Model Equine Photo Showers Association

Championship – Past Articles

Below is a list of Articles that can be found in the Championship Show Books that can be purchased through Lulu.

2025

  • “Winged It” A Poem by Daphne Headley
  • Morgan Horses, the First American Bred Horse by Ruby Kish
  • Remembering Laurel Orrin Dedes by Elizabeth Jones
  • A Moving Adventure by Elizabeth Jones
  • The Art of Grace, Volume 8 – A Sunrise Ceremony for Laurel by Corina Roberts

2024

  • Leading the Way by Kayla Lovejoy
  • Mosaicism in horses Part 2 by Lesli Kathman

2023

  • Elements of a Winning Photo: Indoors by Elizabeth Jones
  • Fancy Footwork by Kayla Lovejoy
  • The Art of Grace – telling stories with the lens by Corina Roberts
  • Art Happens – The Journey of Many Moon by Elizabeth Jones

2022

  • Dear Appy: Where can I get a background for MEPSA model photos? by Elizabeth Jones
  • Former Novices Win MEPSA’s Prestigious Robin Nere Performance Excellence Award by Marie Phillips and Elizabeth Jones
  • Bright Summer by Leitha Carpenter McCullough
  • What is scale and why it matters? by Leslie Welch
  • Upping Your Game: How to Crop, Center, and Take Clear Photos by Daphne Headley

2021

  • A Family Affair: The equine and model horse art of Edwin and Kathy Bogucki and Sheri Wirtz by Corina Roberts
  • Fancy Footwork by Kayla Lovejoy
  • Before I Showed With MEPSA by Daphne L Headley
  • Making A Scene: The Art of Donna Allen by Corina Roberts
  • Pony Bytes – What it is, how it works by Julia Turner
  • Loving the Lakeshores-A Lakeshore Primer by Cathy Hagen

2020

  • “Stormwatch Sculpted by Sarah Minkiewicz-Breuning” A Poem by Daphne Headley
  • How To Make Your Own Pony Snuggle Bag by Holly Goldman-Craig
  • Props & Patterns: Understanding Proper Placement by Traci Durell-Khalife
  • Choosing Breeds and Creating Documentation: A Guide for New Hobbyists by Nellie Jeanne Lucas
  • A Focus on the Positive: Artist and Horsewoman Kylee Parks by Corina Roberts
  • Beyond the Blue, He Watches Me: What My Husband Taught Me About Customizing Models by
  • Random Acts of Kindness – A Life of Service Come Full Circle: An Interview with Brenda Bednar by Corina Roberts
  • Writing With Light: The Mechanics of an Art Form by Corina Roberts
  • Western Dressage by Jul Hunt
  • A Look Back At The First MEPSA Champ Book by Susan Hargrove
  • Model Horses Help Us Cope by Katy Niles

2019

  • To Follow No One – The Art of Juliane Garstka by Corina Roberts
  • Arabian Costume Bytes by Suna Akiah
  • Collector’s Insurance for the Model Horse Enthusiast by Corina Roberts
  • Performance Photo Shoots – How To Save Time by Anne Field
  • 10 Tips to Improve Your Performance Entries by Traci Durrell-Khalife
  • Choose Your Own Adventure: Breyerfest or Bust by Nae Keller
  • Jackpot: How A Model Horse Can Bring Family and Friends Together by Chelsea Troutman
  • The Wild Black Horses of Tehachapi by Corina Roberts
  • Horse Events in Northern Japan by Bobbie Allen
  • Dear Appy: Why Didn’t I Win?  by Elizabeth Jones
  • Photographing a Model Horse by Kristen Lewis

2018

  • How To Get Started in Performance by Elizabeth Jones
  • Work Hard. Have Fun – A Youth’s Perspective on Live Showing by Caitlyn Bennett
  • A New Chapter – A Story of a live model horse show that started it all by Juanita Bitter
  • Painting The Flea-Bitten Grey Horse by Shana Bobbitt
  • Hungarian Horsemen & The Nonius by Traci Durrell-Khalife
  • A Little About My Model Photography Experiences by Alice Malcolm
  • The Brain Child(ren) of Laurel Dedes by Elizabeth Jones
  • The Novice Series by Elizabeth Jones
  • Making A Miniature Alta Escuela Saddle by Maya Florey
  • Showing Performance: The Win Is In The Details by Sarah Hampson
  • Using Expanding Foam by Carissa Kirksey
  • The Indoor Arena – Creating Winning Photos by Corina Roberts
  • National Model Painting Month (NaMoPaiMo) by Corina Roberts
  • Photo Backs: The Other Side of the Photo by Carolyn Bailey

2017

  • Cutting Calves – Literally by Corina Roberts
  • Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show: Turbans, Tassels and Traditions by Traci Durrell-Khalife
  • A Guide For The Closet Model Horse Hobbyist by Maddie Kelley
  • Academy: Saddleseat’s Biggest Mystery by Lilly Asano
  • Live Showing Model Horses – A Youth Competitor’s Perspective by Caitlyn Bennett
  • Naming Conventions by Randa Garrett
  • A House Full of Horses – Randa Garrett by Corina Roberts
  • A Study In Chestnut (An Introduction To The Genetics of Equine Color) by Elizabeth Jones

2016

  • On Robin Nere by Juanita Snyder
  • Calf Roping by Anne Field
  • Dashing Through the Snow by Corina Roberts
  • Sue Sifton – Sculpter of the Equine Stars by Corina Roberts
  • Showing the Model Horse in Endurance by Shana Bobbitt
  • What A (Model Photo-Shootin’) Fool Believes by Ardith Carlton
  • In Memory of Rita Durrell, 1921-2016 by Traci Durrell-Khalife
  • The Ins & Outs of Show Jumping by Traci Durrell-Khalife
  • Bensema Young’s Great Clydesdales Caper by Susan Bensema Young
  • The Jutland Horse by Shandi Bech
  • How To Build an Armature by Carissa Kirksey
  • Chapter 3 of the Secret Lives of Model Horses by Marie Phillips
  • Model Horse Pedigree Assignment (aka, “Who’s Your Daddy?”) by Kay Myers
  • Discovering Stone Horses by Elizabeth Jones
  • Models in the Mountains 2016 – A Model Horse Hobbyists’ Retreat (and show) by Corina Roberts

2015

  • Lois Thomas by Liz Jones
  • How To Pick Up the Placings in Team Penning by Traci Durrell-Khalife
  • Dollar – a Horse With a History by Corina Roberts
  • The Akhal Teke – One of the Most Beautiful and Rare Breeds by Yakira Goldsberry
  • Indoor Photography Tips by Elizabeth Jones
  • Tiny Tack Carries Big Friendship by Bobbie Kolehouse
  • The Horse of the Rising Sun by Ardith Carlton
  • Native American Costume by Corina Roberts
  • How To ‘Paint’ Details: Veins, Wrinkles, Eyelashes and Whisker Bumps by Carissa Kirksey
  • Breed Assignment by Elizabeth Jones
  • Chapter 2 of The Secret Lives of Model Horses by Marie Phillips
  • “The Store” by Randa Garrett
  • A Second Chance for Texas Citizen by Corina Roberts

2014

  • Branwyn Cresendo: The Little Mare That Could by Corina Roberts and Barrie Getz
  • In-Hand Trail by Traci Durrell-Khalife
  • How To Show With Dolls by Anne Field
  • The Secret Life of Model Horses by Marie Phillips
  • What is a “Lippitt” Morgan? by Lisa Garcia
  • The Miniature Horse: Small but Mighty by Alyssa Monk
  • Stablemate Painting: Dark Starlight Dapple Grey in Mixed Media by Kristen Williams
  • WPH Customizing Contest: Fits and Starts of a Simple Custom by Elizabeth Jones

2013

  • Oomaka Tokatakiya – The Future Generations Ride by Corina Roberts
  • Marwari: Indian Horse of the Battlefield by Carissa Kirksey
  • Changing the Game by Corina Roberts
  • Heather Bruen – Shutterbug by Corina Roberts
  • Showmanship: In-Hand Showing by Anne Field
  • Other Natural Color by Elizabeth Jones
  • Get Organized: Tips, Tricks and Tools for Photo Showing by Traci Durrell-Khalife
  • Wild Horse Mismanagement by Alyssa Monk
  • Back In the Saddle by Corina Roberts
  • My First Model Horse Show by Anna Kamermans
  • Therapeutic Riding by Anne Field

2012

  • How To Prep Like A Pro by Anne Field
  • The Spanish Barb – Preserving a historic and Genetic Legacy by Corina Roberts
  • Jump Into the Winner’s Circle – Coon Jump, That Is! by Traci Durrell-Khalife
  • Cantering Leads by Randa Garrett
  • Timing a Project by Kim Jacobs
  • How To Make A Native American Diorama by Mary Butler
  • What I Look For When I Judge A Model Horse Show by Joan Yount
  • Reining: More than a Sliding Stop by Brooke Southgate

2011

  • Shooting Outdoors: Scissors, Dog Bed, Bucket, Keys by Corina Roberts
  • Retain the Legacy: The Assateague Pony by Caroline Karnatz
  • Showmanship…it’s not just another halter class! by Traci Durrell-Khalife
  • Columbus – A Horse Who Lived America’s History by Corina Roberts
  • Know Your Arabian Costumes by Kim Jacobs
  • Work Those Dolls! by Joan Yount
  • Headstudy – More than just a pretty face by Jessica Fry
  • Trail of the Dragonhorse by Carissa Kirksey

2010

  • Andalusian! The Spanish by Caroline Karnatz
  • The Tennessee Walking Horse, An American Original by Arlie Ireland
  • Camera Review by Corina Roberts
  • The Arabian Horse – Life and Legend by Laurel Dedes
  • Dressage, the Value of Knowledge by Beverly J. Lynch
  • Appaloosas by Debbie Teeselink
  • Kathy – A poem by Juanita Lewison Snyder

2009

  • Abaco Barb Horses by Susan Dudasik
  • Fox Hunting by Carolyn Bailey
  • Understanding Equitation by Traci Durrell-Khalife
  • Thoroughbreds by Carolyn Bailey
  • American Mustang! by Corina Roberts
  • Ready to Tackle Over Fences Classes? by Dani Schacht

2008

  • Horse Names – World’s Shortest Poems by Laura Roland
  • Presenting: The Bad Hair Day (1980’s) by Marie Phillips
  • The Making of a Masterpiece – How Lakeshore Porcelains are Produced by Traci Durrell-Khalife
  • Ways to Improve Your Performance by Mary Vinyard-Stocker