EquiConnect.Horse stands for a new story. And with a new story comes new role models. It's time we stopped arguing and showed how well horsemanship is practiced. Not with words, but with horses. With our unique Holland got Horsemanship Contest, we offer a stage to the ambassadors of our movement. We shine the light on the riders and trainers who also deserve to be in the spotlight. We want to see what horsemanship you have in you! Our contest is about:
Inspiring each other instead of competing
Collaboration instead of spectacle
Progression instead of perfection
A new theme every time
For each contest we come up with a new theme around topics for which we think there should be more attention. Who also deserve to be in the spotlight. With our themes, we want to challenge riders, trainers and the community to show the best version of themselves. And to discover the best in the other. We work with as few rules as possible. We leave the choice for the bridle, the level shown and the execution as much as possible. As far as we are concerned, horsemanship is about dealing consciously and creatively with the qualities but also the challenges of horse and rider. Being able to explain what you do and why. For each theme, we formulate an assignment and determine the selection. The final ranking is determined for 50% by the vote of the community and for 50% by a professional jury.
1st Edition Freestyle Theme 2022/2023
Do you have a good idea for the next match?
Rise by lifting others!
The community plays an important role in Holland got Horsemanship. The vote of the community determines 50% of who will be the winner. It is often stated that you should not judge something if you have not ridden at a certain level yourself. Or have followed a certain education. But we don't think that's relevant at all. When horsemanship is put into practice properly, it should be pleasant for the viewer to watch. Whether you are a layman or a professional. We challenge the community to express their appreciation to the participants who inspire them. But also to the participants who show an honest and realistic picture of their horsemanship. Who have the courage to share their struggles and challenges with us. Of course, (constructive) feedback may also be given. The goal is that we lift each other to a higher level. From involvement, respect and our shared love for the horse.
A form of appreciation
We find it the challenge to put together a big prize package for every contest. For the first three editions, with the help of the sponsors Stud Blackhorses and ComGen Solutions can offer hefty cash prizes. But of course this contest is not about money. It's about appreciation. We see the cash prizes as an expression of appreciation to those who dare to participate in our contest. And thus take on the ambassador role of the movement we stand for. As human beings, we all need recognition and appreciation. If we want to set something in motion, we have to make sure that we start to appreciate the good examples. In the contest we do not only make prizes available to the participants. But also for the community. To those who give valuable feedback. Who express their appreciation. That's how we all win.
A different view of success
Holland got Horsemanship is more than just an online contest. It is a movement in which we can inspire each other how it might also be possible. Being successful in the horse world is now mainly measured by victory points, levels and money. We can think something about that. But endlessly analyzing the problem does not bring you closer to the solution. The most effective form of protest is to propose something new. And that's what we do. We propose a new definition of what it means to be successful. And with our Holland got Horsemanship we give substance to that. Does this appeal to you? Then join us! Contribute, help or make your voice heard!
Sponsors and Collaboration
The more attractive the prize package and the stage that we can offer the participants of our contest, the more powerful our movement. That is why we would like to get in touch with professionals and companies who want to work with us. Who can help us put together great prize packages. But they can also help us create an offline stage on which we can put the winners in the spotlight in front of a beautiful audience.
Does our contest appeal to you? And would you like to connect with our movement or a specific theme? Then we would like to get in touch with you! With our first contest, we created a large reach. In the past year, MyCompass.Horse attracted an average of about 55,000 unique visitors and our community now has more than 4200 members. Within our contest we have various options to draw attention to your products or services.
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Thanks to the following sponsors and cooperation, the first three editions were a great success!
