#NoStirrupNovember Week 2: Pain Is Temporary

Are you still in?

The world turns, November churns on, and equestrians everywhere are adjusting to life without their stirrups (at least for this month). But where last week’s social media roundup included overtones of nerves, resignation and even fear of trying to walk the next day, this week there’s more of a hopeful feeling. We’re starting to see results. Those goals we set on November 1 maybe don’t seem so far away now.

New to No-Stirrup November? It’s never too late to join: check out our handy guide to getting started! (And if you want a chance to win big for your efforts, don’t miss our No-Stirrup November contest with Goode Rider.)

My trainer isn’t here to mess around ? #NoStirrupNovember pic.twitter.com/9KBbKMxlYs

— Julia Perry (@juliamper97) November 5, 2016

Do you ever just lay in bed and cry because leg cramps? Lol same. #nostirrupnovember

— Lauren Schlagel (@laurenschlagel_) November 6, 2016

Running three miles & then riding stirrupless for an hour does not feel so good the next day ?#nostirrupnovember

— Brooklynn Delaney ♡ (@brookayxo) November 8, 2016

Doing #nostirrupnovember, because I want thighs that can hulk smash all the things! pic.twitter.com/wy7mOgt827

— Dee (@square_halt) November 10, 2016

Not going to be able to walk tomorrow. #NoStirrupNovember

— Ashley Brooke (@_bowowser) November 10, 2016

Walking across campus is so painful #NoStirrupNovember

— Christine (@MakeMineTrimmed) November 10, 2016

#nostirrupnovember helped me actually have a nice, forward ride…looks like I’m doing it more often, now

— Larissa Holmes (@uf_holmesl) November 8, 2016

Want to share your thoughts on No-Stirrup November? Tag #NoStirrupNovember on Instagram and Twitter to join the conversation — and go riding!