Challenges

A barren plain awaits you in the challenge grounds, and whether the dry earth is red from spilled blood or the hard packed clay that makes up the battle lands, no one is sure. There are no trees here to provide shelter from the broiling sun, and only the strongest survive. Be sure to read the rules about challenges before proceeding, and may the best horse win!

NEW RULE (effective 4/17/2011):
- TIME LIMITS
For kingdoms: the maximum time a horse may be forced to stay captive is 1 Beqanna year (or one real life month). The captivity will start the day the horse first posts in the kingdom.
For Herds: there is no maximum time a mare may be stolen for.
- REGARDING CHALLENGING/STEALING BACK
For kingdoms: a horse cannot be stolen/challenged for or steal/challenge for themselves until 6 BQ months have passed (2 real life weeks). The time limit will start the day the horse first posts in the kingdom. After the 2 weeks have passed, the captive and any other horse are free to steal/challenge for the captive horse’s freedom.
For herds: a mare cannot be stolen/challenged for or steal/challenge for themselves until 1 BQ year (1 real life month) has passed. The time limit will start the day the horse first posts in the kingdom.
After the month has passed, the mare and any other horse are free to steal/challenge for the mare’s freedom.

Time limits can be lengthened by the stealer/challengers, but cannot be lessened unless both players agree on the extensions. The challenged can add their own terms, but the challenger must still agree with them.