Horse Illustrated’s 2021 Halloween Contest kicked off Halloween with readers sharing photos of creative horse-themed costumes and jack-o-lanterns. Check out our editor picks from all of our entries. We hope everyone had a safe and festive Halloween with their horses, friends, and family. In addition, check out our Halloween contest entries from 2020. We certainly have a creative group of readers. You can share which are your favorites in the comments below. And for additional Halloween content, see Further Reading options below.
2021 Halloween Contest Entries
Spookiest
![Hayden H and Debonair](https://www.horseillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/hayden-h-debonair.jpg)
Most Festive
![Lexia B. and Bourbon](https://www.horseillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/lexia-b-bourbon.jpg)
Most Authentic
![Tom M. and Jesse](https://www.horseillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/tom-m-jesse.jpg)
Cutest
![Koda the Kid](https://www.horseillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/rebecca-m-koda.jpg)
Most Athletic
![Jorg M and Skye](https://www.horseillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/jorg-m-skye.jpg)
Most Like a Photograph
![Priscilla D.'s Rearing Horse Pumpkin](https://www.horseillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/pricscilla-d-rearinghorsepumpkin.jpg)
Wildest Ride
![Priscilla D.'s Bronco Pumpkin](https://www.horseillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/pricscilla-d-broncopumpkin.jpg)
Most Ornate
![Perry V.'s Merry-Go-Round Pumpkin](https://www.horseillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/perry-v-pumpkin.jpg)
2021 Halloween Contest Winner
Further Reading
◆ Your Horse Can Enjoy Healthy Horse Treats for the Holidays, in Moderation — Learn which types of treats are okay.
◆ Featured Video: Mini Horse Carves Pumpkin — Saber the Miniature Horse puts his pumpkin carving skills to work.
◆ Halloween Comes to the Horse World — If horses could dress up for Halloween, what costumes would they choose?
◆ Halloween on Horseback — One large public stable discovered how to combine Halloween fun with horses.
◆ Horses in Disguise — One writer shares her fave horsey Halloween costumes.
◆ Horse Costume Class Tips — Learn how to win the Halloween costume class at your next show.
◆ Featured Video: Horse vs. Zombies — This week, trainer Sarah and her attack horse Uther show us how to prepare for a zombie attack using clicker training techniques.
◆ Are You and Your Horse Ready for Halloween? — Learn how to have a happy, horsey Halloween.