2025 Photo Show Placings So Far

I know it's a cliché but how is it already August? How are we well into the second half of the year already? Madness!

Anyway to celebrate the way time just keeps on coming, and coming, and coming I decided to share some 2025 photo show wins with you!

Don't worry I'm not going to share every single placing (we'd literally be here until 2026), instead I thought I would just share some 1st places and champions.

Most of the shows I enter are through OMHPS. If you aren't using this platform I would honestly give it a go. It's made photo showing so easy and so much fun!

Next Generation Show

Name: CRS Secret Santa
Class: Part Arabian/Desert Breeds - Patterned
Placing: 1st Place

Name: CRS Dance Class
Class: Decorator Foal - All
Placing: 1st Place

For Those Who Need It Most

Name: CRS Phoenix
Class: Marwari
Placing: 1st Place & Section Reserve Champion

March Arabian, Other Light, and Deco Show

Name: CRS Valentine
Class: Arabian Stallions, Colours Other than Grey
Placing: 1st Place

Name: CRS Black Devil
Class: Deco Colts and Fillies, Pattern and Solid
Placing: 1st Place

Name: CRS na Leth-aonan
Class: Deco Solid Stallions
Placing: 1st Place

Not a huge batch as I haven't entered many shows this year, but an unusual bunch! Probably not the horses from my collection that you'd think would have done the best! It's so interesting how different the placings in photo shows and live shows are and how much of a difference photography can make.

Celebration of Breyer II

 Did you enjoy our first photoshow of the year? If you did then get ready because Celebration of Breyer II will be starting shortly!

This is the second show in our model horse photoshow series for Breyers only. If you have kept up to date with our updates you will know that this year marks 10 years since Chestnut Ridge started stocking Breyer horses. To celebrate we are running four shows through the year:

1. Celebration of Breyer I - Photoshow for Traditional scale model horses (January 2025)

2. Celebration of Breyer II - Photoshow for other scale model horses (May 2025)

3. Celebration of Breyer Live - Live show for Breyer model horses (August 2025)

4. Celebration of Breyer III - Photoshow for Stablemate scale model horses (September 2025)

Our first show was a great success with 5880 entries over the four sections.

We are expecting this show to be a bit smaller but I'm sure you all have some amazing model horses to bring out and show. This show is for 'other scale' model horses and will be for any Breyer horses that is not Traditional or Stablemate scale.

Classic scale Breyer horses are perfect for this show.

Basic Information

Show Name: Celebration of Breyer II

Opening Date: 1st May 2025

Closing Date: 31st May 2025

Hosting Site: OMHPS

Link: https://www.omhps.com/Show/Details/c6fbae91-ce50-464d-bfde-b257c4b97bfe

Sections: Breed, Collectability, Performance, Workmanship

Approved Brands: Breyer

Approved Scales: All except Traditional & Stablemate

Approved Finishes: OF Plastic, OF China, OF Resin

Foalzillas can enter this show

What is 'Other Scale'?

Other scale refers to any Breyer horse that is not Stablemate or Traditional scale. The show includes plastic and CCR Breyer models.

There are four main scales that will be shown:

1. Classic/Freedom Series (1:12 scale)
2. Paddock Pal (1:24 scale)
3. Mini Whinnie (1:64 scale)
4. 'Foals' (1:6 scale)

Any Breyer Gallery piece that does not fit within Traditional/Classic scale and also isn't one of the scales listed above would also go into this show.

We expect most of the entries to be Classics, Paddock Pals and Mini Whinnies but I'm hoping for a few Foalzillas!

Think about which models you want to enter - this model would be perfect for the Partbred Arabian class

The Prizes

Each section champion will receive a £10.00 Chestnut Ridge voucher!

These will be sent via the private messaging system on OMHPS and are valid both in person and also on the Chestnut Ridge website (www.chestnutridge.co.uk)

If you are international and concerned about shipping we do offer a variety of digital products that are shipping free :D

Concerned you don't have many models to enter? Why not order one of the new Breyer 2025 Classics from Chestnut Ridge! Due April 2025.

The Sections

This show has four main sections which are:

1. Breed
2. Collectability
3. Performance
4. Workmanship

Breed

Breed classes are split by breed and are judged on breed standard as well as all the usual judging criteria. There are a variety of classes to suit all models including an other animal class for non-equine models.

Collectability

The collectability sections are split by breed type and then the classes are split by run type. They will be judged on the collectability of the models. Please ensure to include as much detail as possible to save me time when judging :)

Performance

Performance sections are split by discipline. They will be judged on the accuracy of the set up including realism and adherence to the rules of the relevant discipline. 

Workmanship

Workmanship classes are split by colour. These will be judged on the quality of finish but also the realism of colour. These are effectively 'colour' classes as I appreciate there's no real workmanship for OF models!

Ensure your picture is clear with your model square on to the camera

Some Tips!

Excited about entering the show! Here are some top tips for success.

Tip 1 - Ensure your model is square on to the camera

Tip 2- Provide all relevant information to help with judging

Tip 3 - Get your models uploaded now

Tip 4 - Think carefully about what classes you want to enter

Tip 5 - Make sure your pictures are clear & in focus

Ready to enter? Then head on over to OMHPS and get your models uploaded ready for May 1st!

Celebration of Breyer Shows

 Hello everyone and welcome to our first post of 2025!

2025 is a big year for us, it's ten years since we started stocking Breyer horses. It almost feels like yesterday (definitely doesn't feel like 10 years) but we are super excited that we have been able to offer a brilliant range of Breyer horses for so long and have some many awesome customers who support us :)

To celebrate this awesome event we will be running a series of four Breyer shows throughout the year, three photoshows on OMHPS and one live show!

Celebration of Breyer I

Start Date: January 2025

For: Traditional Scale Breyers

Type: Photoshow

Sections: Breed, Workmanship (Colour), Performance & Collectability

Hosting Site: OMHPS

Our first show is for Traditional scale Breyer horses. It is already live on OMHPS so please go check it out. Entries do not open until next Monday but if you have a spare five minutes and want to check none of the classes have obvious errors on their restrictions whilst we still have time to update it I know I would really appreciate it! (I already found one...)

Because I amended it it has gone back for approval but once approve this link should work: https://www.omhps.com/Show/Details/ed49fd85-4c10-4ab7-9a63-2afb3778f73e

Celebration of Breyer II

Start Date: May 2025

For: Other Scale Breyers (Classic, Paddock Pal, Mini Whinnie & Foals)

Type: Photoshow

Sections: Breed, Workmanship (Colour), Performance & Collectability

Hosting Site: OMHPS

Our middle show is very much our everything else show, this mops up all the other scales and will mainly be for Classic, Paddock Pal and Mini Whinnie models. We will select all scales apart from Traditional & Stablemate though so if you have any weird scale Gallery models they can also go in here!

This show will open in May and will be link and announce when it does

Celebration of Breyer Live

Date: August 2025

For: Breyer Horses

Type: Live Show

Sections: Traditional, Stablemate, Mini Whinnie, Other Scales, Collectability, Custom Breyer

Location: Gloucestershire

This Breyer only live show will be held in our usual hall in Gloucestershire. We will have sections for Traditional scale models, Stablemate scale models, Other scales (mainly Classic & Paddock Pal but also other oddities and the 1:6 scale foals), Collectability and Custom Breyers. 

Celebration of Breyer III

Start Date: September 2025

For: Stablemate

Type: Photoshow

Sections: Breed, Workmanship (Colour), Performance & Collectability

Hosting Site: OMHPS

The final photoshow of the year will be for Stablemate scale models. It will run the same class list as the previous shows but will be just for Stablemate scale models.

In December we will also pick our favourite champion of the year. We will go through all of the champions from each show (live and photo) and the winner will receive an extra special prize :)

We will forward to seeing you in 2025 and seeing all of your awesome Breyer horses. Make sure to follow our Blog & social media for more updates.

Photoshow Champion Roundup

 It has been quite some time since I have shared photoshow champions with you! So I thought I would round up the champions from the last six months.

All of these photos were champions in Popular Votes Photoshows. This is a Facebook group that is open to all where we run free small photoshows each month. Each show has a different theme and the winners are chosen by the group members. It is good fun and easy and quick to do. There is a rosette for each champion.

April 2023 - Other Performance

May 2023 - Northlight

June 2023 - American Quarter Horse

July 2023 - Palomino

August 2023 - Bucking

September 2023 - Warmblood & Sport Horse

If you are feeling inspired and want to take part in the shows visit the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1493893527541574

October's show is for micros :)

Popular Votes Photoshows - May Show

I honestly cannot believe we are nearly half-way through 2023 already! As we welcome in the horrific May weather and hope for something warmer we also welcome our fifth photoshow of the year.

This May's theme is 'Northlight'. The show is open to all Northlight models, both original finish and custom finish.

There is a range of breed classes which I have tried to split up with reference to the moulds that Northlight have actually produced. I have also now added a partbred class having realised that I forgot it when doing my entries!

This is a great show if you are a Northlight Collector but is also a nice show to enter if, like me, you only have a few Northlight models. 

If you would like to enter head along to the group now:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1493893527541574

If you are new to Popular Votes Photoshows then please make sure to read the group rules. This is important because we rely on voting for the show to function so if you like photos in the group before judging opens then this causes problems and you will be banned from the group!

The show closes on May 24th 2023

There is a rosette for the show champion.

Enjoy :)

Recent Photoshow Results

 Good morning all :)

We are all still waiting to get back into showing again this year (so much so that I just booked back to back live shows which I know for a fact is a stupid thing to do) but thankfully whilst we wait we can all get some photoshowing done.

To give you a bit of inspiration to get out and show those ponies here are some of my best recent photoshow results :D

CRS Twist (yes CRACKERS) - 1st Place in The Horse You Love The Most (he is bragging A LOT) 

CRS Wild Hearts - 1st Spanish Mini

CRS Giant Killer - 1st Other Pure Spanish Large

CRS Suspended Animation - 1st Fleabitten Grey

CRS Description of Struggle - 1st Belgian

CRS Wedding Preparations - 1st Draft Foal

CRS Sing Unto The Lord - 1st American Draft Foal

CRS Harry Potter - 1st Friesian & Reserve Champion

CRS Raven Queen - 1st Carriage Foals

CRS Giant Squid - 1st Clydesdale & Champion

Popular Votes Photoshows - September 2022

 First of all I would like to start by congratulating August's champion, Theresa. August's theme was 'Rare Breeds' and the champion was this gorgeous RubberNedz Hackey, Parklane

Isn't he beautiful?

Right now onto September's show!

September's theme is 'Bendy CTF', this show is for RubberNed, Julips, Equorums and Rydals. There is a nice broad class list which should give everyone a variety of classes to enter.

Full Class List

Breed

Arabian

Thoroughbred

Warmblood & Sport Horse

Other Purebred Horse

American Horse

UK Heavy Horse

Other Heavy Horse

British Native Pony

Other Purebred Pony

Partbred Horse

Partbred Pony

Fantasy/Decorator

Donkey/Mule/Exotic

Colour

Bay

Black

Chestnut

Dilutes

Pinto

Spotted

Other Colour

Other

Best Julip

Best Equorum

Best Rydal

Best RubberNedz

Vintage Model

Other Animal

Performance

English Ridden

English Performance

Western Ridden

Western Performance

Costume/Regalia

Scene

Other Performance

If you would like to enter the show please visit the Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1493893527541574

Important Info

Entries Open: September 1st 2022

Entries Close: September 24th 2022

Voting Ends: September 27th 2022

Championship Voting Ends: September 29th 2022

BF 2022 Flash Photoshow - Results

 Thank you for all the amazing entries to our Flash Photoshow.

Choosing the winners was genuinely really hard, there were so many gorgeous (and hilarious) entries. Below are 1st-5th place for each class.

01. German Breeds

1st - CPS Catch Me If U Can (BK)

2nd - SDS Be My Valentine (AR)

3rd - Divine Touch (HR)

4th - Black Brick Road (IJ)

5th - Mr Jack (CA)

02. Go Home, You're Drunk

1st - Goat Hoops (AR)

2nd - CPS New Sensation (BK)

3rd - Wayland Ghostlight (CA)

4th - June of Dunes (IJ)

03. Eventing

1st- Vinka (LM)

2nd - Courting Dark Angel (CA)

3rd - SDS Audrey (AR)

04. Best Bear

1st - Mr Panda (LB)

2nd - Gilbert (VR)

3rd - CPS Gentle Ben (BK)

4th - SDS Beulah (AR)

5th - Samson (TW)

05. Best Chestnut, Black, Palomino

1st - Damis Saad Arif (CA)

2nd - CPS State of Emergency (BK)

3rd - SDS Golden Zephyr (AR)

4th - Sunshine Sunny (IJ)

5th - Imperial Treasure (HR)

If you won 1st place you will get an email with your £10.00 voucher code.

I've also made you a quick certificate for your records as well :D