Time to Ride has announced the winners of its 2017 Best Practices Contest, a written-entry contest that rewards Time to Ride Challenge contestants for innovative and effective outreach strategies.

The judges awarded first place to Blue Heron Riding Academy, in Chandler, Indiana; second place to Rusty Bar Ranch, of Roy, Washington; third place to Suncoast Stables and Riding Academy, in Odessa, Florida; and fourth place to Nova Quarter Horses, in Mokena, Illinois.

Judges evaluated entrants’ creativity and innovation; effectiveness at reaching new horse enthusiasts; experience quality for newcomers; and efforts made to reach beginners.

Jill Ingram, of Blue Heron Riding Academy, said the facility worked hard to create interactive and relevant advertising