Survive The Wild -A Horse and Dog Race

Dec 21, 201210 min read

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Published: Dec 21, 2012

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_{The two of you that are still working on this, don't sweat getting it done.
I'm too lazy to even breathe properly right now, so you've got plenty of time.

~~~

End date has been extended again, because, guys this is a lot of work I know xD

Alone in the wilderness, you and your companions must face daring terrain, harsh weather and a slew of dangers. You will have one month to find your way out and, hopefully, come out on top.
You, your horse and your loyal canine companion will begin your journey the wilderness of Kentucky, in a place unused, undeveloped, and uncharted for generations and, god willing, end your journey on the other side of the Highridge Mountains. While you may begin with pack provisions, it's very likely that at some point you will run out of food... and water. Eventually people realize that their tents are just too much, and dump them too. You will have to find your own food, water and shelter.
The first team to make it out, in tact, wins.
Good luck.

Contestants and Weather: hollow-heaven.deviantart.com/j…

Rules
General
No linearts, or re-using old images.
Be practical in the breeds and equipment you use.
Be practical in your time frame experiences.
Be realistic.
Human, Horse and dog must be visible and full body. (full body is more of the subject is shown than not. humans may be partial body)

Horses
Horses must be at least 4 years of age to compete.
All breeds are welcome (including fantasy breeds) but please be realistic. You can't ride a shetland over mountains and through bogs.
You may NOT use magical properties. No potions, wings, spells, etc. While creative breeds are welcome, they will not have any unnatural advantages over realistic breeds.
The horse must be fit for function and have some sort of experience with endurance. They must be suitable for a variety of weathers and terrains.

Dogs
Dogs must be at least 2 year of age to compete.
All breeds are welcome (including fantasy breeds) but please be realistic. A shih'tzu is probably not gonna make it through the wild.
You may NOT use magical properties. No potions, wings, spells, etc. While creative breeds are welcome, they will not have any unnatural advantages over realistic breeds.
The dog must have working experience. They must be fit for function and reliable off leash.

Description and What You Will Need
You will be alone, on a team of three. This team will consist of you, your horse and your dog. You must take with you a reasonable amount of provisions and things you believe to be essential to you. (cell phones are not essentials. However, lighters, matches, spare clothes, food, water and shelter is) You will be equipped with a GPS tracker. This so you may be located if you do not return within the month you are alloted. Do not lose this. If you are not back within the alloted 4 weeks, your GPS will be tracked. If you become desperately lost before then, you will be able to send out a Panic Alert Signal, which will be sent to and received by the nearest checkpoint station. You will be tracked and led out. However, you will be disqualified from the contest. You will also be able to receive weather updates through this.
You will be provided with a map of the area before the gun goes off. Do not lose this. The paths are marked by ribbons on trees. You may stray off the paths to find a route better suited for your team, but try to remain close. You may get lost.
Again, do not lose your GPS Tracker or your Map. If you do, you're fucked.
You will be equipped with a medical kit as well.

You will need:
Portable shelter
Weather gear for your team
Sensible food and water
Essentials such as lighters/matches, containers, a knife, etc.
*Be Aware* there are dangers on this journey other than just the terrain and weather itself. There are also predators such as Black Bears, Cougars, Coyotes, Bobcats, and the occasional Wild Boar. You ARE permitted to bring a gun but please use it wisely.

A training photo is no longer required, because it's aggravating. However, those have done them, or would like to do them, it will help you win as this is effort based as far as activity goes.

To Enter
Please send a note or a comment with the following information:

*Traveler's Name
*Horse's name and Ref
*Dog's name and Ref
*Team Name (not required but still fun)

You will then be assigned a number.

Please refer to your map for safety information and information on the land. You will need to know this.

How To Compete
You are required to turn in the following images in order to qualify for placement. (in order to win you need this stuff)
Start; Show us your team taking off. What was your first day like?
Check Points; You must check in at at least 1 of the 5 check points. (these can be in a story with another image)
Rough Terrain; Show your team navigating at least 2 landmarks.
Encountering A Predator; Your team will likely come across and interact with at least 1 predator. Show us how you handled this.
Surving; Surely something happened to you on this journey. How did you get through this hardship?
It's Over; Cross the finish line... if you make it.

You will need at least these 6 images in order to be eligible to win or place at all.
Each picture must include a story
The traveler, the dog and the horse must be included in every picture. Human may be partial body.

Weather
The weather forecast will be given for each week. This should help you with your planning and stories and pictures.
Season: Late fall, moving into winter. Some trees still have leaves on them, but snow is scarce. Some edible fall plants may still be alive. Check back for regular weather updates.

End Date: April 6^th (all basic photos and stories must be turned in)
Pre registration is not required and you may enter any time you wish but you must finish the pictures in time.

Judging
This is effort based. You need the 8 basic pictures to qualify for placement, but the winners will be selected based on who seems to be having the most fun with it. So the more detail you put into your images and stories, the more images your draw, the more you get into it, the better the shot you have at winning. This should be a fun story. Enjoy the journey.

Prizes
First Place: 100 and a full body picture of your horse and dog and title of Top Survivor
Second Place 50
Third Place: 25

I will be participating in this but I will not be eligible to place or win. I just wanna have some fun.

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