Gaited Photoshow

This May it is all about gaited horses here at Chestnut Ridge and to help celebrate we are running a special gaited photoshow.



For this show take a picture of any gaited model horse.

How to Enter

To enter email your entries to: competitions@chestnutridge.co.uk

You can enter up to five photographs.

Please include:

• Your Name
• Your Age
• Your Email Address
• Your Postal Address

For each photograph please include:

• File Name (so we know which one is which, if you don't know the file name please send each photograph in a separate email)
• Horse's Name
• Breed
• Gender
• Finish (OF, CM, CTF, AR etc)

Please title your email: Gaited Photoshow

Deadline for entries: 31st May 2017

If your files are too large to email then you are welcome to send us a link to an album on an image hosting site or Facebook.

The Prizes

The show will be split into three sections:

• Under 16 years
• 16-24 years
• Over 24 years

The winner of each section will receive a rosette and goody bag. 1st-6th place will receive certificates for them to print off.

The winners will also get featured in a special gallery on our website, Facebook page and blog!

Rules

For full competition terms and conditions please email us.

Show rules:

• Maximum five entries per person
• Entries without the required information will not be accepted
• You must have taken the photograph yourself
• You must own the model in the photograph
• No digital editing of pictures
• Entries will not be accepted in any way other than via email as above
• Prizes are non-exchangeable
• International entrants are responsible for postage to receive prizes
• No more than one horse in each photograph
• Horses should be shown without tack (no performance please), headcollars or stallion sets are OK
• Show is open to pictures of gaited model horses and ponies only
• The judges decision is final
• Each picture will be judged on the clarity of the photograph, realism of the photograph and the breed standard/conformation/condition of the model horse.

Some Example Gaited Breeds

Gaited breeds are those that have extra gaits from the standard walk, trot, canter and gallop. Below are a list of some example gaited breeds:

• Tennessee Walking Horse
• American Saddlebred
• Missouri Fox Trotter
• Walkaloosa
• Peruvian Paso
• Paso Fino
• Icelandic
• Spotted Saddle Horse
• Rocky Mountain Horse
• Magalarga Marchador
• Campolina
• Aegidienberger
• Campeiro