Model Equine Photo Showers Association

Championship Show Gallery 2023

Div A – OF PlasticDiv B – OF China/ResinDiv C – Artist ResinDiv D – CustomDiv E – OF Performance
Div F – CM/AR PerformanceDiv G – Mini OF Plastic/ChinaDiv H – Mini AR/CMDiv I – Mini PerformanceNovice

Division A – OF Plastic – judged by Cory Hartung

Overall Judge’s Choice

High Plains Drifter
Owned by Elizabeth Jones
“High Plains Drifter is a factory customization on the ISH created for Stone’s Design A Horse program. I love his mane and tail customization, it looks very realistic. His paint job is the perfect shade of buckskin and I adore his facial markings. Over the past few days in judging, I found myself drawn to him again and again. Today it dawned on me the reason why. He reminds me of a horse I rode during summer camp when I was a kid. A buckskin QH gelding named “The Traveler,” who was off limits for most of the camp kids because he wanted to go places quickly – just like me. High Plains Drifter reminds me of those fun summer days and why I still love collecting little replicas of real horses.”

Gender Champion

High Plains Drifter
Owned by Elizabeth Jones
Gender Reserve Champion

Applejacks
Owned by Alyssa Bailey
Light Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Light Breed Champion
Ka-rkand
Owned by Elizabeth Jones
Light Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Light Breed Reserve Champion
Splish Splash
Owned by Tonjia Clark
Sport Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Sport Breed Champion
Restore The Roar
Owned by Ardith Carlton
Sport Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Sport Breed Reserve Champion
Duke’s Travels
Owned by Maddie Miller
Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
Pajarot D’Oro
Owned by Elizabeth Jones
Spanish/Gaited Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Spanish/Gaited Breed Reserve Champion
Brillo Del Sol
Owned by Elizabeth Jones
Stock Breed Champion

High Plains Drifter
Owned by Elizabeth Jones
Stock Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Stock Breed Reserve Champion
Crow Magnum
Owned by Elizabeth Jones
Draft Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Draft Breed Champion
Lady Belle
Owned by Elizabeth Jones
Draft Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Draft Breed Reserve Champion
Fifty Shades of Bay
Owned by Carolyn Bailey
Pony Breed Champion

Applejacks
Owned by Alyssa Bailey
Pony Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Pony Breed Reserve Champion
Jasper
Owned by Cathy Hagen
Other Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Other Breed Champion
Reyzin Cane
Owned by Kayla Lovejoy
Other Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Other Breed Reserve Champion
Majesteit
Owned by Cindy Turner
Color Champion
2023 MEPSA Other Breed Champion
Reyzin Cane
Owned by Kayla Lovejoy
Color Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Sport Breed Champion
Restore The Roar
Owned by Ardith Carlton
Collectability Champion
2023 MEPSA Collectability Champion
CC-Beginners Luck
Owned by Cheley Carpenter
Collectability Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Collectability Reserve Champion
Parfait
Owned by Elizabeth Jones

Division B – OF China/Resin – judged by Julia Reightler

Overall Judge’s Choice

2023 MEPSA Other Breed Champion

Parting Storm
Owned by Cindy Turner
“My Judge’s Choice goes to Parting Storm owned by Cindy Turner. As a fan of Cleveland Bays, I think this model is spot on! His proportions, his color, and his demeanor all depict positive traits of this breed. Thank you, entrants for allowing me to judge your beautiful horses. It was indeed an honor.”

Gender Champion
2023 MEPSA Gender Champion
Rumbullion
Owned by Cindy Turner
Gender Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Other Breed Champion
Parting Storm
Owned by Cindy Turner
Light Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Light Breed Champion
Brodie Gold
Owned by Cindy Turner
Light Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Light Breed Reserve Champion
Asminth
Owned by Cathy Hagen
Sport Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Sport Breed Champion
Secretariat
Owned by Carolyn Bailey
Sport Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Sport Breed Reserve Champion
Rainbows End
Owned by Beth Wetzel
Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
Razzle Dazzle
Owned by Cathy Hagen
Spanish Gaited Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Spanish/Gaited Breed Reserve Champion
Tazar
Owned by Cathy Hagen
Stock Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Stock Breed Champion
Cast In Milk Chocolate
Owned by Charlotte Martin
Stock Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Stock Breed Reserve Champion
Purdygirlmi
Owned by Rhonda Chisholm
Draft Champion
2023 MEPSA Gender Champion
Rumbullion
Owned by Cindy Turner
Draft Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Draft Breed Reserve Champion
Grey Goose
Owned by Cindy Turner
Pony Champion
2023 MEPSA Pony Breed Champion
Flying Fancy
Owned by Elizabeth Jones
Pony Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Pony Breed Reserve Champion
Taquerico
Owned by Rhonda Chisholm
Other Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Other Breed Champion
Parting Storm
Owned by Cindy Turner
Other Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Other Breed Reserve Champion
Bremlee
Owned by Rhonda Chisholm
Color Champion
2023 MEPSA Other Breed Champion
Parting Storm
Owned by Cindy Turner
Color Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Light Breed Champion
Brodie Gold
Owned by Cindy Turner
Collectability Champion
2023 MEPSA Other Breed Champion
Parting Storm
Owned by Cindy Turner
Collectability Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Collectability Reserve Champion
Strongbow
Owned by Cindy Turner

Division C – Artist Resin – judged by Carolyn Bailey

Overall Judge’s Choice

2023 MEPSA Gender Reserve Champion

Act Naturally
owned by Allison Malone
“This little guy caught my attention as I was sorting photos into their first class. The photo is clear and well lit. The details are wonderful, from his tiny feet to his expressive eye. In every class he was in, his attitude shown through. This is a playful foal at its best.”

Gender Champion
2023 MEPSA Gender Champion
Doc’s Rose
Owned by Alice Malcolm
Gender Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Gender Reserve Champion
Act Naturally
Owned by Allison Malone
Light Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Light Breed Champion
Gold n’ Lace
Owned by Allison Malone
Light Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Light Breed Reserve Champion
Winterlude
Owned by Betty Hook
Sport Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Sport Breed Champion
Eloquitionist
Owned by Betty Hook
Sport Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Sport Breed Reserve Champion
Silver Lining
Owned by Alice Malcolm
Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
One Haute Night
Owned by Cindy Turner
Spanish/Gaited Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Spanish/Gaited Breed Reserve Champion
Halastjerna
Owned by Allison Malone
Stock Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Stock Breed Champion
Galvion
Owned by Ardith Carlton
Stock Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Stock Breed Reserve Champion
Freckles Hullabaloo
Owned by Alice Malcolm
Draft Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Draft Breed Champion
JTIA Marenus
Owned by Joan Yount
Draft Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Draft Breed Reserve Champion
Scotty
Owned by Alice Malcolm
Pony Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Pony Breed Champion
Merlin’s Magic
Owned by Alice Malcolm
Pony Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Pony Breed Reserve Champion
Lil Man
Owned by Alice Malcolm
Other Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Other Breed Champion
Odin V
Owned by Holly Goldman-Craig
Other Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Other Breed Reserve Champion
TS Northeastern Stormrider
Owned by Marie Phillips
Color Champion
2023 MEPSA Color Champion
Hullabaloo
Owned by Ardith Carlton
Color Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Color Reserve Champion
Farsi V
Owned by Holly Goldman-Craig
Workmanship Champion
2023 MEPSA Gender Reserve Champion
Act Naturally
Owned by Allison Malone
Workmanship Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Workmanship Reserve Champion
Tank McNamara
Owned by Ardith Carlton

Division D – Customs – judged by Kerry Johnson

Overall Judge’s Choice

2023 MEPSA Gender Reserve Champion

Golden Bomber
Owned by Ardith Carlton
“I must first say how thankful I am to have the opportunity to judge for you all.
What a fantastic group of models! Congrats to everyone on your placings.
I chose Golden Bomber as my Judge’s Choice. He is a young American Saddlebred colt that is a Breyer classic CM by Chris Jolly. His expression is very sweet, and his coloring is very realistic for a foal and just exquisite. The workmanship on this model from a mechanical perspective is so thorough, with all the little details created precisely. The finish work on him is lovely with the gorgeous highlights you would see on a little foal and the softest looking muzzle. To think this little guy was a major custom that ended up being the model from which the WBP Scandalous Jack artist resin was cast is astounding to me. I always thought Jack was created from a sculpture, not a CM model. I just loved to see how this little one stood his ground against all of the other quality pieces in this show.”

Gender Champion
2023 MEPSA Gender Champion
MN Expensive Property
Owned by Ardith Carlton
Gender Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Gender Reserve Champion
Golden Bomber
Owned by Ardith Carlton
Light Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Light Breed Champion
Golden Darkness
Owned by Ardith Carlton
Light Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Light Breed Reserve Champion
Rex Everything
Owned by Ardith Carlton
Sport Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Sport Breed Champion
Change Getter
Owned by Ardith Carlton
Sport Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Sport Breed Reserve Champion
Evermore
Owned by Alyssa Bailey
Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
Nights On Broadway
Owned by Cindy Turner
Spanish/Gaited Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Spanish/Gaited Breed Reserve Champion
Mantis
Owned by Elizabeth Jones
Stock Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Gender Champion
MN Expensive Property
Owned by Ardith Carlton
Stock Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Stock Breed Reserve Champion
Scribbled Colors
Owned by Cindy Turner
Draft Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Draft Breed Champion
Fergus
Owned by Jennifer Cole
Draft Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Draft Breed Reserve Champion
Thunder In Paradise
Owned by Ardith Carlton
Pony Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Pony Breed Champion
Spin and Splash
Owned by Allison Malone
Pony Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Pony Breed Reserve Champion
Black Pearl
Owned by Jennifer Cole
Other Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Other Breed Champion
Cygnet
Owned by Elizabeth Jones
Other Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Other Breed Reserve Champion
Serenity
Owned by Alyssa Bailey
Color Champion
2023 MEPSA Stock Breed Reserve Champion
Scribbled Colors
Owned by Cindy Turner
Color Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Gender Champion
MN Expensive Property
Owned by Ardith Carlton
Workmanship Champion
2023 MEPSA Gender Reserve Champion
Golden Bomber
Owned by Ardith Carlton
Workmanship Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Gender Champion
MN Expensive Property
Owned by Ardith Carlton

Division E – Original Finish Performance – judged by Maddie Kelley Miller

Overall Judge’s Choice

2023 MEPSA Judge's Choice

Applejacks
Owned by Alyssa Bailey
“Trotting down the road during the Pony Club Hunt – I am an avid foxhunter myself, and this photo perfectly captures the energy and turnout of a rider’s first hunt! The rider is turned out nicely for a foxhunt, as is her pony. Typically, third flight – often referred to as the hilltoppers – do a lot of walking and trotting. This picture just brings back so many fond memories of chilly mornings with the hounds, the horses, and the air filled with adrenaline and excitement!”

Western Pleasure Champion
2023 MEPSA Western Pleasure Champion
Chinch’Um Up
Owned by Charlotte Martin
Western Pleasure Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Western Pleasure Reserve Champion
Zoey
Owned by Terry Boaz
Western Performance Champion
2023 MEPSA Western Performance Champion
Red Alert
Owned by Terry Boaz
Western Performance Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Western Performance Reserve Champion
Kolt 45
Owned by Terry Boaz
English Pleasure Champion
2023 MEPSA English Pleasure Champion
Cinch’um Up
Owned by Charlotte Martin
English Pleasure Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA English Pleasure Reserve Champion
Cast In Milk Chocolate
Owned by Charlotte Martin
English Performance Champion
2023 MEPSA English Performance Champion
Cinch’um Up
Owned by Charlotte Martin
English Performance Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA English Performance Reserve Champion
Dancin’ On the Ceiling
Owned by Charlotte Martin
Other Performance Champion
2023 MEPSA Other Performance Champion
Dun Dusted
Owned by Terry Boaz
Other Performance Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Other Performance Reserve Champion
Dancin’ on the Ceiling
Owned by Charlotte Martin

Division F – CM/AR Performance – judged by Randa Garrett

Overall Judge’s Choice

2023 MEPSA Judge's Choice

Frosted Rose
Owned by Terry Boaz
“I love the two natural trail photos presented with this horse. Both depict a stream crossing. However, what sets these apart is that Terry has given reason for the horse to have a lowered head and looking off to the side. In the Western Natural Trail the two riders and the horse are looking at a frog. In the English Natural Trail, the rider is looking at a snake swimming in the stream. I’ve picked the Western Natural Trail as my favorite. These two kids are having a fun time riding through the woods when they happen to see a frog as they cross the creek. This photo is very believable and realistic.”

Western Pleasure Champion
2023 MEPSA Western Pleasure Champion
Frosted Rose
Owned by Terry Boaz
Western Pleasure Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Western Pleasure Reserve Champion
Friendly Pair of Britches
Owned by Charlotte Martin
Western Performance Champion
2023 MEPSA Western Performance Champion
Rhythm N Blues
Owned by Alice Malcolm
Western Performance Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Western Performance Reserve Champion
Smart Lookin Spots
Owned by Charlotte Martin
English Pleasure Champion
2023 MEPSA English Pleasure Champion
JTIA Cattitude
Owned by Joan Yount
English Pleasure Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA English Pleasure Reserve Champion
Unrivaled
Owned by Alice Malcolm
English Performance Champion
2023 MEPSA English Performance Champion
Back in a Flash
Owned by Alyssa Bailey
English Performance Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA English Performance Reserve Champion
Unforgettable
Owned by Joan Yount
Other Performance Champion
2023 MEPSA Other Performance Champion
JTIA Hammer Down
Owned by Joan Yount
Other Performance Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Other Performance Reserve Champion
Speck
Owned by Alice Malcolm

Mini Division – judged by Jamie Stine

Division G: Mini OF Plastic/China

Overall Judge’s Choice of the Mini Division

2023 MEPSA Judge's Choice

Dripping Death
Owned by Erica Dutter
“I love the idea of making Martin a Kelpie! He’s a really cool sculpt and though this is a pretty simple Custom, the execution is super fun and I love it!”

Division G: OF Plastic/China Mini

Gender Champion
2023 MEPSA Gender Champion
Cheshire
Owned by Jennifer Cole
Gender Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Gender Reserve Champion
AJA Oberyn Martell
Owned by Alice Aldridge
Light Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Light Breed Champion
Retribution
Owned by Alyssa Bailey
Light Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Light Breed Reserve Champion
Sasanka
Owned by Beth Wetzel
Sport Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Sport Breed Champion
AJA Jaime Lannister
Owned by Alice Aldridge
Sport Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Sport Breed Reserve Champion
Honkytonk Attitude
Owned by Tonjia Clark
Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
Casanova
Owned by Tonjia Clark
Spanish/Gaited Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Gender Reserve Champion
AJA Oberyn Martell
Owned by Alice Aldridge
Stock Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Stock Breed Champion
Sidewinder
Owned by Elizabeth Jones
Stock Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Stock Breed Reserve Champion
What’s Up Doc
Owned Rhonda Chisholm
Draft Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Gender Champion
Cheshire
Owned by Jennifer Cole
Draft Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Draft Breed Reserve Champion
Orion
Owned by Tonjia Clark
Pony Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Pony Breed  Champion
On Pointe
Owned by Alyssa Bailey
Pony Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Pony Breed  Reserve Champion
Sham Eagle Princess
Owned by Sue Hutzel
Other Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Other Breed Champion
Minnie the Moocher
Owned by Elizabeth Jones
Other Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Other Breed Reserve Champion
Houdini
Owned by Alyssa Bailey
Color Champion
2023 MEPSA Other Breed Champion
Minnie the Moocher
Owned by Elizabeth Jones
Color Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
Casanova
Owned by Tonjia Clark
Plastic Collectability Champion
2023 MEPSA Collectability Champion
Black Rose
Owned by Janet Cary
Plastic Collectability Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Collectability Reserve Champion
Snow Crystals
Owned by Charlotte Martin
China Collectability Champion
2023 MEPSA Collectability Champion
Smoke N Mirrors
Owned by Janet Cary
China Collectability Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Collectability Reserve Champion
Dace
Owned by Allison Malone

Division H: Mini CM/AR

Gender Champion
2023 MEPSA Gender Champion
Waverly
Owned by Jennifer Cole
Gender Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Gender Reserve Champion
Stargazer
Owned by Jennifer Cole
Light Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Light Breed Champion
Obsession
Owned by Jennifer Cole
Light Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Light Breed Reserve Champion
Nxivm V
Owned by Holly Goldman-Craig
Sport Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Gender Champion
Waverly
Owned by Jennifer Cole
Sport Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Sport Breed Reserve Champion
Jackpot
Owned by Kayla Lovejoy
Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Spanish/Gaited Breed Champion
Marc of Fame
Owned by Tonjia Clark
Spanish/Gaited Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Spanish/Gaited Breed Reserve Champion
Fausto
Owned by Jennifer Cole
Stock Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Stock Breed Champion
Cadillac Cowboy
Owned by Jennifer Cole
Stock Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Stock Breed Reserve Champion
Cricket’s Kiss V
Owned by Holly Goldman-Craig
Draft Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Draft Breed Champion
Gentleman Jack
Owned by Jennifer Cole
Draft Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Draft Breed Reserve Champion
Maude
Owned by Tonjia Clark
Pony Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Gender Reserve Champion
Stargazer
Owned by Jennifer Cole
Pony Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Pony Breed Reserve Champion
Picasso
Owned by Alyssa Bailey
Other Breed Champion
2023 MEPSA Judge's Choice
Dripping Death
Owned by Erica Dutter
Other Breed Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Other Breed Reserve Champion
Djarvis
Owned by Janet Cary
Color Champion
2023 MEPSA Gender Champion
Waverly
Owned by Jennifer Cole
Color Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Color Reserve Champion
Mateo V
Owned by Holly Goldman-Craig
AR Workmanship Champion
2023 MEPSA Workmanship Champion
Blue Jay
Owned by Jennifer Cole
AR Workmanship Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Stock Breed Reserve Champion
Cricket’s Kiss V
Owned by Holly Goldman-Craig
CM Workmanship Champion
2023 MEPSA Workmanship Champion
Chivalrous Knight
Owned by Jennifer Cole
CM Workmanship Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Workmanship Reserve Champion
Ocean Motion V
Owned by Holly Goldman-Craig

Division I: Mini Performance

Western Performance Champion
2023 MEPSA Western Performance Champion
Justa Lil Britches
Owned by Charlotte Martin
Western Performance Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Western Performance Reserve Champion
Ancitis Majoriffic Lad
Owned by Charlotte Martin
English Performance Champion
2023 MEPSA English Performance Champion
Afterglow
Owned by Alyssa Bailey
English Performance Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA English Performance Reserve Champion
Justa Lil Britches
Owned by Charlotte Martin
Other Performance Champion
2023 MEPSA Other Performance Champion
Sunrise Dance
Owned by Charlotte Martin
Other Performance Reserve Champion
2023 MEPSA Other Performance Reserve Champion
Little Pharoah
Owned by Elizabeth Jones

Novice – judged by Rhonda Chisholm

Overall Judge’s Choice

2023 MEPSA Judge's Choice

DBB Johnny B Good
Owned by Corina DeFillipi
“My Judge’s Choice goes to DBB Johnny B Good owned by Corina DeFillipi. This photo stood out from the very first class. The color of the background complements the horse and the result is very pleasing and balanced.
The sand footing in the arena background and the wooden and tin walls make this photo very realistic. The model is a good representation of the Quarter Horse breed, one of my favorites on one of my favorite molds.”

Halter Grand Champion
2023 MEPSA Judge's Choice
DBB Johnny B Good
Owned by Corina DeFillipi
Halter Reserve Grand Champion
2023 MEPSA Halter Reserve Champion
Easy Kitten
Owned by Deb Alloway
Performance Grand Champion
2023 MEPSA Performance Champion
Steel Rockin
Owned by Cathy Hinkle
Performance Reserve Grand Champion
2023 MEPSA Performance Reserve Champion
Musical Conclusion
Owned by Cathy Hinkle