Barrel's Training Show ! ! !

I've been noticing lately that HARPG shows these days are just too much! Either too much effort, too high of a level, too many people, etc.! What about those normal Local fun or training shows? No horse just starts out as a Grand Prix dressage stud, he needs to work his way up, gaining the qualifying points all at the same time, so here I offer you that low level show. This event is designed with you in mind! With fewer entries and many classes, it's a very nice way to work your way up to the top, without just suddenly appearing there! Hopefully show like this will become more popular over time and will help make the game in total, more realistic.

The show will be judged every other week, or till all five slots fill up, whichever comes first. See the Judging box to see exactly how your entry falls in placing.  There are many basic classes for you to choose from. These classes are designed to be great entryways to the big time for your next up and coming star. So your horse isn't expected to be jumping three meters or performing five star roll backs or ten seconds barrel runs. Think of going to the local youth show and seeing novice riders and green horses as they grow into their place. Because your horse and rider combo is no professional, they likely won't be perfect, and may have their nose too far out, rider's leaning forward, improper tack, whatever. However, that does NOT mean that you should draw your horse rearing and bucking and acting like a bronc!!! Too often there are HARPG shows that ENCOURAGE drawing your horse acting horrible at a SHOW. Unacceptable. We want to get you started, we want to see you learning and growing and succeeding.

Now you may be thinking, oh this is just a little novice show, my horse is too experienced for this... WRONG. Any level of training is accepted here, but we're geared more towards those that are less experienced. If you just want to up your horse's credit points for the registry, this is a great place to start, and it's likely that you'll score well with little competition.

The rules are simple, all you need to do is follow these basic guidelines, and you're sure to do great!

All art has to be your OWN. No Linearts, bases, or premade/photo backgrounds.

You CAN trace, however I can tell, points will be deducted, and even more so if you don't credit a reference.

NO pre-registration, and NO deadlines! The classes never change, so just show up and draw!!

This is a fun show! Full effort entries are not required, but we love to see you try!

There will be absolutely no reusing any old entries, lines, backgrounds, pictures, etc! I want new art! I'd prefer a sketch over something old!  This is my pet peeve, if I see this, I will not count your entry, if I do, I will place it dead last.

All entries must be fullbody, backgrounds are not required, riders will help you score.

Because this is a very small fun show, there are no prizes, UNLESS they are donated. But I'm not making 20 portraits every week for people. Ain't nobody got time fo dat!

You can only enter one type of each class. So if you enter W/T Barrels, you can't enter Open Barrels too.

A horse may only enter a class once, but you can enter multiple horses in one class.

There are many classes and levels, find the level that suits your horse best! Many classes and levels are available to help YOUR odds of winning! This way you're competing against similar level horses and artists!

NO unnatural breeds in REGULAR classes.  Sorry guys, but this is a normal horse show. Nordanners and alike will place last if entered in a natural class.

Spread the word! The more the merrier!

The high the level, the more seriously your entry will be judged aswell! Conformation, correct tack, and attention to detail becomes vital!

Well I'l be using a similar method as my Autumn Extravaganza (yet to be judged )

Horse
Headshot - 2pts
Half Body - 4pts
Fullbody - 8pts

No coloring- 0pts
Flat Coloring - 4pts
Colored & Shaded - 8pts

Rider and Tack
Rider not shown - 0pts
Rider less than 50% shown - 3pts
Rider50%+ shown - 6pts

No tack - 0pts
Just a Saddle or Just a Bridle - 3pts
Correct Tack - 6pts
Extra tack (see class subscript) - 1pt each

Background
No Background - 0pts
Simple solid/gradient color - 2pts
Simple scenery - 5pts
Shaded Scenery - 10pts

Class Specific Obstacle Shown (i.e. calf, barrel, jump) - 5pts
Correct Scenery (arena, landscape, etc.) - +5pts

Miscellaneous
Artistic Appeal - # out of 10pts
An Imperfect Entry (bad headset, rider sitting forward, etc) - +2pts
Badly Behaved Horse [Minor incident] - +1pt
Badly Behaved Horse [Major Incident] - (minus) 2pts
Creativity - # out of 10pts
Conformation/Anatomy (Horse) - # out of 5pts
Conformation/Anatomy (Rider) - # out of 5pts
Following Rules/Requirements - 1pt each
Random Score - # out of 10pts

Bonus Points
- A training/prep image (1 per horse limit) (+10pts)
- Advertising the show via Journal (+1pt per 5 veiws) (The more people that see it, the more you earn)
- Entering 5+ classes in the event. (+3pts per entry)

Beginner (WT) Classes
*Great for little kids, green horses, and first time showers
** Horse may have only shown in no more than 3 classes in given discipline.

English Pleasure
Outdoor arena, performers are to be shown in english tack and clothing.

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Western Pleasure
Outdoor arena, performers are to be shown in western tack and clothing.

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Barrel Racing
Outdoor arena, performers are to be shown in western tack and clothing. Barrels are three striped: from top to bottom Red - White - Blue.

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Trail Class
Outdoor arena, performers are to be shown in any style of tack/clothing. Obstacles include bridge, teeter totter, cones, backing, water, tarps, and a mailbox.

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Horsemanship
Outdoor arena, performers are to be shown in any style of tack/clothing. Performers are to complete a given pattern, then stand before a judge for a brief overview of the horse.

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Showmanship
Outdoor arena, performers are to be shown in halter.  Lead chain is permitted, under chin only.

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3. fav.me/d63h0ti by mule-deer (Hancock's Burnin Love)
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L1 Dressage
Outdoor arena, performers are to be shown in dressage tack/clothing.  If you compete in it, I expect you to know what moves are acceptable, cause I don't. Walk/Trot only

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Novice (WTC) Classes
*Not suggested for the first show, but great for intermediate riders and novice horses.
** Horse may have only shown in no more than 4 classes in given discipline.

English Pleasure
Outdoor arena, performers are to be shown in english tack and clothing.

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Western Pleasure
Outdoor arena, performers are to be shown in western tack and clothing.

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Barrel Racing
Outdoor arena, performers are to be shown in western tack and clothing. Barrels are three striped: from top to bottom Red - White - Blue.

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Trail Class
Outdoor arena, performers are to be shown in any style of tack/clothing. Obstacles include bridge, teeter totter, cones, backing, water, tarps, and a mailbox.

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Horsemanship
Outdoor arena, performers are to be shown in any style of tack/clothing. Performers are to complete a given pattern, then stand before a judge for a brief overview of the horse.

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Hunter Over Fences
Outdoor arena, performers are to be shown in English tack/clothing. Performers are to complete the given pattern. Fences include cross rail, straight, and oxers. Fences do not exceed 24".

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Showmanship
Outdoor arena, performers are to be shown in halter.  Lead chain is permitted, under chin only.

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L2-L3 Dressage
Outdoor arena, performers are to be shown in dressage tack/clothing.  If you compete in it, I expect you to know what moves are acceptable, cause I don't.

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Advanced (WTC) Classes
*Not suggested for the first show, but great for intermediate riders and novice horses.
** Horse may have only shown in no less than 5 classes in given discipline.

English Pleasure
Outdoor arena, performers are to be shown in english tack and clothing.

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Western Pleasure
Outdoor arena, performers are to be shown in western tack and clothing.

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Barrel Racing
Outdoor arena, performers are to be shown in western tack and clothing. Barrels are three striped: from top to bottom Red - White - Blue.

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Trail Class
Outdoor arena, performers are to be shown in any style of tack/clothing. Obstacles include bridge, teeter totter, cones, backing, water, tarps, and a mailbox.

ENTRIES
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Horsemanship
Outdoor arena, performers are to be shown in any style of tack/clothing. Performers are to complete a given pattern, then stand before a judge for a brief overview of the horse.

ENTRIES
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5.

Hunter Over Fences
Outdoor arena, performers are to be shown in English tack/clothing. Performers are to complete the given pattern. Fences include cross rail, straight, and oxers. Fences do not exceed 42".

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5.

Showmanship
Outdoor arena, performers are to be shown in halter.  Lead chain is permitted, under chin only.

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L4-L5 Dressage
Outdoor arena, performers are to be shown in dressage tack/clothing.  If you compete in it, I expect you to know what moves are acceptable, cause I don't.

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