Posting Your First Activity: A Simple & Flexible Process with Strider

Getting started with Strider is easy, and we offer two user-friendly ways to post your events. Whether you’re looking for complete control or a quicker setup, we’ve got you covered.

Option 1: CUSTOM Form
Our most popular choice! This option allows you to fully tailor your activity’s entry form. You can define your own selections, levels, and classes, ensuring a seamless experience for your participants. Perfect for unique or complex events where flexibility is key.

Option 2: STANDARD Form
If you’re hosting a traditional event like a dressage show or horse trial, our Standard Form is the perfect fit. You’ll have access to predefined templates, levels, and classes, so you can get your event live with minimal effort.

 

 

Step 1: Log into Your Member Account

  • Head to StriderPro.com and log into your member account using your credentials.

Step 2: Navigate to the Organizer Corner

  • On the left-hand side, locate the Organizer Corner menu. If you’ve not yet connected to StriderPay, do that via clicking the <Payments> link in the left side menu.  (Free, takes about 3 minutes.)
  • Then select the <Post Activity > option. This will take you to where you can start building your unique activity.
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Step 3: Customize Your Activity

  • Work through the form and specify your details. StriderPro gives you full flexibility.
  • Name Your Selections and Services: You can define your own unique classes, events, and services. Want to host a “Joker’s Wild Jump-off” or offer a “Catered Tuesday Lunch”? No problem – you have the freedom to name your activities and services however you like.
  • Add Entry Details: Fill out all necessary fields like you would for a standard activity, including important details like dates, times, and location.

Step 4: Set Your Inventory and Caps

  • Set inventory caps (like maximum rider limits for each class or event) so you can manage participant capacity effectively. This helps avoid overbooking and ensures a smooth experience for everyone.

Step 5: Collect Payments

  • One of the most powerful features of StriderPro  is the ability to accept digital registrations and payments directly from riders.
  • Riders must pay either the full entry fee or a deposit at the time of registration. Riders can pay using Venmo, credit/debit card, or PayPal on STRIDER StriderPay.
    This ensures that only confirmed entries are processed, streamlining your event planning and increasing efficiency.
  • Please note: We do not support payment by check for custom activities, as we’ve found it is not a sustainable business practice for the wider community we support. 

Step 6: PUBLISH! Your Activity

  • Once you’ve filled out the necessary information and set everything up, Click <Publish> your custom activity. It will be posted to the calendar just like any other event.
  • The system will create a custom URL for your activity you can share on social media. (You can make changes anytime.)
GIF courtesy of Eventing Nation, Tami Smith

Tips For Success:

Waiver URL:

Venues find they get a higher # of entries when they offer digital waivers.  It simply makes it that much easier for rider to complete their entry… rather than having to find a printer. 

Sign up here for a digital waiver- it will save you thousands in labor costs annually.

Still offering paper? 

“Choose File (Upload Documents):”  If you want riders to send you a signed release, upload it here so riders can access it. Riders have the ability to digitally attach documents at no additional charge to their Strider entry.

Photo:

Make it at least 300x 300px, and be SURE you have photographer permission to use. The Strider Platform supports GIFS- capture attention with something  creative!

Be Sure to Invite Riders to Enter

Once it’s live, you’ll want to invite Riders to Enter!  Do this by sending out your custom URL / link via email & social media.

  1. Copy the Strider URL for your activity in your browser.

  2. Email out, or paste into Facebook. You’ll automatically create a “preview” of your activity that riders can click and use to access the entry form.