[Contest discussion] Winter Holidays Combo

By AmOwzing, 2nd December 2025 12:42:41
4




Hello everyone,

Due to popular demand, we are hosting another combo contest!

You will need to make your best Golden Apple + Helios' Ray combo, with the Winter Holidays theme.


IMPORTANT:

We have 2 topics for this contest:

↪ This topic, where you can discuss the contest and ask questions.

↪ The [Contest] Winter Holidays Combo topic, where you will only be able to post your combo and vote.



How to participate



↪ The theme for this contest is: Winter Holidays.

↪ Choose one Golden Apple and Helios' Ray combo, with this theme, and post it on the [Contest] Winter Holidays Combo topic.

↪ When submitting your entry, you also need to:
➞ Share the Golden Apple and Helios' Ray names and authors.
➞ Share the name and the link to the submitted horse.

↪ You can only participate once!

↪ It's prohibited to advertise and solicit votes (via PM or other messages).



FAQ


↪ These are the only items you can use to participate:
➞ Golden Apple
➞ Retired Golden Apple
➞ Helios' Ray
➞ Unlimited Helios' Ray
➞ Ow's Helios' Ray
➞ Harmony Pack

↪ Do I need to own the combo, or can I use the combo from another player?
You need to own the combo used to participate in the contest. You also need to post the link to that horse on your submission message.

↪ How does the voting phase work? If I click on the hearts before the deadline, will they count for voting?
Yes, the votes will still count.

↪ Won't the first people submitting get more votes than those who submit later?
The voting stage will last for a few days, and we will also send a private message to remind everyone to vote, so it shouldn't be the case.

↪ I don't know the names of the creations and the authors of the coat or background. How do I find this out?
If you already have a horse with the combo, go to its page and click on their Golden Apple and Helios' Ray. It will show you the name of the creation and the author.

↪ How do I post an image in the forum?
You can find the tutorial on the [Contest] Winter Holidays Combo topic.



Prizes


↪ 1st place - Newest Japanese Christmas horse + 75 Pass seeds

↪ 2nd place - Divine horse Winter + 50 Pass seeds

↪ 3rd place - 1x Harmony Pack + 50 Pass seeds

↪ 4th place - 1x Golden Apple + 25 Pass seeds

↪ 5th place - 1x Helios' Ray + 25 Pass seeds

↪ 6th to 10th place - 25 Pass seeds



Deadlines


You can submit your entry from now and until 2025-12-17 11:00.

The voting phase will take place between 2025-12-17 11:00 and 2025-12-22 09:00.

The winners will be announced once we have the results.

These times are adjusted to the time zone you selected on your account.


Good luck, and have fun!
AmOwzing
AmOwzing
  • Posted messages: 420
  • Karma: 10 points
By Onnea, 3rd December 2025 09:20:50
1
Hi!

It only has to be the Golden Apple, can't we use other BMI?

Hiking Journal for example , or something else?
Onnea
  • Posted messages: 177
  • Karma: 10 points
By AmOwzing, 3rd December 2025 09:29:22
3
Onnea wrote:

Hi!

It only has to be the Golden Apple, can't we use other BMI?

Hiking Journal for example , or something else?

Hello,

To participate, you can only use a Golden Apple or a Retired Golden Apple.default smiley (ow)
AmOwzing
  • Posted messages: 420
  • Karma: 10 points
By Onnea, 3rd December 2025 09:38:58
3
I definitely need Harmony Pack right yesterday xd
Onnea
  • Posted messages: 177
  • Karma: 10 points
By fletcher, 3rd December 2025 10:07:40
4
I'm excited to see the new Christmas horse!
There are some really cool combos in there already default smiley (l)
fletcher
  • Posted messages: 2,334
  • Karma: 10 points
By Edwin, 3rd December 2025 10:26:46
3
Hi !! good luck everyone, I look forward to see any entries everyday ^^
Edwin
  • Posted messages: 23
  • Karma: 10 points
By Asters, 3rd December 2025 10:43:50
I made a mess of posting. Can I edit it? It looks like I can't delete it and start over?

Seeing the other entries, I don't think I will win anything, but I enjoy sharing the image. I like the combo.

I should have re-sized the image.

And I should have used a different link.

I am sorry about the mess. I did try to do it right and even joined "post images".
Asters
  • Posted messages: 16
  • Karma: 10 points
By AmOwzing, 3rd December 2025 10:55:52
3
Asters wrote:

I made a mess of posting. Can I edit it? It looks like I can't delete it and start over?

Seeing the other entries, I don't think I will win anything, but I enjoy sharing the image. I like the combo.

I should have re-sized the image.

And I should have used a different link.

I am sorry about the mess. I did try to do it right and even joined "post images".

Hello Asters,

Please feel free to post your corrected version here, and I can copy it and edit your message on the other topic.default smiley (ow)
AmOwzing
  • Posted messages: 420
  • Karma: 10 points
By emmyshmemily, 3rd December 2025 11:11:01
Will it work if I only add this part bSnowDay8274.64ecause I cannot do a separate website link?
emmyshmemily
  • Posted messages: 68
  • Karma: 10 points
By Asters, 3rd December 2025 11:12:41


https://www.howrse.com/elevage/fiche/?id=82424407

Golden Apple: Milky Winged Uni - Author: Castiel

Helios Ray: WinterEtude - Author: Ithalaine
Asters
  • Posted messages: 16
  • Karma: 10 points
By Asters, 3rd December 2025 11:14:01
2
To: AmOwzing

Thank you! Much appreciated! default smiley (y)default smiley :)
Asters
  • Posted messages: 16
  • Karma: 10 points
By AmOwzing, 3rd December 2025 11:22:54
3
emmyshmemily wrote:

Will it work if I only add this part bSnowDay8274.64ecause I cannot do a separate website link?

You need to post the image directly on the topic to make it easy for everyone to vote.

Here's the tutorial on how to add images to the forum:

↪ Download your combo from your horse's page to your device by clicking on the download icon.

↪ Upload it to a website of your choice: Postimage, for example. If possible, please avoid using Imgur, as players living in the UK won't be able to see those images.

↪ Some websites allow you to resize the image, so you can make it smaller to fit nicely on the forum.

↪ After it's uploaded on the website, right-click on the image and click on "Copy Image Link", like this:

↪ On Howrse, click on the "Add an image" button and paste the link there:

↪ You can use the preview feature to preview your message before posting it.

If you need further help, please let us know!default smiley (ow)
AmOwzing
  • Posted messages: 420
  • Karma: 10 points
By AmOwzing, 3rd December 2025 11:24:47
1
Asters wrote:

To: AmOwzing

Thank you! Much appreciated! default smiley (y)default smiley :)

You are very welcome!default smiley (ow)
AmOwzing
  • Posted messages: 420
  • Karma: 10 points
By emmyshmemily, 3rd December 2025 11:36:41
SnowDay8274.64

My Horse: SnowDay8274.64

https://www.howrse.com/elevage/fiche/?id=51477163

GA: Havran v Zime

Author: SCIPIO

UHR: Solar Winter

Author: Красная луна
emmyshmemily
  • Posted messages: 68
  • Karma: 10 points
emmyshmemily
  • Posted messages: 68
  • Karma: 10 points
By love_tricia, 3rd December 2025 11:39:09
3
I made an ugly mess of my entry! (Note to future self: don’t post anything before coffee!)
If anyone can assist with my entry post - it’s the last one on the 1st page and my posts with the coat and ray name are in a separate post on page 2 and the link to my lovely pony are in yet another post on the 2nd page… smh lol please don’t hate me default smiley (l)
love_tricia
  • Posted messages: 556
  • Karma: 10 points
By AmOwzing, 3rd December 2025 11:44:22
3
emmyshmemily wrote:

So like that?

Yes, that will work! I have corrected your message on the other topic and uncensored your message.default smiley (ow)


love_tricia wrote:

I made an ugly mess of my entry! (Note to future self: don’t post anything before coffee!)
If anyone can assist with my entry post - it’s the last one on the 1st page and my posts with the coat and ray name are in a separate post on page 2 and the link to my lovely pony are in yet another post on the 2nd page… smh lol please don’t hate me default smiley (l)
Already corrected.default smiley (l)
AmOwzing
  • Posted messages: 420
  • Karma: 10 points
By love_tricia, 3rd December 2025 11:45:35
2
Thank you so very much for fixing my mess @ AmOwzing!!! You’re the official hero of my day!! default smiley (l) && good news for everyone - I now have coffee in hand!!
love_tricia
  • Posted messages: 556
  • Karma: 10 points
By neovision, 3rd December 2025 11:49:50
I’m considering entering the contest, but the combo I’m thinking of entering is more snow-themed than Holiday-themed (presents, Christmas decoration etc.). Is that still acceptable or should it specifically adhere to a Holiday traditions theme?
neovision
  • Posted messages: 22
  • Karma: 10 points
By AmOwzing, 3rd December 2025 11:54:57
2
love_tricia wrote:

Thank you so very much for fixing my mess @ AmOwzing!!! You’re the official hero of my day!! default smiley (l) && good news for everyone - I now have coffee in hand!!
You're very welcome, I'm happy to help! Enjoy your coffee!default smiley (ow)


neovision wrote:

I’m considering entering the contest, but the combo I’m thinking of entering is more snow-themed than Holiday-themed (presents, Christmas decoration etc.). Is that still acceptable or should it specifically adhere to a Holiday traditions theme?
You can post a snow theme.default smiley (ow)
Everything with a Christmas, New Year, or Winter theme will be accepted.
AmOwzing
  • Posted messages: 420
  • Karma: 10 points
By emmyshmemily, 3rd December 2025 12:10:44
1

I resized my photo for the contest is there anyway an admin could fix this for me?
emmyshmemily
  • Posted messages: 68
  • Karma: 10 points
By AmOwzing, 3rd December 2025 12:14:33
1
emmyshmemily wrote:

I resized my photo for the contest is there anyway an admin could fix this for me?

Done!default smiley (ow)
AmOwzing
  • Posted messages: 420
  • Karma: 10 points
By emmyshmemily, 3rd December 2025 12:15:27
1
default smiley (l) you are the best!!!!
emmyshmemily
  • Posted messages: 68
  • Karma: 10 points
By neovision, 3rd December 2025 13:04:30
Thank you for the clarification! I have another question: do I have to use the official download link or can I make a screenshot to frame it the way I prefer ?
neovision
  • Posted messages: 22
  • Karma: 10 points
By Dario, 3rd December 2025 13:20:15
can I change my background entry?
I just read it has to be more winterish...
Dario
  • Posted messages: 12
  • Karma: 10 points
By myshell94, 3rd December 2025 13:23:11
https://www.howrse.com/elevage/fiche/?id=26266477

how do you change this link into the "Red" link name?
instant click to see the image-horses page.
myshell94
  • Posted messages: 1,014
  • Karma: 10 points