CLOSED FOR JUDGING!!

We are back for year three, guys!
Small update made to the rules regarding riders entering the same class multiple times, and to the judging matrix in regards to extra images (05 Jan 2020).

The end date for this show is February 5th, 2020.

 General Rules 

This is an effort-based show.
You may enter as many horses as you would like.
Each horse may be entered into as many classes as you would like (provided it is eligible for them) but may only enter any given class once, whereas a rider may be entered as many classes as you would like and may enter the same class up to three times on different horses.
Referencing and tracing are permitted in accordance with the stock providers' rules. Failure to credit your sources will result in disqualification.
Preregistration is not required, but you may request a registration number if you would like.
Both digital and traditional entries are welcome.
All equine breeds are permitted, but special traits/powers may not be used to gain an advantage (i.e. wings for show jumping).
Collaborations and leases are permitted, but commissions/YHHs and the like are not.
The host stable may enter, but is not eligible for Grand or Reserve Champion.

 Classes 

Halter

The halter class will take place in the evening on the first day, and will be hosted in the indoor arena. It is cold, even inside, and snow is falling softly as the sun sets behind the mountains.

The indoor arena is made of oak panels, with windows along one long wall; the other long wall has a seating area so guests can watch the horses. One short wall has a mirror, and the other is a solid wall with a double door leading outside and to a small storage area for jumps. The footing is off-white sand. The arena has been decorated with a winter theme; evergreen garlands and faerie lights are strung along the walls and decorative snowflakes glitter from their spot where they are suspended from the ceiling.
Horses will be shown in hand at the walk and trot, and will be inspected at a standstill.
There is no age limit for horses, although unweaned foals must be shown with their dams. Handlers must be at least eight years of age.
Horses should wear a halter or a show bridle. Handlers should be dressed in formal attire, although a wintery twist on traditional show attire is welcome.
Entries:
Jakob Greene with RSF Eiji for Rising Star Farm | Merry Crisis [Competition Entry]
Nevina Hawkins with Side Effects for Mar's Equestrian Center | Can You Handle Yourself Now?
Samantha Barr with Bejeweled Coronet for Salt Marsh Stable | Snowy Eves
Kacey with Tornado for Skies The Limit | Cold Noses | Halter | Tornado | Show Entry
Lisa Rosa with Sunny Day for Colorful Skeletons | Padrinho Magico ( Winter Show )
Veronica with Valkyrie for White Glass Estates | A Christmas Queen | Rising Star's Winter Show

Liberty

The liberty class will take place in the afternoon on the first day, and will be hosted in the indoor arena. It is cold, even inside, and a strong wind whips snow through the air outside.

The indoor arena is made of oak panels, with windows along one long wall; the other long wall has a seating area so guests can watch the horses. One short wall has a mirror, and the other is a solid wall with a double door leading outside and to a small storage area for jumps. The footing is off-white sand. The arena has been decorated with a winter theme; evergreen garlands and faerie lights are strung along the walls and decorative snowflakes glitter from their spot where they are suspended from the ceiling.
Horses will be able to exhibit their movement freely, without the aid of a handler.
There is no age limit for horses, although unweaned foals must be shown with their dams. Handlers must be at least eight years of age.
Horses should wear a halter or a show bridle, or may be shown tackless. Handlers should be dressed in formal attire, although a wintery twist on traditional show attire is welcome.
Entries:
Nevina Hawkins with Side Effects for Mar's Equestrian Center | Why We Can't Have Nice Things
Rituko Halmi with Lusine for Twilight Reins Stable | Snow Season
Roxanne Mari with OHA Apollo's Chariot for Oak Hall Acres | [HARPG] Lucid Dream
Kacey with Tornado for Skies The Limit | Here's My Present | Tornado | Show Entry

Dressage

The dressage class will take place on the morning of the first day, and will be hosted in the outdoor arena. There is no snow on the ground yet, but frost glimmers on the grass outside the arena and clouds are piling up on the horizon.

The outdoor arena is surrounded by a three-rail black fence. The footing is black sand. The Appalachian Mountains can be seen not too far off. The arena has been decorated with a winter theme; evergreen garlands and faerie lights are draped along the fence and bows are tied to the fence posts.
Horses will perform a dressage test suited to their level of training. Music must be included for the performance.
Prior to the class, horses may be warmed up in the indoor arena.
Horses must be at least four years of age, and riders must be at least ten.
Riders under the age of eighteen must wear a helmet. Horses should wear proper tack for the discipline; leg wraps are permitted. Riders should be dressed in formal attire, although a wintery twist on traditional show attire is welcome.
Entries:
Nevina Hawkins on Side Effects for Mar's Equestrian Center | In the End
Kacey on Tornado for Skies The Limit | Christmas Bell Dressage | Tornado | Show Entry
Jillian Moss on THF War Kestrel for Tortoiseshell Hill Farm | Sparkly Winter
Bryce Warrin on ZS Snow Quartz for Zephyr Stud | Rising Stars Dressage 2020

Pas de Deux

The pas de deux class will take place in the evening of the fourth day, and will be hosted in the indoor arena. It is cold, even inside. It is snowing heavily outside, and is overcast.

The indoor arena is made of oak panels, with windows along one long wall; the other long wall has a seating area so guests can watch the horses. One short wall has a mirror, and the other is a solid wall with a double door leading outside and to a small storage area for jumps. The footing is off-white sand. The arena has been decorated with a winter theme; evergreen garlands and faerie lights are strung along the walls and decorative snowflakes glitter from their spot where they are suspended from the ceiling.
Teams will perform a dressage test suited to their level of training. Music must be included for the performance.
Prior to the class, horses may be warmed up in the outdoor arena.
Horses must be at least four years of age, and riders must be at least ten.
Riders under the age of eighteen must wear a helmet. Horses should wear proper tack for the discipline; leg wraps are permitted. Teams are encouraged to dress in costume, but traditional formal dressage attire is permitted as well.
Entries:
Nadine Lara Barboza-Correria on Paper Skies for Rosewood Studs and Mikayla Turner on TzN Kotabi for Tazzmaran Stables | But You Can Always Feel It

Show Jumping

The show jumping class will take place on the morning of the fourth day, and will be hosted in the outdoor arena. The snow has been shoveled out of the arena, but a light dusting will fall over the course of the morning. It is crisp, but the air is still, and the wildlife in the forest is quite active.

The outdoor arena is surrounded by a three-rail black fence. The footing is black sand. The Appalachian Mountains can be seen not too far off. The arena has been decorated with a winter theme. Entrants may design their own jumps, but do keep the theme in mind!
Horses will perform over a jump course adjusted to suit their size and experience.
Prior to the class, horses may be warmed up in the indoor arena.
Horses must be at least four years of age, and riders must be at least ten.
Riders must wear a helmet; riders under the age of eighteen must wear a safety vest. Horses should wear proper tack for the discipline, including leg protection. Riders should be dressed in formal attire, although a wintery twist on traditional show attire is welcome.
Entries:
Eryn Dawson on RSF Roaring Twenties for Rising Star Farm | 2020 Vision [Competition Entry]
Julie Torres on PVS Young Rich And Handsome for Planina Vlasić Stable | ~ Young, Rich and Famous ~ Show Entry
Luna Joshi on TRS Starburn for Twilight Reins Stable | Starburn Show
Ahyoka Fox on Halifax for Tortoiseshell Hill Farm | Kinda Awkward
Allen Rodriguez on Silverbrook's Double Blanton for Silverbrook Stables | A Fresh Start | Rising Star Farm, USA

Cross-Country

The cross-country class will take place on the morning of the second day, and will be hosted on Rising Star's cross-country course. It has stopped snowing overnight, and the air is crisp and cold. The sun sparkles off the snow, and if you're particularly lucky (or unlucky, depending on how your horse reacts) you may encounter wildlife such as deer, birds, squirrels, or even foxes!

The cross-country course winds through the woods. There are coniferous and deciduous trees; the deciduous trees have dropped all their leaves already. The course is marked with a black rope, which stands out against the snow. Entrants may design their own jumps, but bear in mind they are mostly standard cross-country jumps such as coops, logs, and the like. There are two points at which the horses cross the stream; once over a bridge and once through the stream itself.
Prior to the class, horses may be warmed up in the indoor or outdoor arenas.
Horses must be at least four years of age, and riders must be at least ten.
Riders must wear a helmet and safety vest. Horses should wear proper tack for the discipline, including leg protection. Studs are recommended for shod horses.
Entries:
Kacey on Tornado for Skies The Limit | HEY! GO! | Cross Country | Tornado | Show Entry

Hunter

The hunter class will take place in the afternoon of the third day, and will be hosted in the outdoor arena. The sun has come out from behind the clouds, and despite it not being warm enough for the snow to melt, it is very pleasant out.

The outdoor arena is surrounded by a three-rail black fence. The footing is black sand. The Appalachian Mountains can be seen not too far off. The arena has been decorated with a winter theme. Entrants may design their own fences, but do keep the theme in mind!
Horses may be shown on the flat or over fences; the height of the fences will be adjusted to suit their size and experience.
Prior to the class, horses may be warmed up in the indoor arena.
Horses must be at least four years of age, and riders must be at least ten.
Riders must wear a helmet; riders under the age of eighteen must wear a safety vest if showing over fences. Horses should wear proper tack for the discipline, including leg protection. Riders should be dressed in formal hunter attire, although a wintery twist on traditional show attire is welcome.
Entries:
Camille Moulin on Peko Peko for The Stable Down The Road | Rising Star Farm's Winter Show Entry

Barrel Racing

The barrel racing class will take place on the morning of the second day, and will be hosted in the outdoor arena. There are some fluffy clouds in the sky, but it's mostly sunny -- very cold, though!
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The outdoor arena is surrounded by a three-rail black fence. The footing is black sand. The Appalachian Mountains can be seen not too far off. The arena has been decorated with a winter theme; evergreen garlands and faerie lights are draped along the fence and bows are tied to the fence posts.
Prior to the class, horses may be warmed up in the indoor arena.
Horses must be at least four years of age, and riders must be at least ten.
Riders under the age of eighteen must wear a helmet and safety vest. Horses should wear proper tack for the discipline, including leg protection. Riders should be dressed in formal attire, although a wintery twist on traditional show attire is welcome.
Entries:
Sayen Hikiga on TRS Stereo Spectre for Twilight Reins Stable | Barrel Race - Christmas

Reining

The reining class will take place in the afternoon of the fourth day, and will be hosted in the indoor arena. It is cold, even inside, and it is snowing steadily outside.

The indoor arena is made of oak panels, with windows along one long wall; the other long wall has a seating area so guests can watch the horses. One short wall has a mirror, and the other is a solid wall with a double door leading outside and to a small storage area for jumps. The footing is off-white sand. The arena has been decorated with a winter theme; evergreen garlands and faerie lights are strung along the walls and decorative snowflakes glitter from their spot where they are suspended from the ceiling.
Horses will perform a routine suited to their level of training. Music may be included for the performance.
Prior to the class, horses may be warmed up in the outdoor arena.
Horses must be at least four years of age, and riders must be at least ten.
Riders under the age of eighteen must wear a helmet. Horses should wear proper tack for the discipline, including leg protection. Riders should be dressed in formal attire, although a wintery twist on traditional show attire is welcome.
Entries:
Isha Katsumune on TRS Bless Your Face for Twilight Reins Stable | Reining - Winter Show

Western Pleasure

The western pleasure class will take place in the evening of the second day, and will be hosted in the outdoor arena. It is overcast and very cold, but very little snow is falling.

The outdoor arena is surrounded by a three-rail black fence. The footing is black sand. The Appalachian Mountains can be seen not too far off. The arena has been decorated with a winter theme; evergreen garlands and faerie lights are draped along the fence and bows are tied to the fence posts.
Prior to the class, horses may be warmed up in the indoor arena.
Horses must be at least four years of age, and riders must be at least ten.
Riders under the age of eighteen must wear a helmet. Horses should wear proper tack for the discipline. Riders should be dressed in formal attire, although a wintery twist on traditional show attire is welcome.
Entries:
Filio Anaris on Shadow for Twilight Reins Stable | With the Mountains
Kacey on Tornado for Skies The Limit | Nice N' Slow | Western Pleasure | Tornado

Western Dressage

The western dressage class will take place in the evening of the third day, and will be hosted in the outdoor arena. The snow has been shoveled from the arena, but is beginning to snow again, and by the time the last participants have performed their piece the ground will be fully covered in snow once more. It is very cold, and a light breeze swirls the snow and waves the tree branches.

The outdoor arena is surrounded by a three-rail black fence. The footing is black sand. The Appalachian Mountains can be seen not too far off. The arena has been decorated with a winter theme; evergreen garlands and faerie lights are draped along the fence and bows are tied to the fence posts.
Horses will perform a dressage test suited to their level of training. Music must be included for the performance.
Prior to the class, horses may be warmed up in the indoor arena.
Horses must be at least four years of age, and riders must be at least ten.
Riders under the age of eighteen must wear a helmet. Horses should wear proper tack for the discipline. Riders should be dressed in formal attire, although a wintery twist on traditional show attire is welcome.
Entries:
[None yet]

Combined Driving - Dressage

The combined driving - dressage class will take place on the morning of the third day, and will be hosted in the outdoor arena. It is cold and windy, but the skies are clear.

The outdoor arena is surrounded by a three-rail black fence. The footing is black sand. The Appalachian Mountains can be seen not too far off. The arena has been decorated with a winter theme; evergreen garlands and faerie lights are draped along the fence and bows are tied to the fence posts.
This class may be entered by a driver with a single horse, a pair, or a four-in-hand team. Two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles are both permitted. Horses will perform a driven dressage test suited to their level of training. Music must be included for the performance.
Prior to the class, horses may be warmed up unharnessed in the indoor arena, or they may be warmed up under harness on the old racetracks.
Horses must be at least five years of age, and drivers must be at least eight. Drivers under the age of twelve must be accompanied by an adult.
Drivers under the age of eighteen must wear a helmet. Horses should be properly harnessed, and may wear leg protection. Drivers should be dressed in formal attire, although a wintery twist on traditional show attire is welcome.
Entries:
[None yet]

Combined Driving - Obstacle Course

The combined driving - obstacle course class will take place in the afternoon of the third day, and will be hosted on Rising Star's trails. The sun has come out from behind the clouds, and despite it not being warm enough for the snow to melt, it is very pleasant out.

The trails of Rising Star Farm are dirt and wind through the forest and fields. There are coniferous and deciduous trees; the deciduous have dropped all their leaves already. The obstacles of the course are up to you, but some ideas are weaving around poles and fences, crossing a narrow bridge, a water crossing, or going through a sheet of ribbons. Look up videos of combined driving for ideas!
This class may be entered by a driver with a single horse, a pair, or a four-in-hand team. Two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles are both permitted.
Prior to the class, horses may be warmed up unharnessed in the indoor arena, or they may be warmed up under harness on the old racetracks.
Horses must be at least five years of age, and drivers must be at least eight. Drivers under the age of twelve must be accompanied by an adult.
Drivers under the age of eighteen must wear a helmet. Horses should be properly harnessed, and are encouraged to wear leg protection. Drivers should be dressed in formal attire, although a wintery twist on traditional show attire is welcome.
Entries:
Tempest with Millennium Bug for Mojo Stables | Combined Driving Obstacle Course entry

 Social 

After the show concludes on the fourth night, a few tables and some outdoor heaters will be brought into the indoor arena. Once you've put your horses up, feel free to come have a cup of cocoa, a bowl of pumpkin soup, and a good chat! This is a noncompetitive event, but it can provide some super fun RP opportunities. Interactions and collaborations with other artists are encouraged!

 Forms and Comment Threads 

Sponsor Form

To sponsor a prize, please fill out the following form and respond to this comment.

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Entry Form

To To enter, please fill out the following form in your deviation description and respond to this comment. Please be sure to include the word count for your story and links to your journal advertisement and extra image(s), if applicable! If they are not included in your entry, they will not be counted during judging.

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Questions and Comments

Please direct any questions and comments to this comment thread.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does the layout of the property look like?
A: See our facility map.

Q: May my horse be shown in a bitless bridle?
A: Absolutely!

Q: Does my entry have to be Christmas-themed?
A: Of course not! It can be themed around any holiday celebrated in the winter, or just winter as a whole.

Q: My rider is nonhuman (fantasy/anthro/etc.). May they still enter?
A: Absolutely!

 Judging 

Effort compared to your gallery: [out of 10]
Visual Impact: [out of 5]
Creativity: [out of 5]
Shading: [out of 10]
Correct Tack/Handler Clothing [if applicable]: [out of 10]
Correct Setting/Background: [out of 15]
Following Class-Specific Instructions: [out of 5]
Performance: [RNG 1-5]
Including sponsor banners [Optional - up to 2 will be counted for points]: [1.5]
Extra Image* [Optional - Up to 2]: [1.5]
Story - Under 100 Words [Optional]: [1]
Story - 100-500 Words [Optional]: [3]
Story - Over 501 Words [Optional]: [5]
Sponsoring a Prize [optional]: [2]
Journal Advertisement [optional]: [2]

Maximum possible points: 80

* Literature may be counted for an "extra image"; it must be no less than 400 words and the horse(s) must be the main focus of the story. Stories with entries do not count for extra images, and to get the full 3 points two individual stories, two individual images, or a story and an image would be required.

 Prizes 

Grand Champion

Awarded to the horse with the highest average point total. Must have participated in Halter and at least two other classes.
Trophy from Rising-Star-Farm
Ribbon from Rising-Star-Farm
Mutation custom from ADH--Herd
Custom from Terravarian-Registry
Fullbody drawing of the winning horse by cierra15
Show sheet by Tornados-Heart
Fullbody drawing of the winning horse by Tornados-Heart
Slot to any Victory-Rose-Stables horse who is of age to breed
Slot to any ERS or RWE horse who is of age to breed from InkedHoofprints
Shaded fullbody by Mini-Zacama
Slot to any SilverbrookStables horse from AlyssaChantre

Reserve Champion

Awarded to the horse with the second-highest average point total. Must have participated in Halter and at least two other classes.
Trophy from Rising-Star-Farm
Ribbon from Rising-Star-Farm
Natural custom (SPECTRA permitted) from ADH--Herd
Semi-custom from Terravarian-Registry
Show sheet by Tornados-Heart
Chubby fullbody of the winning horse by Tornados-Heart

First Place

In each class.
Trophy from Rising-Star-Farm
Ribbon from Rising-Star-Farm
Random import from ADH--Herd OR Terravarian-Registry
Custom import from Bristolhorse
Headshot by Mini-Zacama
Headshot by AlyssaChantre
Western classes only.
Custom Western saddle by Tornados-Heart
English classes only.
Custom all-around English saddle by Tornados-Heart

Second Place

In each class.
Ribbon from Rising-Star-Farm
Headshot of the winning horse by Tornados-Heart
Custom import from Bristolhorse

Third Place

In each class.
Ribbon from Rising-Star-Farm
Chubby headshot of the winning horse by Tornados-Heart
Custom import from Bristolhorse

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Dividers and decorations by DominickLuhr and Solmiu