GVRDC Riding CHALLENGES 2024
Year-End CHALLENGE 2024
December 1st - 31st, 2024 (Deadline to sign-up: December 11th)
❄️What is this? An end-of-year Challenge to log your miles/activities
❄️What is the cost? $40
❄️What do I get? Entrants will receive an engraved acrylic trophy and a beautiful
GVRDC Year End Challenge Rosette Style Ribbon
To enter this challenge and earn your end of year trophy, you must have completed two GVRDC challenges (yes, this challenge can count as one of the challenges). The GVRDC End of Year Challenge 2024 is meant to be a reflection on the 2024 season and the accomplishments and
progress you and your horse(s) have made
Questions? Contact mickeythebelgian@aol.com
SUMMER CHALLENGES 2024
July 1st - August 31st, 2024 (Deadline to sign-up: July 20)
☀️What is this? A SUMMER Challenge to log your miles/activities
☀️What is the cost? $40 per challenge (activities or miles)
☀️What do I get? A beautiful GVRDC Spring Challenge Rosette Style Ribbon or two!
DOUBLE THE FUN!! For this summer, we are offering TWO different challenges for you to earn TWO different gorgeous GVRDC rosette award ribbons. You can choose to do one or both of the challenges.
Questions? Contact mickeythebelgian@aol.com
The GVRDC Summer Activity Challenge
The GVRDC Summer Activity Challenge is a challenge to do 25 equestrian activities with your horse from July 1 - August 31, 2024. Any activity done with your horse counts except for barn chores.
Some ideas include:
Some ideas include:
- riding
- driving
- long lining
- groundwork
- trick training
- trail riding
- swimming with your horse
- going to a horse show
- hunter paces
- trace paces
- liberty work
- showmanship
- horse camping
- rehabilitation
- anything else you can dream up for summer fun!
The GVRDC 100 Mile Challenge
The GVRDC Summer 100 Mile Challenge also runs from July 1 - August 31. During this time frame you will keep track of your miles until you reach 100. You can ride, drive, or hand walk those miles with your horse. Use the downloadable log sheet provided below to keep track of your dates and miles completed.
How to Sign-Up:
Cost: $40 for each challenge. Entrants will receive a beautiful Rosette style 24” ribbon with club and challenge name upon completion for each challenge! Pick up or FREE SHIPPING!
GVRDC now has a Facebook Summer Challenge page. You can share your progress and photos on this page. We will also be posting activities ideas you can do with your horse.
GVRDC now has a Facebook Summer Challenge page. You can share your progress and photos on this page. We will also be posting activities ideas you can do with your horse.
The GVRDC SUMMER Challenge is a fundraiser for improvements to our driven dressage ring for the club’s 2024 Combined Test and Continuous Drive.
If you prefer to participate but forgo a ribbon award, or would just like to support our dressage ring improvements, we welcome donations and sponsorship. GVRDC is a 501c3 organization, and your donations are tax-deductible.
If you prefer to participate but forgo a ribbon award, or would just like to support our dressage ring improvements, we welcome donations and sponsorship. GVRDC is a 501c3 organization, and your donations are tax-deductible.