Liberty Mini Challenge Registration Open!
Entries close July 21st
About the Liberty Mini Challenge
Complete 10 Liberty activities to complete this fun mini challenge to earn a Liberty Mini Challenge Rosette! This challenge is meant to help motivate you, stay focused, and stay accountable this Summer as you work towards your own equestrian goals and dreams! 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! Cost to participate - $35.00.
Equestrians may choose their challenge from the options below:
Division Option #1- LIBERTY: Complete 10 LIBERTY and/or Tricks sessions from June 26th - September 3rd.
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) 5/10 sessions MUST be LIBERTY/TRICKS from June 26th - September 3rd.
Have you ever wanted to try Liberty with your horse? Liberty training is about the communication and building a beautiful partnership using groundwork with your horse without the use of tack or restraints. The horse has the freedom to choose when to work with you or if they need a break. It requires patience, practice, and doesn’t happen overnight however, your horse will likely catch on quick- especially if you're going to the barn more than once a week! Beginners do start with the horse on the line or lead rope, teach simple cues as they learn to move the horse away from themselves, towards and around themselves. You may wish to add a few minutes of Liberty training into your sessions before or after a ride, or just try it out for some ground work and grooming!
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: Liberty activities and Tricks count towards this challenge for division #1! For Division #2 riding, driving, or groundwork sessions (such as tricks, showmanship, liberty work, and long lining) count however, 5/10 sessions MUST be LIBERTY/TRICKS.
Q: How much time should I spend? A: That's up to you! When training tricks and liberty we suggest doing a few short sessions and often, however each equestrian should decide what is the best amount of time per activity for themself and their horse! For example- ask your horse to "Kiss" you 10 times, then move on to a different trick or activity.
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/PM groundwork session.
Q: Do I have to do 10 different Liberty activities or Tricks? A: No! You can work on the same Trick or Liberty Activity and try it 10 different times to help your horse understand it better!
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: 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!
Q: Can I count my 10 Liberty activities towards my 25 Saddle Up Activities? A: Yes! You can combine 10 activities from this challenge to count towards the Saddle Up Challenge or make it a new 10 to complete if you already finished Saddle Up!
The main goal of the challenge is to complete 10 Liberty activities with your horse this Summer! 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, 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. 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 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 file below to download.
Complete 10 Liberty activities to complete this fun mini challenge to earn a Liberty Mini Challenge Rosette! This challenge is meant to help motivate you, stay focused, and stay accountable this Summer as you work towards your own equestrian goals and dreams! 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! Cost to participate - $35.00.
Equestrians may choose their challenge from the options below:
Division Option #1- LIBERTY: Complete 10 LIBERTY and/or Tricks sessions from June 26th - September 3rd.
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) 5/10 sessions MUST be LIBERTY/TRICKS from June 26th - September 3rd.
Have you ever wanted to try Liberty with your horse? Liberty training is about the communication and building a beautiful partnership using groundwork with your horse without the use of tack or restraints. The horse has the freedom to choose when to work with you or if they need a break. It requires patience, practice, and doesn’t happen overnight however, your horse will likely catch on quick- especially if you're going to the barn more than once a week! Beginners do start with the horse on the line or lead rope, teach simple cues as they learn to move the horse away from themselves, towards and around themselves. You may wish to add a few minutes of Liberty training into your sessions before or after a ride, or just try it out for some ground work and grooming!
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: Liberty activities and Tricks count towards this challenge for division #1! For Division #2 riding, driving, or groundwork sessions (such as tricks, showmanship, liberty work, and long lining) count however, 5/10 sessions MUST be LIBERTY/TRICKS.
Q: How much time should I spend? A: That's up to you! When training tricks and liberty we suggest doing a few short sessions and often, however each equestrian should decide what is the best amount of time per activity for themself and their horse! For example- ask your horse to "Kiss" you 10 times, then move on to a different trick or activity.
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/PM groundwork session.
Q: Do I have to do 10 different Liberty activities or Tricks? A: No! You can work on the same Trick or Liberty Activity and try it 10 different times to help your horse understand it better!
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: 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!
Q: Can I count my 10 Liberty activities towards my 25 Saddle Up Activities? A: Yes! You can combine 10 activities from this challenge to count towards the Saddle Up Challenge or make it a new 10 to complete if you already finished Saddle Up!
The main goal of the challenge is to complete 10 Liberty activities with your horse this Summer! 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, 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. Refund Policy- No refunds are allowed.
How might this challenge help me as an equestrian?
This challenge may help you:
- Have fun and stay cool this Summer if it's too hot to trot!
- Liberty and Trick training helps improve communication and bonding with your horse!
- Give your horse and yourself something new to try!
- Set and accomplish goals
- Increase relaxation
- 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 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 file below to download.
| liberty_mini_challenge_log.pdf |
Submit your Log
You can submit your completed log on our website- just click on the button on the top of the page or you can email 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 legible!
This challenge isn’t meant to be a race. You must wait to submit your log until August 15th to email. Additional prizes may be added.
If you are unable to finish the 10 activities by September 3rd you can finish at your own pace. 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 calendar at the end. Click on the link to join our Facebook Group!
www.facebook.com/groups/equisarteridingchallenges
You can submit your completed log on our website- just click on the button on the top of the page or you can email 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 legible!
This challenge isn’t meant to be a race. You must wait to submit your log until August 15th to email. Additional prizes may be added.
If you are unable to finish the 10 activities by September 3rd you can finish at your own pace. 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 calendar at the end. Click on the link to join our Facebook Group!
www.facebook.com/groups/equisarteridingchallenges
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