Contest Report: September 5, 2009

Secretariat. Photo taken during retirement at
Caliborne Farms, Kentucky, 1988

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Got a great trick? You could win a load of fabulous, eco-friendly pet supplies including an Eco-Hemp Rectangle Bed; Large Food Storage Can; Organic Cotton Car Seat Cover; Eco-Collar & Leash—made from 100% recycled plastic bottles; No. 2 Biodegradable Pet Waste Bags & Dispenser (18 refill bags included); Harry Barker’s Shampoos & Conditioner; Therapy Dog Treats, Chicken & Rice all from Harry Barker, a lifestyle pet company that "focuses on employing a Beautiful Home, Beautiful Pet, and Beautiful Planet to/for pet owners."

Contest begins September 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009. So get that video camera ready and start shooting.

Meanwhile, got horse? As fellow Examiner,  Linda Ann Nickerson first reported, Disney is holding a nation-wide search for horses to play Secretariat and others in it's upcoming film based on the legendary Triple-Crown Winner.

The film, which stars Diane Lane as Penny Chenery, the owner of Meadow Farm and Secretariat, has a script by Mike Rich of 'Finding Forrester' and 'The Rookie.'

Casting for the lead equine has been closed, at least for the moment, but have no fear, your horse may still find it's way onto the Silver Screen.

Disney Pictures is currently seeking extras for the movie which will be filming in the Lexington and Louisville areas. The approximate two-week filming duration is slated to begin at the end of September. All types and ages of are needed!

Those interested must BRING A NON-RETURNABLE CURRENT SNAPSHOT OF THEMSELVES, as no photos will be taken at the casting call.

One more contest to report: PEOPLE Pets and Wheel of Fortune are holding America's Most Loveable Pet Photo contest. From now until Oct. 23, upload your pet's best photo for a chance to win $3,000 and a shot at your pet appearing on national TV.