NickerDoodles Derby Hat Contest: Vote for your favorite!

You showed us your Derby hats–now it’s time to choose which one is best. Here are the top 10 finalists.

Top: Illustration by Melanie Eberhardt

1. Alyssa Johnson

2. Leo McGarry

3. Lindsey Hellmuth

4. Thatcher “Little Big Man” Traver

5. Maggie Hitron

6. Maria Nobles of St Jude’s Creations

7a. Katelyn Oliver

7b. Katelyn Oliver

8a. Kathy Duke

8b. Kathy Duke

9. Stephanie Heinsons

10. Ola Iosue

Voting will take place May 8 through the 12^th. The winners will be announced May 13^th.

Cast your vote below! (Only one vote per person.)

A great big thanks to NickerDoodles for sponsoring these amazing prizes!

• Win

A custom, framed portrait of you and your horse by artist, Melanie Eberhardt (creator of NickerDoodles). See samples of Melanie’s equine portraiture work at melanieeberhardt.com.

• Place

A likeness of you and your horse will be featured in an upcoming NickerDoodle posted on HorseNation.com.

• Show

An OTTB T-shirt designed by Melanie (Race Horse, Sport Horse, MY Horse). T-shirts are also available for purchase melanieeberhardt.com.

About Melanie:

I am an artist in Atlanta. When I’m not painting, I’m riding horses. I have 3 retired Arabians and a snotty pony at home. They keep me on my toes. Three years ago I bought a young OTTB straight off the track. My new fella, Bubba, and I are learning dressage. Sadly, I’m the weak link on Team Bubba, but I learn something every time we ride so it’s all good. I started NickerDoodles to document the horsey antics that abound within my world. I’m very fortunate to balance my life with things that I love – painting and riding – and NickerDoodles gives me a forum to share. If we’re not laughing at our horses and ourselves, we’re probably crying. I prefer to laugh! I hope everyone enjoys NickerDoodles.

Please visit my central website: www.melanieeberhardt.com.