Mareworthy Stakes - Entry and Voting
The Mareworthy Stakes is an inaugural calendar photo contest and fundraiser for Mareworthy Charities, a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and improving the lives of Thoroughbred mares. This calendar photo contest aims to showcase the beautiful spirit of Thoroughbred mares while raising funds for our mission to protect Thoroughbred mares.
Prizes Generously Donated by:
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The Top 20 From Round 1
This group is now being evaluated by our panel of amazing judges! The judges' placement will be combined with the placements from Round 1 to determine the final results.
Next Up: Judging Round Oct 1 to 6
Meet the Judges
(in alphabetical order by first name)
(in alphabetical order by first name)
- Kristin Werner, Senior Counsel of The Jockey Club
- Kristin is the Senior Counsel at The Jockey Club, where she manages legal matters for both for-profit and not-for-profit entities. In addition to her legal role, she actively engages in industry initiatives, with a particular focus on racehorse welfare and aftercare. Kristin plays a vital role in supporting programs like the Equine Injury Database, Thoroughbred Incentive Program, and Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, all aimed at enhancing the well-being and future prospects of racehorses. Kristin is also an enthusiastic member of industry committees, including the Unwanted Horse Coalition and the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit.
- Rosie Napravnik, the history-making former jockey
- Rosie is the groundbreaking former jockey who made history as the first woman to win the Kentucky Oaks, and did so twice! She's also the second woman to secure a Breeders' Cup race victory, accomplishing this feat more than once. Rosie also holds the unique distinction of being the sole woman to ride in all three Triple Crown races, participating multiple times and all within a single season. After retiring from racing, she shifted her focus to training retired racehorses for new careers while actively supporting equine welfare organizations. Learn more about Rosie at https://rosieofftrack.com/about/
- Sarah Coleman, Executive Director of The Kentucky Horse Council
- A passionate equestrian hailing from northeastern Ohio, Sarah graduated from Ohio University's Scripps School of Journalism before making her mark in Kentucky's equine world. With a diverse background spanning equine publications, educational institutions, and charitable endeavors, she now leads the Kentucky Horse Council as its Executive Director, while also serving on various equine boards and committees. Beyond her administrative prowess, Sarah co-owns Topline Communications, representing an impressive roster of clients in the equine industry. As if that's not enough, she continues to share her equestrian expertise through freelance writing for publications like Hobby Farms, Horse Illustrated, and more.
- Susan Palmer, advocating for amateur photographers
- Susan is the dedicated advocate for amateur photographers in our contest. While she may not have a Thoroughbred mare of her own, Susan's journey began as the original Mareworthy photographer, capturing the very first moments of Lady Macjazz (aka Freja) when she became a part of our founder Kyle's life back in 2014. Since then, Susan has continued to create stunning photographic memories of the Mareworthy mares, bringing their beauty to life through her lens.
- Wendy Wooley, 2022 Media Eclipse Award-winning photographer
- Wendy, a lifelong horse and dog enthusiast, won the prestigious 2022 Eclipse Award for Photography. Wendy is a recognized Horse Racing Photographer with credentials from EquiSport Photos, and she boasts an impressive portfolio covering marquee events like the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness, and the Breeder’s Cup. Her signature style focuses on candid pet photography in natural settings, featured in renowned brands like Purina and National Geographic. Wendy's work has even inspired artwork in Spielberg's "WAR HORSE." Explore her photography at www.equisportphotos.com and www.peepsandpaws.com.
How Points Were Earned in Round 1
- Public Votes: 1 point per vote (opens September 8, 2023, free to vote, limited to once per day by IP address)
- Fundraising: 1 point for every USD raised on your personal fundraising page
- Donors: 20 points for each unique supporting donor on your personal fundraising page
Final Round 1 Placement as of Sunday, October 1, 2023 at 12:01am ET
Official Contest Rules
- Important Dates:
- Entry Period: September 1, 2023 - September 30, 2023
- Public Voting and Fundraising Period: September 8, 2023 - September 30, 2023
- Judging Review: October 1, 2023 - October 6, 2023
- Results Announced: October 7, 2023
- Eligibility:
- The contest is open to all individuals who are the current or former owner of a registered Thoroughbred mare, either currently owned or owned at the time of the horse's death. Participants younger than 18 years old must have written permission from a parent or legal guardian, and all participants must comply with applicable laws and regulations.
- Entry Submission:
- To enter the contest, participants must follow these steps:
- Beginning September 1, 2023, complete the entry form found at www.Mareworthy.com/stakes
- A high-resolution photograph in landscape orientation of your registered Thoroughbred mare must be uploaded as part of the registration.
- To maximize your chances, please submit a single photo of your registered Thoroughbred mare. This avoids splitting the public vote. If you happen to submit more than one photo for the same horse, note that only one fundraising page will be assigned. Fundraising points will be allocated to the photo with the most public votes. For example, if one photo receives 100 votes and another gets 80, the latter with 80 votes will be dropped, and your full fundraising points will apply to the one with 100 public votes. Keep in mind that splitting votes might lead to insufficient points for the Top 20.
- Once your photo entry is approved, you will receive a confirmation email that will also include instructions to setup your personal fundraising page.
- Share your fundraising page with your network to start fundraising right away.
- On September 8, 2023, start promoting the contest voting page (www.mareworthy.com/stakes) with your network.
- Beginning September 1, 2023, complete the entry form found at www.Mareworthy.com/stakes
- To enter the contest, participants must follow these steps:
- Earning Points - Fundraising and Public Voting:
- Each entrant will receive a personal fundraising page on the Mareworthy Charities fundraising platform. Participants are encouraged to share their fundraising page with friends, family, and the public to solicit donations. Mareworthy will email instructions for how to setup the fundraising page to entrants after approval of the entrant.
- Entrant's photo will be included in the contest gallery found at www.mareworthy.com/stakes. Participants are encouraged to share the contest page and solicit votes from their network.
- Points will be awarded based on the following criteria:
- Public Votes: Each vote from the public will earn one (1) point. Votes are free but limited to once per day per IP address.
- Fundraising: Each dollar (USD) raised through the personal fundraising page will earn one (1) point.
- Number of Donors: Each individual donor supporting an entrant will earn twenty (20) points.
- Top 20 Selection:
- The top 20 entrants with the highest earned total points as of 11:59pm EST on September 30, 2023 will move on to the judged round.
- Judged Round and Prizes:
- The 20 entrants with the highest total earned points will have their photos reviewed by a panel of judges selected by Mareworthy Charities.
- The judges will individually assess each photo based on criteria such as uniqueness, clarity, and overall appeal to collectively rank the top 20. It is possible this ranking order will not match the public round.
- The final ranking of the top 12 will consider their performance in both the public voting and fundraising round as well as the judged round. The entrant with the highest combined ranking from both rounds will be declared the Grand Prize winner.
- To determine the ranking of the top 12, each entrant will receive points based on their placement in each round, as follows (The maximum points a participant can earn is 24 (12 points for first place in both the public and judged rounds):
- First Place in the Round = 12 points
- Second Place in the Round = 11 points
- Third Place in the Round = 10 points
- Fourth Place = 9 points
- Fifth Place = 8 points
- Sixth Place = 7 points
- Seventh Place = 6 points
- Eighth Place = 5 points
- Ninth Place = 4 points
- Tenth Place = 3 points
- Eleventh Place = 2 points
- Twelfth Place = 1 points
- Thirteenth through Twentieth = 0 points
- This total will be used to rank them among the other top 12 selections made by the judging panel, determining their final prize placement. In the event of a tie, placement will be determined by total points from the public voting and fundraising round.
- Example A: an entrant places 12th in the public round (earning 1 point) and 3rd in the judged round (earning 10 points), their total points will be 11.
- Example B: an entrant places 18th in the public round (earning 0 points) and 1st in the judged round (earning 12 points); their total will be 12 points. Example B would rank higher than Example A in the final placings.
- The top 12 entrants will receive prizes, and their photos will be featured for one month in the 2024 Mareworthy Charities Calendar.
- The Grand Prize winner will also have their photo featured as the cover of the 2024 Mareworthy Charities Calendar.
- All prize winners will be required to provide a valid shipping address for prize delivery purposes.
- Calendar Back Cover:
- All entrants, regardless of their ranking, will be featured in a photo collage on the back cover of the calendar.
- The size of each entrant's photo in the collage will be relative to the number of points they earned during the public voting and fundraising.
- Verification:
- For the top 20 entrants, details of ownership and verification of the horse being a registered Thoroughbred mare will be verified.
- Entrants may be required to provide additional documentation or information to confirm eligibility.
- Ownership and Rights:
- By entering the contest, participants warrant that they are the rightful owners of the submitted photograph and have all necessary permissions and rights to use the image.
- Participants grant Mareworthy Charities a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use and publish the submitted photographs for promotional and fundraising purposes.
- Inquiries and Conflict Resolution:
- Inquiries: For any inquiries, clarifications, or concerns regarding the Mareworthy Stakes Contest, participants are welcome to contact us at info@mareworthy.com. We are here to assist you throughout the contest period.
- Conflict Resolution: In the event of disputes or conflicts arising from the contest, Mareworthy Charities retains the final authority in making decisions and resolving matters. All decisions made by Mareworthy Charities are binding and conclusive. Participants agree to accept these decisions as final and waive any right to challenge them.
- We are committed to ensuring a fair and transparent contest experience for all participants. Should any questions or issues arise, please don't hesitate to reach out. Let's have fun!!!!
Sponsorship Opportunities: How Can You Help?
Your company's generous sponsorship through in-kind donations as contest prizes will greatly enhance the success of our event by motivating participants to maximize their fundraising efforts and raise awareness for Mareworthy Charities. We deeply appreciate your support and believe that your contribution will make a meaningful impact.
Please review the Sponsorship Opportunities PDF document below, and contact us with any questions at info@mareworthy.com or (859) 212-9118
Please review the Sponsorship Opportunities PDF document below, and contact us with any questions at info@mareworthy.com or (859) 212-9118
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