The voting portion for the Live From Lexington contest has begun as well as the 30 day blogging draw for the semi-finalists. So who are the semi-finalists?
Well, lets begin by introducing Country Sporthorse's top pick and the one person who by far won our vote; Kristine Oakhurst! Last week, we featured Kristine's entry video for the contest, here on the blog.
To review, lets just say it was a creative video and what an equally great approach!
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I watched various video entries. But they truth is the variety was lacking. Of course when you think of how to win this contest, you might automatically think that you need to out-do your fellow contestants. And to do that, then you might think how different you are and what you have to offer. - So many people spent; a bit talking about how great they think Purina is and how wonderful their horses do on their feed and then the remaining time basically talking about themselves and their education or talents that could or are great attributes for the Blog-O-Spondent position. - I'd be with them on Purina of course because I too, feed Purina and I too, love their stuff. But, to me it seemed like each video was delivered with the same concept, just with different wording, different faces and in different places.
Kristine's video was not only different but also it came out of no-where compared to the rest. It was like seeing a Fresian amongst a herd of seemingly similar Thoroughbreds. Like, wait, whoa, what IS that!? It was different! It was catchy! It was independent amongst the rest.
But why would this make her a great Blog-O-Spondent?
For starters, she's got a great approach to writing. Because after all that's one of the most important qualities these contestants need to posses. But, she's also extremely likable, fun, smart, knowledgeable equestrian and all that not only comes across in her writing but also in her video entry. Is it true most of the "blogging" at the WEG will be through video?
Looking at the other contestants, I find none coming across on camera like Kristine. Some appeared uncomfortable and personally, although their wording was good and would be excellent in writing, their delivery through the video was poor and un-interesting, almost at times uncomfortable to watch.
I also find Kristine's blogs (Citizen Horse & Road to Rolex) visually appealing. Awesome photographs taken by her husband as well as videos that are hard not to love and become enamored by. The first video that appeared on YouTube made by Kristine's husband, Josh Oakhurst became an instant favorite with YouTube's equestrian viewers (With 237,000 something views to date). I'd personally love to see this same creativity coming from the WEG through Team Oakhurst.
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In addition to Kristine is the following contestants:
Sheri Israel, another blogger (Dressage Mom) who juggles riding full-time, being a mom, wife and all while holding a full time job! Go Sheri!
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Also, Nina Akerley & Erin Gallagher head up the contest!
We'd like to wish all four of you luck!!
Voting Ends July 12th, so get out there and vote for who you think would be a great Blog-O-Spondent at the 2010 World Equestrian Games!
For every 5 votes, Purina will be giving NARHA $1. So go ahead, pick your fav entry and VOTE!
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