Back at the end of April life was just ramping up to the current level of crazy, and Major and I were able to ride local trails but not trailer out. It was a bit dull (though I was happy to be able to ride!).
I saw a post on Facebook about a virtual competition, Warhorse challenge. It was simply enter the "race" and pay the entry fee (much cheaper than an endurance ride!), ride 100 miles at whatever pace on your own schedule, get a medal. Sounded easy and fun, and it was! There have been some endurance ride challenges locally as well, but many of them needed you to ride X amount on a certain weekend, and I'm just not that motivated right now.
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| Look at my Major Award! |
There are now more challenges that the organizer has created, some benefit organizations too, with a donation per entry. I have to say that this challenge was fun motivation, and the Facebook group posts are lovely pictures of people enjoying their horses, beautiful scenery, a nice bright spot in my day.
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| can you pose please Major? |
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Some people are walking their green horses a mile a day, some hiking themselves, some finished in about three days on multiple horses. Whatever works! I think this is great challenge for folks who might need a little motivation, or even those who just want a spiffy medal! Warhorse challenge is currently full and finished, but there is Valkyrie 100, Ranger 100 and Pony Express (1900!) challenges available. (I'm not affiliated in any way with this, just thought it was a fun activity!)
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| Join a challenge! These are available now www.warhorseendurance.com |
Major says he didn't really care and didn't need a medal, but I think I saw him showing off to his friends how cool it was… (I thought it was pretty cool and needed to show off to my friends too!)
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That is a super cool Major award! ;D
ReplyDeletewe thought so!
DeleteLow hanging fruit for Major, no?
ReplyDeletenot so much this year, as I'm not doing any endurance conditioning AND it got me out of my funk! Any goal is good!
DeleteI'm thinking about signing up for the 1900 Pony Express. I always wanted to ride the actual trail.
ReplyDeleteOh, you should! There is no time limit and they send a donation to the Pony Express Museum!
Deletewhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteIt was fun. I see that the Western States Foundation is doing virtual Tevis in August!
DeleteThese virtual challenges are making me want a horse of my own again... more so than actual endurance rides!!
ReplyDeleteOn these, you could ride any horse (or even hike) your way to a medal!
DeleteMajor look SO good - it has been a while since I'd visited. The challenge keeps you motivated I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteAww, thanks! Your bike adventures are pretty fun, with all the miles you’re racking up you should go the Pony Express challenge on Speedy the bike!
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