Championship Show Gallery 2025

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

Division A – OF Plastic – judged by Shay Canfield

Overall Judge’s Choice:
Maverick
Owned by Cathy Hagen

“This is the most perfect photo of a Big Ben imaginable. I don’t own and have never owned any of this mold, but this photo has me obsessed. I MUST HAVE ONE. The lighting highlights the crisp sculptural details that Kathleen Moody puts into all her work, including broadly defined muscles, leg tendons, face veins, and curled lips. The factory paintwork is phenomenal, with painted chestnuts, expressive eyes, and a depth of shading that transforms Mr. Plain Bay from a background extra into the main character.”

Division B – OF China/Resin – judged by Summer Simpson

Overall Judge’s Choice:
Star Wanderer
Owned by Allison Malone

“I absolutely LOVE this little, quirky Pegasus. He made me smile and feel happy when I would come across it in judging.”

Division C – Artist Resin – judged by Mandy Yontz

Overall Judge’s Choice:
Sunset Pearl
Owned by Stefanie Evans

“There were so many amazing resins to choose from which made picking just one judge’s choice a tough job but Sunset Pearl stood out to me the most. Sunset Pearl is a beautiful, sweet looking mare. Also, the photo gives the model a realistic, lifelike appearance which caught my eye and kept drawing me back.”

Division D – Customs – judged by Toni Rakestraw

Overall Judge’s Choice:
Dark Naoto
Owned by Ardith Carlton

“This little leopard appaloosa pony has so much personality! Not only does he have very nice conformation, stellar custom work, and a very nice photo, his tongue is sticking out. Just too cute!”

Division E – Original Finish Performance – judged by Tojnia Clark

Overall Judge’s Choice:
GM’s Dan Patch
Owned by Carolyn Bailey

“My judge’s choice photograph is GM’s Dan Patch. My very first job working with horses was at my local county fairgrounds, I was just out of high school.
I was never able to have a horse of my own growing up. I spent my summers at my older sister Jenny’s riding her horses or at my cousins riding her neighbors pony. So, when I found this job I was in heaven. My dad said I wouldn’t last long since I wouldn’t be able ride the race horses. To me, I didn’t and don’t need to ride to be happy. Just being around horses is enough for me. But, I did eventually get a horse to ride of my own and he was boarded at the race barn.
Now, back to the picture. This photo just brings back happy memories. Not only of working with these beautiful horses, but of the friend ships I made with the ol’ race guys, who are long gone.
When I got my Morgan gelding, Rebel, I boarded him at the fair grounds in the race barn. One of the race horses had trouble with out riders at races, so I was asked to ride Rebel on the track while he worked her. Another one didn’t like tractors, so I was taught how to drive a tractor. And let me tell you, as a “city” girl this was a big deal for me. One of the other guys, he couldn’t drive his horse out onto the track, she needed to be lead. So, I would walk her out onto the track, then take a couple trips around the track sitting on the side of the sulky.”

Division F – CM/AR Performance – judged by Terry Boaz

Overall Judge’s Choice:
JTIA Unforgettable
Owned by Joan Yount

“Loved the action in this photo, Titled, “Michigan Pick Up” by Joan Yount (joyou). The softness of the background complimented the horse and action of what the horse was doing. The dust flying from the horses feet, as she slowed down for her rider to pick up his partner, waiting on the barrel, made this a very realistic scene.”

Division G: Mini OF Plastic/China – judged by Lisa Wickham

Overall Judge’s Choice:
AJA Diego
Owned by Alice Aldridge

“AJA Diego, because every time I saw his photo, “Sqwee! He is SO ADORABLE””

Division H: Mini CM/AR – judged by Jamie Stine

Overall Judge’s Choice:
Jaehaerys
Owned by Margaret “Peg” Harris

“When I pulled his picture out of the stack I gasped. This is a STUNNING horse and I would love to own him! Just gorgeous! Beautiful paintjob, lovely photo, overall just an amazing horse! He’s awesome!”

Division I: Mini Performance – judged by Randa Garrett

Overall Judge’s Choice:
Kalypso
Owned by Dawne Clayton

“This photo is so well put together. Every buckle and strap are in the correct place. The horse looks to be effortlessly pulling the cart. The driver is sitting up tall and is ready to cue her horse on what to do next. The background blends in well with the footing making the whole picture come together.”

Novice – judged by Leitha McCullough

Overall Judge’s Choice:
Fancy Like My Dance Moves
Owned by Natallie Horst

“The image of “Fancy Like My Dance Moves,” a chestnut sabino Quarter Horse mare, stood out among the finalists for its quiet energy and grace. With an elegant stride and sweet expression, the horse embodied motion and serenity, highlighting the aesthetics and craftsmanship of the model.”