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SETting GREENER STANDARDS

SUMMER CHALLENGE

Looking for an exciting and eco-friendly activity this summer?

Green Is the New Blue invites equestrians and horse enthusiasts to join the #SettingGreenerStandards Challenge and revolutionize course design. Not only will participants enjoy a fun bonding experience, but their coaches will also receive the gift of new jumps for their arenas.

Anyone Can Join the Movement!

Enter the contest via the forum below and share your photo to social media. Be sure to use the hashtag #SettingGreenerStandards and tag @green_is_the_new_blue!

All entries will be showcased on Green Is the New Blue's social media platforms and website. The contest will run until September 4th, 2023 with winners announced via social media.

Photo: Kathleen Bailey

Setting Greener Standards

Recycled Jump

Unleash your creativity by designing a jump made entirely from recycled materials. Give your arena a fresh look and take pride in having built the jump (or jumps!) yourself. Explore your farm, home, or local thrift store to find items to upcycle into your design. From old wood flooring, wooden crates, and pallets to leftover home improvement materials, and floral decorations, the possibilities are endless.

Photo: Cranberry Acres Equestrian

Setting Greener Standards

Living Jump

Support pollinators such as butterflies, birds, and bees by creating a Living Jump. Identify beneficial native plants that provide essential food or habitat for these vital species and incorporate them into your jump's design. Consider factors such as sunlight and water requirements, as well as the jump's location in the arena or field. The National Wildlife Federation's Native Plant Finder is an excellent resource to identify native plants and learn how to care for them.

Photo: Cranberry Acres Equestrian

Setting Greener Standards Recycled Horse Jumps for Equestrians

Michael Fletcher of Grazing Fields Farm in Massachusetts built this jump for the New England Equitation Championships using recycled pallets.

Cranberry Acres Equestrian of Massachusetts used leftover wood from a parent's workplace. They even included their trainer's coffee order!

Kathleen Bailey of KB Equine in Maine used fencing, logs, scrap wood, an old tow rope, and tarp to build her seaside themed jump.

Hayley-Grace Davis of New Zealand designed these triple bar standards out of recycled pallets

Kadette Fossum of Texas repurposed arches previously used as wooden forms to make brick archways.

Jessica Freyburger of Montana repurposed wire spools from a local construction company.

Cranberry Acres Equestrian of Massachusetts used old cranberry crates from the farm and hardwood flooring to create this jump.

Hayley-Grace Davis of New Zealand created these beautiful fillers by repurposing the bed frame of an old cot.

Jessica Stephens of Australia designed this adorable rubber duck themed jump using repurposed pallets.

Cranberry Acres Equestrian of Massachusetts used real hydrangeas, recycled turf, and a repurposed floral decoration.

Kadette Fossum of Texas incorporated reclaimed wood from a 125-year-old farmhouse on her parents’ property.

Cranberry Acres Equestrian of Massachusetts honored a beloved school pony, Cupcake, using leftover wood from a parent's previous project.

Kadette Fossum of Texas incorporated doors from a 125-year-old farmhouse on her parents’ property.

Hayley-Grace Davis of New Zealand designed and built this Pac Man-inspired jump using scrap wood from previous projects.

Jessica Freyburger of Montana repurposed wire spools from a local construction company.

Kristy Singleton of Colorado used recycled pallets, fence pickets, and leftover 2x4's from a previous project.

Erin Wildeboer of Canada used floor planks and pallets she found at a secondhand store.