Winter Warm-Up Challenge
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What is the Winter Warm-Up Challenge?
This challenge is meant to help motivate you, stay focused, and stay accountable this winter as you work towards your own equestrian goals and dreams! What dreams and aspirations do you have? Set goals and focus on warm-up rides to help maintain your strength and your horses' strength. 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 great warm-up ideas for you and your horse and have some fun things planned as we stay motivated this winter! Ride, drive, or do groundwork such as tricks, showmanship, liberty work, and long lining with your horse at least 25 times from January 1st through March 17th. Entrants will receive a beautiful rosette ribbon upon completion! Cost to participate - $40.00. 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 Log by March 17th 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 March 17th 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
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.
With frigid temps in the forecast and iffy weather conditions we want you to know you can do in hand work to count for your sessions. We really want you all to be able to get to the barn to enjoy your horses as much as possible this winter! 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:
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 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 Detroit Horse Power!
About Detroit Horse Power
Detroit Horse Power’s vision is to give at-risk youth a safe and enriching space that furthers their future development. Horses teach children critical traits, including perseverance, empathy, responsible risk-taking, confidence, and self-control. In 2015, Detroit Horse Power incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and launched two pilot summer camps serving 18 youth. Since then, Detroit Horse Power has brought over 400 at-risk urban youth to partner horse barns outside Detroit for free summer horse camps and an after-school program. Our programs teach kids how to ride and take care of horses and offer exposure to guest speakers representing various equine professions. But the most important lessons are what horses can teach kids about themselves: the confidence that comes from riding, taking responsibility for another living being, not giving up when things get hard, and more. These lifelong lessons that our kids learn through their horse experiences will help them succeed in school and in life. Click on their website below to learn more: www.detroithorsepower.org
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 Jan. 1st.
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 file below to download.
This challenge is meant to help motivate you, stay focused, and stay accountable this winter as you work towards your own equestrian goals and dreams! What dreams and aspirations do you have? Set goals and focus on warm-up rides to help maintain your strength and your horses' strength. 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 great warm-up ideas for you and your horse and have some fun things planned as we stay motivated this winter! Ride, drive, or do groundwork such as tricks, showmanship, liberty work, and long lining with your horse at least 25 times from January 1st through March 17th. Entrants will receive a beautiful rosette ribbon upon completion! Cost to participate - $40.00. 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 Log by March 17th 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 March 17th 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
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.
With frigid temps in the forecast and iffy weather conditions we want you to know you can do in hand work to count for your sessions. We really want you all to be able to get to the barn to enjoy your horses as much as possible this winter! 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
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 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 Detroit Horse Power!
About Detroit Horse Power
Detroit Horse Power’s vision is to give at-risk youth a safe and enriching space that furthers their future development. Horses teach children critical traits, including perseverance, empathy, responsible risk-taking, confidence, and self-control. In 2015, Detroit Horse Power incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and launched two pilot summer camps serving 18 youth. Since then, Detroit Horse Power has brought over 400 at-risk urban youth to partner horse barns outside Detroit for free summer horse camps and an after-school program. Our programs teach kids how to ride and take care of horses and offer exposure to guest speakers representing various equine professions. But the most important lessons are what horses can teach kids about themselves: the confidence that comes from riding, taking responsibility for another living being, not giving up when things get hard, and more. These lifelong lessons that our kids learn through their horse experiences will help them succeed in school and in life. Click on their website below to learn more: www.detroithorsepower.org
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 Jan. 1st.
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 file below to download.
| winter_warm-up_log.pdf |
Submit your Log
You can submit your completed log starting March 11th to our Form Submissions page!
If you printed your log to mark it up with a writing utensil, take a photo of it with your phone and submit it. Be sure the photo is clear legible!
Be sure to turn your log in by March 17th. This challenge isn’t meant to be a race- you can turn in your log as soon as you finish your 25 add on additional activities you have completed beyond 25. Additional prizes will be announced after March 17th!
If you are unable to finish the 25 rides by March 17th you can finish at your own pace and your ribbon will still be mailed to you!
You can submit your completed log starting March 11th to our Form Submissions page!
If you printed your log to mark it up with a writing utensil, take a photo of it with your phone and submit it. Be sure the photo is clear legible!
Be sure to turn your log in by March 17th. This challenge isn’t meant to be a race- you can turn in your log as soon as you finish your 25 add on additional activities you have completed beyond 25. Additional prizes will be announced after March 17th!
If you are unable to finish the 25 rides by March 17th 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 calendar at the end. Click on the link to join our Facebook Group!
www.facebook.com/groups/equisarteridingchallenges
Additional Prizes
Trainer with the most participants will win a $50.00 SmartPak gift card! Other prizes will be announced soon!
Do You Accept the Challenge?
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