March 27, 2004
Utica, Michigan
Location: St Lawrence Knights of Columbus Hall
44425 Utica Road
Utica, MI 48317
(586) 739-9063
Show Hostesses: Donna Giles and Christie Murphy
Webpage and email: http://www.geocities.com/motown_live
[email protected]
Entry Fees: A) $45 postmarked by March 13, 2004
B) Late entry $50 after March 14, 2004
B) $25 for one division, same deadlines as above ($30 late entry)
Specify Division: _____________________________
(please note that NO walk-ins will be accepted)
Please note that we will NOT accept email reservations!
You MUST submit your written entry BEFORE THE DAY OF THE SHOW!
Please make checks payable to Christie Murphy, and send entry to:
Motown Live
C/O Christie Murphy
8060 Grenada Dr
Brighton MI 48116
Per class limits: Two (2) models per class in Performance classes; Three (3) models per breed/finish in OF Plastic classes; Four (4) models per class in CM/China/Resin/Mini classes.
Awards: Commercial flats for 1st to 10th in most classes. Rosettes and/or special awards for all Champion/Reserves.
Show Guidelines and Rules:
1) Motown Live will begin promptly at 8am, set up will begin at 7 am. We will be judging all of the divisions AT THE SAME TIME in their respective rings, so please be prepared. THIS WILL BE A FAST-PACED SHOW!
It is advised to have your first performance class entries tacked up before arriving at the show hall.
2) NO proxy showing is allowed at Motown Live.
3) Tags-all models must have a tag with the breed/sex on one side and horses name and your 3 initials on the other. You may also write out your name. Horses should be placed in the ring with the breed/sex side UP.
4) Each entrant will have an assigned space-please be prepared to share a table.
5) We will be using the string method to identify which horses should be left in the ring after the judges have made their initial inspection. Horses without a string on them should be removed from the ring when called.
6) For all Halter classes, a horse can only show in one (1) breed class and one (1) finish/color class. Foals in each division (except China) show in their respective Foal breed class. If a model fits the qualifications for more than one class (i.e. glossy and SR in finish) then use your best judgement to decide where to place the model.
7) MINIS: minis are defined as Breyer Little Bit sized and smaller and may be plastic, custom, custom glazed chinas; or resin. Minis must be shown in their own division only, with the exception of Factory-glazed China Minis. These China Minis will show along with the other sized models in the China Breed Division. Mini resin, customs and custom glazed china pieces can be shown in the Color and workmanship Division.
8) Chinas -All factory-glazed china Minis and Foals show in their respective breed classes. Custom glazed chinas will show in the custom division. *Note this is a change from last year!*
9) Performance--please note that we will adhere to time limits between classes of 15 minutes, subject to the judge's
discretion. We are NOT going to hold halter classes for any horse that is cross-entered in a performance class, so plan your entries accordingly.
10) There will be NO live animals, smoking, alcohol, or obscene language allowed in the show hall. Children are to be with their parents at ALL times and properly supervised. Children should not be allowed to run unsupervised in the show hall. If your child is acting unruly then you may be asked to remove him/her from the show hall to protect the other participants' entries. It is really best that small children be left at home, if possible.
11) DO NOT pick up and/or handle another entrant's horses without permission!! If you break it, you bought it, and you should be prepared to make arrangements to pay for the damage immediately with the owner of the model. This INCLUDES any damages by children in the show hall! The show hostesses, judges and the facility are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged property.
12) Judges' decisions are final. Please do not talk to the judges while they are judging classes. They may be available between classes to answer any questions.
13) You are responsible for keeping track of your horses' 1st and 2nd placings for callbacks. 1st and 2nd place horses in each division will receive a NAN card and qualify for the following North American Nationals.
14) Handlers, props, etc. are not allowed in any Breed/finish classes. Halters are optional for all breed classes; you may show your horses in the appropriate breed halter, if you wish. Easily tipped models may be laid in the ring on a soft cloth, as long as the entrant allows the judge to pick up the model to inspect the off side.
15) Breaks: we will have a SHORT lunch break around noon (30 minutes). We will also break for dinner, and may try to plan a group dinner, if time allows. Given the scope and expanse of this show, it may run as late as 8 PM, so please be prepared!
16) Unclaimed horses in a ring will be moved by the show hostesses, if necessary.
17) If claases are less than 3 or more than 30, the judge has the right to combine or spilt where needed.
DIVISION DESCRIPTIONS
Original Finish Plastic (OFP): this division is defined as a plastic model in its original manufactured state from the factory. Any molds produced in an assembly line fashion. Models that have been restored to the original state are allowed, but very obvious restoration will be penalized by the judge. Adding enhancements to a model will be an automatic disqualification (i.e. adding gloss on eyes/hooves, adding a blaze or star..) from OFP. This division is open to all Breyer, Hartland, Ertl, Winner's Choice,or Peter Stone. No My Little Ponies or Grand Champions, please.
Class rules for OFP: Original Finish Plastic Breed Classes will be divided into two sections: Breyer/other Plastic Halter, and Peter Stone Halter. All Stone models are to be shown in the Stone division. Breyer Chinas show in the china division, Breyer Resins show in the Resin division. No Minis in the Breed/Finish classes in this division.
*OFP Halter will be judged on breed standards, conformation and realism. All decorators, woodgrain, and other unrealistic colors are NOT allowed in Halter classes, but may show in the Finish classes. (This INCLUDES Little Bird, Lapis Lazuli, any of the Stone Precious Stone series, Grane, Atlas, etc.). Glossy models are allowed in OFP breed.
Refer to the Breed Guide for explanations of appropriate breeds in each class. Email the show hostesses with any questions.
OFP Finish Division: This division will be judged on the Collectability/Rarity of the model, along with condition and finish. It is open to both Breyer/other plastic AND Stone models. Foals are allowed in these classes. No Minis allowed. You may include a small card (3x5 or smaller) indicating a special variation or other unique information about a model for the judge.
Test color horses should be shown in their respective class only.
Artisan Hall horses are allowed in their respective class only.
Please bring a Collector's Guide or other resource material with you to the show to use for reference.
Horses that are incorrectly entered in a class will not be judged/placed.
Performance: Entries will be judged on appropriateness to the task displayed, correctness of the tack/rider/ability and suitability of the model to do the task. Please include a 3x5 card with description of what you entry is doing .
For Dressage-please state the place in the test and use appropriate props (numbers/letters/rails).
For Hunt/Jump/Cross-country-include appropriate obstacle and settings.
For Reining/western riding/cattlework-include appropriate props and settings, for reining include place in pattern.
Speed Games-barrel racing, poles, team roping, etc..
Other Performance-any other entry not included in above classes.
Artist Resin: This is defined as an original sculpture created and/or cast by the sculpting artist. Usually limited in number, available painted or unpainted. Examples are RioRondo, Chaney, Da Bar, Lynn Fraley,Kathleen Moody, Jennifer Reid, etc... Resins that have been resculpted, remade or otherwise altered from its original casting state also show in this division.
Custom Division: This is defined as any plastic model that has been altered in any way from its original manufactured state , such as repainted, resculpted, repositioned, with a remade mane and tail,etc...Custom Glazed chinas show in this division, as well as etched horses.
Color/Workmanship Division : This division is open to all Custom, Custom Glazed China pieces, and Resin entries, regardless of scale of model. . No OF Plastic or factory-glazed china models allowed in this division. You may show a model in ONE color class and ONE workmanship class only. See the show hostesses if you have a question about where to place a horse.
Chinas: This division includes Factory-glazed Hagen-Renaker, Northlights, Pour Horse, BFA, AA, Goebel, Beswick, Breyer Porcelains, etc. Custom Glazed Chinas show in the CUSTOM division. Factory-glazed mini chinas show in this division. CUSTOM glazed minis should show in the Mini division, custom classes.
Minis: This division is further broken down into sub-categories: OF plastic, Custom and Resin. Foals show in their respective breed classes in each category. Etched Minis show in the Custom category. Altered and/or Resculpted Resins show in the Resin category. One breed and one finish-type class per horse. Mini custom glazed china models are allowed in this division. NO factory-glazed china minis allowed.
Breed Guide:
Stock Breeds-Quarter Horse, Appaloosa, Paint, Stock Pinto, Rangerbred, Mustang, etc..
Spanish Breeds-Azteca, Russian Don, Lusitano, Andalusian, Lipizzan, Paso Fino,Spanish Mustang, Spanish Barb, Alter-Real,etc..
Gaited Breeds-Saddlebred, Tennessee Walker, Missouri Fox Trotter, Spotted Saddle Horse, Rocky Mountain horse,
Walkaloosa, etc..
Warmblood/Sport breeds-Thoroughbred, Standardbred, Hanoverian, Trakehner, Holsteiner,Selle Francais, Oldenburg, Akhal-Teke, Russian Trotter, Friesan, Dutch/German/Belgian Warmblood, Cleveland Bay, etc..
Draft Breeds-Clydesdale, Shire, Percheron, Belgian, American Cream Draft, Noriker, Breton, Boulonnais, etc..
Pony Breeds-Miniature, Fell, Shetland, Welsh A/B, Dales, Dartmoor, Highland, Connemara, POA, Quarter Pony, Halflinger, Fjord, Chincoteague, Caspian, Galiceno, etc..