Two show weekend

Happiness is...  two separate model horse shows in the space of one weekend!

The first show is happening right here at my house.

It's the MEPSA Pony Specialty Photo Show.  With just eight entries (so far!) this looks to be a small show by MEPSA standards.  However, I've peeked inside a few of those envelopes, and it's clear that competition will be top notch.  Honestly, I'd expect nothing less from MEPSA.

The second show is Glyn Haven's Autumn Horse Faire which will be held at the Parker Senior Center in Parker, Colorado.   

I'll be judging the performance division and showing in both resin and custom halter.  I've spent several hours packing up my show horses.

I have a core show string that goes to every single event, but there are others who cycle in and out.  After a couple years hanging out in the basement, it's time for Broadway Eddie (a San Domingo/Adios combo) to once again see the light of day.

Other new/old faces include Braymere and Rubber, who will be making their show ring debut in the Sentimental Favorite class.

I am also trying to get together some entries for the dog and cat classes.  How did I get so many of these and do they really need to have names?

Last but not least, here's a sneak peek at my entry for the Dessert Challenge.   

According to James, this particular entry rates Glyn Haven's Autumn Horse Faire as the best model horse show of all time.  I hope he's right, but whatever happens, I'll be sure to tell you all about it!

Collection pictures

Earlier this year, I decided to photo-document my entire custom and resin collection.

Alyosha, Mel Miller Fly By Wire resin customized by Jennifer Buxton
and Tiffany Purdy and painted by Tiffany Purdy

I have a lot of models, many of which are too long to fit in my light box. 

Bangles, Brigitte Eberl Shirley resin painted by Chris Flint

It's taken me a lot of time and effort to get good pictures of everybody, but I'm finally beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Beau By U, Breyer Cigar customized and painted by Chris Flint

The main motivation behind this project is pride of ownership. 

Broadway Eddie, Breyer San Domingo with Adios head customized by 
an unknown artist and Jennifer Buxton and painted by Emma Loofbourrow

I have a small, busy house.  There aren't a lot of places where I can safely display fragile and expensive models.  

Ginseng, Karen Gerhardt Vigil resin painted by Karen Gerhardt

As a result, most of my horse live in boxes most of the time.

Hoodwinked, Lakeshore Collection Marshall painted by Mandy Hood

My photo gallery allows me to visit my models and share them with other hobbyists the world over. 

Khemotigre, Ed Bogucki Aashiq resin painted by Tiffany Purdy

Both these things make me very happy! 

Melekush, Breyer Halla customized and painted by Jennifer Read

On a more practical note, I think there's real value in documenting and large and valuable collection. 

Oliver, BFA Thoroughbred painted by Lisa Shepherd

I am planning to live forever, but in case I don't, I want my collection to benefit rather than burden my family.

Templeton, Breyer running foal customized and painted by Charlotte Donahue

Good, clear photos with complete artist information can only help to streamline the dispersal process.

Tingeling, Breyer Misty's Twilight with Pacer head customized and painted by Cindy Evans

On a related note, I'm also uploading many of these pictures to the Equine Resin Directory.  This is one of my favorite online resources and I strongly encourage others to upload their collection photos to that site as well.