RESULTS: All Qualifying Divisions' 1st's and 2nd's


WHEN: Saturday, October 11th, 2003 Set-up begins at 7 AM, Judging begins at 8 AM sharp and will run until a break for lunch, then re-open and run until judging is complete for all classes.
WHERE:Minor Hill Community Center
Minor Hill, TN
Showholder/Hostess: Kim Schulz


Type of Show: OPEN - all Divisions! This show is NAMHSA approved as a NAN qualifier! Don't let the OPEN status scare you off if you are a novice or youth shower! Just jump on in, we're a very friendly group and we love to help out those new to the hobby and showing! All 1st and 2nd placed models in approved classes (all except the Fun Division) will receive a NAN card, making them eligible for the North American Nationals. Additionally, all 1st and 2nd place models in approved classes will be eligible for the Region 7 Championship 2003 on November 1st, 2003 in Louisville, KY.

WHY: For fun of course! And to raise money for MECATE & the Regional Championship show!, but also to continue a tradition....


The Model "Type" Divisions are as such:
  1. OF MINI - any original factory finish non-china/non-resin model of any make, that is SMALLER than a Classic scale Breyer.

  2. CM MINI - any non-china/non-AR/non-OS Customized Model of any make, that is SMALLER than a Classic scale Breyer.
  3. CM NON-MINI - any customized model, any make, that is Classic size or LARGER
    At this time both sizes in CM are combined. Day-of-show/class-call will indicate whether CM's should be split based upon size, so this definition is for potential usage.

  4. OF NON-MINI - any original factory finish non-china/non-resin model of any make, that is Classic size or LARGER

  5. OF China - any original finish/glazed porcelain, pottery, earthenware, bone china, etc. model of any size.

  6. OF Factory Resin - any original factory finish model (semi- or mass produced) made of resin/polyresin, synthetic resin, polymer, etc. that is generally termed "resin". Example: North Light figures.

  7. Custom China/OS -
    1. Custom China - identical to OF China except that it has a Custom Glaze not available from a manufacturer.
    2. OS - Original Sculptures in any medium with any finish.

Class placements 1st-10th, pinning to 5th. Intra-Division Champions & Reserve Champions will receive custom flats, Division Champions & Reserve Champions will receive rosettes, and three different Grand Champions and Reserve Grand Champions of Show will be awarded. Chris Nandell of Beau Cheveaux is sponsoring the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion of the CM/AR Overalls with two of her custom trophy plaques! Much thanks to Nella Dionne and her magical seamstress skills, there will be 30 Top Ten Awards presented for three compiled divisions of OF Non-Mini (Intra-Division and Overall Ch/Res's for callback from OF Non-Mini Halter in addition to Overalls fitting the size requirement from OF Foals, OF China, OF Resin, and OF Performance), OF Non-Mini (Intra-Division and Overal Ch/Res's fo callback from OF Mini Halter in addition to Overalls fitting the size requirement from OF Foals, OF China, OF Resin, and OF Performance), and CM/AR (Intra-Division and Overall Ch/Res's for callback in addition to Overalls from CM Foals, Custom Glaze China/OS, and CM Performance.)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS: Minor Hill, TN is approximately 80 miles south of Nashville, TN. North or South-bound on I-65, take Exit 14 WEST (depending on which way you are coming from will determine whether you make a right off of I-65 and then another right at the stop sign onto 64 West or make a left off of I-65 and then a left onto 64 West and go under the overpass.) Take 64 to the third four-way intersection/stoplight where it meets/crosses Highway 11. Make a left (west) onto Highway 11 and it will take you directly into Minor Hill -approximately 12 miles. The show hall is at the Minor Hill Community Center just west of the "center of town" (small town - just keep your eyes open! you will pass the school and First Baptist Church on the left, the library, police and mayor's office and fire station on the right - it's past these) on the right. There is a playground in front of the white building, there is a sign at the turn. Lodging is available in Pulaski, TN.
Show Day Schedule (rings subject to change based upon need)
Ring 1

Div. A OF Non-Mini Halter
Judge: Anna Tackett
Ring 2
Div. B OF Mini Halter
Judge: Dana Donnelly

Div. C OF Foals/Yearlings
Judge: Dana Donnelly

Div. D CM Foals/Yearlings
Judge: Jaeda Dillon-Vinson
Ring 3
Div. E OF China
Judge: Shannon de Waal

Div. F OF Factory Resin
Judge: Shannon de Waal

Div. G CM Halter
Judge: Shannon de Waal
Ring 4
Div. H Custom China/OS
Judge: Jaeda Dillon-Vinson

Div. I CM Performance
Judge: Dana Donnelly

Div. J OF Performance
Judge: Dana Donnelly
  1. The Fun Division! Judge: TBD (does not require pre-registration) The Fun Division classes will be held during lunch (to insure we all actually take a break from the qualifying classes and the stress of them! :)
  2. Auction items will require final bids to be in when we break for lunch. Raffles will be done throughout the day.
  3. Octoberfest is following EaVL's lead and will be offering to "buy back" flats/class placement ribbons in exchange for raffle tickets. 5 flat ribbons will earn you 1 raffle ticket. MECATE is making an effort to recycle ribbons and help decrease show costs in the region.
  4. Doorprizes: Though not required, it is requested that each shower bring a small equine-related item for the doorprize. We'd like to see everyone go home with something from the show!
  5. Sponsorships: You may provide cash sponsorship(s) as well as model related items if you like. Sponsorship amounts are: Classes $1.00, Sub-divisions $2.00, Overalls $5.00 - Your name will be announced at the time the class is called, as well as recognized in our show program. Please indicate any classes, sub-divisions, or overalls you wish to sponsor on your entry form or with submission of funds directly to the showholder.
  6. Tags: Please read and follow the Rules & Regulations section for specific information regarding how tags should be done this year.


Other Things You Probably Want To Know....
  1. Our SponSTARS!. We don't have just ordinary Sponsors, we have SponSTARS! If you would like to donate anything to help support this show, please feel free to contact us!
  2. Contact Us with any questions you may have!
  3. Show Packet - this .doc file contains the entry form, driving directions, lodging information, all class lists, rules and regulations for the show in .doc (MS Word) format. Everything is on the website as well, but this compiles the bulk of the information needed for showers. With most browsers you should simply be able to right-click over the hyperlink and choose "save as" and save the file to your hard drive.
  4. Rules & Regulations - please read if you plan to attend this show.
  5. Entry Form or download the .DOC version by right clicking on the proceeding link and "save target as": OFL3EntryForm.doc - if you choose to email your entry form, if you have any problems sending it to the email addy on the form, use Jaeda@cat-basket.org instead. Thank you.
  6. Lodging - A block rate on hotel rooms has been secured for Octoberfest 3 showers. Please read the Lodging link page for further details.
  7. Showers, especially in OF Divisions, are encouraged to provide a description card (even in Halter classes) denoting anything that may be of interest for the collectability factors in judging the models. If your model is a Special Run for instance, what SR it is, year produced, approximately how many produced, etc. Chalky models, vintage, Limited Edition, etc. Breed and/or colour information, especially for lesser known breeds and colours, are also encouraged to provide documentation. Any information provided by the shower on a card (such as an index card) would be greatly appreciated by the judges in order for the show to move at an efficient pace and decrease the time required for "double checking" in collector's guides and other reference material. Thank you.


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