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About the Top Turnout Mini Challenge
Too hot to trot? Pamper your horse with spa day activities and stay cool this Summer during our Top Turnout Mini Challenge! Complete 10 activities from either division option to complete this fun mini challenge and receive a Top Turnout 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.
Be a Top Turnout team with your horse by presenting a polished and well-groomed appearance, reflecting a dedication to horse care, and respect for the sport!
Equestrians may choose their challenge from the options below:
Division Option #1- TOP TURNOUT: Complete 10 grooming activities (such as bathing, try creating a variety of different braids- (be sure to take photos of them too!, get creative with styling your horse from parade to ring ready, etc.) from July 15th through August 15th.
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, grooming, liberty work, and long lining).
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: Grooming Activities count towards this challenge for division #1! For Division #2 Riding, driving, or groundwork sessions (such as tricks, showmanship, grooming, liberty work, and long lining).
Q: How much time should I spend? A: That's up to you! We suggest keeping activities short especially during the Summer! 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 grooming activities? A: No! You can work on the same grooming activity and try it 10 different times to help become an expert!
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 Top Turnout Challenge 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 grooming 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.
Too hot to trot? Pamper your horse with spa day activities and stay cool this Summer during our Top Turnout Mini Challenge! Complete 10 activities from either division option to complete this fun mini challenge and receive a Top Turnout 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.
Be a Top Turnout team with your horse by presenting a polished and well-groomed appearance, reflecting a dedication to horse care, and respect for the sport!
Equestrians may choose their challenge from the options below:
Division Option #1- TOP TURNOUT: Complete 10 grooming activities (such as bathing, try creating a variety of different braids- (be sure to take photos of them too!, get creative with styling your horse from parade to ring ready, etc.) from July 15th through August 15th.
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, grooming, liberty work, and long lining).
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: Grooming Activities count towards this challenge for division #1! For Division #2 Riding, driving, or groundwork sessions (such as tricks, showmanship, grooming, liberty work, and long lining).
Q: How much time should I spend? A: That's up to you! We suggest keeping activities short especially during the Summer! 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 grooming activities? A: No! You can work on the same grooming activity and try it 10 different times to help become an expert!
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 Top Turnout Challenge 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 grooming 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!
- 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.
| top_turnout_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 August 15th 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 August 15th 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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