Photography Competition And Exhibition To Celebrate Horse-Human Bond In Irish Racing
The Curragh Racecourse are launching a photography competition under the theme ‘Hoofbeats and Heartbeats’. Run in collaboration with Horse Racing Ireland, Treo Eile, and Bermingham Cameras, the competition invites contributors to capture the magic of the horse-human bond in Irish racing.
Up to 100 photographs from the entries will be displayed in a special exhibition at the Curragh over the weekend of September 28th and 29th, Goffs Millions and “Friends of The Curragh” Irish Cesarewitch Weekend. The Three winners of the following three categories; Open, Under-18, and Public Vote, will be awarded Canon Selphy Square QX10 Portable Colour Photo Wireless Printers courtesy of Bermingham Cameras.
The competition is free to enter with an optional donation to racehorse retraining not-for-profit Treo Eile encouraged at the time of entry. Entries are now open at HoofbeatsAndHeartbeats.Skor.ie . Entries will close on Friday 30 August. Terms and Conditions apply.
Evan Arkwright, Racing and Sponsorship Manager of The Curragh added: “The Curragh and its surroundings are home to many trainers and farms, so we see daily the unique connection that exists between thoroughbreds and those who raise, train, and care for them. This exhibition on the prestigious Goffs Million day will add a unique element to the event, and we encourage all interested photographers to get snapping.”
HRI Director of Equine Welfare and Bloodstock John Osborne commented: “Irish racing is full of beautiful moments and the most compelling often highlight the close relationship that exists between racehorses and their humans. The exhibition will showcase this relationship and celebrate the rich and rewarding lives of Ireland’s racehorses, from birth to retirement.”
Bermingham Cameras Owner Brian Whelan said: “Bermingham Cameras has a close association with Irish racing and we are delighted to support this exciting competition and exhibition. We look forward to seeing the entries celebrating these amazing animals and the humans who devote their lives to them.”
