ABOUT THE RED HORSE
What do you know about the famous Red Horse of Tysoe? The Tysoe Heritage Research Group (THRG) is planning a major review with a series of talks to reveal more. In reality the horse could have been created for any number of reasons.
The Tysoe Record invites you to use your imagination and write a short story about it. There are plenty of stories about horses to inspire you, but not many of them involve horses carved into the landscape.
What was going on that led to the Red Horse being created? And what is it whispering to us on the wind from these hills?
HOW TO ENTER
The competition is open to children and adults. Judging is divided into four categories:
Children / Young Adults:
- up to 7 years (100—500 words)
- 8-11 years (100—500 words)
- 12-15 years (300—1,000 words)
Adults
- Adults (300-1000 words)
CLOSING DATE: 17th MAY 2025
Please send your entries of a story about The Red Horse with your name, age and contact details to the Editor, tysoerecord@gmail.com or leave it in the post box at Tysoe Village Stores. The judges’ decision is final.
PRIZES:
The winners will be announced and displayed at THRG’s ‘THE RED HORSE - MYTH, HISTORY AND LANDSCAPE’ on Saturday 19th July:
Overall winner: £50 token and the title ‘Red Horse Short Story Champion 2025'
CATEGORY WINNERS: £20 book token per category
Prizes will be presented at the THRG event. The panel of judges includes members of THRG and The Tysoe Record and English experts. The overall winning story will be printed in the Tysoe & District Record. Children are welcome to include drawings along with their stories.