Entry Info
Contest Date: November 8-10, 2024
Google Entry Form Completion (linked below and due September 20). Entry Fees Due October 15 via online NAILE site.
(Please register entrants via the Google form links below.)
Entry Authorization Form with payment instructions
State Leader Verification Form (due September 20)
If you need a registration extension, please contact the Committee Chair, Alaina Cross: amparson@ncsu.edu
PLEASE NOTE: ENTRIES ARE MADE BY THE STATE SPECIALIST. CONTESTANTS MAY ONLY PARTICIPATE IN ONE CONTEST.
ADDITIONAL FORMS:
Entry Authorization Form (with payment information)
Media Release Form. All contestants must turn in this form to have their photos published (awards or candid shots) via online or print. Contestants under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian sign. Bring to check-in.
Special Needs Form. It is the responsibility of the individual (or parent/guardian, if under 18) to notify the EN4-HHR of requests by October 4 and update the form as abilities and needs change. See Contest Chair Contacts for questions.
Help keep event costs down by bringing special items with you! Horse items are great but also think of other items that sell well! Make a gift basket or ask your favorite store to contribute items. We thank you in advance for your contributions!
Good Luck Ads in Breakfast Program. See the form for ad and sponsorship information! Give a shout-out to your favorite competitor and surprise them with an ad in our Breakfast program! Due Oct. 18. Please prepare ads 4" W x 5" H-portrait orientation. PNG or PDF files.
Advertise in the Breakfast Program and at the event. Without advertisements and sponsorships, we could not have this event! This is a great way to get your company exposed to a National equine audience! See the specs and reach in the form. Due Oct. 18. Please send ads as PNG or PDF files.
Sponsorship Form. Please help find sponsors for this event! Without sponsorships, this contest is not possible. Thank you in advance for your support in this effort! New this year - Awards will be live-streamed for certain Sponsorship levels!
T-shirt and Sweatshirt Event Apparel. Pre-order t-shirts and sweatshirts - avoid standing in long lines at the event! Pick up at the booth upon your arrival. Order online no later than October 27.
Opportunity for Friday, November 8. Amplify Horse Racing is providing an opportunity on Friday for a limited number of participants to tour some local facilities. This event will start at 8:30 am at Keeneland during morning training, will offer two other visit locations and lunch, and will finish at 3 pm, also at Keeneland. The registration link will be shared on the Contest Info tab on October 3.
