[Discussion] Spring combo contest



Discussion:

Spring combo contest



Hello,

On this discussion topic, you can talk about the Golden Apple + the Helios' Ray combo contest.

You can practice posting images, ask questions, share your feedback, and ask for help.

To participate in the contest, you need to go to the Contest topic and post your combo submission there.


Submit your entry on the Contest topic until
2026-03-26 11:00.


Vote between 2026-03-26 11:00 and 2026-03-30 10:00.

The winners will be announced once we have the results.

The time matches the time zone selected on your account.


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

↪ To participate, do I need to own the combo?
Yes, you need to own the horse combo on this server. 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.

↪ I posted my submission message on the contest topic, but I forgot to add something. Can you correct it?
Yes! Please post the corrected message on this discussion topic. We will then copy it and use it to edit your participation message on the other topic, so it shows correctly.

↪ I want to change the coat/landscape from my participation, so it better fits the theme. Can you edit my message?
If your message already has votes, we can censor it so that you can post a new one. If it doesn't have votes, we can edit it.

↪ I would like to delete my submission and re-enter. Is that possible?
Yes, as long as the voting phase has not begun. Please let us know on this discussion topic that you would like us to censor your message. After it's censored, you will be able to submit a new one.

↪ I noticed that my participation message was censored. Why?
If your message doesn't follow the participation rules, it will be censored. The Howrse team will leave a message on the topic informing you of that. If you post a message on the discussion topic correcting it, the team can copy it and use it to correct your participation message. Then, your message will be uncensored.



How to upload your image


Click to display

You can either take a screenshot of your horse or use the in-game download option.

If you use the download option, go to your horse's page and click on the download icon. The image will then be saved on your device.

Upload the image to a website of your choice: Postimage, for example.
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.


Have fun!
The Howrse Team
AmOwzing
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I'm sorry, my first message was wrong on Contest theme. Please delete because I send second one, which is currently.
Onnea
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Onnea
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Onnea wrote:

I'm sorry, my first message was wrong on Contest theme. Please delete because I send second one, which is currently.

Hello,

Sure! I have deleted your first participation message.default smiley (ow)
AmOwzing
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Hello! Could someone delete my first post on the contest page? It didn't fit the contest theme! I've also accidentally posted that same post in here, too. Could you please delete that, too? Thanks!
ᴱᵗᵉʳⁿᵃˡ ᴮˡᵃᶻᵉ
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Hi, I can't upload an image repeatedly because it's supposedly in the "wrong format." default smiley (o)
Could someone please advise me on the size and which link to select? I'm using Postimage.
aelin galathynius
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aelin galathynius wrote:

Hi, I can't upload an image repeatedly because it's supposedly in the "wrong format." default smiley (o)
Could someone please advise me on the size and which link to select? I'm using Postimage.

Postimage will give you several different options to choose from on how to share. Copy the one next to "direct link". The url should end in .png

Then paste that into the "add an image" shortcut box here in the forum. The forum "preview" option should then show the image before you confirm to post the message
Legacy Ann
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ᴱᵗᵉʳⁿᵃˡ ᴮˡᵃᶻᵉ wrote:

Hello! Could someone delete my first post on the contest page? It didn't fit the contest theme! I've also accidentally posted that same post in here, too. Could you please delete that, too? Thanks!

Hello,

Done! And I have also added to your message the name and link to your horse's public page, as it was easy to find on your account.default smiley (ow)
AmOwzing
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Hello!

When using postimages, I keep getting an error saying "Server responded with 403 code" with my downloaded image from Howrse.

Any pointers? Thanks!
jackiem
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Figured it out. My computer is having issues
jackiem
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jackiem wrote:

Figured it out. My computer is having issues

Hello,
Glad to hear it's working now! I was about to suggest doing browser troubleshooting.default smiley (ow)
AmOwzing
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Please censor my first submission, I noticed the image was broken after posting -- but I resubmitted with the corrected image on a second post -- sorry about that!
thegreenlight
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thegreenlight wrote:

Please censor my first submission, I noticed the image was broken after posting -- but I resubmitted with the corrected image on a second post -- sorry about that!

Got it! No worriesdefault smiley :)
Legacy Ann
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Could you please delete my first post in the contest thread? I uploaded an image that was the wrong size.
Thank you. default smiley :$
aelin galathynius
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aelin galathynius wrote:

Could you please delete my first post in the contest thread? I uploaded an image that was the wrong size.
Thank you. default smiley :$

Done!default smiley (ow)
AmOwzing
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I need help with my horse link for some reason it keeps saving my old horse submission for the last contest instead of the new one
emmyshmemily
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Like its supposed to be this one https://www.howrse.com/elevage/fiche/?id=69825897 and instead it takes you to snow day
emmyshmemily
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Please delete my contest submission. I submitted the wrong horse default smiley :(
jackiem
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Hello,

emmyshmemily wrote:

Like its supposed to be this one https://www.howrse.com/elevage/fiche/?id=69825897 and instead it takes you to snow day
I have corrected it.default smiley (ow)


jackiem wrote:

Please delete my contest submission. I submitted the wrong horse default smiley :(
I have deleted it. You can now send a new submission.default smiley (ow)
AmOwzing
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Thank you so much!!
jackiem
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You are my hero AmOwzing! default smiley (l)
emmyshmemily
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I'm always happy to help!default smiley (ow)default smiley (l)
AmOwzing
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Yayy!! I successfully posted my entry with zero issues this time default smiley (lol)default smiley (lol)
I’m so happy to see this contest going again!! It’s so fun to see everyone’s combinations of all the beautiful artwork we have here. Good luck to everyone who enters!!
default smiley (l)
love_tricia
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I hope its ok if i forgot to crop mine. I had to take a screenshot of my winged riding unicorn.
Ravenknight
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Adding this info because i completely forgot about it lol.

Coat: Beautiful Trans Boy- Author: Plasmodium.
Helios Ray: Lake Of Tears- Author: Hitana




https://www.howrse.com/elevage/fiche/?id=86798568 Link to horse
Hog202
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I accidentally linked the wrong horse in my post!

This is the actual horse in my submission, is it possible to change it?

Renfroe

https://www.howrse.com/elevage/chevaux/cheval?id=77664439
jsniper
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