Week One passed by in a haze of jelly-legs and difficulty walking up and down the stairs; Week Two was marked by a sense of grim determination. As we close the chapter of Week Three, there’s a new emotion starting to permeate social media about #NoStirrupNovember: strength.
Whether you ride hunters, jumpers, western, dressage or eventing, riders all across Horse Nation are starting to discover just how much #NoStirrupNovember is paying off. Bonus shout-outs to the equestrians who have not only pulled their stirrups but are forging full-speed ahead with their regular fitness programs as well!
45 Minutes of no stirrups. My legs are screaming for mercy. Now time for kettle bells squats to add to the pain. #nostirrupnovember
— Jon Bicho (@TBEventr) November 12, 2016
Day 13 of #nostirrupnovember Feeling , walking slightly more normal up the stairs! 🙂 30 days… https://t.co/FwFHEvoUzW
— Farm House (@FarmHouseTack) November 14, 2016
Lemme tell you something for nothing: #nostirrupnovember and #nhscouchto5k were not designed to go together. RIP me
— Jo Howarth (@dizziemess) November 14, 2016
Successfully completed week 1!! #nostirrupnovember pic.twitter.com/eHn04iE1kZ
— Cakes Crafts & Chaps (@cakescraftschap) November 14, 2016
It hurts when I sneeze. #nostirrupnovember
— Caroline Bearss (@ItsSweetC) November 18, 2016
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Coach Brigid looks a little too excited about #nostirrupnovember
A photo posted by Wooster Equestrian Team (@woo_equestrian) on
#nostirrupnovember you’re a cruel mistress! #chestnutmare #takingmylifeinmyhands
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Want to share your thoughts on No-Stirrup November? Tag #NoStirrupNovember on Instagram and Twitter to join the conversation — and go riding!