Card Shark Live 2020-

Photo Show
Rules/Info:
Date:  Classes close July 17th for judging to begin. Results announced August 1st.

Hours:

Saturday, August 1st, Live Stream at 10 AM.

Location:

ONLINE ONLY on the Smugmug account:

https://cardsharklive.smugmug.com

The password to upload photos will be sent out when entry fee is received.
Eligibility: This show is NOT NAMSHA approved as it is online. Anyone is eligible to
participate. 

Space: As it is online, we have all the space!

Divisions:

OF Plastic -- any Breyer or other plastic model that is in original factory condition, in Traditional
(1:9) or Classic (1:12) scale.
OF Plastic Mini  -- any Breyer, Stone, or other plastic model that is in original factory condition, in
Collectibility – Model must have documentation to be judged. It will be double judged with Breed;
you do not need to upload your photo a second time.
Artist Resin/ Medallions – Any AR in any scale, any medallion or bas relief. Medallions
will be judged on Workmanship only. AR will be double judged for Workmanship; you
do not need to upload your photo a second time.
Custom – any scale plastic make of model horse that has been customized in any way.
Performance – All finishes/scales of performance will show together, judge may split at
their discretion. A model equine must be the judged portion of the entry; other animals
may be present as props.

Judging:
Please give the judges their space! Ask any questions before the class or the show. All of the judges'
decisions are final. Classes may be split or combined upon judge’s discretion. No unsportsmanlike
behavior will be tolerated. 

Judging Criteria :
                Breed Classes – Anatomy, Biomechanics, Color accuracy. Condition/Workmanship
                Collectability - Rarity, Age, Condition, Desirability/Value
                Workmanship - Prepping/Sculpting Quality, Detail, Paint/Finish Work

Judges will be allowed to use breed books at their discretion to assist in placing horses in the correct
breed class. 

Judges are allowed to show models in divisions that they are not judging. If there are any
questions about this, please ask the host before the show.

Halters are not required in halter classes, but an improper or ill-fitting halter may be detrimental to
the entrants placing. 

Foals may only enter in foal classes & may NOT cross enter in open breed classes. 

Entry Limit: Each horse may enter only 1 Breed class. Do not upload the same horse in QH and
again in TB. If you have duplicate models and show them as different breeds take a new photo of
each different model. There is no entry limit per shower but there is a 4 horse limit per breed class.
There is a 3 horse limit on performance classes. Extra horses entered in a class will not judged
unless the entrant has paid the ‘extra horse’ fee.  If you wish to show more than the limit of horses,
please plan to pay $1 for each additional horse per class.

Photo Requirements: The horse should fill the photo and be in focus and easy to see. No
fancy background is required. Only use photos you have taken yourself OR have written
permission from the photographer to use. Absolutely no photo theft will be tolerated.
If an entrant is caught uploading and claiming a photo that is NOT theirs, they will be
removed from the show and no refund will be given. Do not alter the appearance of
your model with the computer (ie, photoshop). Your model needs to appear in the
photo as it looks in real life. If you need help getting your photos on the site, just email
me.

Leg Tags/Cards: Not needed for this show! If they are on your horse in the photo, that is fine.
Please make sure each photo you upload has in the description:

Horse Name, Breed, Gender, Collectibility info as applicable, Entrant Name

Awards: Classes will be placed 1st-6th. NO NAN cards will be awarded for 1st-2nd place equines.
Rosettes will be awarded to sectional and overall champions. The division overall winners will
receive a mug. Performance division champions will receive a traditional scale western saddle set.

Bridesmaid Awards: In addition to winning ribbons and rosettes, you will win lots of 3 rd places!
Every 3rd place win enters you in a drawing for a prize! After judging is complete, all 3 rd place wins
will be put in a drawing and two lucky entrants will win a prize! The drawing will be random, but
one entrant cannot win BOTH prizes. If the second name drawn already won the first bridesmaid
prize, another name will be drawn.

Results: Results will be provided either via email or mailed. Entrants requesting mailed results will
need to provide an SASE by show day. Results will also be posted on the show website.

Classes: All classes will be open at the same time. Upload your horses to the correct classes by
July 17th. Judging will take place for two weeks and results will be announced August 1 st.

No entries depicting Animal Abuse. Please leave any entries that portray an abused
animal or an abuse situation at home.

Fantasy: Bring your fantasy horses! Each division has a fantasy class.

SHARK & Owl Class: I have added a themed class to Performance. The Shark & Owl
class is for you to interpret as you like. I hope to see a lot of creativity and involvement
in this class! Make sure it involves at a horse!

Door Prizes: Paid Entrants will be entered into a drawing for prizes! This is in leu of a
raffle. Donations are welcome!

Shipping costs: The show will pay for the shipping of rosettes, ribbons, and prizes to the entrants.
Donation towards this expense are very welcome.

Entry deadline: July 10th, 2020

ENTRY INFORMATION:
• No fee/entry sharing is allowed. Everyone must personally own the models they are
exhibiting..
• Please note: There will be a $55 charge for any checks returned for insufficient funds
(bank fee plus $10).