I'm a fairly recent model collector having just entered this interesting hobby in February 1998. Having purchased a number of models and customized a few, I was ready to hit the show circuit! These are some photos I took at the shows. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get the names of the owners of some of the models and collections. If you can identify them, please let me know so I can assign the credits due to them. The beauty and desirability of some of the models at the show makes me drool over them!
My first test was at Stampede held in Austin,
Texas, September 19, 1998.
What great fun! And a wonderful learning experience!
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My first show...and my first set of ribbons! 6th in CM Appaloosa and 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in CM Workmanship, Simple Custom. |
Other entries seen (and admired!)
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Arabian Costume - Owner made the custom during one of Colette Robertson's Work Clinics. |
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An absolutely gorgeous overo pinto. Owner - ? |
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This is equine artistry! "Bashir" -- A Stablemate Arabian Stallion done as a Dapple Grey. Owner is Daralyn Wallace, painted by Jan Stevens. Thanks to Daralyn for being such a big help to me during the show! |
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"Steele Glory" -- A customized dapple grey showing an example of string mane and tail. Owner is Daralyn Wallace, made by Nancy Strowger (pen name - Sarah King) with assistance from her partner, Ava Durbin. Very interesting! |
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Draft Harness - I couldn't take my eyes off him! The harness was extremely detailed and wonderfully made. |
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This entry in the Collectors Class really catches the eye. Pintos everywhere! |
And the Judges! A
crazier bunch you'll never find! Ahem...I mean...A Nicer Bunch You'll Never
Find! They did a marvelous job and complained only a few times about class sizes!
Often they took time to speak with the Novices about their entries -- explaining
what was good, what needed to be different or better, and other great advice. I hung
around the outskirts listening, learning and certainly appreciated all the help they
dished out.
Collette Robertson, Christie Partee, and Sue Stewart
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This is my Collectors Class entry. The "theme" is a collection of black models, ranging in size from Stablemates, Classics, and Traditionals. I placed 5th. |
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This is my daughter's entry for the Collectors Class. Her "theme" is "Storybook Horses". She actually had more books and models, but didn't have the room to put them out. She placed 4th. Pretty good for her very first show! |
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Someone else's collection. Very interesting to see all the different models of Shams! |
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Didn't think that Rugged Lark was useful for a class? Well, my daughter received a 1st place for her entry in English Trail. We had to do some quick thinking for this one: The saddle she has is made for a classic size model and would be considered too small for a traditional size. So.....we listed that it was a YOUTH trail class to indicate that the saddle was CHILD size! And Rugged Larks' backing up stance worked perfectly for the "L Backup". |
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This was one of my entries in the Custom classes. I finished him just a couple of days before the show, so this was his first showing. I had him entered into the CM Pinto class and the Custom Workmanship by Owner class. He placed 1st twice and NAN-qualified!! |
More Hill Country
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The Breyer Ride! |
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A wonderful cavalry set. Set belongs to Anna Moerdyk and was made by Jennifer Harris. |
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Harness Class entry. Very nice cart! Set belongs to Anna Moerdyk. |
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A jumping entry by Melinda Mills. |
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A beautiful custom pinto. |
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They're out the gate! |
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A very detail sidesaddle. I really like this one! Set is owned by Christie Partee. The saddle was made in the 1980's by Carol Howard and the bridle is by Christie. |
What a great show! Over 150+ classes with some wonderful entries. Show photos and Results and be seen at the Show website listed below. Also below are some other show photos.
STMHC 5th Live Show and Results Website
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My daughter, Trisha. She placed very, very well and had a great time. Here she shows her 1st and Reserve Champion for the Stablemate Arabian Costume (made by me two days before the show). Also, 1st, Reserve, and Overall Reserve Champion for the Classic Desert Mist Arabian. In the next photo is the SM Western Performance that took 1st and Champion. |
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A close up of the SM Barrel Racer setup. |
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A Close up of the SM Arabian Costume done by me. It was used in three different classes (youth, custom, and OF costume) and placed in all of them! |
STMHC
6th Live Show
I didn't take
many photos at this show. Was too busy helping my daughter with her
performance entries. This was the first year that we've tried to do a
number of performance classes. It was fun!
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Trisha's entry for OF
English Trail. Placed 3rd. She entered in Open because the Youth division was cancelled. |
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Her entry in Custom Indian
Costume. Placed 2nd. |
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Hunter/Jumper entry. A micro!! I made the tack just two days before the show. Made me cross-eyed!! |
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Collector's Class.
1st place and trophy!! Her theme is "Storybook". |
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Custom ASB, customized from a stablemate ASB. Has always placed well. |
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OF English Trail. Mule going over bridge obstacle. |
