SHOW INFORMATION:
The Halloween Show Live IX; October 4, 2025 in Hastings, Michigan
Doors will open at 8 am, and the show will start promptly at 9 am. The show is located on the second floor, but there is a nice elevator. Please allow a little extra time if you plan to use the elevator.
LOCATION NOTES:
The BCEC is in a renovated church. It sits on the corner of S. Broadway and W. Center Roads. You will take W. Center to the east and the building will be on the north side of the road. The parking lot is directly behind the BCEC. You will continue east on W. Center the first road you come to is Church, turn left and the entrance to the parking lot is on your left.
You are welcome to park directly in front of the side door to unload, but PLEASE move your vehicle to the parking lot immediately after unloading. Thank you!
ENTRY:
Entry is $75 per person and includes sandwich fixings. Shared entry is not permitted.
Payment it by PayPal only, paid to
Showers having their models shown via a proxy will need to pay an entry fee of $75. You are responsible for finding your proxy showers.
No refunds.
Judges will receive free entry to the show and lunch.
Lodging options:
All lodging is within minutes of the show hall and good eating options (both sit down and fast food)
Holiday Inn Express 1099 W M43 Hwy, Hastings
Parkview Motel 429 N Broadway, Hastings -Phone: 269-945-9511 website: parkviewmotelmi.com
NAMHSA QUALIFICATION:
This is a NAMHSA approved event. All rules and regulations set forth by NAMHSA will be observed. First and second place horses will receive a green card for Breed/Halter classes, and a yellow card for Collectability/Workmanship. These cards will allow the horse to be entered at the North American Nationals.
EXHIBITOR TABLES
Tables will be either round or rectangular tables.
Proxy entries will not receive additional table space.
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TABLE SALES:
You are more than welcome to sell from your tables. You are solely responsible for your sales. Please try to keep sales hobby-related. Some real-horse items (tack, treats, equipment, etc.) are okay, but please try to keep these items to a minimum. Models/hobby items that are purchased at the show may be shown in appropriate classes so long as the judge did not sell you the model.
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AWARDS:
We will be using a combination of mostly new with some recycled ribbons at this show. Classes will be pinned 1-6. Champs and reserves will be awarded for each section and for each overall division. Sectional champs/reserves will receive a recycled rosette. Overall champs/reserves of each division will receive a recycled rosette. Additional prizes, if any, TBD.
Callbacks for each section will be ONLY both 1st place horses from the section. Selection will be made from the best two models on the table.
Overall division callbacks will include ONLY champions from each section. vs from the division. Selection will be made form the best two models on the table.
TAGS:
We will be using tags for this show. The horse's breed and gender need to be on the front, and the horse's name and your initials/name need to be on the back. Please write or type neatly!
First time? The tags that will be used at this show are the one inch white "price" hang tags that you see at garage sales, Breyerfest, antique stores, etc. These tags can be found at any office supply store or Walmart, Target, etc.
LUNCH
Lunch is included and will be build-your-own sandwiches. There will be multiple options, as well as a vegetarian option. Bread, meat, cheese and condiments will be provided.We will break for lunch for 30 mins around noon.
RULES:
Please read an abide by the rules. Breaking the rules may result in you being asked to leave the show without a refund.
Judge's decisions are final. Arguing with a judge will not be tolerated under any circumstance.
Please do not bother the judge while they are actively judging a class. Questions are fine (and encouraged) in-between classes.
Please be courteous to other entrants and show staff. Rude/foul language and behavior, as well as any form of unsportsmanlike conduct, will not be tolerated.
Do not touch anyone else's property without their permission. If you damage another entrant's property during the show, you will be held responsible for the damages. This rule also applies to any guests that you may bring. Remember, if you break it, you buy it!
No running/extreme horsing around in the show hall.
No pets/animals are allowed in the hall. The only exception is service animals.
Please try to leave children at home if they are not part of the show. Loud, unruly, or otherwise disruptive children will be asked to leave.
Space may be tight; it is preferred that only showers attend.
Absolutely no smoking, loud music/radios, televisions, toys, or other disruptive devices in the show hall. Small handheld devices, such as iPods, phones, tablets, handheld gaming devices, DVD players, computers, etc. are fine with the use of earbuds.
Absolutely no alcohol, illegal substances, or weapons/firearms are allowed in the show hall at any time.
If you see anyone breaking these rules to what you would consider a serious degree (something beyond simply asking someone to turn the volume on their earbuds down), please notify show staff immediately, so we may rectify the situation. Do NOT try to resolve the issue yourself!
CLASS LIMITS:
There will be a limit of 3 horses per class. We will be doing buy-ins at this show if you have more entries than the specified limit. Each buy-in will be $1 per horse/entry. The dollar needs to be placed beside the horse(s) on the table before the class starts. Classes may be split or combined as seen fit by the judge. Split classes will abide by the same rules as stated above.
CLASSES
One class per horse (one breed class and/or one collectability (workmanship) class).*Any model that is determined as breaking this rule may be disqualified at the judge's discretion.*
Breed (aka Halter) will be judged first with collectability following each division, if offered.
Absolutely no tack, handlers, props, or halters are allowed, unless they enhance the collectability merit of the model for models shown in the collectability classes. Examples include original tack/riders as part of a set, original boxes, original stands, etc.
DIVISIONS and JUDGES: (please note that judging assignments may change!)
OF Breyer/Other:
OF Stone:
Customs: Greg Stebnitz ~ Wisconsin
Artist Resin: Samantha Thompson ~ Michigan
China/Custom Glaze China : Karen Zorn ~ Michigan
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DIVISION SPECIFICATIONS:
Original Finish (OF): Any model that came from the factory and is not altered in any way, which includes adding gloss to eyes and hooves. Minor touchups and restoration work is acceptable, but it will be up to the judge to decide whether it was done properly.
Custom (CM): Any model that is altered from its original factory finish.
Artist Release (AR): Original sculpture by an artist or a limited-edition resin casting, which was not mass produced.
Foals: Includes any horse that is under 24 months of age.
Fantasy: Any pegasi or unicorn equid. A unicorn is defined as an equid with an added horn. A pegasus is defined as any equid with added wings. May be either or a combination of the two. Other equids that do not fall into these two categories may show in this class, but they will NOT qualify for a NAN card (NAMHSA's rules).
DOCUMENTATION:
Documentation is encouraged, but not required, for uncommon breeds/colors. Documentation is REQUIRED for any model showing in collectability. No one can be an expert in every subject. That said, please be aware that by not providing documentation for "uncommon" entries, you are relying on the judge's knowledge when judging your model.
If anything is questionable, the judge reserves the right to place the model according to his/her knowledge base, which may result in a great model not receiving a ribbon. When in doubt, document you entries!
Documentation can include anything from a notecard, COA, printed paper from a website or of your own making, a book, etc. Please try to not place large books or tablets on the table as they take up a lot of room. The judge reserves the right to ask you to remove your documentation if it is taking up too much room. Try to be concise!
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MISSING MODELS:
If you accidentally forget your model in the ring and the next class has started, the judge reserves the right to move your model out of the way, if need be. The judge is NOT responsible for any damages incurred during this process.
Missing Model Policy: Sometimes, there are many models on the table that are identical, and they can get mixed up. Please check your tags carefully when picking your models up from the rings. If you notice that your model is missing, please tell a member of the show staff IMMEDIATELY. An announcement will be made for people to check tags. If you have not recovered your model within 5-10 minutes of that announcement, we will stop the entire show until the model is found.
Please note that just because someone accidentally picked up your model (and even packed it away) does not necessarily mean the individual was attempting to steal your model. We all make mistakes, especially when 10+ of the same model are on the table. Please be respectful of each other in this situation, and please, always triple check your tags.
PROXY SHOWING:
Proxy showing is allowed, but the entrant will need to pay an entry fee of $25 for up to 5 models. No table space will be allotted, the models must fit on the table of the handler.
The show holder, show hall, and all affiliates are NOT responsible for any lost, stolen, misplaced, damaged, or otherwise missed, models, awards, classes, etc.
PLEASE PICK YOUR PROXY SHOWERS CAREFULLY. Please reference either the Model Horse Transaction Board group on Facebook, MHHR (Model Horse Hobby Reference) Yahoo! Group, Model Horse Blab, Fallen Leaves, etc. for references BEFORE sending your models off to someone that you may or may not know. Check their current feedback!