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2014 Horse Costume Contest

Sponsored by Banixx



We received tons of creative, adorable, hilarious and otherwise entertaining submissions in this year’s Horse Costume Contest. Thank you to everyone who participated! Here are your 2014 winners.



People’s Choice:
Susan and Godiva, Texas
I am a fairy princess with my wise wizard pony, Godiva!

 

Editor’s Choice:
Alex and Coqui, New York

This is my horse and I, dressed as an F-16 fighter jet and I was the fighter pilot. I chose this costume because my dad used to be an F-16 pilot.

Three runners-up will receive a one-year subscription to their choice of Horse Illustrated or Young Rider magazine!

Kaspin and Janine

Chico and Erin

Kid and Ali

Click here to see all entries >>

The People’s Choice winner was determined by your votes. The Editors’ Choice was selected by the Horse Illustrated staff. Winners will receive a prize pack from Banixx containing a combination of premiere, quality grooming aids, including clippers, brushes, shampoo, conditioners along with Banixx Wound Care:

  • Andis Freedom clippers
  • Banixx Wound & Hoof Care
  • ConAir Premiere Mane & Tail Brush
  • Show Sheen Mane and Tail Detangler
  • Decker Brush – Body finishing brush
  • Uncle Jimmy’s Squeezy Buns treats
  • Equine Shampoo
  • Equine Body Sponge
  • Vetwrap (2)
  • Zimectrin Gold DeWormer

See the winners from our 2013 Horse Costume Contest >>

See the winners from our 2012 Horse Costume Contest >>

See the winners from our 2011 Horse Costume Contest >>

 

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