Chestnut Ridge Grand Photoshow 2016

Hello everyone :) This has been in the works for a while but I can finally announce the Chestnut Ridge Grand Photoshow 2016!

Grab your horses and get ready for some awesome showing fun :D

Muskateer is already practising his show look (haven't told him he can't enter yet...)



Anyway below is a copy and paste of a word document with full details on how to enter :)

Chestnut Ridge Grand Photoshow 2016

Hello and welcome to the Chestnut Ridge Grand Photoshow 2016.

This huge photoshow is open to all makes and models and is open to anyone. There are several different ways to enter, so anyone can have a go.

Make sure you read everything here and if you have any questions please just drop us an email at: competitions@chestnutridge.co.uk

Important Dates

Opening Date: July 27^th 2016

Closing Date: September 30^th 2016

Entry Cost: Free*

*please note if you are entering via post there will be a fee to have your photographs returned

Maximum Number of Entries: 50

                You can enter a maximum of 50 entries. These can be spread over several classes or can be over just a few, how you use your entries is up to you.

How to Enter

Every entry must have:

                Horses Name : Breed/Performance Discipline : Finish : Gender : Owner’s Name

Via Facebook

Join the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1639616766362317

Upload each photograph into the relevant album for each class.

In the description write the Horses Name, Breed/Performance Discipline, Finish, Gender and Your Name

Via Email

Send your entries to: competitions@chestnutridge.co.uk

Please title your email: Chestnut Ridge Grand Photoshow 2016

Please include in your email the following information for each photograph:

File Name, Horse’s Name, Breed/Performance Discipline, Finish, Gender, Section, Class Name

Please also include your name.

Via Instagram

Upload your photograph with the hashtag #chestnutridgegrandphotoshow2016

In the photograph description please write:

Horse’s Name, Breed/Performance Discipline, Finish, Gender, Your Name, Section, Class Name

Via Post

Please email competitions@chestnutridge.co.uk for the postal address.

Please include on the back of each photograph:

Horse’s Name, Breed/Performance Discipline, Finish, Gender, Your Name, Section, Class Number

Please include your return address.

You will be responsible for return postage, you can either send this over via PayPal, send a cheque or include a stamped, addressed envelope of suitable size (please note Royal Mail size and weight restrictions).

                Just email competitions@chestnutridge.co.uk for quotes on return postage for your pictures. You are also welcome to drop them off and collect them at live shows.

Show Rules

·         Maximum 50 entries per person

·         Entries without the required information will not be accepted

·         You must have taken the photograph yourself

·         You must own the model in the photograph

·         No digital editing of pictures

·         Entries will not be accepted in any way other than those listed above

·         Prizes are non-exchangeable

·         International entrants are responsible for postage to receive prizes

·         No more than one horse in each photograph in breed classes

·         Horses should be shown without tack in breed, headcollars or stallion sets are OK

·         The judge’s decision is final

·         Show is run under UK rules as to where horse’s should be shown, if you aren’t sure where your horse should go please just ask

·         Riders are mandatory in all performance classes with the exception of scene where not appropriate

Prizes

1^st – 6^th place in each class will receive printable certificates

Section champions will receive rosettes

Overall Champion – Rosette & Traditional model horse

Overall Reserve Champion – Rosette & Classic model horse

Overall Reserve to Reserve Champion – Rosette & Schleich or CollectA model horse

Class List

Original Finish

1.       Arabian

2.       Thoroughbred

3.       Iberian

4.       Other European Light Horse

5.       American Quarter Horse

6.       Appaloosa

7.       Paint Horse

8.       Gaited

9.       Other American

10.   British Native Pony

11.   Other Purebred Pony

12.   UK Heavy Horse

13.   Other Heavy Horse

14.   Other Purebred Horse

15.   Partbred Pony

16.   Partbred Horse

17.   Fantasy and Decorator

18.   Donkey, Mule, Exotic

19.   Horse Youngstock

20.   Pony Youngstock

Custom Finish

21.   Arabian

22.   Thoroughbred

23.   Iberian

24.   Other European Light Horse

25.   American Quarter Horse

26.   Appaloosa

27.   Paint Horse

28.   Gaited

29.   Other American

30.   British Native Pony

31.   Other Purebred Pony

32.   UK Heavy Horse

33.   Other Heavy Horse

34.   Other Purebred Horse

35.   Partbred Pony

36.   Partbred Horse

37.   Fantasy and Decorator

38.   Donkey, Mule, Exotic

39.   Horse Youngstock

40.   Pony Youngstock

Artist Resin

41.   Arabian

42.   Thoroughbred

43.   Iberian

44.   Other European Light Horse

45.   American Quarter Horse

46.   Appaloosa

47.   Paint Horse

48.   Gaited

49.   Other American

50.   British Native Pony

51.   Other Purebred Pony

52.   UK Heavy Horse

53.   Other Heavy Horse

54.   Other Purebred Horse

55.   Partbred Pony

56.   Partbred Horse

57.   Fantasy and Decorator

58.   Donkey, Mule, Exotic

59.   Horse Youngstock

60.   Pony Youngstock

CTF

61.   Arabian

62.   Thoroughbred

63.   Iberian

64.   Other European Light Horse

65.   American Quarter Horse

66.   Appaloosa

67.   Paint Horse

68.   Gaited

69.   Other American

70.   British Native Pony

71.   Other Purebred Pony

72.   UK Heavy Horse

73.   Other Heavy Horse

74.   Other Purebred Horse

75.   Partbred Pony

76.   Partbred Horse

77.   Fantasy and Decorator

78.   Donkey, Mule, Exotic

79.   Horse Youngstock

80.   Pony Youngstock

Performance

81.   Jumping

82.   Dressage

83.   English Ridden Horse & Pony

84.   Driven

85.   Other English Performance

86.   Western Pleasure

87.   Western Trail

88.   Other Western Performance

89.   Costume

90.   Other Performance

Fun

91.   Mare and Foal

92.   Best Custom by Owner

93.   Other Animal

94.   Scene

95.   Most Unrealistic Photograph

96.   Funniest Photograph

97.   Family Group/Herd

98.   Collectability (please include information about the model)

99.   Cutest Foal

100.                       Photo edited picture

Class Explanations

Original Finish

Any model that is still in original condition and has not been altered.

Includes: Breyer, Peter Stone, Copperfox, Hartland, Commercial Resins, Commercial Chinas etc.

Custom Finish

Any model that has been altered (for example repainted)

Includes customised plastic and commercial resin and china models.

Artist Resin

Artist resins are made in limited numbers and sold blank.

Includes: Artist resin, artist china, Animal Artistry

CTF

For original finish craft, toy and foundation models.

Includes: Schleich, Papo, Bullyland, CollectA, Safari, Mini Whinnies, Julip, Equorum, Rydal, RubberNedz, Felties, My Little Ponies etc.

Arabian

Purebred Arabian horses only

Thoroughbred

Purebred Thoroughbred horses only

Iberian

Purebred horses from the Iberian peninsula.

Includes: Andalusian, Lipizzaner and Lusitano

Other European Light Horse

Purebred light horses from Europe

Includes: European Warmbloods, European Sport Horses, Knabstruppers, Friesians etc.

American Quarter Horse

Purebred American Quarter Horses only.

Appaloosa

Purebred Appaloosa (breed) horses only.

Paint

Purebred Paint (breed) horses only.

Gaited

Purebred naturally gaited breeds only, no Icelandic.

Includes: American Saddlebred, Tennessee Walking Horse, Missouri Fox Trotter, Peruvian Paso, Paso Fino

Other American

Purebred other American horses only (no heavy horses or ponies), includes South American.

Includes: Morgan, Mustang, Spanish Mustang, American Warmbloods &Sport Horses

British Native Pony

Includes the 13 official British Native breeds: Fell, New Forest, Highland, Shetland, Eriskay, Exmoor, Dartmoor, Connemara, Dales, Welsh A, Welsh B, Welsh C & Welsh D

Other Purebred Pony

Includes all other purebred ponies.

Includes: British Native Pony, Miniature Horse, Fjord, Icelandic, Camargue, Rocky Mountain Pony, Lundy Pony, Hackney Pony etc.

UK Heavy Horse

Includes the three UK heavy horses, Clydesdale, Suffolk Punch and Shire

Other Heavy Horse

Includes all other purebred heavy horses.

Includes: North American Spotted Draft, American Cream Draft, Belgium Draught, Percheron, Black Forest Drafter etc.

Other Purebred Horse

Includes any other purebred horse

Includes: Australian Stock Horse, Marwari

Partbred Pony

Any partbred pony under 14.2hh or pony types

Includes: Riding ponies, Polo ponies, pony cobs

Partbred Horse

Any partbred horse over 14.2hh

Includes: Partbred Arabians, Gypsy Vanners, Cobs, Riding horses, Hacks, Hunters

Fantasy and Decorator

Any unrealistic model, including unicorns, Pegasus or just decorator colours.

Donkey, Mule, Exotic

Includes all other equines including donkeys, mules, zebras and mixes.

Horse Youngstock

Includes any youngstock that will reach 14.2hh and above.

Youngstock are 3 years and under.

Pony Youngstock

Includes any youngstock that will reach under 14.2hh

Youngstock are 3 years and under

If you have any questions about where your horse should be shown please just email: competitions@chestnutridge.co.uk