The 2027 Photo Contest is now open
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- By SARA CAVANAGH
Entries are now being accepted for The Horse of Delaware Valley's 31st Annual Photo Contest
2026 Action photo first place, collies jumping by Dianne RoseThe deadline is Dec. 30. 2026.
The categories are Action, Candid and Pet/Animal photos.
Photos are judged on clarity and sharpness of the subject as well as originality.
Photos showing only the backs of people and/or animals drop to the bottom of the pile of entries.
The three top winners in each category will receive a certificate suitable for framing.
Winners will be announced in January, 2027.
Winning photos and Honorable Mention photos will be published in January of Action photos, in February of Candid photos, and in March of Pet/Animal photos.
All entries must be of subjects from the 14 state area served by The Horse, Pennsylvania; New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Ohio, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Kentucky, Georgia and Connecticut, but the photos do not have to be taken in those states.
All photos must be taken in 2026
ACTION photos should be of a competition; CANDID photos should be of a person or persons in a horse setting, such as a show, farm, trail riding or event; and PET/ANIMAL photos can be of any animal, domesticated or otherwise. For example, a fox in the wild qualifies as a pet photo.
E-mail photos to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Each entry MUST include the full identity and hometown of the subject or subjects with a brief description of the action the photo captures, plus the name, mailing address, e-mail address and TELEPHONE NUMBER of the photographer.
Entries that are clearly doctored to achieve some artistic effect will be disqualified.
Established in 1986, the business is a true labor of love rooted in a lifelong passion for horses, hounds, and field sports.
Over time, the gallery evolved into the Horse and Hound Catalog, ultimately finding its home as a premier online resource for exceptional equestrian décor and fine gifts.
The curated collection at Horse and Hound ranges from sophisticated home furnishings to charming everyday stationery. 
Notably, Horse and Hound offers one of the largest selections of fox-themed gifts and decor available, celebrating the distinctive charm of the fox in everything from fine dinner plates to delicate bookmarks.
Welcome to 786 Wickerton Roadin WestGrove, Pa., where country charm meets modern comfort on 3.9 beautiful acres.
Inside, nearly 3,000 square feet of living space showcases thoughtful craftsmanship and inviting details.
Upstairs, the spacious primary suite and additional bedrooms offer comfortable accommodations.
Running out of time?
That's exactly what the gift certificate is for.
Set in a private rural setting surrounded by abundant wildlife and scenic views, the property blends open pasture and wooded acreage with an impressive array of facilities for horses, animals, and people.
A second 32x80 pole barn houses 11 stalls, including two double stalls, with automatic waterers and air-mattress systems in 10 stalls for enhanced equine comfort and reduced bedding requirements.
A riding trail winds through the wooded acreage.
It's just minutes to the PA/MD line and a short drive to multiple state parks for access to riding trails.
Our collection features intricate designs inlaid with your horse's hair, allowing you to carry a piece of their spirit with you wherever you go.
Crafted from high-quality materials like Sterling Silver, 14K, and 18K gold, our jewelry is designed for both beauty and everyday wear.
Our commitment to craftsmanship is evident in every piece we create.
As a husband-and-wife team with over 30 years of experience in jewelry making, we are grateful for the opportunity to create meaningful pieces that resonate with the equestrian community.
It comes equipped with an oversized stone bank barn with nine box stalls that conveniently leads to the animal paddock with a large secure chicken coop and a separate heated tack room.
A working stone spring house sits at the edge of the pasture and feeds the Pickering Creek.
nside the home you will delight in the living room's rustic charm of the original cooking fireplace and wide plank flooring, the grandeur of the gourmet kitchen with period correct brick flooring, live-edge white oak island-countertop, recessed lighting and Thermadore appliances as well as the enclosed front porch and office.
The property offers reduced taxes through the Clean and Green program and is a turnkey farm with hens, goats, potbelly pigs, Icelandic sheep and two roosters can be included.
RiverEdge Farm is set on 510 preserved acres in one of Maryland's largest agricultural preservation areas encompassing extensive horse farms.
It was built with old world craftsmanship and exceptional design.
There's an additional 15 stall, center aisle barn with a six-horse Kraft Eurocizer.
RiverEdge Farm has been the base for Olympic level dressage and eventing horses for many years.
We craft each piece by hand, and display the best equine products on the market.
Our story begins in the rich farmlands of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
As the years of went by, his knowledge for sowing allowed him to take a swing at making horse harnesses.
It's short for Yehonatan, which is the Hebrew form of the popular name Jonathan- our owner.
Talmadge is a lifelong horseman who grew up with pleasure and show horses and later began a full service equine business, breeding, training, and showing Arabian horses to state, regional and national honors.
All three of these manufacturers provide quality workmanship with great attention to detail and excellent customer service.
TCLLC delivers trailers all across the United States, Canada, the US Virgin Islands, and even Saudi Arabia!
Located along Route 23 in eastern Lancaster County, between Morgantown and New Holland, A & H is a specialized harness and tach shop that is locally owned by Harry Martin and his family.
A & H also carries a many of the highest quality saddles in various colors, styles and sizes.
Stop by today!
The Standard and Mini Hay Pillow are the only slow feed hay bags designed for use on the ground with a solid back; allowing your horse to eat in a natural grazing position, drastically reduces wasted hay and easily encourage movement with multiple locations.
Hanging and horse trailer manger bags are also available to accommodate all your slow feed needs whether you are at home or on the road.
Slow fed free choice forage is beneficial for all herbivores including goats, sheep, llamas, alpacas, camels, horses, donkeys and mules.
