FAII Show Journal - JUDGED!

Dec 4, 201224 min read

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Published: Dec 4, 2012

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_{First Annual Ironstone Invitational
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Location: Ironstone - Dallas, Texas
Running: Now - April 15 May 1, 2013 (this will be the last extension)
Pre-registration: Due by March 8, 2013 (closed, do not ask to register!)
Event Type: English
Classes Available: Dressage, Show Jumping, Cross Country, Three-Day Event & The Ironstone Cup Challenge
Restrictions: All breeds allowed - 'powers' may not be used. Classes with five (5) or less entrants will be cancelled.

Going along with the show restrictions, classes with less than five (5) entries sent in will be cancelled. If the ICC is cancelled, entry points will be returned.

Entries - fav.me/d5nr9na

This show will be 100% based on effort and creativity. No extra images are required, nor will extra images count for points. Only one (1) image is required for each class, except the Three-Day Event which will require three (3).
ATTENTION 3-DAY ENTRANTS - Since the deadline is so close, I am allowing your entries to be put into one single image. Yes, this means you don't have to draw three full, separate images. The "catch" is that no less than 2/3 of the horse may be shown, and you still have to draw the jump and background (of course!). No half-body shots or head shots allowed. Remember, this is based on effort!
Dressage, Show Jumping, Cross Country and the Ironstone Cup Challenge are held on the same day. Three Day Eventing begins the same day. A lunch break will be at noon each day (which also means Cross Country will run simultaneously with lunch).

Held during the end of the year, the Ironstone Invitational will have a winter theme. Though not required, including some winter-y creativity will earn you up to five (5) extra points. Just keep in mind the weather when drawing your image.

Ironstone - Dallas, Texas

Located next to Ironstone's east property line sits the premier Ironstone Show Grounds. When Katherin refaced the main Ironstone property after the death of her parents, the facilities made such a profit that she was able to purchase the adjacent level lot. Over the next year the facilities were developed, with Katherin and Dr. Lauper supervising the entire process. When it was finished, the new facilities blended seamlessly with the already existing. The grounds are a lush green, with various colored patches of flowers growing here and there. Fully grown willows were planted here and there. With all traffic areas paved, there is virtually no mud. All arenas are lighted and packed with top-of-the-line footing. There is also plenty of parking for both cars and visitors. Dogs are welcome too, but they must be on a leash! Horses are to be kept off the grass at all times. Click here to view the show grounds map.

- Four outdoor arenas, two with 500 bleacher seating
- Two indoor arenas, 1000 bleacher seats in each
- Grand Prix arena, 3000 bleacher seats, VIP Seating
- 250 permanent MD Barn stalls, collapsible stalls available
- Lighted round pen with sprinkler system
- Separate car and truck/trailer parking
- Bunk house (two story) with pool and dog kennels
- Snack bar located inside bunk house

Two years after the success of Ironstone's show grounds, Katherin made the decision to purchase the property on the other side of the Show Grounds, which also stretched behind the Main and Show Grounds, encompassing the lake as well. The gently rolling hills were perfect for a cross country course. The area is mostly wooded, and every type of jump imaginable was built across the property. A course is indicated for all levels. A separate entrance is provided for Cross Country riders so that one does not have to trek across the entire Ironstone Show Grounds. Vehicles and trailers may be parked there, horses may be stalled, and there are various locations where spectators may watch. There is also a small bunk house where competitors may go to relax or grab a bite to eat.

- Preliminary: X-C fences 3 ft 7 in (1.09 m), 24–28 efforts, ditch 9 ft 2 in (2.79 m), drops 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m), 520 m/min
- Intermediate: X-C fences 3 ft 9 in (1.14 m), 28–32 efforts, ditch 10 ft 6 in (3.20 m), drops 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m), 550 m/min
- Advanced: X-C fences 3 ft 11 in (1.19 m), 32–40 efforts, ditch 11 ft 10 in (3.61 m), drops 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m), 570 m/min
- Separate car and truck/trailer parking
- Permanent MD stalls for Cross Country horses
- Various spectator viewing areas
- Bunk house with restrooms and snack bar

Horse Show Rules

General Rules:
- No premade linearts. Only linearts created by you or for you are allowed. You may not reuse lines that you created or that were created for you, they must be for this event only.
- Entries must be full body & include a background. That means no photo manips/photo backgrounds etc.. Textures may be used in combination with what you draw (if you are unsure, please note dyatori).
- An obstacle may only block up to 1/4 of the horse (i.e. if the horse's back legs are blocked by a jump). Front-view images do not count as full body.
- Riders must be visible. That means no cropping and no blank faces!
- Shading is required. Remember, this is effort-based.
- Old show entries may not be re-used.
- Riders and horses must wear the proper attire/tack. See class description for details.
- Pre-registration is required!
- Riders must be 16+
- Horses must be 5+
- Decorated attire/tack is allowed for a "winter theme", so long as the attire/tack still follows the code.
- Please note what your winter theme consists of in your image description, if you choose to do a winter theme.
- A story is required (effort and creativity!). We're giving you plenty of time to get all of this finished. Interacting with other stables is encouraged!
- Not following the rules will result in disqualification!

The Ironstone Cup Challenge:
- Entry Fee: 40 per team, per show (that's 10 for each team member to total 40 ). 3 teams minimum needed for the class to continue.
- The Ironstone Cup Challenge, a class ridden over jumper-type obstacles, will be present at all three of Ironstone's yearly shows. Teams are required to participate at two of the three shows in order to be eligible for the Ironstone Cup, with the third and final show required.
- Each team consists of four riders. Teams will have one rider at each level. The last rider will get to choose which level they will compete at.
- Course levels are: 2'6"-2'9", 3'-3'3", and 3'6"-3'9"
- Each entrant is required to draw one image. Each image will be totaled individually, then the top three scores for each team will be added together. The team with the overall highest points will win the class.
- A rider sash, coordinating hunt coats, saddle pads, and horse leg wear are require to participate. Rider sashes are provided at the show, and they are to be worn around the rider's torso (from right shoulder to left hip - sashes cross over the hip). The team colors and gear are located just below.
- The top five teams at the end of the first two shows will receive ribbons (or the top three/four, depending on the number of entrants).
- The riders of the team with the highest total points after all three shows have concluded will win the Ironstone Cup, which will be proudly presented at Ironstone year round. The entry points accumulated at the three shows will be distributed among the riders of the top three teams. The winning team will receive individual awards to keep at the last show.
- Entry form (only one member of the team needs to send):

Team Members:
Rider 1 Name & Horse Name: 2'6" - 2'9"
Rider 2 Name & Horse Name: 3' - 3'3"
Rider 3 Name & Horse Name: 3'6" - 3'9"
Rider 4 Name & Horse Name: Chosen level

If you can't find enough members, but want to enter, you may leave slots blank or just send in which height you would like to compete at. Teams/riders will be assigned if needed. See the entrants journal for open slots.

Sash Colors -

Team Gear -

Judging Process

Earning Points
Starting Points // 10 points
Effort Compared to Gallery // + 1-10 points
Creativity // + 1-10 points
Shading // + 1-5 points
Pose // + 1-5 points
Story // + 5 points
Winter Theme // + 1-5 extra points

Max Points Possible // 45 points (50 with bonus)

Losing Points
Incorrect Tack // - 1-5 points
Incorrect Attire // - 1-5 points
No Story // -5 points
RNG for Faults // - 1-4 points

Max Points Possible // - 19 points

Class Judges

Judges are currently needed! Note me if you would like to judge the show so we can talk about it. Just keep in mind that judges are not allowed to enter the same class that they are judging. Multiple judges per classes may be needed if there are enough entrants.

01. Dressage // Jazuac
02. Show Jumping // LiddleCherry
03. Cross Country // LiddleCherry
04. Three-Day Event // Eeconyn
05. Ironstone Cup Challenge // Elantair Moved-Account2 & 1 Judge Needed...

Weather at the Show

The weather at Ironstone will be altogether pleasant. For the duration of the show, the skies will be partly cloudy with a little bit of variation. A chilly breeze will pick up in the afternoon, bringing the warmer temperatures down quickly later in the day. There will be no rain or snow for the duration of the show. At the start of the show, the temperature will be around 45F. The high will be approximately 70F, and will lower to around 50F by the time the show comes to a close.

Class Details

01. Dressage - Begins at 8am (will end before Show Jumping)
- Details: Requires one image. Any move may be performed and the level is up to you, just make sure that you do not draw a move that may not be seen in your chosen level (look here for more info www.usef.org/_iframes/breedsdi…). Moves not allowed include levade, capriole, courbette, and ballotade.
- Location: Held in the outdoor Dressage arena. Fences look like this; three rail side faces the inside of the ring. There are ferns around the base of the letters, and poinsettias in the boxes. White light-wrapped garland lines the outside of the fence (on the ground). The main fencing (around the Dressage ring) looks like this. Lighted garland wraps around the top rail (lights are white). Footing is a mixture of sand and rubber (has a brown-gray hue).
- Rider Attire: Black hat or helmet, black or navy coat/shadbelly (stable coats are allowed - i.e. US team wears red coats), white shirt and tie with stock pin (yellow vest with shadbelly), white gloves, white breeches with black belt, black dress boots and spurs. Whips are not allowed. Rider hair must be neatly tucked away (in the helmet or in a bun with a hat).
- Horse Tack: All leather tack must be black - Dressage bridle, saddle, girth, white square pad and/or half pad. Boots/wraps, martingales, draw reins etc. are not allowed. Bridles must either have a plain cavesson, drop noseband, or flash noseband. Bits can be either snaffle or double. The following bits are not permitted: twisted wire, corkscrews, slow-twists, waterfords, pelhams, kimberwickes, or gag bits. Bitless bridles may be used for training level and levels 1 and 2. Number must be on the bridle, country flag and/or barn emblem must be on the saddle pad.

02. Show Jumping - Begins at 10am (will end before Cross Country)
- Details: Requires one image. Pose may be approaching (so long as we are able to tell your team is doing so), taking, going over, or landing after the jump. The distance between the jump does not include "approaching", must be within two-three strides.

Jump 1 - "The Lone Star" - Square oxer. Standards are a partial circle with a gold star in the middle; one half of the star on each side of the jump. When placed together, the seven poles make up the Texas state flag. The hind standards are simple vertical gold poles, the single jump pole is white. The jump is as wide as it is tall.
Jump 2 - "Ironstone" - Single vertical. Jump is made to look like the Hanoverian brand. The jump is solid white, with each standard being one side of the brand. There are five poles, with the word "Ironstone" as a picket underneath.
Jump 3 - "Christmas Trees" - Ascending oxer. The standards are hidden inside two large Christmas trees. These trees are about twelve feet tall, are strung with white lights, and have a gold star on the top. The poles are made to look like small birch tree trunks. Both sides of the jump have three poles.
Jump 4 - "Candy Canes" - Single vertical. Standards are made to look like giant candy canes. Two candy canes lean to each side, with one holding up the jump poles which are red and white striped. There are five poles total. This jump is slightly more narrow than the others.
Jump 5 - "The LEGO" - Vertical wall. This jump is made to look like a stack of legos, standing similar to a Puissance wall (it's the tallest jump in the course). The standards are the biggest legos, two lay at the bottom of the jump, and smaller ones make up three rows on top of that. The top three rows will fall if hit hard enough.
Jump 6 - "Water Jump" - Open water jump. Total, this jump is about twelve feet. On each side is a stone wall covered with fake snow. A small picket fence (just less than a foot tall) sits in front of the jump, with face snow beneath it as well. Small poinsettia plants line the walls on the outside, with fake snow beneath them.
Jump 7 - "Rainbow" - Single vertical. This jump consists of a plain gold post on the left with a pot of gold underneath, a silvery standard on the right made to look like a cloud, and a large rainbow arching from the cloud to the top of the pot of gold. A single sky/light blue pole stretches across the top.
Jump 8 - "The Handlebar" - Single vertical. The jump is a giant black handlebar mustache. The middle of the mustache is the peak of the jump, with it curling down to reach the ground. Two simple black standards are hidden behind the length of the mustache to hold it up. The middle of the mustache will fall if hit, somewhat like a plank.
Jump 9A/B/C - "Christmas Lights" - Triple combination (vertical, parallel oxer, parallel oxer). First jump is a plain white vertical oxer, but the standards and poles are wrapped with white Christmas lights. Second jump is the same as the first, but a square oxer instead. Third jump, the widest out of the three, is the same as well except it has five large Christmas bulbs underneath (each about a foot and a half tall, colored left to right in red, blue, orange, green, yellow).
Jump 10 - "Rolex" - Triple bar. Your typical Rolex jump, colored in green and gold. The poles are striped with green and gold, and the standards are green with gold around the edges. The jump looks like this 4.bp.blogspot.com/_s0XckXa2zWg… but the standards around surrounded by poinsettia flowers.
Jump 11A/B - "Lights and Wreaths" - Double combination (parallel oxer, vertical). Standards have been made to look like cast iron street lamps (lamp on the right is an example preview.turbosquid.com/Preview…). A large wreath hangs from each lamp, just underneath the lamp light itself. The wreath has a large red and gold bow attached and it looks similar to: quakerrose.com/wp-content/uplo…. Both the lamps and the wreaths will be lighted. The jump poles are black.
Jump 12 - "Sleigh Ride" - Single obstacle. A red sleigh which looks like this www.countrycreations.info/Slei… but lined with gold. The sleigh is built sturdy, just in case a horse were to step into it. It's also pulled by two realistic-looking reindeer posed as if it were leaping into the air, head back. It's harnessing is red with large gold bells.
Jump 13 - "Happy New Year" - Single vertical. A large gold glitter jump. Dozens of LED strands are attached to the top of the standards, which are lit up to make them looks like sparklers. A plank in the shape of the numbers "2013" sits under the front poles; it's colored with black and lined with gold glitter.

- Location: Held in the Grand Prix arena, which is completely enclosed. The arena looks similar to this structure wise, but the arena is more square with seating only on one side. Arena fence is polished cedar planks and five feet (5') high (similar to this, but taller). Lighted garland wraps around the top metal rail (lights are white). Horses enter through the gate near the Dressage arenas, spectators enter through the gate near Warm Up A. When looking at the map, spectator seating is along the west side of the building where the round pen is. Footing is a mixture of sand and rubber (has a brown-gray hue).
- Rider Attire: Black helmet, black, gray or navy coat (stable coats are allowed - i.e. US team wears red coats), white shirt and tie with stock pin, black gloves, white or tan/beige breeches with black belt, and black tall boots. Spurs are optional. Whips are not allowed. Rider hair must be neatly tucked away, under the helmet.
- Horse Tack: All leather tack is preferred to be brown, but black is allowed - bridle, girth, saddle, boots, and/or breastplates/martingales etc.. Square saddle pad must be white, half pad is not required. Almost any style of bridle may be used, including a "bitless bridle" or mechanical hackamore (ask if you are unsure). Severe bits my not be used (again, ask). Standing martingales are not to be used. Number must be on the bridle (or breastplate), country flag and/or barn emblem must be on the saddle pad.

03. Cross Country - Begins at 12pm
- Details: Requires one image. Pose may be approaching (so long as we are able to tell your team is doing so), taking, going over, or landing after the jump. The distance between the jump does not include "approaching", must be within two-three strides. the class begins first thing in the morning. You may draw any of the following jumps (which are all covered in/filled with fake snow, potted plants are poinsettias): hanging log 3.eventingnation.com/eventingn…, stone wall www.ukponies.com/gallery/IMG_0…, drop (sides will be black and say "Ironstone" on the sides) jedjacobsohn.files.wordpress.c…, ditch blog.upmysport.com/files/2012/…, Normandy bank upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia…, log pile www.janesleeper.com/images/par…, water complex (jump in, gallop out) www.chronofhorse.com/Images/2_…, flower box farm5.staticflickr.com/4146/50…, skinny www.dertminijumps.com/images/H…, palisade jmatt.net/rolex/1998/palisade.…, portable brush jump www.dertminijumps.com/09webpic…, portable ski jump havrillay.com/sites/default/fi…, triple uphill combination www.localriding.com/image-file…, sunken road www.equestrianlife.com/mw/imag…, park bench www.equijump.co.uk/jumps/image…, corner/apex behance.vo.llnwd.net/profiles1…, table upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia…, rolltop www.hitechhorsejumps.com/shopi…, coffin upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia….
- Location: Held over Ironstone's preliminary course. See the description above. Footing includes grass, water, sand, dirt, mud, etc. depending on your location on the course.
- Rider Attire: Coordinating gear is required; helmet and vest should match each other, as well as the horse's tack. That means no purple helmet cover, green vest, orange saddle pad, and yellow-taped boots. Rider should be wearing white or tan breeches, black belt, a fitted helmet or skull cap (straps required), appropriate shirt, safety vest, black field boots, and a watch. Gloves and spurs are not required. Number must be attached to the back of the rider.
- Horse Tack: Coordinating gear is required; same as above. Boots are required - they do not have to be taped, but it is advised. Leather tack should be black or brown. Breastplates/martingales are allowed, but not required. Standing martingales are not allowed. Any bit may be used, but especially harsh bits may disqualify a team. Horse shoe studs are not required, but are advised. Country flag and/or barn emblem must be on the saddle pad

04. Three Day Eventing - Begins at 10am daily
- Details: Requires three images. See details for Dressage, Show Jumping and Cross Country.
- Location: Dressage will be held in the covered Dressage arena (note: that means the arena is actually covered, not indoors). Show Jumping will be held in the outdoor Hunter ring. Cross Country will be held over the preliminary course, after all individual riders have completed their rounds (will conclude before sunset). All other details are the same as the individual classes.
- Rider Attire: See individual classes.
- Horse Attire: See individual classes.

05. The Ironstone Cup Challenge - Begins at 6pm
- Details: Requires one image per team member. See details in the rules above. There is no specific course, just use the same jumps described in the Show Jumping class. Sun will be setting/set during this class, depending on .
- Location: Will be held in the covered Hunter Ring. Fence is black piping, like this. Lighted garland wraps around the top rail of the fence - lights are white. Footing is a mixture of sand and rubber (has a brown-gray hue).
- Rider Attire: See class rules.
- Horse Tack: See class rules.

How to Register

Send me the following information via note titled "FAII Registration":

Horse:
Horse's Age:
Rider:
Stable:
Class(es):

One horse per entry form! Multiple forms may be sent in one note. When finished with your entry, send it to me as a reply to your original note, that way none of them get lost in the journal comments. Changes may not be made after your entry is sent it, so make sure it's perfect the first time!

Prizes

All classes will receive the following:

First Place:
- Blue ribbon
- Full-body drawing of the winner w/ ribbon by dyatori
- Foundation Stud from the upcoming GypsyWarmblood
- Custom import of the FarenziSportHorse (choose everything)
- Two-image training package (full-body, shaded, w/ bg) from NewAgeStables
- Breeding to ZLL Kalinka fav.me/d5knczq (prize for Dressage only)

Second Place:
- Red Ribbon
- Half-body drawing of the winner w/ ribbon by dyatori
- Foundation Mare from the upcoming GypsyWarmblood
- Semi-custom import of the FarenziSportHorse (choose type only)

Third Place:
- Yellow Ribbon
- Headshot of the winner w/ ribbon by dyatori
- Starter horse from the upcoming GypsyWarmblood
- Custom design by ChampieB

Ironstone Cup Challenge - First Place
- Blue Ribbon
- Half-body drawing of the winners w/ ribbon by dyatori
- Flat colored training headshot of the winners by ChampieB

Ironstone Cup Challenge - Second Place
- Red Ribbon
- Headshot drawing of the winners w/ ribbon by dyatori

Ironstone Cup Challenge - Third Place
- Yellow Ribbon

Placings 4-10 will receive ribbons (except the Ironstone Cup Challenge, which awards ribbons to placings teams 1-3). All others will receive a participant ribbon. Point awards for the Ironstone Cup Challenge will vary depending on how many entrants there are. Remember, point awards for the Ironstone Cup Challenge are distributed after the show series is over.}