing for additional prizes!
The main goal of the challenge is to complete 10 activities with your horse! Everyone who completes the challenge by October 31st and turns in their activity log by November 2nd will be eligible to enter the random drawing for prizes. Additional prizes may be awarded at our discretion and to those who participate on social media prompts and posts! Facebook group will include in the post if there is a prize you can win by responding. You will have an equal chance to win additional prizes if you do 10 activities or more than 10 activities. 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.
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, 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). 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. If there is enough desire we may open this challenge up to allow for additional participants. Entrant's photos, social media posts, 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. Refund Policy- No refunds are allowed.
How might this challenge help me as an equestrian?
This challenge may help you:
Download the Activity Log
You can download it below or on our Facebook page.
Download the Activity Log Below!
Download the Activity Log and print it out to write on it. You may mark a check mark over 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 Log below to download.
It’s spooky season! Whether you are finishing up show season or just getting started- Autumn is a perfect time to do some groundwork and desensitization with your horse! Our challenges are meant to help motivate you, stay focused, and stay accountable as you work towards your own equestrian goals and dreams! You will be able to 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! We will share ideas to try for both you and your horse and have some fun things planned as we stay motivated throughout this challenge! Entrants will receive a beautiful Rosette Ribbon! Cost to participate - $40.00. Limited spots available- our challenges sell out quickly so be sure to sign up right away!
Equestrians may choose their challenge from the options below:
Division Option #1 Spooktacular Challenge- Complete 10 desensitization activity sessions with your horse from September 4th - October 31st. Examples of desensitization activities you might want to include: incorporating a tarp, umbrella, obstacles in hand for trail class, and/or parade readiness training, to help your horse feel brave in new situations! One photo may also be submitted for our costume contest- details to come!
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 September 4th - October 31st. One photo may also be submitted for our costume contest- details to come!
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: Can I count my 10 Spooktacular activities towards my 25 Autumn Gallop Activities? A: Yes! You can combine 10 activities from this challenge to count towards the Autumn Gallop Challenge or make it a new 10 to complete if you already finished Autumn Gallop!
Q: How many horses can I use? A: Use one or multiple horses to complete the challenge. If you want a ribbon for each horse you will have to register separately for each one.
Q: When will my event package be shipped? A: Ribbons are shipped at the conclusion of our challenge.
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! All participants who complete the challenge by October 31st and send in their completed activity log by November 2nd at 11:59 pm EST will be entered into a drawing for additional prizes!
The main goal of the challenge is to complete 10 activities with your horse! Everyone who completes the challenge by October 31st and turns in their activity log by November 2nd will be eligible to enter the random drawing for prizes. Additional prizes may be awarded at our discretion and to those who participate on social media prompts and posts! Facebook group will include in the post if there is a prize you can win by responding. You will have an equal chance to win additional prizes if you do 10 activities or more than 10 activities. 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.
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, 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). 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. If there is enough desire we may open this challenge up to allow for additional participants. Entrant's photos, social media posts, 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. Refund Policy- No refunds are allowed.
How might this challenge help me as an equestrian?
This challenge may help you:
- 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 Activity Log
You can download it below or on our Facebook page.
Download the Activity Log Below!
Download the Activity Log and print it out to write on it. You may mark a check mark over 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 Log below to download.
| halloween_spooktacular_challenge_log.pdf |
Submit your Activity Log
You can upload your completed log anytime on our website (preferred) or email your log from October 25th - November 2nd to [email protected]
If you printed your Activity 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 legible!
This challenge isn’t meant to be a race. Additional prizes will be announced in November!
If you are unable to finish the 10 activities by October 31st you can finish at your own pace and your ribbon 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 Activity Log at the end. Click on the link to join our Facebook Group!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/equisarteshowshorsemanshipchallenges
Additional Prizes
Other prizes will be announced soon!
Submit your Activity Log
You can upload your completed log anytime on our website (preferred) or email your log from October 25th - November 2nd to [email protected]
If you printed your Activity 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 legible!
This challenge isn’t meant to be a race. Additional prizes will be announced in November!
If you are unable to finish the 10 activities by October 31st you can finish at your own pace and your ribbon 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 Activity Log at the end. Click on the link to join our Facebook Group!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/equisarteshowshorsemanshipchallenges
Additional Prizes
Other prizes will be announced soon!
Do You Accept the Challenge?
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