2022 Winter Horsemanship Challenge
12 Weeks of:
-Motivation & Inspiration
-Support from other Gritty Riders
-Weekly Prize Drawings
-New This Year: Ending the Challenge with a Virtual Gritty Rider Winter Horse Show!
So you can start 2022 on the right hoof to transform your horsemanship dreams into reality!
-Motivation & Inspiration
-Support from other Gritty Riders
-Weekly Prize Drawings
-New This Year: Ending the Challenge with a Virtual Gritty Rider Winter Horse Show!
So you can start 2022 on the right hoof to transform your horsemanship dreams into reality!
Together, we're going to get gritty, turn your passion for horsemanship into practice, and persevere through the winter blahs. Come spring, you and your horse will be ready to go!
The best part? It's FREE!
All you need to do is be a member of the Get Gritty Facebook group!
All you need to do is be a member of the Get Gritty Facebook group!
2022 Get Gritty Winter Horsemanship Challenge Information
12 weeks of motivation, inspiration, and support from other gritty riders so you can start 2022 on the right hoof to transform your horsemanship dreams into reality!
What is the Get Gritty Winter Horsemanship Challenge?
I live in Wisconsin, and I'll admit, the first few winters that I spent on the farm after marrying my husband were really frustrating to me. I had been used to heated barns and big indoor arenas with perfect footing where I could keep riding all winter long. I thought if I couldn't lope and work on spins and stops, that I just may as well turn my horse out for the winter and quit riding until April. And of course, then my horse was pretty fresh and unruly and I felt like I was waaay behind come show season! And honestly, I missed riding! I knew I needed to keep riding throughout the winter. It was necessary not only for me to be able to make progress towards my goals, but also for my own mental well-being!
That is why I started the Winter Horsemanship Challenge in January 2019. And I learned a lot from this process! I learned that while I may not be able to work on maneuvers for the show pen due to the footing, that the miles I logged with my horse just walking in the snow kept him legged up and mentally fresh. And come spring when the snow melted and we were able to shift our focus to show pen maneuvers, my horse was ready.
Winter is a great time to ride and enjoy your horse. Take the pressure off and shift your focus to your connection and partnership with your horse. There is plenty that you can do with your horse-even basic groundwork in the barn aisle-and your winter work will definitely pay off come spring time!
So from January 2nd-March 26th, 2022, the grittiest of horsemen and horsewomen that join this challenge commit to working with their horses at least three days a week-no matter what the weather. Now, if you are in, I expect you to be IN. This means committing to work with your horse 3 days a week for the 12 weeks of the challenge.
Does it cost anything to enter the challenge?
No, the challenge is FREE! I will be promoting some of my products and services during the challenge, and while your support is appreciated, it isn't required to participate.
Who can enter the challenge?
This challenge is open to any rider, any discipline, any breed-this isn't a training challenge, but rather, an accountability and inspiration challenge.
Does groundwork count?
The challenge is to work with your horse 3 days a week. So yes, groundwork counts!
How do I track my rides?
You are responsible for tracking your sessions with your horse-we are working on the honor system here.
The challenge weeks run from Sunday-Saturday. Every Sunday there will be a "poll" in the group, asking if you have worked with your horse at least 3 times in the previous week. Respond to this poll to be entered into the weekly prize drawings!
It isn't required, however, I highly encourage you to post photos every time you work with your horse, and to be active in the Facebook group supporting each other! Many past participants have said this is their favorite part of the challenge.
While not required to participate in the challenge, I strongly recommend that you purchase my Gritty Rider's Goal Planner & Horsemanship Journal to set goals and track your progress. Learn more about this journal at https://www.getgrittywithchevy.com/grittyridersjournal.html
How do I enter the challenge?
All you have to do is be a member of my Get Gritty Facebook Group. If you have horse friends that would enjoy the challenge, invite them to join this group!
What else is included in the challenge?
This challenge is more than just a place to track your rides for weekly prize drawings. Every week I will be posting inspirational and mental skills coaching tips in the Get Gritty Facebook Group. During the challenge you are going to receive encouragement and support from myself and other gritty riders-many of the prior year's challenge participants said this was their favorite part!
Finally, this year we'll be ending the challenge with the option to enter the Virtual Gritty Rider Challenge Horse Show! More details about classes and practice patterns to prepare will be shared during the challenge!
What types of prizes are included in the weekly drawings?
To keep the challenge free, the prizes for the weekly drawings include my products/services, such as my 10 Things Gritty Riders Don't Do book, Confident Cowgirl Workbooks, Coaching Calls with me, etc.
What about the Virtual Gritty Rider Challenge Show?
I am still working out the details for this, so stay tuned for what classes and divisions will be offered. There will be 1st-6th place ribbons for the each class, along with scorecards with judges remarks for each entry. There will be entry fees for this show, to cover the cost of judging it and the ribbons.
Any other guidelines?
The point of this challenge is to be supportive of each other, as such, please support one another by commenting positively on each other's posts. Comments that are not supportive will be deleted, and users that post negative comments may be removed from the group. Giving other riders horsemanship advice is not permitted, unless expressly asked for by the original poster. There are all levels of horses and riders and different disciplines in this challenge. We are all at different places along our horsemanship journey, and there are many different roads to Rome, and we are all starting from different places with different resources and different methods. There are other groups to get a million different opinions on horsemanship and training methods. This group is meant to be a safe and encouraging place for riders to share their horsemanship journey and experiences without judgement.
Any other questions, please contact me! I am looking forward to seeing you and your horse(s) in the challenge!
Get Gritty,
Chevy
12 weeks of motivation, inspiration, and support from other gritty riders so you can start 2022 on the right hoof to transform your horsemanship dreams into reality!
What is the Get Gritty Winter Horsemanship Challenge?
I live in Wisconsin, and I'll admit, the first few winters that I spent on the farm after marrying my husband were really frustrating to me. I had been used to heated barns and big indoor arenas with perfect footing where I could keep riding all winter long. I thought if I couldn't lope and work on spins and stops, that I just may as well turn my horse out for the winter and quit riding until April. And of course, then my horse was pretty fresh and unruly and I felt like I was waaay behind come show season! And honestly, I missed riding! I knew I needed to keep riding throughout the winter. It was necessary not only for me to be able to make progress towards my goals, but also for my own mental well-being!
That is why I started the Winter Horsemanship Challenge in January 2019. And I learned a lot from this process! I learned that while I may not be able to work on maneuvers for the show pen due to the footing, that the miles I logged with my horse just walking in the snow kept him legged up and mentally fresh. And come spring when the snow melted and we were able to shift our focus to show pen maneuvers, my horse was ready.
Winter is a great time to ride and enjoy your horse. Take the pressure off and shift your focus to your connection and partnership with your horse. There is plenty that you can do with your horse-even basic groundwork in the barn aisle-and your winter work will definitely pay off come spring time!
So from January 2nd-March 26th, 2022, the grittiest of horsemen and horsewomen that join this challenge commit to working with their horses at least three days a week-no matter what the weather. Now, if you are in, I expect you to be IN. This means committing to work with your horse 3 days a week for the 12 weeks of the challenge.
Does it cost anything to enter the challenge?
No, the challenge is FREE! I will be promoting some of my products and services during the challenge, and while your support is appreciated, it isn't required to participate.
Who can enter the challenge?
This challenge is open to any rider, any discipline, any breed-this isn't a training challenge, but rather, an accountability and inspiration challenge.
Does groundwork count?
The challenge is to work with your horse 3 days a week. So yes, groundwork counts!
How do I track my rides?
You are responsible for tracking your sessions with your horse-we are working on the honor system here.
The challenge weeks run from Sunday-Saturday. Every Sunday there will be a "poll" in the group, asking if you have worked with your horse at least 3 times in the previous week. Respond to this poll to be entered into the weekly prize drawings!
It isn't required, however, I highly encourage you to post photos every time you work with your horse, and to be active in the Facebook group supporting each other! Many past participants have said this is their favorite part of the challenge.
While not required to participate in the challenge, I strongly recommend that you purchase my Gritty Rider's Goal Planner & Horsemanship Journal to set goals and track your progress. Learn more about this journal at https://www.getgrittywithchevy.com/grittyridersjournal.html
How do I enter the challenge?
All you have to do is be a member of my Get Gritty Facebook Group. If you have horse friends that would enjoy the challenge, invite them to join this group!
What else is included in the challenge?
This challenge is more than just a place to track your rides for weekly prize drawings. Every week I will be posting inspirational and mental skills coaching tips in the Get Gritty Facebook Group. During the challenge you are going to receive encouragement and support from myself and other gritty riders-many of the prior year's challenge participants said this was their favorite part!
Finally, this year we'll be ending the challenge with the option to enter the Virtual Gritty Rider Challenge Horse Show! More details about classes and practice patterns to prepare will be shared during the challenge!
What types of prizes are included in the weekly drawings?
To keep the challenge free, the prizes for the weekly drawings include my products/services, such as my 10 Things Gritty Riders Don't Do book, Confident Cowgirl Workbooks, Coaching Calls with me, etc.
What about the Virtual Gritty Rider Challenge Show?
I am still working out the details for this, so stay tuned for what classes and divisions will be offered. There will be 1st-6th place ribbons for the each class, along with scorecards with judges remarks for each entry. There will be entry fees for this show, to cover the cost of judging it and the ribbons.
Any other guidelines?
The point of this challenge is to be supportive of each other, as such, please support one another by commenting positively on each other's posts. Comments that are not supportive will be deleted, and users that post negative comments may be removed from the group. Giving other riders horsemanship advice is not permitted, unless expressly asked for by the original poster. There are all levels of horses and riders and different disciplines in this challenge. We are all at different places along our horsemanship journey, and there are many different roads to Rome, and we are all starting from different places with different resources and different methods. There are other groups to get a million different opinions on horsemanship and training methods. This group is meant to be a safe and encouraging place for riders to share their horsemanship journey and experiences without judgement.
Any other questions, please contact me! I am looking forward to seeing you and your horse(s) in the challenge!
Get Gritty,
Chevy
If Breezy and I can complete the challenge, so can you!
What are you waiting for?
If you want to start 2022 at a gallop and get to work on transforming your horse dreams into reality, then the Get Gritty Winter Horsemanship Challenge is for you!
If you want to start 2022 at a gallop and get to work on transforming your horse dreams into reality, then the Get Gritty Winter Horsemanship Challenge is for you!
Disclaimer: Working with horses can be a dangerous activity which can subject participants to serious injury. Siobhan "Chevy" Allen and/or Get Gritty with Chevy Horsemanship Life & Confidence Coaching is not liable for your equine activities. The information, instruction, and techniques provided in Chevy's online coaching materials may not be suitable for everyone. Personal instruction, as well as detailed viewing and/or reading of the materials is highly recommended before attempting these equine activities. Horsemanship Life and Confidence Coaching is not a substitute for professional mental health care or medical care and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any mental health or medical conditions.
Hold Harmless Agreement: By viewing online coaching materials, I understand and are aware of the inherent risks associated with equine activities. I understand that Siobhan "Chevy" Allen is not acting as a mental health counselor or medical professional. I assume all risks associated in performing any of the activities explained in this lesson, and hereby release and hold harmless Siobhan "Chevy" Allen and/or Get Gritty with Chevy Horsemanship Life & Confidence Coaching, successors and assigns, from and against any and all claims, damages, and/or liabilities arising out of my attempts to perform any of the exercises or activities, including and without limitation any personal injuries or damage to my property which I may incur as a result of my attempts to to perform the activities or exercises explained in this lesson.
Hold Harmless Agreement: By viewing online coaching materials, I understand and are aware of the inherent risks associated with equine activities. I understand that Siobhan "Chevy" Allen is not acting as a mental health counselor or medical professional. I assume all risks associated in performing any of the activities explained in this lesson, and hereby release and hold harmless Siobhan "Chevy" Allen and/or Get Gritty with Chevy Horsemanship Life & Confidence Coaching, successors and assigns, from and against any and all claims, damages, and/or liabilities arising out of my attempts to perform any of the exercises or activities, including and without limitation any personal injuries or damage to my property which I may incur as a result of my attempts to to perform the activities or exercises explained in this lesson.