We will once again be NAMHSA Member Show!!
First and second placers qualify for the
North American Nationals 2013-14

Date: October 6, 2012

Location: To be held at Jim and Laura Behning's Brookridge Morgans, 75 Glass Spring Rd. Covington, GA 30014 (770) 385-1240 morgans@mindspring.com

Show start time: 9 AM. Please, no arrivals before before 8:30 AM, since we have morning barn chores and last minute show preparations :-). The front gate will be opened at 8:30 AM.

Entry fee: $35, pre-entry by October 4th preferred. We do have a space limit of 20 entrants, so enter early to avoid disappointment! There's no official show entry form. To register for the show, simply use PayPal (send to morgans@mindspring.com and mark it clearly "for SouthCon entry") or mail your check or MO to Laura Behning at the address above. If you mail a check, please include your email address for confirmation of your entry.

Food: Breakfast and lunch will be served and it is included in your entry fee! Donations to cover non-showing attendants are appreciated. Breakfast will be coffee, doughnuts, breakfast bars and juice; lunch will be deli sandwiches, chips, salad, several side dishes, and a selection of fabulous desserts. Bottled water will be available at all times. If you have a specific menu or beverage request, just let us know and we'll do our best for you!

Awards and door prizes: Ribbons to sixth place in each class. 1st/2nd placers qualify for NAN 2013-14. Special 25th Commemorative resin medallion awards to all champions and reserves! Ch/Res. awarded in halter to stock, light, draft/pony and other type in OF china, OF plastic, CM/AR and the CM China divisions; to OF plastic, OF china, CM/AR and CM China Foal; and English, Western, and Other Performance. Also featuring a "model by Laura Behning" class, so you can show these in this class for a chance at a NAN qualification. The winner will get a special award. There is also a special award for Best Morgan Horse in the show, so please, show your Morgans! We will have lots of door prizes as well, and appreciate door prize donations!

Special events: For our 25th Anniversary show we have several surprises in store. Watch this space for more information closer to show time!

Class limits: There is a limit of three horses per person per class. Please observe this. Your horses risk disqualification otherwise. If you specialize in a particular breed, you may show up to five of that one breed in their respective breed class (you're on your honor folks!). There is an automatic 6 horse limit on the Other breeds classes, as we usually split these, so "extras" are encouraged in those classes only. We often split other large classes as well, so do not worry that the classlist is not broken down more than it is! Doing things this way allows us to "customize" the show according to what types of horses show up, ensuring full classes with good competition!  Showers must tag their horses with the model's name, sex and breed along with the owner's initials all on one side of the tag. Any questions, just ask!

A VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: Entrants may only bring ONE non-showing attendant due to space considerations (minor children may have both parents in attendance). Please do not bring the entire family! There is not enough room in the barn and the resulting foot traffic causes problems for those who ARE showing. Bored children (and sometimes, even adults) get into trouble! Due to abuse of this policy in the past, there will be show representatives checking entrants in at the gate on the morning of the show. We prefer that you leave your pets at home as well (exceptions may be made in some circumstances, just inquire ahead of time- thank you!).

Tables: Don't forget to bring your own tables and chairs (We'll have a couple of extras just in case!) There is a  limit of one standard eight foot long table or two card tables per person due to space constraints.  Please bring ONLY what you can fit on that space (or under the table) into the show "hall". Large performance setups should be left in your car until your class, then put back in the car afterwards.

General information: The show is held in the barn aisle (paved), so dress accordingly- the weather could be hot or quite cool! We recommend laying your models on their sides, rather than upright, on your table if you do not have racks to hold them, for stability. We usually finish the show sometime between 6-8 PM. Things will be laid back and "southern", so come to socialize, meet new friends, enjoy the day and just in general have a good time! Watch Model Horse Blab, Haynet Exchange and the NAMHSA Region 6 Yahoogroups list for regular show updates!

Judges: Laura Behning and a guest judge TBA

Raffle: We will have a couple of neat items to raffle! Tickets are priced at $1/each or 6 for $5.

After the Show: My Morgan gelding Patented will be available for rides. Bring your hard hat and safe riding footwear!

Benefit Auction: We always offer an outstanding selection of wonderful equine-related items, model horses, and artwork at auction we have on ebay the week to benefit the show! The proceeds help with the show expenses, especially the food, ribbons and champ/reserve awards. THANK YOU so much to our 2011 donors Jill Aman, Tom Bainbridge, Morgen Killbourn, Linda York, Lindy Pinkham, Linda Dean, Jennifer Scott and Margaret Olson!