For Model Horse Mania, the following definitions will apply:
Original Finish Plastic: This includes all plastic Breyers. Copperfox, Peter Stones, Hartlands or any other mass produced PLASTIC type model that has not been altered from its factory finish is included in this division.
Custom: ANY (plastic, china, mass produced resin) model that has been altered from it's original finish. Custom glazed chinas will show in the china division.
Artist Resin: Any model that has been cast in a limited run from an artist’s original sculpture. The model may be finished by the sculpting artist or another person.This includes 3D printed models and hobby produced pewter models.
China/Mass Produced Resin: These include Hagen-Renaker, Beswick, North Light, Border Fine Art, Black Horse Ranch resins, Breyer Porcelains or resins, Hartland resins or any other widely produced china or resin models. Custom Glaze chinas will show in the classes provided for them.
Mini scale models will be considered any model less than five inches at the eartips if the model was an adult horse and not rearing, bucking or laying down. This includes Little Bit/Paddock Pals, Curio, Stablemate, Micro Mini and smaller. These models will show in the mini division for their appropriate classes in OF Plastic. China minis will show in their regular breed classes.
ENTRY:
The entry fee is $35. This year we will not be providing lunch. Some snacks will be provided. If you wish to bring some snacks to share there will be room in the kitchen to set them out. Entries should be received by the show holder no later
than
Your paid entry will include space for one table for you to bring to set your entries on. You are responsible for bringing your own table to set your entries on!!!
There will not be extra tables
available due to a shortage of tables in the building. Entrants may sell from their
tables at no extra charge.
We are lining up
some great raffle items. Information on raffle
items will be announced soon. If
you would like to make a donation, please contact the show holder. Raffle tickets may be purchased
for $1 each or 6 for $5. You must
be present to win raffle items.
The show hall will open at 8
All models will be required to be tagged with NEW tags with
the following information:
Side A: Model's Breed & Gender
Side B: Model's Name & Owner's Initials (First, Middle,
Last)
Only Side A should be showing while the model is on the judging table.
Model Horse Mania is a NAMHSA member show. All first and second place Equines in all NAMHSA approved classes will receive a NAN card. Breed classes will receive green NAN cards. The collectibility classes will receive yellow NAN cards. Unicorns, Pegasus, and decorators in the artist resin and custom divisions will receive yellow NAN cards for first and second place for workmanship.
No halters (except for molded on), felt or other accessories will be allowed in Halter Classes.
Unsteady models may be laid down on the table for judging. Owner should be available to turn model over at the judges request. If the owner is not available, the judge has implied permission to turn the model over. Felt pads, towels, etc. may be used to cushion model.
Judges decisions are FINAL. Please feel free to ask the judge questions between classes. Arguing with the judge(s) will not be tolerated.
There will be a 3 minute set-up between Halter classes. Please remove your entries promptly when asked to do so. Unattended models will be sent to the Pony Pound, requiring a .25 bail.
If your test run is a realistic horse color, it may be shown in open halter as well as the collectability class, however you may not identify the model as a test run in the halter class. Documentation is strongly encouraged in the collectability division. A 3x5 card with manufacturer, approximate date produced, number produced if known, and other pertinent information such as if it was an auction model, raffle model, special run, or variation should be sufficient. Note that you are welcome to include more information, this is just the bare minimum so the judge can fairly evaluate the entries. Please keep all documentation to no larger than an 8 1/2 by 11 piece of paper.
Classes may be combined and/or split at the judges or show holders discretion.
SHOW HALL RULES:
Appropriate behavior is expected in the Show Hall at all times. Animals, smoking, rude language or behavior, alcoholic beverages or running will not be permitted in the Show Hall. Parents are responsible for the behavior of their children and are asked to please keep them under control at all times. Poor sportsmanship will not be tolerated. The judges and show holder reserve the right to ask anyone to leave the Show, without refund of fees, for violation of any of the Show Hall rules.
NEVER touch any model without the owner's permission!
We are not providing snacks this year, however, you are free to bring snacks and/or beverages of your choice. If you want to bring a snack to share with everyone it will also be welcome.
Model Horse Mania, the Show Holder, Judges and /or the Show Hall are not responsible for any breakage, damage, theft or loss of your belongings occurring at the show or on the grounds.