Spring Forward Challenge 2025
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What is the Spring Forward Challenge?
This challenge is 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! Ride, drive, or do groundwork such as tricks, showmanship, liberty work, and long lining with your horse at least 25 times from March 17th through June 8th. Entrants will receive a beautiful rosette ribbon upon completion! Cost to participate - $40.00 for Rosette Ribbon (includes shipping). Please see registration page for all event package pricing. Limited spots available- our challenges sell out quickly so be sure to sign up right away!
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 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! All participants who complete the challenge and send in their completed Rider's Log by June 9th at 11:59 pm EST will be entered into a drawing for additional prizes!
The main goal of the challenge is to complete 25 activities with your horse! Everyone who completes the challenge and turns in their Activity Log by June 8th 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 25 activities or more than 25 activities. Join our Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/equisarteshowshorsemanshipchallenges
A few alternative actives may be included to use as a session- details to come! We know some of you are only doing groundwork for a variety of reasons. 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:
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 Online Photography Horse Shows, its employees, contractors, and affiliates from any and all liability(ies). Equisarte Shows reserves the right to refuse any entry without explanation. 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.
$5.00 from each entry will be donated to New Vocations- Racehorse Adoption Program!
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. You may download it and print prior to March 17th.
Marking the Activity Log
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 Rider's Log below to download.
This challenge is 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! Ride, drive, or do groundwork such as tricks, showmanship, liberty work, and long lining with your horse at least 25 times from March 17th through June 8th. Entrants will receive a beautiful rosette ribbon upon completion! Cost to participate - $40.00 for Rosette Ribbon (includes shipping). Please see registration page for all event package pricing. Limited spots available- our challenges sell out quickly so be sure to sign up right away!
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 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! All participants who complete the challenge and send in their completed Rider's Log by June 9th at 11:59 pm EST will be entered into a drawing for additional prizes!
The main goal of the challenge is to complete 25 activities with your horse! Everyone who completes the challenge and turns in their Activity Log by June 8th 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 25 activities or more than 25 activities. Join our Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/equisarteshowshorsemanshipchallenges
A few alternative actives may be included to use as a session- details to come! We know some of you are only doing groundwork for a variety of reasons. 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
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 Online Photography Horse Shows, its employees, contractors, and affiliates from any and all liability(ies). Equisarte Shows reserves the right to refuse any entry without explanation. 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.
$5.00 from each entry will be donated to New Vocations- Racehorse Adoption Program!
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. You may download it and print prior to March 17th.
Marking the Activity Log
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 Rider's Log below to download.
| spring_forward_log.pdf |
Submit your Activity Log
You can submit your completed log on our website- just click on the button on the top of the page or 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 submit it on our submission form. Be sure the photo is clear legible!
This challenge isn’t meant to be a race. Additional prizes will be announced in June!
If you are unable to finish the 25 rides by June 9th you can finish at your own pace and your ribbon will still be mailed to you!
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 Activity Log at the end. Click on the link to join our Facebook Group!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/equisarteshowshorsemanshipchallenges
Additional Prizes
Trainer with the most participants will win a $50.00 SmartPak gift card! Other prizes will be announced soon!
About New Vocations
New Vocations is a 501(c)3 non-profit and the nation's largest racehorse adoption program! Founded in 1992, they focus on offering safe haven through rehabilitation, retraining and ultimately rehoming to qualified and loving adopters. Some of the horses they help are sound and healthy but just too slow to be competitive on the track, however, many have sustained injuries that need time to heal. In addition New Vocations provides important training beyond what they’ve learned for racing to help insure a good future.Since 1992, they've placed more than 8,500 retired Thoroughbred and Standardbred racehorses from more than 40 different racetracks with experienced, educated and appropriate adopters throughout the country.
Looking to find your next four-legged partner? Be sure to check out their website for more information! They retrain and rehome Thoroughbreds from our main base in Lexington, KY; Medina, OH; Hummelstown, PA; Covington, LA; and Ocala, FL. They focus on Standardbreds from three Ohio locations—Hamilton, New Carlisle and Richwood—and have both Standardbreds and Thoroughbreds at their Gansevoort, NY, facility.
New Vocations is accredited by both the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and the Standardbred Transition Alliance. Learn more about New Vocations here: https://newvocations.org/
You can submit your completed log on our website- just click on the button on the top of the page or 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 submit it on our submission form. Be sure the photo is clear legible!
This challenge isn’t meant to be a race. Additional prizes will be announced in June!
If you are unable to finish the 25 rides by June 9th you can finish at your own pace and your ribbon will still be mailed to you!
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 Activity Log at the end. Click on the link to join our Facebook Group!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/equisarteshowshorsemanshipchallenges
Additional Prizes
Trainer with the most participants will win a $50.00 SmartPak gift card! Other prizes will be announced soon!
About New Vocations
New Vocations is a 501(c)3 non-profit and the nation's largest racehorse adoption program! Founded in 1992, they focus on offering safe haven through rehabilitation, retraining and ultimately rehoming to qualified and loving adopters. Some of the horses they help are sound and healthy but just too slow to be competitive on the track, however, many have sustained injuries that need time to heal. In addition New Vocations provides important training beyond what they’ve learned for racing to help insure a good future.Since 1992, they've placed more than 8,500 retired Thoroughbred and Standardbred racehorses from more than 40 different racetracks with experienced, educated and appropriate adopters throughout the country.
Looking to find your next four-legged partner? Be sure to check out their website for more information! They retrain and rehome Thoroughbreds from our main base in Lexington, KY; Medina, OH; Hummelstown, PA; Covington, LA; and Ocala, FL. They focus on Standardbreds from three Ohio locations—Hamilton, New Carlisle and Richwood—and have both Standardbreds and Thoroughbreds at their Gansevoort, NY, facility.
New Vocations is accredited by both the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and the Standardbred Transition Alliance. Learn more about New Vocations here: https://newvocations.org/
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