Rules

1. Time: Setup 8:00am; show starts 9:00am Sharp! Estimated finish time is 5pm to 6pm (sorry, no Friday set up).

2. Location: Red Lion Hotel - Pendleton, OR. Take Exit 210 from I-84. The show will be held in the Walla Walla banquet room downstairs.

3. Eligibility: This show is open to anyone to enter (no membership required) and to all brands & types (plastic, artist resins, etc.) of models, figurines or statues. Judges shall not compete in classes they are judging. Show management shall not compete. A judge who customized a model shall not judge that model in any class.

4. DEFINITION OF DIVISIONS:

OPEN CUSTOMIZED: For models which have been touched-up, repainted, remade, haired or any combination of these; any artist resins & original sculptures shall compete in this division.

OPEN ORIGINAL FINISH (PLASTIC): For factory finish models, no touched-up models (added socks, blazes, etc.) allowed; models which have been rubbed with baby oil or similar product will be penalized or disqualified at the judge's discretion.

5. General: all normal model horse show rules apply.
"Other Performance" is any event not listed (if showmanship, must use doll).
Costumes & Saddles must have a girth.
Each model may enter 1 breed halter class only.

6. Basic Judging Criteria:
OF Halter: condition, conformation, breed type, color (not value, collectibility, rarity or age).
CM Halter: condition, conformation, breed type, color, workmanship.
Performance suitability to event or task portrayed; appropriateness, fit, adjustment, detail of tack & props; placement of model in relation to props.

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7. SPECIAL VINTAGE CUSTOMS CLASS: (Non NAN Qualifying). Open to any vintage models that fit the definition of the Open Customized category above. This is a special class for older models made prior to the year of 1995 that may be, or may not be LSQ anymore due to age. Entry is unlimited, so bring any and all of your old sentimental favorites out of the closet and drawers to be seen again!!! There will be two seperate categories for these models. Cateory A - will be vintage models dating from 1960 to 1979. Category B - will be vintage models dating from 1980 to 1995. A table will be set aside for the entries to be displayed upon throughout the entire show day. It's not necessary, but if you know some history about your vintage customs be sure and bring a notecard describing the year it was made, the artist, and any other details pertaining to the piece. Awards will be based on a "people's choice" criteria. Sarah Minkiwicz-Bruenig has graciously agreed to donate some special medallion awards for this class!

Eligibility
~Any custom piece completed during the respective time frame is eligible for that class. However, if the year of a piece’s creation is unknown, a “best guess” will suffice.
~The piece may be in any condition, whether mint or damaged, and should be as close to the original state/intent as possible.
~Proxy showing will be allowed. $2 per horse.

Basics
~The classes can be combined as needed, due to lack of entries.
~The classes are to be judged by People's Choice, with voting to occur during a time period at the host's discretion during the show.
~The show host will designate a vote tallier/comment reader to place and present the awards.
~It’s encouraged that a description of the piece’s history be provided alongside the entry. Please keep this summation concise, as to fit on one side of a sheet of paper (maximum) and preferably on one side of a 3x5 card.

Voting
~People shall use their own criteria for voting, keeping in mind the context and goal of the vintage classes. For example, such criteria can be "coolness", inspiration, nostalgia, rarity, innovation, historic value, etc.
~Provided for each class are special slips of paper, with room to write a few comments. Each slip of paper is a "vote" and each voter is given two slips of paper per class. In each class, the voter can allot his/her slips at discretion, i.e. use all slips on one piece or one-four slips per piece (in essence giving all votes to one piece or doling them out as desired). The voter is asked to write some quick comments about the piece he/she is voting for and pop the slip(s) of paper into the respective can.
~Provided for each class are cans, to be placed beside each piece in the class. Into each can, the voter will place his/her voting slip for that piece.
~At the end of voting, the tallier shall count the votes per piece and place the awards. The tallier shall choose selected commentary from the slips about each piece and read them aloud as the awards are presented.
~In the case of a tie, the show host’s choice shall be the tiebreaker.

Awards
~Provided to the show host, each class shall have a set of exclusive blank resin medallions created specifically for this purpose. Placings 1st-2rd receive the large medallion and placings 3th-5th receive the smaller medallion courtesy of superior sculpting artist and fellow model hobbyist Sarah Minkiwicz-Bruenig. =:)
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8. Halters: are not required in any class, but if used they should fit properly and be appropriate for the breed.

9. Foals/Yearlings: may enter foal/yearling and gender classes only.

10. Gender: Non NAN Qualifying.

11. Entry Limit: none, but suggested limit is not more than 50 models per entrant.

12. Class limit: 4 models per entrant in Halter, 3 models per entrant in Foals, 2 models per entrant in Gender, 2 models per entrant in Performance, Special Vintage Class is Unlimited.

13. Leg Tags:
You must provide and fill out your own tags.

String tags should be at least 1".
Each entrant will be assigned an exhibitor identification code or can use their own Region 1 Tag Saver Program exhibitor code.
You must provide an e-mail address or a SASE to get your code.
Make a list of your models; number them sequentially starting with 1.
Mark your tags with your code letter, model number and model's breed.
Example, if Code = K, Model # = 12, and Breed = Morgan

                            K-12
                            Morgan

Please print neatly on tags in blue or black ink.
You must provide show-holder with a list of models (with entry form, via e-mail, or before classes start at 10:00 a.m. show-day).
If you make changes or additions, you must provide this info in writing to show-holder before 10:00 a.m. on show-day.
    Tag Program accepted

14. Judges: See Classlist page. TBA

15. Awards: See Awards page.

16. Results: Results (1st -8th only) Will be posted on the website after the show.

17. NAMSHA Member Show: 1st & 2nd place models in both Custom and OF divisions will receive tickets & qualify to compete at North American Nationals (NAN).   Models that qualify in halter can enter halter at NAN; those that qualify in performance can enter performance at NAN. Owners of qualified models must contact NAMHSA for entry forms/procedures. NAMHSA will announce when to do so.

18. Class Order: All Divisions will be judged simultaneously on separate tables.

19. Time Limits: 2 minutes maximum preceding halter classes; 6 minutes maximum preceding performance classes. If necessary, timers will be used to enforce time limits.

20. Auction: Silent auction will be held in the afternoon on show day. Consignments may be accepted with a 25%, 50%, or 75% percent donation rate - please inquire.

21. Raffle: donations are welcome!
Raffle ticket price will be announced on show day.

22. Selling/Trading: You may display models, tack , etc. for sale or trade on your table; Sales only tables are $20.00 each.

23. Entering/Deadlines:
Print website entry form, and fill it out and mail it. Fees are listed on it.
Entries due by March 1st, 2005. Late entrants may have to share tables and/or be seated in hallway of show area.
Entries received March 2nd - March 18th will be charged $10 extra per person.
Entries made on show day will be charged $15 extra per person.

24. Adding/Changing Models:
Any changes/additions must be provided in writing to the show-holder before 10:00 a.m. on the day of the show.

A special thanks to Susan Hooton for allowing Let Er' Live! to use her Emerald Valley Live Show Rules.