01/11/2026
πππ BEYOND THE RIBBONS β CELEBRATING GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP! πππ
β¨ ONE WINNING NOMINATION!
π TWO PEOPLE RECOGNISED & REWARDED!
π OVER $550 IN PRIZES!
Because the greatest champions aren't always the ones wearing the ribbons. Have you ever met someone within the equestrian community who reminded you why you fell in love with horses in the first place?
π΄ The person who cheered you on when you didn't believe in yourself.
π΄ The competitor who celebrated your achievements just as loudly as their own.
π΄ The person who encouraged you to overcome your fears and give something a go.
π΄ The friendly face who offered kindness and support when things weren't going to plan.
π΄ Or someone who consistently goes above and beyond to make others feel welcome, included and valued.
WE WANT TO HEAR ABOUT THEM! π
At Beyond the Pace, we believe good sportsmanship is about so much more than shaking hands at the end of a competition.
It's about showing kindness, offering encouragement, lifting others up and being a positive influence in an industry where a little support can make an enormous difference.
It's about being the light when someone else is struggling to find theirs.
And we think it's time those people received the recognition they deserve!
That's why we're incredibly excited to introduce:
π BEYOND THE RIBBONS β CELEBRATING GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP
Proudly presented by Beyond the Pace β The S.P.P.H.A NSW Edition, with the generous support of Kohnke's Own and Horse Queened.
And here's the exciting part...
NOT ONLY WILL OUR WINNING NOMINEE RECEIVE A PRIZE, BUT THE PERSON WHO NOMINATED THEM WILL TOO! π
Because recognising kindness deserves recognition of its own.
π₯ THE SPORTSMANSHIP CHAMPION AWARD
Celebrating Outstanding Sportsmanship
Awarded to an individual who truly embodies the core values of good sportsmanship through continued kindness, encouragement, generosity and support of others.
π THE WINNING NOMINEE RECEIVES:
π΄ Kohnke's Own Cell Ultimate 3.5kg β RRP $189.95
π $100 Horse Queened Voucher
π Beyond the Pace Gift Pack β RRP $39.95
π
Special Sportsmanship Champion Sash
π Certificate of Recognition
Total known prize value: $329.90 + sash and certificate!
π THE PERSON WHO NOMINATED THEM RECEIVES:
π΄ Kohnke's Own Mag-E 1kg β RRP $114.95
π΄ Kohnke's Own Cell Salts 2kg β RRP $34.95
π Equestrian Grooming Kit β RRP $39.95
π Beyond the Pace Gift Pack β RRP $39.95
π
Special Kindness Ambassador Sash
π Certificate of Recognition
Total known prize value: $229.80 + sash and certificate!
TOTAL PRIZE POOL: $559.70 + SASHES & CERTIFICATES!
ππ HOW TO ENTER
Entering is easy and completely FREE!
1οΈβ£ LIKE this competition post.
2οΈβ£ TAG the person you wish to nominate in the comments.
3οΈβ£ SHARE this post to help spread the message of good sportsmanship.
4οΈβ£ FOLLOW the Beyond the Pace Facebook or Instagram page.
5οΈβ£ MESSAGE US PRIVATELY with:
π΄ The full name of the person you're nominating.
π΄ Why you've chosen to nominate them.
π΄ Details of the good sportsmanship they've demonstrated.
π΄ How their kindness, encouragement or support has made a positive difference to you or others.
π΄ Why you believe they deserve recognition.
WE WANT TO HEAR THEIR STORY!
It doesn't have to be something extraordinary.
Sometimes the smallest gestures leave the biggest impressions.
π
IMPORTANT COMPETITION DATES
π’ ENTRIES OPEN
Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 8:00pm AEDT.
π΄ ENTRIES CLOSE
Sunday, 15 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEDT.
π WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Tuesday, 17 November 2026 at 7:00pm AEDT.
π° NOVEMBER MAGAZINE FEATURE
Our winning sportsmanship story will be featured in the November edition of Beyond the Pace β The S.P.P.H.A NSW Edition, released Friday, 20 November 2026.
ALL HORSE BREEDS WELCOME!
While Beyond the Pace was created to celebrate Standardbreds and their incredible lives beyond racing, we believe this competition represents something much bigger than any one breed. Good sportsmanship doesn't belong to a particular breed, discipline, club or competition. It belongs to every person who chooses kindness over negativity, encouragement over criticism and community over competition.
Whether you own a Standardbred, Thoroughbred, Warmblood, Arabian, pony or any other breed, we want to hear from you!
Because at the end of the day, we're all part of the same equestrian community. Good sportsmanship deserves to be recognised, no matter what breed of horse you have standing beside you.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Kohnke's Own and Horse Queened for their generosity and support in helping us bring this competition to life. Your contributions allow us to celebrate the people who make our equestrian community a kinder, more encouraging and more welcoming place.
We couldn't be more grateful!
π BEYOND THE RIBBONS
Celebrating Good Sportsmanship
Because the greatest champions aren't always the ones wearing the ribbons.
π Let's bring back the sideline cheers.
π Let's celebrate each other's achievements.
π Let's encourage those who are finding their confidence.
π Most importantly, let's recognise the people who make our equestrian community better.
Because sometimes the greatest achievement isn't winning yourself β it's helping someone else believe they can.
