Happy Horsing Around results

I've attended several model horse shows this years, both officially and unofficially, as a judge, friend, photographer and raffle ticket seller.

But not as an entrant.

Never say never and all that, but if I'm being honest, it really feels like the showing part of my hobby life is over. I just don't have any interest. 

Not even a little.

Like less than zero.

And yet...

A couple weeks ago I was scrolling on Facebook and saw a mention of the Happy Horsing Around photo show series. I was not familiar so I clicked on a link and arrived at a private group. I asked to join, and part of the request was an agreement to actually enter photos in the show.

"Huh," I thought. "How can I agree to enter something when I haven't even seen the class list?"

I agreed anyway, and my request was approved.

Happily, the class list was delightful with fun, fall-themed classes in both the Halter and Performance divisions. My photo table was a casualty of last spring's basement flood, so I didn't take any new photos for the show. However, I was able to find several good entries in my files. I placed them in the appropriate classes, and then I kind of forgot about it.

Yesterday Facebook let me know that the show had been judged, and my horses did really well. Tuscalero was second in the Fall Artist Resin class.

Zombie Slayer won Ghosts, Spooks and Skeletons.

I had two entries in Anything with Pumpkins. Snickers placed second...

and Tucker was the winner.

Agatha was second in Trick or Treat...

and Validator and Zips Cocco Chip were first in Fall Festival. This one made me especially happy because I really do love this photo.

Last but not least, Winter Games took the top prize in Costumes for Fun.

This was a low effort show for me, but I enjoyed it a lot. I wish I had discovered this series earlier, but better late than never I suppose. I'm looking forward to next month's show. Maybe I'll even take a few new photos for that one.

And maybe - just maybe - the showing part of my hobby life isn't over.

Only time will tell.