This summer (from 1 July to 31 August), we’re focusing on fun fitness for both you and your best 4-legged buddy. Don’t panic! We’re not going to try to turn you into Olympic athletes. The aim is to have a great time while getting healthier. No special kit needed – just a horse and a Facebook account. Simples.
HOW IT WORKS
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There is a choice of seven different challenges to choose from. You only need to choose THREE to complete. You can pick the right level for your capabilities, choosing either Hero, Superhero or Mega Superhero level. You don’t have to stick with the same level for all of your challenges. Also, this challenge can be completed with multiple horses.
Hero - 18 miles
Superhero - 45 miles​
Mega Superhero - 135 miles
As a guide, per week over the 2 months each level will work out at:
Hero - 2 miles • Superhero - 5 miles • Mega Superhero - 15 miles
Hero - 9 hours
Superhero - 22.5 hours
Mega Superhero - 45 hours
As a guide, per week over the 2 months each level will work out at:
Hero - 1 hour • Superhero - 2.5 hours • Mega Superhero - 5 hours
Hero - 279,000 steps
Superhero - 558,000
Mega Superhero - 930,000
That looks like an awful lot of steps but as a guide, per day over the 2 months each level will work out at:
Hero - 4,500 per day • Superhero - 9,000 per day • Mega Superhero - 15,000 per day
This is all about getting yourself a bit fitter and healthier. If your muscles are in good shape it’ll be easier for your equine bestie to carry you. First, choose an exercise that you enjoy. This isn’t a boot camp. It might be jogging, power walking, swimming, gym work, etc. Anything that makes you work up a bit of a sweat. You can mix them up so you don’t get bored. Rhian says that playing tiddlywinks or Cleudo doesn’t count! Maybe a particularly energetic TikTok performance might do it? The jury’s out on that one! Once you’ve chosen, your challenges will be
Hero - 9 hours
Superhero - 18 hours
Mega Superhero - 36 hours
As a guide, per week over the 2 months each level will work out at:
Hero - 1 hour • Superhero - 2 hours • Mega Superhero - 4 hours
Time to get your brains working for this Tasks challenge. You have 26 tasks to choose from, including ground work and ridden. To view the tasks click the 'Task' button.
Hero - 4 tasks
Superhero - 9 tasks
Mega Superhero - 18 tasks
As a guide, per week over the 2 months each level will work out at:
Hero - 1 (over 2 weeks) • Superhero - 1 • Mega Superhero - 2
Designed to increase your horsemanship knowledge. You choose what you'd like to learn about over the two month period. In case you need some inspiration, we've put together a list of some of our favourite people. To view the list click the 'Education' button.
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Hero - 4.5 hours
Superhero - 9 hours
Mega Superhero - 18 hours
As a guide, per week over the 2 months each level will work out at:
Hero - 30 minutes • Superhero - 1 hour • Mega Superhero - 2 hours
For this you can enter competitions either live or online. You choose what appeals to you.
Hero - 1 comp/ride
Superhero - 2 comps/rides
Mega Superhero - 4 comps/rides
Do these according to when they’re available or when is best for you.
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HOW to enter the challenge
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Once you have chosen your THREE challenges, you can purchase your entry by going to our online shop or clicking the 'Buy now' button below. After you've made your purchase, you will receive an order number via email. Have this to hand as you'll be asked to enter it when requesting to join the Facebook group.
Now you need to join the Summer Challenge Facebook group. Request to join the group by clicking the ' Join the FB group' button below. Remember, have your order number to hand, you'll be asked to enter it when requesting to join the Facebook group.
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The Facebook group is where you record your activity and can receive support and meet other fellow challengers. Once you have joined, please introduce yourself, your horse and pledge your THREE chosen challenges. We love to hear from everyone taking part, so please update us on your progress as often as you like.
Loads of fun and prizes to be won!
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At the beginning of each week Rhian will give you a theme to base a photo or video on during one of your sessions. A prize each week for the best entry. Fun, humour and creativity is essential. Here are some likely themes for you to be thinking about Dinosaurs, balls, water, mounting, picnic, goggles, beach towel, strawberries and cream and cricket.So good luck, good riding, happy days and most of all - ENJOY