Model Equine Photo Showers Association

Championship Show Gallery 2015

Div A
OF Plastic
Div B
OF China/Resin
Div C
Artist Resin
Div D
Custom
Div E
OF Performance
Div F
CM Performance
Div G
Mini OF Plastic
Div H
Mini China, Artist Resin, Custom
Div I
Mini Performance
Novice

Division A – OF Plastic – judged by Cheryl Monroe

Judge’s Choice

2015 Judge's Choice
River
Owned by Corina Roberts
“This is a very appropriate and striking photo. It sets off this model better than any other photo of that mold. The use of water, in this way, makes this a stand out photo.”
Gender Champion
2015 Gender Champion
Elityzm
Owned by Kay Myers
Gender Reserve Champion
2015 Judge's Choice
River
Owned by Corina Roberts
Stock Breed Champion
2015 Stock Breed Champion
Red Moon Rising
Owned by Laura Keefer
Stock Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Stock Breed Reserve Champion
Apache Sun Fire
Owned by Elizabeth Jones
Light Breed Champion
2015 Light Breed Champion
Collete
Owned by Kristen Lewis
Light Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Light Breed Reserve Champion
Miss Congeniality
Owned by Elizabeth Jones
Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
2015 Judge's Choice
River
Owned by Corina Roberts
Spanish/Gaited Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Spanish/Gaited Breed Reserve Champion
Earthbound Wave
Owned by Laura Keefer
Draft/Pony Breed Champion
2015 Draft/Pony Breed Champion
Chalkhill Sputnik
Owned by Laura Keefer
Draft/Pony Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Draft/Pony Breed Reserve Champion
Glenbeigh Fianna
Owned by Kay Myers
Other Breed Champion
2015 Other Breed Champion
Fantur fra Glyndahl
Owned by Kay Myers
Other Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Other Breed Reserve Champion
Cersei
Owned by Amber Crisafulli
Color Champion
2015 Draft/Pony Breed Champion
Chalkhill Sputnik
Owned by Laura Keefer
Color Reserve Champion
2015 Color Reserve Champion
Inspekteur
Owned by Kristen Lewis
OF Manufacturer Champion
2015 Manufacturer Champion
Karakter
Owned by Kay Myers
OF Manufacturer Reserve Champion
2015 Manufacturer Reserve Champion
Premise
Owned by Elizabeth LaRose

Division B – OF China/Resin – judged by Laurel Dedes

Judge’s Choice

2015 Judge's Choice
Denouement
Owned by Elizabeth LaRose
“The grace and realism of this horse, beside the rich color and superb detail, edged out even my favorite HRs, and the other, very fine, chinas and OF resins in class 69. If I could choose one of the many wonderful horses I judged to be my own, this would be my choice. Wow!”
Gender Champion
2015 Gender Champion
Dueta
Owned by Elizabeth LaRose
Gender Reserve Champion
2015 Gender Reserve Champion
Rafia
Owned by Kay Myers
Stock Breed Champion
2015 Stock Breed Champion
Rocky
Owned by Allison Malone
Stock Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Stock Breed Reserve Champion
Redeem
Owned by Jennifer Sneed
Light Breed Champion
2015 Light Breed Champion
Duman
Owned by Jennifer Floyd
Light Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Light Breed Champion
Ibis
Owned by Elizabeth Jones
Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
2015 Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
Shake Me Down
Owned by Kay Myers
Spanish/Gaited Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Spanish/Gaited Breed Reserve Champion
Dragonwyck’s Ghost Sonata
Owned by Mary Ann Dalton
Draft/Pony Breed Champion
2015 Draft/Pony Breed Champion
Star King
Owned by Sherry Ball
Draft/Pony Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Draft/Pony Breed Reserve Champion
Ironwood Carina
Owned by Kay Myers
Other Breed Champion
2015 Other Breed Champion
Martina
Owned by Traci Durrell-Khalife
Other Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Other Breed Reserve Champion
Elton Jon
Owned by Elizabeth LaRose
Color Champion
2015 Light Breed Champion
Duman
Owned by Jennifer Floyd
Color Reserve Champion
2015 Color Reserve Champion
Fox
Owned by Kathy Dodson
OF Manufacturer Champion
2015 Gender Champion
Dueta
Owned by Elizabeth LaRose
OF Manufacturer Reserve Champion
2015 Manufacturer Reserve Champion
By Jove
Owned by Elizabeth LaRose

Division C – Artist Resin – judged by Kay Myers

Judge’s Choice

2015 Judge's Choice
Mercedes
Owned by Elizabeth LaRose
“I was having such fun judging this Division… until I got to this. Judge’s Choice…and I can only pick ONE? MEPSA, you are being so mean to me! Where do I even start? So many excellent models – every horse that made it to this show was marvelous. I wavered between this one and that one, and finally decided on Mercedes, a Donkey foal owned by Elizabeth LaRose. She is an Original Sculpture by Kerri Pajutee, with a natural fiber coat. Her photograph is simple yet clear and well-lit, and highlights the unusual workmanship. Her playful pose is charming and looks very natural – a real cutie”
Gender Champion
2015 Gender Champion
Tourmaline
Owned by Jennifer Floyd
Gender Reserve Champion
2015 Gender Reserve Champion
Cedarwood
Owned by Laurel Dedes
Stock Breed Champion
2015 Stock Breed Champion
Shez Dun Magic
Owned by Laurel Dedes
Stock Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Stock Breed Reserve Champion
Hunka Blu Smoke
Owned by Gayle Goodling
Light Breed Champion
2015 Gender Champion
Tourmaline
Owned by Jennifer Floyd
Light Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Gender Reserve Champion
Cedarwood
Owned by Laurel Dedes
Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
2015 Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
Truffle
Owned by Elizabeth LaRose
Spanish/Gaited Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Spanish/Gaited Breed Reserve Champion
Ukuku
Owned by Mindy Winchester
Draft/Pony Breed Champion
2015 Draft/Pony Breed Champion
Moorhouse Vespers
Owned by Laurel Dedes
Draft/Pony Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Draft/Pony Breed Reserve Champion
Gladiator
Owned by Betty Hook
Other Breed Champion
2015 Other Breed Champion
Coventry House of Lords
Owned by Laurel Dedes
Other Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Other Breed Reserve Champion
Santana
Owned by Betty Hook
Color Champion
2015 Color Champion
Newsworthy
Owned by Laura Keefer
Color Reserve Champion
2015 Color Reserve Champion
Sandra
Owned by Kathy Dodson
Workmanship Champion
2015 Workmanship Champion
Shaheen
Owned by Jennifer Floyd
Workmanship Reserve Champion
2015 Judge's Choice
Mercedes
Owned by Elizabeth LaRose

Division D – Customs – judged by Tonjia Clark

Judge’s Choice

2015 Judge's Choice
Change Getter
Owned by Ardith Carlton
“His color, personality and overall handsomeness just yells at me. He looks like he is going out to win the big race. He is a simple custom that is done wonderfully.”
Gender Champion
2015 Gender Champion
The Mars Daybreak
Owned by Ardith Carlton
Gender Reserve Champion
2015 Gender Reserve Champion
TS Desert Demon Bey
Owned by Marie Phillips
Stock Breed Champion
2015 Stock Breed Champion
Armageddon’s Wish
Owned by Laura Keefer
Stock Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Gender Champion
The Mars Daybreak
Owned by Ardith Carlton
Light Breed Champion
2015 Judge's Choice
Change Getter
Owned by Ardith Carlton
Light Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Light Breed Reserve Champion
Millenium Venus
Owned by Laurel Dedes
Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
2015 Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
Montalban
Owned by Carolyn Bailey
Spanish/Gaited Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Spanish/Gaited Breed Reserve Champion
Whose Your Daddy
Owned by Anne Giles
Draft/Pony Breed Champion
2015 Draft/Pony Breed Champion
TS Bonnie Red
Owned by Marie Phillips
Draft/Pony Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Draft/Pony Breed Reserve Champion
Dark Naoto
Owned by Ardith Carlton
Other Breed Champion
2015 Other Breed Champion
Fafnir
Owned by Allison Malone
Other Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Other Breed Reserve Champion
Kathmandu
Owned by Allison Malone
Color Champion
2015 Color Champion
Tosh
Owned by Elizabeth LaRose
Color Reserve Champion
2015 Judge's Choice
Change Getter
Owned by Ardith Carlton
Workmanship Champion
2015 Gender Champion
The Mars Daybreak
Owned by Ardith Carlton
Workmanship Reserve Champion
2015 Judge's Choice
Change Getter
Owned by Ardith Carlton

Division E – OF Performance – judged by Anne Field

Judge’s Choice

2015 Judge's Choice
Foregone Conclusion
Owned by Traci Durrell-Khalife
“The Extreme Cowboy races are full of unusual and often fast paced events. This is a great use of a galloping model set up in a very realistic way. The rider and horse both looked focused on what they are doing. The photo is nicely balanced with the horse and rider in the center, great lighting and an overall appealing look.”
Western Pleasure Champion
2015 Western Pleasure Champion
Vin Tanner
Owned by Gayle Goodling
Western Pleasure Reserve Champion
2015 Western Pleasure Reserve Champion
Carless Whispers
Owned by Traci Durrell-Khalife
Western Performance Champion
2015 Western Performance Champion
Zen
Owned by Amanda Ingram
Western Performance Reserve Champion
2015 Western Performance Reserve Champion
Foregone Conclusion
Owned by Traci Durrell-Khalife
English Pleasure Champion
2015 English Pleasure Champion
The Chrome Fox
Owned by Cindy Turner
English Pleasure Reserve Champion
2015 English Pleasure Reserve Champion
Careless Whispers
Owned by Traci Durrell-Khalife
English Performance Champion
2015 English Performance Champion
Monte Carlo
Owned by Traci Durrell-Khalife
English Performance Reserve Champion
2015 English Performance Reserve Champion
Liseter Little Fairy
Owned by Sherry Ball
Other Performance Champion
2015 Other Performance Champion
Running In Heaven
Owned by Corina Roberts
Other Performance Reserve Champion
2015 Other Performance Reserve Champion
Mr. Bojangles
Owned by Traci Durrell-Khalife

Division F – CM and AR Performance – judged by Jennifer Buxton

Judge’s Choice

2015 Judge's Choice
JTIA Crush
Owned by Joan Yount
“This photo is a perfect example of why Joan Yount dominated the Western Performance division at this year’s Championship Show. Everything about this entry is top notch. The model is gorgeous, the tack is neat and appropriate for the event, the dolls are well posed and dressed and the set-up is complex, interesting and well executed. Kudos to Joan for a job well done!”
Western Pleasure Champion
2015 Western Pleasure Champion
JTIA Elvis
Owned by Joan Yount
Western Pleasure Reserve Champion
2015 Western Pleasure Reserve Champion
JTIA High Cotton
Owned by Joan Yount
Western Performance Champion
2015 Western Performance Champion
JTIA Rusty Rena
Owned by Joan Yount
Western Performance Reserve Champion
2015 Western Performance Reserve Champion
JTIA Mudcat
Owned by Joan Yount
English Pleasure Champion
2015 English Pleasure Champion
JTIA Buzz Lightyear
Owned by Joan Yount
English Pleasure Reserve Champion
2015 English Pleasure Reserve Champion
JTIA Rascal McCue
Owned by Joan Yount
English Performance Champion
2015 English Performance Champion
Zippin In Style
Owned by Gayle Goodling
English Performance Reserve Champion
2015 English Performance Reserve Champion
Spot Me At The Lindy Hop
Owned by Charlotte Martin
Other Performance Champion
2015 Other Performance Champion
SWF Dressed To The Nines
Owned by Carissa Kirksey
Other Performance Reserve Champion
2015 Other Performance Reserve Champion
Cranky Pants
Owned by Anne Field

Division G – Mini Original Finish Plastic – judged by Jennifer Tomey

Gender Champion
2015 Gender Champion
Crow Dancer
Owned by Elizabeth Jones
Gender Reserve Champion
2015 Gender Reserve Champion
Ragnaros
Owned by Jennifer Sneed
Stock Breed Champion
2015 Gender Champion
Crow Dancer
Owned by Elizabeth Jones
Stock Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Gender Reserve Champion
Ragnaros
Owned by Jennifer Sneed
Light Breed Champion
2015 Light Breed Champion
Zapora C
Owned by Kay Myers
Light Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Light Breed Reserve Champion
Eleusis
Owned by Elizabeth LaRose
Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
2015 Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
Wintrow
Owned by Allison Malone
Spanish/Gaited Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Spanish/Gaited Breed Reserve Champion
Huascar
Owned by Carolyn Bailey
Draft/Pony Breed Champion
2015 Draft/Pony Breed Champion
Scarlett Begonias
Owned by Jennifer Cole
Draft/Pony Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Draft/Pony Breed Reserve Champion
Spot O’ Luck
Owned by Allison Malone
Other Breed Champion
2015 Other Breed Champion
Alessandra
Owned by Anne Giles
Other Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Other Breed Reserve Champion
Frozen Fire
Owned by Elizabeth Jones
Color Champion
2015 Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
Wintrow
Owned by Allison Malone
Color Reserve Champion
2015 Color Reserve Champion
Chirapa
Owned by Kay Myers
OF Manufacturer Champion
2015 Light Breed Champion
Zapora C
Owned by Kay Myers
OF Manufacturer Reserve Champion
2015 Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
Wintrow
Owned by Allison Malone

Division H – Mini China/Artist Resin/Customs – judged by Jennifer Tomey

Judge’s Choice

2015 Judge's Choice
DHF Blackhawk
Owned by Vicki Griffiths
“This horse is amazing! Correct Appaloosa coloring right down to the mottled skin, white sclera and striped hooves. The photo background is perfect and doesn’t distract your eye away from the horse which is centered perfectly and demands your attention. Kudos to the artist and to the photographer!”
Gender Champion
2015 Gender Champion
TSS Bubbles
Owned by Randa Garrett
Gender Reserve Champion
2015 Judge's Choice
DHF Blackhawk
Owned by Vicki Griffiths
Stock Breed Champion
2015 Judge's Choice
DHF Blackhawk
Owned by Vicki Griffiths
Stock Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Stock Breed Champion
Fred Everything
Owned by Laura Keefer
Light Breed Champion
2015 Light Breed Champion
Adeeh Ameer
Owned by Betty Hook
Light Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Light Breed Reserve Champion
Jabu
Owned by Melissa Clegg
Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
2015 Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
DHF Glint of Gold
Owned by Vicky Griffiths
Spanish/Gaited Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Spanish/Gaited Breed Reserve Champion
Epiphany
Owned by Elizabeth LaRose
Draft/Pony Breed Champion
2015 Draft/Pony Breed Champion
Red Hot Romeo
Owned by Laura Keefer
Draft/Pony Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Draft/Pony Breed Reserve Champion
SWF 101lbs of Fun
Owned by Carissa Kirksey
Other Breed Champion
2015 Other Breed Champion
SWF Top Hat
Owned by Carissa Kirksey
Other Breed Reserve Champion
2015 Other Breed Reserve Champion
Alvis
Owned by Anne Giles
Color Champion
2015 Judge's Choice
DHF Blackhawk
Owned by Vicki Griffiths
Color Reserve Champion
2015 Gender Champion
TSS Bubbles
Owned by Randa Garrett
Workmanship Champion
2015 Judge's Choice
DHF Blackhawk
Owned by Vicki Griffiths
Workmanship Reserve Champion
2015 Gender Champion
TSS Bubbles
Owned by Randa Garrett

Division I – Mini Performance – judged by Jennifer Tomey

Western Performance Champion
2015 Western Champion
DHF Smokey Moore
Owned by Vicki Griffiths
Western Performance Reserve Champion
2015 Western Reserve Champion
Carmelo
Owned by Carolyn Bailey
English Performance Champion
2015 English Champion
One Spot Lo
Owned by Charlotte Martin
English Performance Reserve Champion
2015 English Reserve Champion
Sunrise Dance
Owned by Charlotte Martin
Other Performance Champion
2015 Other Performance Champion
Oberon
Owned by Jennifer Floyd
Other Performance Reserve Champion
2015 Other Performance Reserve Champion
Rum Runner
Owned by Randa Garrett

Novice Division – judged by Elizabeth Jones

Judge’s Choice

2015 Judge's Choice
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Owned by Shanly
“The novice show series was created to help new model equine photo showers improve their photography skills. So it was with great pleasure that I selected this year’s winner. This photo is just so bright and easy to see! The lighting and color are great – with no noticeable shadow. The footing blends well with the color of the background and you don’t notice the transition. The color palette is limited and the background sets off the color of the horse in a beautiful way. The simple background does not interfere with the lines of the horse (as may happen with a busy background) and at the same time, looks realistic. There may have been more impressive show horses in the division, but this was my favorite photograph! Congratulations to Shanly and to all the novices on a job well done! I hope we will be seeing you all in the open division next season!”
Halter Grand Champion
2015 Halter Champion
AMB Red Hot Zipper
Owned by Renee Jordan
Halter Reserve Grand Champion
2015 Halter Reserve Champion
Jewel
Owned by Terry Boaz
Performance Grand Champion
2015 Performance Champion
CFS Vintage Tempest
Owned by Kelsey Roe
Performance Reserve Grand Champion
2015 Performance Reserve Champion
Dee Dakota
Owned by Renee Jordan