Our Ridden Photo Show returns for a one-off Christmas Special!
We didn't run our popular September Photo and Video Show this year, and so we've brought a version of it to you for Christmas this year instead!
Our Fun Photo Show and Ridden Photo Show classes offer options for all ages and abilities! (Please note we are not running the Video Show segment at this event). Full schedule can be found on the Photo Show page of the website (under Events and Results) - please check the schedule carefully for descriptions of all classes and eligible photos!
NOTE: We are no longer able to post anything overseas (due to the new GSPR rules, this includes Northern Ireland). Your results/feedback will be emailed to you instead - this additional service is included in your entry fee in lieu of rosettes, and you of course do not have to pay our standard postage charge.
Please make sure if entering different ponies/riders that it is clear who has entered which class!
Ring One: Fun Photo Classes:
Rosettes 1st to 6th in each class, £3.50 entry fee per class.
THESE CLASSES ARE CAPPED AT 30 ENTRIES!
All photos MUST include your pony in some way!
Class 1 – Model Call! Best Headshot (This will be split into (A) Prettiest Mare, (B) Handsomest Gelding if enough entries)
The overall winner of this class will receive a miniature graphite drawing of their winning photo, drawn by myself (Chesca Burrows - artist, Four Paws and a Pencil). This has a current value of £60!
Class 2 – Summer Days
Share your summer highlight - and tell us a bit about it (100 words) - was it a special moment on holiday or at camp, a time where you cracked some confidence demons, or simply a happy, sunny moment spent with your favourite pony?
Class 3 – Family Pony (inc Tiny Tots)
We've all known those ponies that are worth their weight in gold, special ponies that look after everyone in the family - celebrate them here <3 (pre-created collages allowed)
Class 4 - Groundwork/Young Handler
Do you enjoy working your pony from the ground? This is the class for you!
Class 5 - Festive Fun!
It is Christmas after all - so share your favourite Christmas or winter themed photo in this class!
Photos in Ring One will be judged on the class subject as well as how pleasing the photo is to the eye. Single photos are preferable, but collages are accepted as long as they are sent pre-assembled by the entrant.
Ring Two: Ridden Photo Show Classes:
Rosettes 1st to 6th in each class, with all unplaced riders receiving a mini Well Done rosette. Feedback will be posted to all entrants with rosettes. £5 entry fee per class.
THESE CLASSES ARE CAPPED AT 20 ENTRIES!
Class 5 - Best Walk Photo
Class 6 - Best Trot Photo
Class 7 - Best Canter Photo
Class 9 - Best Polework Photo
Class 10 - Best Jump Photo
All classes in this Ridden Photo Show are judged on the rider's position and competence, as well as the pony's way of going, therefore a side-on shot will be most appropriate. Consideration will also be given to how pleasing the photo is to the eye. Riders can enter these classes whether on or off the lead rein. Single photos only (no collages).
All Photo Show and Video Show classes are open to all riders/handlers aged 16 and under.
Just like our dressage events, all Ring Two (Ridden Photo Show) classes will receive helpful/constructive feedback on their entry, and a rosette* even if unplaced, so please make sure correct postal details are included with your entry. This friendly and encouraging approach makes the Photo Show the ideal way to try competing for the first time!
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 6th January 2025
Once you have made your entries, please send your photos to demiphotoshow@gmail.com (note this is a *NEW* and different email just for the Photo/Video Show entries) PLEASE MAKE SURE EACH IMAGE YOU SEND IS SAVED AS/NAMED WITH YOUR RIDER AND PONY NAME/CLASS!!! I.e. 'Class3AliceTangle' *not* 'IMG007' - any images not named correctly will regretfully not be accepted. Your Order Number would also be appreciated: as you can imagine we receive a lot of entries for this popular event and we need to be able to easily tie up riders with their entry/postal details to speed up sending out the rosettes/sweets and feedback sheets.
Entry fees are per class. A a flat rate of £1.50 (regardless of number of entries) to cover UK postage is added at the checkout.
*Overseas competitors - please note that sadly we are no longer able to post anything overseas (due to the new GSPR rules, this also includes Northern Ireland). Your results/feedback will be emailed to you instead - this additional service is included in your entry fee in lieu of rosettes, and you of course do not have to pay our standard postage charge.