MEDIA ACCREDITATION

TCHS is now accepting media accreditation applications for 2025.

Media accreditation applicants must be on assignment for a recognized publication, outlet, or news service. 

Letters of assignment with an outline of planned coverage should be submitted to lindsay@wearegable.com in addition to submission of the application.

NOTE: Allow for up to one week for applications to be approved and passes to be available.

For file photos or videos, please contact gary@traversecityhorseshows.com.

FREELANCE PHOTOGRAPHERS & VIDEOGRAPHERS

We appreciate your interest in freelance photography and videography credentials at Traverse City Horse Shows (TCHS). We value your contribution to promoting the sport, its competitors, and the TCHS. The application window is now open. 

Pricing:

  • $300/person per week
  • $3,500/person for the full season
  • Fees cover administrative costs, printed credentials, media center space, power & amp; Wi-Fi, and onsite promotion.

What You Need to Know:

  • Open Applications: There is no formal application deadline; however, applications submitted before June are encouraged to ensure credentials are ready before the season starts. Applications will be reviewed weekly and approval sent upon receipt. Please allow at least five business days for applications be reviewed and credentials made available.
  • Photographer Limits: One application per photographer is required—second shooters must apply separately under the name of the lead business. There is a limit of three photographers per business
  • Official Photographer: TCHS will not designate an Official Photographer. However, TCHS will help direct clients to credentialed photographers onsite. 

Promotional benefits will include:

  • Logo Listing on traversecityhorseshows.co Signage at rings and in the office Social media and newsletter promotion when available.
  • Vendor Spaces: Limited vendor spaces are available. Photographers who wish to have a vendor space must complete the vendor application and, upon acceptance, purchase the space (traversecityhorseshows.com/vendors). TCHS will waive the photography fee, and credentials will be included with the vendor space fee.
  • Insurance Requirements: All freelance photographers must submit proof of Accident Liability Insurance naming Traverse City Horse Shows as additionally insured with their application.

 


 

Please email insurance documentation to lindsay@wearegable.com and gary@traversecityhorseshows.com.