We held a competition for best Painted Bar Stables photo! We've had so many wonderful people come and ride with us and take some great photos so we thought we would collect these photos for everyone to see.

	FIRST PLACE Stormy Hilltop Author: Theo Skudra Photo Taken: 9/4/2010 In Photo: Elizabeth Levitt on Beauregard, Max Skudra on Maximum Review, Theo Skudra on Mack's Lit Up, Abraham Herst on Cats D9 Dozer Prize: 3 Hour Trail Ride
	SECOND PLACE Checkin' You Out Author: Gina Kreutter Photo Taken: 7/24/2010 In Photo: Cats D9 Dozer and Pepsi Poco LeoDandy Prize: 1½ Hour Trail Ride
	THIRD PLACE Giddy on a Gaited Author: Andrea Valluzzo Photo Taken: 8/20/2010 In Photo: Allison Valluzzo on Mack's Lit Up Prize: 45 Minute Trail Ride

Congratulations to our winners!

Rules

• Photos may be of anything at Painted Bar Stables: trail rides, lessons, horses, the babies, or simply you and your friends having fun here at the barn!
• Photos are due by October 31, 2010
• You may submit as many photos as you would like. All photos must be a minimum size of 720px x 540px.
• No professional photographers allowed. Only novice, amateur and aspiring photographers.

Judges

• Erika Eckstrom: Owner of Painted Bar Stables
• Dean Eckstrom: Father of Owner of Painted Bar Stables; Watercolor artist and amateur photographer
• A.C. Jacobs: Owner of www.Oatstuffer.com; Professional Photographer and Graphic Designer

Prizes and Awards

• The winner of the photo competition will receive one free 3 hour trial ride (valued at $75)!
• Additional runner up and category prizes will also be awarded.