1. TIME: Setup 7:00 am; classes start at 8:00 am; estimated finish time is 5-5:30 pm (sorry, no Friday setup)

 

2. LOCATION: Benton County Fairgrounds, large auditorium, 110 SW 53rd St, Corvallis OR 97333; ample parking; handicapped access; 5400 sq. ft. hall DIRECTIONS TO FAIRGROUNDS:

 

From I-5, take Exit 228 west about 9 miles to Corvallis (this is Hwy 34 and becomes Harrison St. in Corvallis). Continue through Corvallis, past University dairy barns. At traffic light, turn left onto 53rd St. Fairgrounds is just past the mobile home park on your right.

 

From Hwy 99W, turn west on Harrison St in Corvallis, continue through Corvallis, past University dairy barns. At traffic light, turn left onto 53rd St. Fairgrounds is just past the mobile home park on your right.

 

3. NAMHSA^TM MEMBER SHOW: 1st & 2nd place models in Open divisions will receive cards & qualify to compete at North American Nationals (NAN^TM) in 2012 or 2013.

 

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

 

5. DIVISIONS:

DIVISION A - OF CHINA/RESIN DIVISION: any brand of original finish china or resin; all sizes

 

DIVISION B - OF STONE HALTER: original finish large Peter Stone models; no minis (Pebbles or Chips)

 

DIVISION C - CUSTOMIZED/ARTIST RESIN (CM/AR) MINI HALTER DIVISION:

For models which have been touched-up, repainted, remade, haired or any combination of these; artist resins & original sculptures shall compete in this division. Under approximately 4" at ear tips or of that scale (Little Bits/Pebbles and smaller)

 

DIVISION D - CM/AR PERFORMANCE DIVISION: for any size or type of customized, artist resin, or custom glaze models

 

DIVISION E - YOUTH DIVISION: (not NAN Qualifying classes)

For youth 14 years or younger as of Jan. 1, 2012. May show OF plastic models or models customized by the entrant only. Each halter category has one OF china/resin class; those models may enter only the one most appropriate class. China/resin models may also enter Youth Performance. Youth may not cross enter to any other divisions; except they may enter Scene, Collection, and Fantasy/Mascot. The same models may NOT be shown in Open by another entrant. Tack used in Youth performance may NOT be used in Open by another entrant. Youth must set up their own entries in halter and performance; an adult may give verbal advice, but shall not touch the model/tack. If you're unsure of breeds or which class to enter, please ask show holder or judge.

 

DIVISION F - COLLECTIBILITY/MISCELLANEOUS: (no Grand/Reserve in this miscellaneous division)

SCENE CLASS: Must include at least one equine; Youth Division entrants may enter at no additional charge. 1 entry per person

COLLECTIONS: 8 models of same make. Conga Line for 8 models of same mold. Same collection may not enter both collection classes. Exactly 8 models, regardless if sold as set. 30" of table space allowed per collection; models should be labeled with collectibility information;  risers/cloth cover recommended;  1 entry per person; judging criteria include condition, age, rarity, value, value, presentation.  Youth Division entrants may enter at no additional charge. Label  entry with your R1 number or tag code on a card.

FANTASY/MASCOT: No live animals. Not NAN Qualifying. Youth entrants may enter at no additional charge.

COLLECTIBILITY Classes 5-19: Must be equine; 4 entries per person per class; must include documentation that either came with the model or you have prepared. Include model name, year(s) produced, number produced, note of special variation, etc.)

 No minis in Classes 5-13; Minis may enter Classes 14-19

Realistic Color = colors seen on live equine; Non-Realistic Color = fantasy colors, woodgrain, or anything not seen on live equine

"Original 4" Colors = Wedgewood, Copenhage, Florentine, Gold Charm (old or contemporary release)

Other Decorator Colors = Ageless Bronze, Silver Filigree, pearl, etc.

RR = Regular Run, SR = Special Run, OOAK = One of a Kind

 

DIVISION G - OF BREYER/OTHER PLASTIC HALTER:

Original finish Classic or Traditional scale Breyers, Hartlands or other plastic. NO Stone models. No minis

 

DIVISION H - CUSTOMIZED/ARTIST RESIN (CM/AR) HALTER DIVISION:

For models which have been touched-up, repainted, remade, haired or any combination of these; artist resins & original sculptures shall compete in this division. No minis.

 

DIVISION I - OF PERFORMANCE DIVISION: for any size or type of original finish models, including plastic, china and resin

 

DIVISION J - OF PLASTIC MINI HALTER DIVISION:

For original finish plastic models under approximately 4” at ear tips or of that scale. Includes Breyer LittleBits, Stablemates, & Mini Whinnies; Micro Minis; Hartland Tiny Mites; Schleich, Stone Chips & Pebbles; etc. Plastic Minis must only enter Mini Division; no cross entry to Stone or Breyer Divisions. Non-realistic color minis should enter appropriate Non-Realistic Color class only. Mini OF china/resins shall compete in OF China/Resin Division. Any OF Mini (plastic or C/R) may compete in OF Performance.

 

* ORIGINAL FINISH NOTE: Applies to all OF classes --

For factory finish models. No alterations are allowed, such as adding/removing socks, blazes, eyewhites, etc. Sealants, baby oil or similar product shall not be applied to OF models. Unnoticeable minor touchups to restore model to original color/condition are allowed.

 

6. GENERAL:

Classes may be split at judge’s &/or show management’s discretion. 

"Other Perf" is any event not listed (if showmanship, must use doll). Costumes & saddles must have a girth

Each CM/AR model may enter 1 Breed halter class only

Each OF model may enter 1 Breed halter class and 1 Collectibility class only

Only equines may enter NAN^TM Qualifying classes

 

7. FOALS/YEARLINGS: may enter foal/yearling classes only (and  a Collectibility class if Open OF)

 

8. BASIC JUDGING CRITERIA (not necessarily in order of importance):

OF Breed Halter: condition, conformation, breed type, color, cleanliness, overall appearance

CM/AR Halter: conformation, breed type, color, condition, cleanliness, workmanship

OF Collectibility: rarity, age, condition, desirability, value (Documentation required)

Performance: suitability to event or task portrayed; appropriateness, fit, adjustment, detail of tack/props/doll; placement of model in relation to props; accuracy of documentation

 

9. HALTERS: are not required or recommended in breed or collectibility; if used, should fit properly & be appropriate for the breed

 

10. ENTRY LIMIT: no limit to total number  you may bring

 CLASS LIMIT: 4 per class in ALL OF Plastic classes; 4 per class in OF C/R Collectibility; 1 in Collection Classes & Scene; no other limits

 

11. CLASS ORDER: 5 divisions will be judged simultaneously on separate tables following the order printed on class list.

 

12. TIME LIMITS: 3 minutes maximum preceding halter classes; 7 minutes maximum preceding performance classes. If necessary, timers will be used to enforce time limits. Two sets of tables will be used in each division to facilitate set up.

 

13. LEG TAGS:

You must provide & fill out your own tags

String tags should be at least 1”

Each entrant will be assigned an exhibitor identification code; you must provide an e-mail address or SASE to get your code

OR entrants may use their Region 1 Tag Saver number

Make list of your models; number them sequentially (must be in ascending order; OK to skip numbers)

Mark your tags with your code, model number, model’s breed

Example:   Code = K,  Model # = 12,  Breed = Morgan

 

            K-12                            R1-140-12       (writing R1 is optional at this show)

Morgan           ^OR        Morgan

 

Please print on tags neatly in blue or black ink

You must provide show holder with list of models (with entry form, via e-mail or on show day); failure to provide list will result in forfeiture of NAN qualifications because your horses won't be listed in the results provided to NAMHSA

If you make changes or additions, you must provide this info in writing to show holder on show day (forms provided at show)

 

14. PROXY SHOWING: If a model owner is not in attendance at the show, the owner may designate another person, who is attending & showing, to "Proxy Show" the model(s). Owner must mail in a completed, signed entry form & proper entry fee for their proxy shown model(s). The designee shows the models on the owner's behalf. No extra table space is provided. No door prize or program.

 

15. JUDGES: The following judges are scheduled: 

DIV. A - OF China/Resin Halter – Vicky Harms

DIV. B - OF Stone Halter – Debbie Connell

DIV. C - CM/AR Mini Halter -- Amy Widman

DIV. D - CM/AR Perf – Traci Durrell-Khalife

DIV. E - Youth – Cheryl Wood          

            DIV. F - Collectibility/Misc. -- Carolyn McRae

            DIV. G - OF Breyer/Oth Pl Halter -- Debbie Connell

DIV. H - CM/AR Halter – Amy Widman

            DIV. I - OF Performance – Laura Pervier

            DIV. J - OF Mini Plastic Halter – Vicky Harms