Entries open for equine photography competition
Lorna Elliot's headshot of her Fell pony Greenholme Grey Bobby II was last year's winner.
The National Equine Forum (NEF) committee has opened entries for its amateur equine photography competition.
The winning photograph will feature on the front of the programme for the 33rd NEF, as well as being used in other contexts. The winner will also be offered either one ticket to the 33rd NEF or a luxury hamper.
This year’s winner will follow in the footsteps of Lorna Elliot. Ms Elliot’s headshot of her Fell pony Greenholme Grey Bobby II was published as the front cover of the NEF 2024 programme.
The competition is open for all amateur photographers to enter. Entrants can submit a picture of their own horse, pony, donkey or mule, or of one they have received permission to photograph.
Entries should include one or more horses, ponies, donkeys or mules, or be a creative headshot or other anatomical area. Photographs can feature the horse’s environment in the background, but should not include an identifiable person.
Sarah Shepherd, NEF honorary publicity officer, said: “This is the third year of our NEF cover star competition.”
“It is fast becoming a highlight on our NEF calendar, as we have been bowled over in previous years, not only with the quantity of entries but also with the wonderful creative quality. It’s a lovely way to celebrate the equestrian world and reflects NEF’s mission to bring the equestrian community together.”
On request, entries for this competition will also be passed onto the British Equestrian Trade Association 2025 Calendar Competition. Out of all the winning entries, one will be named ‘Best in Show’, and will receive a luxury hamper.
There is further information online for both the NEF cover photo competition and the calendar competition.
Image © Lorna Elliot
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