Calling all creative writers: Bayer Animal Health is sponsoring an "Enjoy the Ride" essay contest whose prize is a trip for two to the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY, next September and October.

 The challenge: pen a 150-word essay on how much you love your horse and what he gives back to you. Entrants must be 18 or older and U.S. legal residents.

 Deadline for entries is December 31, 2009.

 Go to www.enjoytheridecontest.com for complete details and rules and to submit your essay online. Good luck!