Bay Roan Clydesdale Test Piece

Another test piece is now available for club members to enter for

Icelandic Pony Competition

Would you like to win a beautiful Schleich Icelandic Rider & Ponies Gift Set? Then this is your chance!



To enter all you have to do is visit the Chestnut Ridge Facebook page and like and comment the post. To see the post click here.

Entry Deadline: May 31st 2017

Rules:

1. One entry per person
2. Winner will be chosen at random from all those who have entered correctly on June 1st 2017.
3. Competition is open to all
4. International entrants are responsible for postage
5. The prize is a Schleich Rider with Icelandic Ponies set.
6. For full terms and conditions please email competitions@chestnutridge.co.uk

Gaited Photoshow

This May it is all about gaited horses here at Chestnut Ridge and to help celebrate we are running a special gaited photoshow.



For this show take a picture of any gaited model horse.

How to Enter

To enter email your entries to: competitions@chestnutridge.co.uk

You can enter up to five photographs.

Please include:

• Your Name
• Your Age
• Your Email Address
• Your Postal Address

For each photograph please include:

• File Name (so we know which one is which, if you don't know the file name please send each photograph in a separate email)
• Horse's Name
• Breed
• Gender
• Finish (OF, CM, CTF, AR etc)

Please title your email: Gaited Photoshow

Deadline for entries: 31st May 2017

If your files are too large to email then you are welcome to send us a link to an album on an image hosting site or Facebook.

The Prizes

The show will be split into three sections:

• Under 16 years
• 16-24 years
• Over 24 years

The winner of each section will receive a rosette and goody bag. 1st-6th place will receive certificates for them to print off.

The winners will also get featured in a special gallery on our website, Facebook page and blog!

Rules

For full competition terms and conditions please email us.

Show rules:

• Maximum five 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 via email as above
• Prizes are non-exchangeable
• International entrants are responsible for postage to receive prizes
• No more than one horse in each photograph
• Horses should be shown without tack (no performance please), headcollars or stallion sets are OK
• Show is open to pictures of gaited model horses and ponies only
• The judges decision is final
• Each picture will be judged on the clarity of the photograph, realism of the photograph and the breed standard/conformation/condition of the model horse.

Some Example Gaited Breeds

Gaited breeds are those that have extra gaits from the standard walk, trot, canter and gallop. Below are a list of some example gaited breeds:

• Tennessee Walking Horse
• American Saddlebred
• Missouri Fox Trotter
• Walkaloosa
• Peruvian Paso
• Paso Fino
• Icelandic
• Spotted Saddle Horse
• Rocky Mountain Horse
• Magalarga Marchador
• Campolina
• Aegidienberger
• Campeiro

Fiona and Rory

Apparently the theme of the week is to wait until I've ordered something and then bring out a new model.

These are USA web specials

Scotty

Scotty is now available to order for Collector's Club members.

It is a gamblers choice between the three most popular colours as voted by last members last year

Model of the Day - Squid

Our model of the day today is Squid, the adorable Magpie foal

Name: Squid

Show Name: CRS Giant Squid

Breed: Thoroughbred

Colour: Bay

Gender: Colt

Brand: Magpie

Mould: Foal

Scale: Classic

Finish: Matte

Face Markings: Star

Leg Markings: 1x Sock

Unique ID Code: 858 

Best Live Show Placing: 2nd Place

Pewter Donkey

I finished off this little guy yesterday, I've only been working on him for like 4 months :p



He is a little pewter donkey and he is adorable!



She is priced at £30.00 and is available here if you would like her: http://www.chestnutridge.co.uk/cant-buy-me-love-42065-p.asp