2026 Photo of the Year Challenge

Snap a photo and share it with the TRVEA community for a chance to be named “Photo of the Year,”  win fun prizes, be featured on TRVEA’s website, Facebook, or Instagram pages! No horse required to participate!
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How to Participate
You do not need to register to participate in this year’s photo challenge, simply submit your photos via email to [email protected] along with your name and a brief description/background of the photo.

Photo submissions taken outside of the TRV are welcome, we want to share your experiences from beyond the valley too! Updates and featured photos will be posted and announced throughout the year, so be sure to share as you go!
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At the end of the year, one winner’s submission will be announced “Photo of the Year” in each of FIVE categories. If you feel your photo may fall under more than one category, you can specify which category you are submitting for, or leave it up to the board to decide. ​

 Category #1 - The Classic "Between the Ears"​

• ​Share your view from the saddle!
• Show off your horse's mane (or your braiding skills)
• This can be any view you think is photo-worthy while riding.

Category #2 - "Wildlife

• Share the critters you spot! We want to see them all! 
  • Coyotes, bunnies & squirrels, birds, and bugs too!
  • Sea life, shells, jellyfish, crabs
  • Bugs and other critters too!

Category #3 - ​"Selfies!"

• Take a selfie with your horse
• Take a selfie with your riding buddy
• We want to get to know our members' faces!

Category #4 - "Environmental/Community Advocacy"

• Participation in clean-ups
• Attendance at City Council meetings, TRNERR presentations & events, etc.
• Support local businesses (nurseries, farm stands, etc.)

Category #5 - "Native Plants"

• Identify native species on the trails and in your community
• Is it native or invasive?
• What kind of wildlife does this plant attract?
• Does it have medicinal properties?

Category #6 - "outside the TRV"

• ​Show us your "Between the Ears," "Wildlife," "Selfies!," "Environmental/Community Advocacy," and "Native Plants" that are happening outside of the TRV.
• If you live or travel outside of the TRV and have a great photo to share, this is the category for you.

Challenge Flyer Sheet

DownloAD CHALLENGE Flyer Sheet
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Background Photo by Vidar Nordli-Mathisen on Unsplash