Checklist
- Make-up Brushes
- Pens/Pencils
- Spare Blank Toe Tags
- Spare Blank Index Cards
- Sticky wax for wobbly horses
- Felt squares - White or Black for light color horses for laying horses on the table (Not pictured Below)
- Ultra Fine Point Black permanent marker for quick fixes (Only on Black Eartips & Small Dots on Black Tail)
- Dust Cloths
- Scissors
- Documentation for rare breeds/color or models that do not exactly match the breed description
- Documentation Note Cards for collectibility classes (EX: Below)
- Any Special Cards/Hang Tag that comes with Models for collectibility classes (EX: Below)
- Binder & page protectors to hold above info in
- Mirrors - To show any Autograph, Numbers, Etc.
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- Models clean, dust-free, and safely packed for transport
- Plastic Tote for Models
- Soft fabric pieces / Pony pouches for packing models
About the Different Divisions
Halter Division
These classes evaluate the rarity and condition of models. Documentation as to why a given model is collectible (i.e. number produced, year made, Event etc.)(Original Document if any) is presented with the entry. Models in this division are always Original Finish models.
Workmanship Division
These classes evaluate the finishwork of the model. Preparation work on the model before final painting, any re-sculpting work, and final painting are all considered. These models are never Original Finish models, although they may have begun as OF models.
Performance Division
The Performance classes focuses more on the model, its pose, and its suitability to real-life tasks. Performance divisions requires suitable tack for the model, and sometimes a rider and/or backdrop. Props such as jumps, fences and other animals may also be allowed. Common classes include:
- OF Plastic (Original Finish Plastic): refers to the original plastic horses produced by companies such as the Breyer Horse Company or the Peter Stone Company. Many shows now further break this down to give separate classes to Breyer and Peter Stone Company horses.
- OF China/Resin (Original Finish Chinas and Resins): refers to professionally produced porcelain horses produced by companies such as Animal Artistry, Pour Horse Pottery, or Alchemy Fine China.
- Artist Resin: refers to professionally produced resin models which have been individually painted by professional or amateur artists.
- CM Plastic: typically refers to OF Plastic horses that have been repainted, haired, or resculpted, regardless of original material or manufacturer. The custom may be a drastic custom, where the original model is no longer recognisable, or a minimal custom.
- CM China (Custom Glazed Chinas): refers to professionally produced porcelain horses that have been individually re-glazed, whether by a professional or amateur.
These classes evaluate the rarity and condition of models. Documentation as to why a given model is collectible (i.e. number produced, year made, Event etc.)(Original Document if any) is presented with the entry. Models in this division are always Original Finish models.
Workmanship Division
These classes evaluate the finishwork of the model. Preparation work on the model before final painting, any re-sculpting work, and final painting are all considered. These models are never Original Finish models, although they may have begun as OF models.
Performance Division
The Performance classes focuses more on the model, its pose, and its suitability to real-life tasks. Performance divisions requires suitable tack for the model, and sometimes a rider and/or backdrop. Props such as jumps, fences and other animals may also be allowed. Common classes include:
- English Performance, where models are placed in simple dioramas reflecting the events of traditional English Hunter/Jumper and racing competitions.
- Western Performance, with divisions for stock work (cutting, roping), rodeo, reining and trail work as well as traditional western classes such as pleasure, horsemanship and trail.
- Other Performance, often includes the Costume class, where a model is judged by both its own conformation as well as the accuracy and craftsmanship of the costume it wears.
Basic Live Show Lingo
- First Call - Means that a class is being called up to the table(s). (Ex: First Call for Breyer Arabians in Ring One.)
- Second Call – Means 2nd time calling of the class
- Last Call - Means that the class is about to start being judged. This is your last chance to bring your entries to the table or make any tack/prop adjustments.
- Class Closed - Means that the class is now being judged. You can no longer touch your models on the table until the end of the class.
- Class has been pinned - Means that the judge is now finished and the ribbons have been placed on the table. You may now pick up your entries and ribbons. This is also when you may ask the judge questions about how they placed the class or what you could do better.
- Class will be split - Splitting a Class means that the class is so large or so diverse that a judge will decide to split up the entries. When the split is announced, you will need to listen to what the judge requests. (Ex: Breyer Arabian class maybe split by Mare/Gelding vs. Stallions)
- Ring: The table or "arena" to place your horse on to be judged. (Ring 1 Breyer, Ring 2 Stone, etc.)
- Class: The basic category to show your horse in. Usually separated by breed. (QH,Appaloosa, Mustang,American Drafts, Etc. )
- Group: The collection of classes that consist of similar breeds. (Stock, Sport, Pony, Draft, etc.)
- Division: A collection of classes for specific makes of model horses. (Peter Stone, Breyer, Custom, Artist Resin, etc.)
- Call Backs: After a group has concluded, all of the 1st and 2nd place horses from that group are called back for the naming of the Group Champion and Reserve Champion.
- Champion/Reserve Champion: The best two horses in the Call Back class.
- Division Call Backs: Any horse that received a Champion or Reserve Champion Ribbon in their class will bring their horses up for the naming of the Division Champion and Reserve Champion. (Ex: All Champion & Reserve Champion from all the Breyer's horses)
- Division Champion/Reserve Champion: The two best horses in the Division Call Back Class.
- Best in Show: Some shows offer this class to bring the Division Champion and Reserve Champion of ALL Divisions (Stone, Breyer, Artist Resin, Custom, China, etc) to compete for the title of best horse in the show. This class is typically judged by the show hostess, and the decision is made by their preference and usually the type of Championship earned (Reserve or Regular) will not effect their decision.
- Clinky - China
Assign Breeds and Names
Every horse your showing will need a name and a Breed. For names have fun there’s no science to it. As for the breed it can be a challenge. It is easy to assign a breed to some models while others will look like one breed but will have a coat color that is not allowed in the breed standard.
American Saddlebred cant have appaloosa coat
Tag your Model
Fill out your Toe-Tags- First, check to make sure you're properly labeling your horses by checking the show packet or the show's website. NOT ALL SHOWS TAG THEIR HORSES THE SAME. Once you figure out the type of toe-tag, figure out how they want the information put on the tag. Some want all information on the front (Horse's Name, Breed, Gender, and Your Show #) but others want only the Breed and Gender on the front, with your Initials and Horse's Name on the back.
For Autumn Leaf Model Horse Show we're asking for the teo-tags to look like EX. Below
For Autumn Leaf Model Horse Show we're asking for the teo-tags to look like EX. Below
Sort your filled Toe-Tags
I like to tag my horses before packing as it reduce stress on show day for me (I tend to show over 60 horses) But be very careful if you want to do the same as the ink from the tag may transfer to the horse if not dry (I tend to write my tags then press a napkin over what I wrote to help dry ink faster)
If you choose to wait until show day to tag your horses, have all your pre-filled tags sorted so you can find the tags when needed.
If you choose to wait until show day to tag your horses, have all your pre-filled tags sorted so you can find the tags when needed.
Assign your Horses to Classes
If you want to know what group (e.g., "sport" or "draft") your horse belongs to, check out NAMHSA's breeds list.
I use Microsoft to do this. I make one page for each Division i'm showing in and print it out (Will look like Ex:1)
If you have documentation with the horses make sure you add a reminder when filling in your list (Ex: 2 - *=documentation)
By having lists like this will help reduce stress by staying on track & to help to remember where you horses are going
I use Microsoft to do this. I make one page for each Division i'm showing in and print it out (Will look like Ex:1)
If you have documentation with the horses make sure you add a reminder when filling in your list (Ex: 2 - *=documentation)
By having lists like this will help reduce stress by staying on track & to help to remember where you horses are going
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Example: 2
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Identifying You Model for Collectability Classes
If you are trying to identify your horse for the collectibility classes, check out these websites:
Breyers: Identify Your Breyer, Pony Lagoon, Stones
Peter Stone: Stone Horse Reference
China/Resins: Model Horse Gallery, Hagen-Renaker Online Museum
Breyers: Identify Your Breyer, Pony Lagoon, Stones
Peter Stone: Stone Horse Reference
China/Resins: Model Horse Gallery, Hagen-Renaker Online Museum
Writing your card for Collectability Classes
It's best to put all you can about you horse.
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Our show is double judged which means that when you put your horse down in OF Classes (original finish) you will need to put collectability info down too so it can be judged in collectability (Some shows have halter classes then after halter class you bring your horse back up for collectability classes)
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Cards/Hang Tag that comes with Models For Collectability Classes
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Remember to put down any Cards/Hang Tag that comes with Models with the collectability card you made for that horse (Pictured above) when you put your horse down.
-- Our show is double judged which means that when you put your horse down in OF Classes (original finish) you will need to put collectability info down too so it can be judged in collectability (Some shows have halter classes then after halter class you bring your horse back up for collectability classes) |
Model Horse Show Terms
“First Call” means that a class is being called up to the judging table(s). You should bring your entries to the table at this time and start to set up. Example “First Call for OF Breyer Arabian in Ring One.” Often this will be followed by a second call.
“Last Call” means that the class is just about to start being judged. This is your last chance to bring your entries to the table or make any tack/prop adjustments.
“Class Closed” means that the class is now being judged. You can no longer touch your models on the table until the end of the class.
“Class has been pinned” means that the judge is now finished and the ribbons have been placed on the table. You may now pick up your entries and ribbons. This is also when you may ask the judge questions about how they placed the class or what you could do better.
“Clear the ring” means that there may be models left from the previous class and they need to be removed in order to start setting up for the next class.
“Class will be split” - Splitting Classes
Occasionally, a class will be so large or so diverse that a judge will decide to split up the entries. This is usually left to the discretion of the judge, and they may split it as they see fit. For example, an OF Plastic Arabian class maybe split by Breyer then Peter Stone models or a OF Breyer Quarter Horse class Split to Stallion then Mare & Geldings Or a OF Plastic Stock Class being split to Spotted then Solids
When the split is announced, you will need to listen to what the judge requests. Some times they ask for certain models to be removed and brought up later. Sometimes they are just moved to another table. You will want to do this as soon as possible; otherwise your horse may be disqualified.
“Last Call” means that the class is just about to start being judged. This is your last chance to bring your entries to the table or make any tack/prop adjustments.
“Class Closed” means that the class is now being judged. You can no longer touch your models on the table until the end of the class.
“Class has been pinned” means that the judge is now finished and the ribbons have been placed on the table. You may now pick up your entries and ribbons. This is also when you may ask the judge questions about how they placed the class or what you could do better.
“Clear the ring” means that there may be models left from the previous class and they need to be removed in order to start setting up for the next class.
“Class will be split” - Splitting Classes
Occasionally, a class will be so large or so diverse that a judge will decide to split up the entries. This is usually left to the discretion of the judge, and they may split it as they see fit. For example, an OF Plastic Arabian class maybe split by Breyer then Peter Stone models or a OF Breyer Quarter Horse class Split to Stallion then Mare & Geldings Or a OF Plastic Stock Class being split to Spotted then Solids
When the split is announced, you will need to listen to what the judge requests. Some times they ask for certain models to be removed and brought up later. Sometimes they are just moved to another table. You will want to do this as soon as possible; otherwise your horse may be disqualified.
Packing away after show
So for me I can some time show up to 60+ horses at one show. With the limited space I have leaving the totes empty or stacking them inside each other w/out the tops will not work for me (No room in house & too dusty in garage). I like to buy totes that fit into each other to save me room and so they can go in the garage & keep dust out of inside. Here is how I pack mine (The big bottom tote is a roller tote. Note that buying a tote that doesn’t roll that size it will become heavy & bulky to carry once full.) I have one more tote fill with fabric pieces for wrapping models.
