Winners of Endurance.net's "HORSIE" Photo Contest Announced
August 5 2019
Endurance.net's second photo contest, "HORSIE" (Horse+Selfie)
displayed the enjoyment and hilarity that our equine companions can
give us. Riders shared their favorite photos of some of their favorite
companions.
The gallery is here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/TCtSyubELsueg8856
First place winner, by highest number of votes, is Michelle Sharp. Her HORSIE photos included her 16yo Arab gelding Sterling (GAA Sterling Grey) -"He LOVES having his picture taken and is always game for a photo bomb", her 17yo Arab gelding Dream (Dream on SA) - "He thinks the only reason to take a sefie is to get a cookie and he nudged a little reminder here", her 26yo gelding Zyn (Zynzation) - "after a ride and a friend's horse decided to photo bomb. Zyn did 2 LD's last year at the ripe age of 25!", and her mare Rue (ROL Burning Love) - "with our Tevis buckle from 2016!".
Congratulations Michelle! She will receive a small painted portrait of her choice, courtesy Steph Teeter (http://stepht.faso.com/).
Second place goes to Linda Ferguson. Linda's endurance horse, Menominee Windstorm, also serves as a qualified police horse for the Wyoming County, NY, Sheriffs Department Mounted Unit. Proud mom Linda is a mounted officer as well. Linda will receive a copy of Merri Melde's book Tevis Cup Magic: Taking on the World's Toughest Endurance Ride.
Third place goes to Sandi Harris. Sandi sent in two photos. One is of her 18-year-old Arabian cross Sayir, riding in the Southern California desert, about 5 miles form the US/Mexico border. Together they have over 2000 LD miles. The second photo is of her Arabian Aart AJF. She rescued him in Southern California, "and now he's a beautiful 3-year-old!" Sandi will receive a copy of Leonard Liesen's book, Leonard Liesen’s book ‘Endurance: a French Perspective'.
Fourth place goes to Cat Cook. Cat calls her horse Diamonds her "better half." Her photos show them after 10 miles of training in the sand dunes and heat in Bruneau, Idaho. Cat will receive a $50 Riding Warehouse gift certificate.
Fifth place goes to Chris Samson, of Ola, Idaho. Chris sent in photos of her BLM mustang Shaman Samson. Shaman came from the HMA herd in Nevada. "He is a sweet big boy, 15.2 hands at 4 years old." Adopt a mustang, Chris says. "They are awesome!" Chris will receive a $25 Riding Warehouse gift certificate.
Sixth place goes to Karen Bumgarner of Parma, Idaho, who sent in a selfie of her new Appy foal, Pard. Karen will receive a $10 Riding Warehouse gift certificate.
Thanks to all who participated in our second photo contest!
Endurance.net's first photo contest was "Between the Ears". Stay tuned for the next one this fall!
 Carol Brand & August sharing an apple Oreana, Idaho |
 Carol Brand & August sharing an apple Oreana, Idaho |
 Jen Joines & 3yo Arabian gelding Killian Jones This photo was taken in the wash stall of my barn after Killian pushed me into the pond and ran home without me. He was such a gentleman and kept his hooves to himself while I stood there butt naked to take a shower after rinsing him off. He just had to point out that I needed to wash my hair too! |
 Tamara Baysinger & Aaruba Sunset Idaho |
 Brandi McClaran & Ruletka out on the square Desert Hills, Arizona |
 Aurora Grohman & Kenny out in the barnyard redheads! Bangor, California |
 Laura Hayes & Rushcreek Seth |
 Laura Hayes & Rushcreek Ripple photo picked by granddaughter Sophie! |
 Annie George & Bella Tiempa G7 |
 Chris Samson & Shaman Samson BLM Mustang from Nevada Ola, Idaho |
 Brandi McClaran & Ruletka out on the square Desert Hills, Arizona |
 Cindy Huntley & Cody Cody says, "What is on your head, woman?!" |
 Cat Cook & Diamands my better half even in the sand dunes heat & some hard 10 miles down :) Bruneau, Idaho |
 Cat Cook & Diamands my better half even in the sand dunes heat & some hard 10 miles down :) Bruneau, Idaho |
Karen Bumgarner & Pard cutest little appy baby ever Parma, Idaho |
 Layne Lewis & Mickey Mickey loves his mash... |
 Jessica Zarudzkie & Smile Away "Gus" at my parents Sowego Sunsets Farm Catlett, Virginia Smiley lives up to his name, giving us all reasons to smile |
 Chris Samson & Shaman Samson BLM mustang from the HMA herd in nevada He is a sweet big boy 15.2 hands at 4 years old Adopt they are awesome Ola, Idaho |
 Chris Samson & Shaman Samson BLM mustang from the HMA herd in nevada He is a sweet big boy 15.2 hands at 4 years old Adopt they are awesome Ola, Idaho |
 Chris Samson & Shaman Samson BLM mustang from the HMA herd in nevada He is a sweet big boy 15.2 hands at 4 years old Adopt they are awesome Ola, Idaho |
 Laura Mayes |
 Laura Mayes |
 Jen Jacobson & Wolf saddlebred gelding hanging out in the arena |
 Jen Jacobson & Wild Thing while my heart horse Peggy photobombs the background, outraged that I would dare spend time with a horse that isn't her snowbirding in Ridgecrest, California |
 Cassidy McCarl & Buckeye Sunset kisses |
 Jen Moore & Sidney Rain, aka Sexy Sid I have titled this “Sick of Winter” |
 Michele Sharp & 16yo Arab gelding Sterling (GAA Sterling Grey) He LOVES having his picture taken and is always game for a photo bomb |
 Michele Sharp & 17yo Arab gelding Dream (Dream on SA) He thinks the only reason to take a sefie is to get a cookie and he nudged a little reminder here |
 Michele Sharp & 26yo gelding Zyn (Zynzation) after a ride and a friend's horse decided to photo bomb. Zyn did 2 LD's last year at the ripe age of 25! |
 Michele Sharp & mar Rue (ROL Burning Love) with our Tevis buckle from 2016! |
 Adrienne Morstad & SH Janeesa |
 Adrienne Morstad & Baxter Black GWA |
 Debra Moe & Link When it’s too icy to ride during a sunny but cold January day in Wisconsin, you take your buddy for a walk instead! Emerald, Wisconsin |
 Sandi Harris & 18yo Arab cross Sayir Together we have over 2000 LD miles from 7 1/2 hrs of riding endurance Photo taken while riding the So Cal desert, about 5 miles form the US/Mexico border |
 Sandi Harris & Arabian Aart AJF I rescued him in So Cal and now he's a beautiful 3yo! |
 Elizabeth Ecklund & Atlas my yearling. He will be my future endurance horse when my Arab retires in about 5 years. Watch out HOF Remmington! Ha. Yelm, Washington |
 Linda Ferguson & Menominee Windstorm My endurance horse also serves as a qualified police horse for the Wyoming County, NY, Sherrifs Department Mounted Unit. Proud mom , Linda Ferguson is a mounted officer as well. |
 Rebecca Supinger & Katla |
 Sanoma Blakeley & Odi Oregon |
 Sanoma Blakeley & family Barrak, Wasch, Gabriela and Sanoma riding in blue sky and snow with Goober, Pyro, Quicksan and JT. Oregon |
 Kim Abbott Arizona |
 Merri Melde and Dudley City of Rocks, Idaho just a sample, Merri's not eligible! |
 Merri Melde & Stormy Owyhee, Idaho just a sample, Merri's not eligible! |
 Merri Melde & Dudley Owyhee, Idaho just a sample, Merri's not eligible! |
Endurance.Net's "HORSIE" Photo Contest Closes Tomorrow
July 30 2019
Get your final votes in for your favorite "HORSIE" photo (Horse + Selfie) because Endurance.Net's second photo contest closes at midnight, July 31.
Send your vote for your favorite photo to contests@endurance.net. (One vote per email address per day.)
The highest number of votes will receive a first place price of a small painted portrait of your choice (horse or other pet), courtesy Steph Teeter (http://stepht.faso.com/).
Second place will receive a copy of Merri Melde's book, Tevis Cup Magic: Taking on the World's Toughest Endurance Ride (soft cover or ebook, your choice).
Third place will receive a copy of Leonard Liesen’s book ‘Endurance: a French Perspective'.
Fourth, fifth, and sixth places will receive a gift certificate from Riding Warehouse for $50, $25, and $10, respectively.
Winners will be announced on Endurance.net early next week. Stay tuned!
Now Taking Entries for Endurance.Net's "HORSIE" Photo Contest!
May 22 2019
Self photographers and voters from around the world enthusiastically participated in Endurance.net's first photo contest, "Between the Ears", sharing their favorite trail views from the saddle. Bonnie Girod, from Libby, Montana, and her grade half Arabian Luna won first place and a custom painting by Steph Teeter.
Now it's time to enter Endurance.net's second photo contest, "HORSIE"!
A "HORSIE" shot is a Horse + Selfie. Take a selfie photo of you with your horse. Be creative, be humorous, be artistic. Email them to contests@endurance.net and include a few short details - your name, horse's name, and where the photo was taken.
Then start voting! One vote per email address per day is allowed. Anybody can enter; anybody can vote. Send your daily votes to contests@endurance.net .
We'll upload the photos to this page on Endurance.net, and post updates on Endurance.net's Facebook page, and everybody will be able to choose their favorite and vote via email. Contest begins today, July 2, and closes July 31.
First, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth places will be determined by sheer number of votes and will receive special prizes. Previous first place winners are not eligible for the first place prize :) .
First Place will receive a small painted portrait of your choice (horse or other pet), courtesy Steph Teeter (http://stepht.faso.com/ ).
Second place will receive a copy of Merri Melde's book, Tevis Cup Magic: Taking on the World's Toughest Endurance Ride (soft cover or ebook, your choice).
Third place will receive a copy of Leonard Liesen’s book ‘Endurance: a French Perspective'.
Fourth, fifth, and sixth places will receive a gift certificate from Riding Warehouse for $50, $25, and $10, respectively.
Send in your photos now, and vote once a day, now! contests@endurance.net
**Photos can be taken anywhere around the world, but USA addresses only are eligible for prizes, unless you want to pay postage and insurance**
Endurance.net's "Between The Ears" Photo Contest Celebrates Beautiful Trails; Winners Announced
April 16 2019
April 16 2019
Endurance.net's first "Between the Ears" photos showcased beautiful trails and fun adventures from around the USA, and the world. Riders shared their favorite photos of the view between the ears of some of their favorite mounts on some of their favorite rides.
Gallery is here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/PShqtn4tUJrF8q4y5
First place winner, by highest number of votes, is Bonnie Girod and her grade half Arabian, Luna, riding along the Kootenai River in Libby, Montana. We'll have a profile of Bonnie and Luna soon. Bonnie will receive a small painted portrait of her choice, courtesy Steph Teeter (http://stepht.faso.com/ ).
Runner-up prize winners have been chosen with digital randomness. They are:
Donna Mickelson - a copy of Merri Melde’s book 'Soul Deep in Horses’
Lindsey Sears - an original edition of Leonard Liesen’s book ‘Endurance: a French Perspective'
Tara Rothwell - a $50 gift certificate from Riding Warehouse
Laura Hayes - a $50 gift certificate from Riding Warehouse
Winners will be contacted. We will keep a link to our running contests on our Endurance.net/Events page, and this gallery will live on our EnduranceNet Facebook page, at https://www.facebook.com/pg/wwwendurancenet/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2403605336330158.
Congratulations everybody, and thanks to all the entrants and voters who participated in our first "Between the Ears" contest. Stay tuned for more!