Ask most eventers to show you their favorite competition photo and you might be surprised– it’s most likely one of them nearly falling off and saving it at the last moment. These miraculous saves are often displayed like badges of honor, as they should be. It takes perseverance, determination, and a great relationship with your horse to make it through the sticky moments.
We’ve all had those moments. Moments where your plan doesn’t quite work out the way you hoped, pretty riding goes out the window in favor of a little cowboy moment, and you try not to make too much eye contact with your trainer after you cross the finish line.
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to be perfect all the time in order to be a great rider. Sometimes what makes a rider great is their stickability– their ability to stay on, no matter what. Let’s celebrate each other’s achievements. With a little help from Ride EquiSafe, we want your help in finding one rider who had the best save in any division at the Maryland International on July 5th through the 7th.
If you saw someone pull off an amazing save, get them the recognition they deserve! Use the form below or click here to nominate them (or yourself!). You can nominate any rider, whether you know them or not. All you need to nominate someone is their rider number and division name, although we’d love it if you had their name and contact information. If they win, they’ll receive a $250 gift card to Ride EquiSafe, your go-to store for high quality research-backed safety equipment.
