2011 Horse Illustrated Photo Contest: Celebrate the Horse

June 11, 2013

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Click here to get tips on equine photography from this year’s judge, John Hockensmith.

In recognition of Horse Illustrated’s 35th year honoring the horse, we want you to send in a photo that says “Celebrate the Horse,” the theme for our 2011 photo contest. It could be an image of a horse galloping in a field or showing his determination and athleticism in sport, or maybe a photo portraying the special bond horses have with humans or each other. If it celebrates any of the qualities that endear these beautiful animals to the people who love them, then send it in!

Rules
The contest is open to amateur photographers only. One entry per person. Multiple entries will be discarded. Entries should be focused, high-resolution photos at 300 dpi (sized 3″x5″ or larger) taken in a hazard-free environment. Please include the following with your submission:

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Your name, address, phone number and e-mail
Horse’s name, age, gender and breed (if known)
A brief photo caption or description

How to Enter
This contest is now closed. Check back soon to see the results.

Photos accompanied by incomplete entries and those that do not meet the entry requirements will not be eligible. All entries become the property of Horse Illustrated and cannot be acknowledged or returned. The judge’s decisions are final, and the winners will be notified by phone or e-mail.

Win This!
One grand prize winner will receive the following ShowSheen products from Absorbine:

Hair Polish
2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Stain Remover & Whitener
Detangler Gel

Plus, four runners-up will receive a bottle of ShowSheen Hair Polish.

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Click here to get tips on equine photography from this year’s judge, John Hockensmith.

13 COMMENTS

Jean April 7, 2011 at 3:15 pm
prizes a bit light so i did not enter
Angela April 8, 2011 at 5:43 am
I agree! I was surprised to see it was so little. I’ve seen many other photo contests that offer a saddle!
Alex April 11, 2011 at 2:11 pm
Just because the prizes are little doesnt mean that the contest is not worth entering. With the upcoming summer, our horses will enjoy baths, and summer leads to rain, which leads to mud. I think you get my point. The prize is definetely worth entering. Now if only my horse didn’t crack my camera lens….
Ellie April 13, 2011 at 6:00 pm
I love horses with all MY HEART
Jeff April 27, 2011 at 2:27 pm
Surprised it seems be all about the prizes. How about just the fun of it and maybe a chance to get one of your horses in the Mag? I did it, sound’s fun and didn’t cost me anything but 2 minutes of sending a photo. Lighten up and enjoy it for what it is.
Jessica May 25, 2011 at 8:29 am
Maybe it’s just me, but I would be tickled to win these products! They aren’t the cheapest items on the shelf if you know what I mean! Keepin my fingers crossed!!!
Alessa May 27, 2011 at 5:45 pm
Hi!! I wanted to know if I can be in the picture… or is it just the horse?
Galadriel May 29, 2011 at 4:34 pm
It seems to me from the description that you can be in the photo too with your horse.
“…portraying the special bond horses have with humans…”
Brenda June 3, 2011 at 12:40 pm
When you enter the contest with a photo. Will you get something letting you know the entry was received?
Thank you
Sera June 5, 2011 at 11:47 am
Yes when you submit the photo you should get a out of office email saying that they cant reply to everybodys email
PJ July 29, 2011 at 1:50 pm
When will the winners be posted?
Iwona Jankowski September 20, 2011 at 10:16 am
Hi,
Will you also have a contest for equine art (paintings) as well?
Thank you.
Tricia January 6, 2012 at 4:10 pm
Hi, I am having trouble finding any info on 2012. Is there a Celebrate the Horse planned? Photo contest? I am coming from New Zealand and don’t want to miss it. Thanks, Tricia