Winter Horsemanship Challenge 2026

Description

Stay motivated, connected, and growing this winter — with a guided 6-week experience designed for every rider. The Winter Horsemanship Challenge runs January 1–February 15, 2026 and gives riders of all ages and levels a simple, inspiring way to keep progressing through the coldest, darkest months of the year.

Instead of losing momentum when weather, schedules, and daylight work against you, this challenge gives you a clear weekly plan — packed with meaningful activities that improve your riding, deepen your horsemanship, strengthen your bond with your horse, and boost your personal confidence.

Whether you ride once a week, have limited winter riding opportunities, or you’re an advanced rider looking for structure and fresh motivation, this challenge meets you exactly where you are. No extra costs. No special equipment. No pressure for perfection. Just steady effort, thoughtful guidance, and fun.

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What You’ll Get

✔ Weekly emails with clear instructions
✔ Weekly videos and worksheets
✔ 4+ activities each week, with accommodations for every level
✔ Printable (or digital) progress tracker
✔ Weekly encouragement and motivation
✔ A beautiful Winter Horsemanship ribbon when you complete 5 of the 6 weeks

Each week includes four categories of growth:

1. Riding or Groundwork – skill building you can adapt to your current goals and ability

2. Horsemanship & Horse Care – deepen your understanding of horses and horse care

3. Personal Growth – confidence, reflection, emotional awareness, building general knowledge

4. Community – Connect, support, understand and utilize the equestrian community

Expect to spend about 1 hour total per week completing the challenge.

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Safe, Flexible, and Beginner-Friendly

• Suitable for beginners through advanced riders and even equestrians with special needs

• Instructor supervision is not required, but encouraged when working directly with horses

• Works for once-a-week riders, bad weather, limited riding access, and busy schedules – at home activities offered

• Great for both kids and adults — even professionals love the motivation

• Effort-based, not performance-based

• No extra purchases needed to complete the challenge – use what you already have

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Why Riders Love This Challenge

• Helps maintain riding progress through winter

• Builds confidence and consistency

• Strengthens the horse-rider relationship

• Provides structure and inspiration during a season when riders need it most

• Fun, creative, and easy to fit into real life

Give yourself (or your young rider) the gift of motivation, growth, and connection this winter — and celebrate your achievement with a beautiful Winter Horsemanship ribbon.