Championship – Past Articles

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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