MCC Spring Into Summer now open for entries - updates here!

Hello everyone! MCC Spring Into Summer is taking entries now - it's an all Traditional size show. I will be awarding door prizes, one prize will be drawn for every 5 entrants. There will be horsey bookmarks, stickers, and tote bags! There will be digital ribbons and rosettes, and REAL prizes for Division Champions! I will announce what the Division awards will be when we are closer to the show date and I see how many entrants there are.

Remember I will need your address if you win either a door prize or championship! My contact email can be found in the show information.

Angela

Prizes are being gathered! Door prizes will include bookmarks, stickers, bracelets and more. Division champions will receive Breyer tote bags or ? Other prizes TBD. Remember if I announce in here you have won a prize, you will need to email me your address to receive it. My contact info is in the show information. Thanks and happy showing!

Door prize winners have been drawn - winners below! Please email your address to rhodespainthorses@yahoo.com. Door prizes will go out when I am finished judging, along with division awards. Thanks for entering!

Mir
Siberasden
Leeannorr
Crouchingbobcatranch
Plasticpaints

The last few classes will be pinned in the next week and prizes/door prizes mailed. The classes are HUGE and competitive! Reminder that I will need addresses emailed to me to receive prizes.

Don't be discouraged if your horse didn't place how you hoped. There are literally dozens of the same model in many of the classes. Here are a few tips for standing out when this is the case:

1) The judge can't judge a horse they can't see clearly. Hazy, out of focus, distant photos will lower your placing.

2) Adjust your photo for color/brightness! If the horse's features are too dark to see, or too glaringly bright, make some adjustments. Similarly watch your lighting and background color, that it doesn't change your horse's color.

3) Crop your photos!

4) Make sure the judge can see your horse's feet (don't bury them) and that they are flat on the ground if they are meant to be.

5) Shoot your photos straight on. Your camera should be aimed at the horse's side and level. Don't shoot up or down at your horse or from a front or rear angle.

6) Dust your horse AND your background/flooring!

7) If all else is closely tied, a good reference can tip the scales!

The show is concluded! Thanks for showing all your beautiful ponies! There were SO many nice horses to choose from and I could have swapped placings on many of the classes.

The following won division championships, so if you would like your awards, please email me your address by June 1. Don't forget the door prizes, too, winners listed above! My email is in the show info.

resin_collector

jean1210

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