This show is now closed! I suggest you take a gander at the entry list to make sure everything's in order, and let me know if anything is wrong! I'm going to start judging right away, but with school and everything, it could take a bit; please bear with me. Also, I've got a poll up, go and tell me how you want the results to be uploaded!
spotz-stock.deviantart.com/jou…Running: 15/09/2012 (September 15, 2012) - 20/02/2013 (February 20, 2013) - May be extended.
Event Type: Mixed English
Class/Classes: Showjumping, Dressage, Cross-country, Halter, Eventing, Driving, Endurance, Hunters O/F, Pas de Deux, Pair Showjumping
Restrictions: see rules
Entries: spotz-stock.deviantart.com/jou… Rules 
tracing is allowed, but the reference MUST be linked to in the description
must follow weather and location details for each event
all entries must be full body, with the rider showing
no re-using your old pictures or linearts
no using other's premade linearts (even if they are made for you)
entry must have a story, at least one paragraph long
entry number must be shown on the picture
picture must have a background
no photo backgrounds or pre-made backgrounds
pre-registration is required (how else will you get your number?)
proper equipment and tack for your class must be worn
all horses must be at least 4 years old (with the exception of halter) and all riders must be 13+ years old
collabs are accepted
both natural and unnatural horses are allowed to enter, however, unnatural may not use their powers to an unfair advantage
Classes Showjumping
Dressage
Cross-country
3-Day Eventing
Driving
Endurance
Pair Showjumping
Pas de Deux
Hunters O/F
Halter
Registration Send this to me in a note.
Horse:
Horse's ref:
Rider:
Class(es): When you have completed your entry, post the link to it below or send it to me in a note.
In the description of your entry, make sure to add this:
Horse:
Horse's ref:
Rider:
Class(es):
Number: And don't forget to include links to previous trainings, extra pictures and competitions!
Prizes 1st:
50
ribbon
fully shaded headshot of horse with ribbon
free breeding with any FRF horse
3 free designs
A free feature in
Above-The-Bit by
Decorum100 2nd:
20
ribbon
headshot of your horse
2 free designs
A free feature in
Above-The-Bit by
Decorum100 3rd:
10
ribbon
headshot of your horse
1 free design
A free feature in
Above-The-Bit by
Decorum100 4th- 8th:
ribbon
All entrants after 8th will receive a participation ribbon.
Grand Champion:
80
rosette
trophy
free commission
fullbody of horse with ribbon
free breeding with any FRF horse
3 free designs
a free breeding with
broomstick88's RDR's Three-Way Call or RDR's Zombie Cowboy
Reserve Champion:
60
rosette
trophy
free commission
headshot of horse with ribbon
free breeding with any FRF horse
2 free design
Judge's Choice:
40
rosette
free commission
free breeding with any FRF horse
headshot of horse with ribbon
2 free design
Royal Dauphin Ranch is donating 150
to the first place winner of the 3DE!
Sponsors and Donations We're looking for people/stables/groups to donate prizes for our show. The can be anything; art, points, designs, breedings, starters, etc. And I'll do a headshot of a horse of your choice if you donate.
Promotion journals are always welcomed too!
I'm also looking for one individual who can help me judge the entries, however, they won't be able to enter.
Sponsors:
broomstick88
Above-The-Bit
Decorum100 Judging 30 pts: Creativity. Is it unique and appealing? Is it eye-catching? Do things fit well together? Does the picture show some kind of emotion?
30 pts: Effort. Judged against other pictures in your gallery.
20 pts: Story. Must be at least 1 paragraph. Does it have detail and emotion? Is it creative?
20 pts: Background. Did you follow background details? Is the weather and time of day accurate? Does the background fit with Fox Run?
20 pts: My brother's opinion. I get him to critique every one of my pictures before I post them. He has a good eye for creativity and effort.
10 pts: Music (where music is required). How well does the music fit with your image? Does it contribute to the emotion of the story/picture? Does it fit with the winter theme?
5 pts: Random. Chosen with randomnumber.org
Bonuses+0-10 for a winter/holiday feel, maybe a bit of holly, Christmas lights hung around the arena, etc.
+5 for every training image made specifically for this event (max 3)
+5 for every previous show image (max 2)
+5 for a long detailed story over 1 paragraph
+3 for each picture of your horse or rider around Fox Run (ie, talking to staff, arrival, tacking up, lunch, etc.)
+5 for a vetcheck image
-5 for every rule not followed
Schedule and Details Note: A lunch break takes place every day at 12:00 PM. Food will be available inside the guest house.
Note: By the time the show takes place, Fox Run is almost completely covered with snow. Draw your pictures accordingly!
Day 1
Arrival - Horses and riders begin arriving after lunch to get settled at Fox Run.
Vet Inspections - Will take place in one of the small indoor rings. A picture is not mandatory, but will earn you extra points.
Dinner - Will take place in the guest house ball room, after which is an informal party and meet-and-greet for the riders.
Day 2 Showjumping 8:00AM Start
Location: K2, the showjumping ring. Brown fence, stands along one side.
Weather: It's a bit windy, with a few lazy flakes falling in the morning. The sun starts coming up around 7:00AM, so riders will get a nice sunrise for their warmup!
Course: You may make up your own jumps, but jumps should be decidedly winter-themed.
Attire: helmet, jacket (navy blue, black, grey, hunter green or red), khaki or white pants, black riding boots, black gloves. Long hair should be tied back neatly. Jumping saddle, leather bridle, no extremely harsh bits. Leg protection is mandatory. Manes should be braided. Number is to be shown on rider's back, bridle or saddlepad.
3-Day Eventing Stage 1: Dressage 1:00PM Start
Dressage entry must be close-cropped. That means, focus on one part of the horse and rider, like the head, legs, etc. But, I still want to see a good piece of the horse (don't just show a nostril or something XD) Examples:
marievarp.deviantart.com/art/W… caahphotos.deviantart.com/art/… fireandrain97.deviantart.com/a… avrilw.deviantart.com/art/Goin… fav.me/d3ho9w0 fav.me/d3ggpdq fav.me/d3ggphs fav.me/d2tuun0 fav.me/d1ovhue fav.me/d4e1vphAll three of your 3DE pictures must uploaded separately and linked, as well as uploaded as one picture and linked.
Location: K3, the dressage ring. White dressage fence, stands on one side.
Weather: The wind has died down slightly, and snow is still falling occasionally. The sun goes down at 5:00PM, so if the class gets a lot of entries, some riders will be riding into the sunset.
Course: You may choose any moves you like. Movement must be specified in entry information.
Attire: helmet or tophat, back jacket, khaki or white pants, black riding boots, white gloves. Long hair should be tied back neatly. English saddle, white saddlepad, leather bridle. Manes should be braided. Number must be visible on rider's back, bridle or saddlepad.
Day 33-Day Eventing Stage 2: Cross-country 8:00AM Start
In this stage, I'm looking for some interesting composition. Basically, put the horse and rider off center, as opposed to having the picture close-cropped square around the horse. This is the stage to show me your background skills! ;D Examples:
fav.me/d4y54rh fav.me/d4lc6ly fav.me/d55v0se fav.me/dxbxm4 fav.me/d55qn6d fav.me/d4nxwvh fav.me/d4yq62z fav.me/d28wvtsAll three of your 3DE pictures must uploaded separately and linked, as well as uploaded as one picture and linked.
Location: Q and R, the field and forest.
Weather: Its very clear and still, with no snow falling at all. The sun starts coming up around 7:00AM, so riders will get a nice sunrise for their warmup!
Course: You may make up your own jumps, but jumps should be decidedly winter-themed.
Attire: helmet, chest protector, khaki or white pants, riding boots, gloves. English saddle, leather bridle, no extremely harsh bits. Leg protection is mandatory. Number must be visible on rider's vest, arm, bridle or saddlepad.
Dressage 1:00PM Start
Location: K3, the dressage ring. White dressage fence, stands on one side.
Weather: It's still windy, with snow falling occasionally. The sun goes down at 5:00PM, so if the class gets a lot of entries, some riders will be riding into the sunset.
Course: You may choose any moves you like. Movement must be specified in entry information.
Attire: helmet or tophat, back jacket, khaki or white pants, black riding boots, white gloves. Long hair should be tied back neatly. English saddle, white saddlepad, leather bridle. Manes should be braided. Number must be visible on rider's back, bridle or saddlepad.
Day 4 3-Day Eventing Stage 3: Showjumping 8:00AM Start
For this part of the 3DE I want to see some weird angles! That means, show the horse in a position or angle that a regular photo (ie a stock photo) wouldn't show. More creativity gets you more points!
fav.me/d1lrcw5 fav.me/d3j8nzh fav.me/d4tmqnn fav.me/d4ruvul fav.me/d4morwl fav.me/d2quwxz fav.me/d2tn3f5 fav.me/d4ja8yk fav.me/d2otuyc fav.me/d3eymjh fav.me/d5bd4b0All three of your 3DE pictures must uploaded separately and linked, as well as uploaded as one picture and linked.
Location: K2, the showjumping ring. Brown fence, stands along one side.
Weather: It's a bit windy, with a few lazy flakes falling in the morning. The sun starts coming up around 7:00AM, so riders will get a nice sunrise for their warmup!
Course: You may make up your own jumps, but jumps should be decidedly winter-themed.
Attire: helmet, jacket (navy blue, black, grey, hunter green or red), khaki or white pants, black riding boots, black gloves. Long hair should be tied back neatly. Jumping saddle, leather bridle, no extremely harsh bits. Leg protection is mandatory. Manes should be braided. Number is to be shown on rider's back, bridle or saddlepad.
Cross-country 1:00PM Start
Location: Q and R, the field and forest.
Weather: Thick, hard snow is falling fast. Visibility is poor. No pretty sunset tonight, but it will begin getting darker as the class goes on.
Course: You may make up your own jumps, but jumps should be decidedly winter-themed.
Attire: helmet, chest protector, khaki or white pants, riding boots, gloves. English saddle, leather bridle, no extremely harsh bits. Leg protection is mandatory. Number must be visible on rider's vest, arm, bridle or saddlepad.
Day 5 Driving 8:00AM Start
Any number of horses are accepted.
Location: Q and R, the field and forest.
Weather: Blizzard from last night dies out slowly, leaving clear skies. The sun starts coming up around 7:00AM, so riders will get a nice sunrise for their warmup!
Course: You will be maneuvering around a course through the field and forest. Be careful not to drive onto the pond, its icy and could break!
Attire: helmets, chest protectors, gloves. Appropriate driving tack for horses is required. Manes should be braided. Number must be visible on person(s)' back, arm, horse's bridle, or carriage.
Endurance 1:00PM Start
You will be riding a set course from Fox Run, northwest to Lake Huron, around Grand Bend area. Part of the race takes place on the beach, then you will be camping on the beach overnight. First day is about 43 km (27 miles). The second day you will be making your way back to Fox Run on another route, about 60 km (37 miles). You may have more than one image.
Weather: A light snow is falling the first day and overnight. The second day there will be pockets of moderate snowfall.
Course:
spotz-stock.deviantart.com/art…Attire: helmet, warm clothes, protective vest, gloves. Water and food are a good bring. English saddle, leg protection is suggested. Warm blankets for horses are needed, if you don't bring enough of your own, Fox Run will provide you some of ours. Number must be visible somewhere on the horse and rider.
Pair Showjumping 2:00PM Start
A pair of riders will jump the course beside each other. Bonuses for riders holding hands!
Location: K2, the showjumping ring. Brown fence, stands along one side.
Weather: It is sunny and still, with light snow falling occasionally. The sun goes down at 5:00PM, so if the class gets a lot of entries, some riders will be riding into the sunset.
Course: You may make up your own jumps, but jumps should be decidedly winter-themed.
Attire: You may be wearing showjumping attire (see individual showjumping information) or your own funky costume. Saddles and leg protection are mandatory. Number must be visible somewhere on horse and rider.
Day 6 Pas de Deux 8:00AM Start
Location: K3, the dressage ring. White dressage fence, stands on one side.
Weather: It is clear, with pockets of moderate snow falling throughout the day. The sun starts coming up around 7:00AM, so riders will get a nice sunrise for their warmup!
Course: You may choose any moves you like. Movement must be specified in entry information.
Attire: You may be wearing dressage attire (see individual dressage information) or your own funky costume. Number must be visible somewhere on horse and rider.
Hunter O/F 1:00PM Start
In this class, your horse is being judged of form, rather than speed. So, please show your horse in the typical hunter fashion (examples following). Even with a set position, how can you make your image unique?
fav.me/d3abt4j fav.me/d5c2aq6 fav.me/d5986q8 fav.me/d472t15 www.google.ca/imgres?start=121…Location: K4, the hunter ring. Brown fence, there is no seating, so bring your own chairs.
Weather: It is clear, with pockets of moderate snow falling throughout the day. The sun goes down at 5:00PM, so if the class gets a lot of entries, some riders will be riding into the sunset.
Course: You may make up your own jumps, but jumps should be decidedly winter-themed.
Attire: helmet, jacket (black, grey, brown), khaki or white pants, black riding boots, black gloves. Long hair should be tied back neatly. Jumping saddle, leather bridle, no extremely harsh bits. Manes should be braided. Number is to be shown on rider's back, bridle or saddlepad.
Day 7 Halter 9:00AM Start
Location: K4, the hunter ring. Brown fence, there is no seating, so bring your own chairs.
Weather: It is windy, with a sticky wet snow falling occasionally.
Attire: You may wear your stable colours, otherwise just something clean and neat. Handlers do not need to be shown, but extra points for those who show the handler. Numbers may be show on horse's bridle/halter. Foals do not need to be wearing halters.
Rest Day - Any horses not in the halter class can take the day off in their stalls, or out in the guest paddocks, if they prefer.
Awards Ceremony - Will take place in the guest house ball room. Afterwards, you may pack up and leave if you want to, but we'd love to have you overnight!
Party - A little more formal that the meet-and-greet at the beginning of the week, please dress nicely!
