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No Stirrups? No Problem! Join us for our 5th Annual No Stirrup November Challenge! Have fun, stay motivated, and accountable this November by riding a small portion of 10 rides without stirrups to complete the challenge and earn a gorgeous No Stirrup November Finisher Ribbon! This popular virtual challenge allows you to participate right from your own barn!
The Rules
Ride at least 10 times in November, for a small portion of the ride, without stirrups. Entrants will receive a beautiful rosette ribbon upon completion! Limited spots available- our challenges sell out quickly so be sure to sign up right away!
Unlike many other equestrian incentive riding programs, Equisarte Show's challenges are open to ALL breeds and riding styles! Ride English, Western, or bareback! How much time should I spend riding without stirrups? That's up to you! We suggest starting out slowly and gradually building in a little more time each week however, each equestrian should decide what is the best amount of time per activity for themself and their horse! You may want to start off with a goal of 5 minutes at the walk without stirrups at the end of your ride while cooling out. We'll have some great tips for you and will post ideas in our Facebook Group! How many rides can I count per day? You can count up to 2 rides per horse per day, for example: an AM and PM ride. How many horses can I use? Use one or multiple horses to complete the challenge. If there is enough desire we may open this challenge up to allow for additional participants. Our challenges are on the honor system. Lying isn't showing good sportsmanship and isn't cool. If you cheat you're only cheating yourself. All riders who complete the challenge and send in their completed calendar by Dec. 4th will be entered into a drawing for additional prizes! Pre registration required. Please see registration page for all event package pricing. Sign up by October 20th to save $5.00- no code necessary! All Event Packages are shipped after the conclusion of our event in December.
Every ride done without stirrups counts! The main goal of the challenge is to complete the 10 rides without using stirrups for a portion or all of the ride. You do not have to do the entire ride without stirrups. Everyone who completes the challenge and turns in their calendar by December 4th 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!
Do not ride without stirrups 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, or if your horse seems a bit fresh wait to ride without stirrups 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 . Entrant's photos, name, age, city, state, may be used to promote the challenge. This includes, but is not limited to, outreach via social media and websites. Refund Policy- No refunds or exchanges are allowed.
Ride at least 10 times in November, for a small portion of the ride, without stirrups. Entrants will receive a beautiful rosette ribbon upon completion! Limited spots available- our challenges sell out quickly so be sure to sign up right away!
Unlike many other equestrian incentive riding programs, Equisarte Show's challenges are open to ALL breeds and riding styles! Ride English, Western, or bareback! How much time should I spend riding without stirrups? That's up to you! We suggest starting out slowly and gradually building in a little more time each week however, each equestrian should decide what is the best amount of time per activity for themself and their horse! You may want to start off with a goal of 5 minutes at the walk without stirrups at the end of your ride while cooling out. We'll have some great tips for you and will post ideas in our Facebook Group! How many rides can I count per day? You can count up to 2 rides per horse per day, for example: an AM and PM ride. How many horses can I use? Use one or multiple horses to complete the challenge. If there is enough desire we may open this challenge up to allow for additional participants. Our challenges are on the honor system. Lying isn't showing good sportsmanship and isn't cool. If you cheat you're only cheating yourself. All riders who complete the challenge and send in their completed calendar by Dec. 4th will be entered into a drawing for additional prizes! Pre registration required. Please see registration page for all event package pricing. Sign up by October 20th to save $5.00- no code necessary! All Event Packages are shipped after the conclusion of our event in December.
Every ride done without stirrups counts! The main goal of the challenge is to complete the 10 rides without using stirrups for a portion or all of the ride. You do not have to do the entire ride without stirrups. Everyone who completes the challenge and turns in their calendar by December 4th 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!
Do not ride without stirrups 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, or if your horse seems a bit fresh wait to ride without stirrups 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 . Entrant's photos, name, age, city, state, may be used to promote the challenge. This includes, but is not limited to, outreach via social media and websites. Refund Policy- No refunds or exchanges are allowed.
$5.00 from each entry will be donated to CANTER USA! The Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses (CANTER) provides retiring thoroughbred racehorses with opportunities for new careers. Click on their website below to learn more: www.canterusa.org
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How might this challenge help me as a rider?
This challenge may help you:
Download the Calendar
You can download the calendar here on our website or on our Facebook page. You may download it and print prior to Nov. 1.
Marking the Calendar
Download the calendar to your phone and mark it up digitally, or print it out and write on it. You may mark a check mark over the days you ride without stirrups or write more details if you’d like such as “Rode Willow without stirrups for 20 minutes at the walk and trot”.
Click on the calendar below to download.
This challenge may help you:
- Improve your riding position
- Increase relaxation
- Set and accomplish goals
- Improve communication with your horse
- Maintain your strength and your horses' strength
- Build muscle
- Make new friends as you share your journey
Download the Calendar
You can download the calendar here on our website or on our Facebook page. You may download it and print prior to Nov. 1.
Marking the Calendar
Download the calendar to your phone and mark it up digitally, or print it out and write on it. You may mark a check mark over the days you ride without stirrups or write more details if you’d like such as “Rode Willow without stirrups for 20 minutes at the walk and trot”.
Click on the calendar below to download.

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Submit your Calendar Form
You can upload your calendar on our website (preferred) or email your completed calendar anytime from November 28th - December 4th to [email protected]
If you printed your calendar to mark it up with a writing utensil, take a photo of it with your phone and upload it at the top of this page. Be sure the photo is clear and legible!
This challenge isn’t meant to be a race. You must wait to submit your calendar until November 28th. Additional prizes will be announced after December 4th! If you are unable to finish the 10 rides within the month of November you can finish at your own pace and your ribbon/event package will still be mailed to you in December.
You can upload your calendar on our website (preferred) or email your completed calendar anytime from November 28th - December 4th to [email protected]
If you printed your calendar to mark it up with a writing utensil, take a photo of it with your phone and upload it at the top of this page. Be sure the photo is clear and legible!
This challenge isn’t meant to be a race. You must wait to submit your calendar until November 28th. Additional prizes will be announced after December 4th! If you are unable to finish the 10 rides within the month of November you can finish at your own pace and your ribbon/event package will still be mailed to you in December.
NSN Medals Pattern Challenge- New for 2024
Riding without stirrups is tough enough but when you add our NSN Medals Pattern Challenge, it becomes even greater! This year we are offering a new medals pattern challenge to both Walk/Trot Riders (All Ages) & Walk/Trot-Jog/Canter-Lope Riders ages 15 and Up! You will be able to choose from 2 different patterns per division to practice your equitation and horsemanship skills while riding without stirrups. Try one or both patterns and upload a video link of your pattern for a chance to win additional prizes! Add on the NSN Medals Challenge and you’ll receive the exclusive NSN Medal in addition to your regular finisher ribbon! Medal design to be revealed towards the end of the challenge. Patterns and Video Guidelines available to download below!
Riding without stirrups is tough enough but when you add our NSN Medals Pattern Challenge, it becomes even greater! This year we are offering a new medals pattern challenge to both Walk/Trot Riders (All Ages) & Walk/Trot-Jog/Canter-Lope Riders ages 15 and Up! You will be able to choose from 2 different patterns per division to practice your equitation and horsemanship skills while riding without stirrups. Try one or both patterns and upload a video link of your pattern for a chance to win additional prizes! Add on the NSN Medals Challenge and you’ll receive the exclusive NSN Medal in addition to your regular finisher ribbon! Medal design to be revealed towards the end of the challenge. Patterns and Video Guidelines available to download below!
NSN Medals WALK/TROT Pattern #1

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NSN Medals WALK/TROT Pattern #2

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NSN Medals W/T/C Pattern #1

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NSN Medals W/T/C Pattern #2

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Video Guidlines

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Additional Prizes
Trainer with the most participants will win a $50.00 SmartPak gift card! Other prizes will be announced towards the end of our challenge!
Get Social!
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/EquisarteNoStirrupNovemberChallenge/
Trainer with the most participants will win a $50.00 SmartPak gift card! Other prizes will be announced towards the end of our challenge!
Get Social!
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/EquisarteNoStirrupNovemberChallenge/
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