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Reader Photo Challenge: The Derp Face
Here are 11 horses who prefer to show off their less-than-photogenic side.
Horses always choose the exact right moment to make that oh-so-special face. You know, like when we’re trying to capture their natural beauty on camera. 🙄
These readers were kind enough to share their photos of their derpy horses (or at least of their lovely horses making derpy faces).
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Duke & goofy Karen. Photo by Shannon Ready.
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Rocky always smiles for selfies! Photo by Samantha Wilmot.
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My daughter and her Chincoteague Pony. Photo by Shannon Meyers.
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Tried to take a nice photo with his ribbons. Milo said he was ready for his close up. Photo by Nenah Demunster.
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Vylit and Aries. Photo by Kim Seahorse.
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Try, if you must. Goofy faces, I must. Photos by Bonnie Lynn Simmons.
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Denny says he’s over the weekend. Photo by Lexi Poteat.
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I just wanted a cute Christmas picture. The answer was no! Photo by Cynthia Wilson.
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Such a handsome boy! Horse: Zippy, owned by Amy Carlson. Photo by Karina Brown.
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Get a Friesian, they said. They’re sooo majestic. Photo by Jean Connoyer.
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Germaan our 33 year old senior citizen…he’s missing a few teeth! There’s nothing he enjoys more than a good grooming! Photo by Lisa Dendulk.
Stay beautiful, Horse Nation. Go riding!
Keep an eye out for next week’s 24-hour photo challenge! We announce challenge subjects on Monday around the end of the day on both Instagram and Facebook.