Event is now officially closed. No more extensions, no more entries accepted.
Just a quick question to the judgers who are helping; is anyone currently judging the dressage or tag classes? I know some people have pulled out, I just cleaned up my notes and wasn't sure if anyone was still judging them x3
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Serenity Lake has now opened its doors to our first competition, and the staff welcome stables all around to participate in this winter event. Over the course of the next 2-3 months, we're forecast for a lot of heavy snow. Because of this, we thought 'why stay inside all the time?' Instead, we'll hold a competition!
Accommodation is available for both horse and rider and they may stay as long as they need; teams are free to roam the grounds of Serenity Lake as they please.
On the final day, at results night,there will be a party leading into the early hours of the morning. The guests are required to wear formal attire.
Entrants: [link]Map: [link]Registration
Deadline: 30th December 2011
To participate in this event, send a NOTE with an appropriate title and complete this form:
Stable:Horse name and ref:Rider/handler name:Class(es):Country:No need to send separate notes for each horse, just separate forms in the same note is required. I'll then issue you your starting number.
I'll be happy to answer any question via comment or note! ^^
Basic Rules
Read the rules thoroughly or risk penalties- Linearts are not allowed. If you can explain your reason why you absolutely need to use one, I'll make exceptions.
- You may enter a horse/rider in more than one class, but no more than once per class
*Exceptions for halter*- No need to be registered in #
HorseArt-RPG, just to own and have a stable is enough
- Pre-registration is needed before sending entries in
- Concerning unnatural breeds; special abilities are not to be used. E.g.: Pegasi will not be allowed in the game of tag, show jumping or cross country because of flight ability
- Photo backgrounds will be allowed, but if you create your own you can earn more points
- All classes are suitable for beginner horses, however there are high standards
- Age restriction for horses in all classes (except halter) is 4 years+; for riders is 16 years+
Agenda
Day 1 Light mist in the morning; leading up to heavy snow during the afternoon.08:00AM - Training arenas and trails open for horses and riders to practice
10:00AM - Start of all dressage phases
04:00PM - Start of the stallion/gelding halter class
Day 2 Light snow throughout the day; the cross country course has been properly maintained to prevent injuries.08:00AM - Training arenas and trails open for horses and riders to practice
11:00AM - Start of cross country phases
Course: [link]03:00PM - Start of the mare halter class
Day 3 Thick settled snow all around, no sign of any falling08:00AM - Training arenas and trails open for horses and riders to practice
01:30PM - Start of show jumping phases
Course: [link] Obstacles: [link]04:00PM - Start of the jump-offs
05:00PM - Start of the foal halter class
Day 4 Heavy snow with dark clouds above; 08:00AM - Training arenas and trails open for horses and riders to practice
12:00PM - Start of the game of tag around Serenity Lake
Map: [link]06:00PM - Results night at the house (formal attire acquired; evening gowns/suits etc)
Classes
3 Day Eventing-
If you enter the 3DE, you cannot enter the same horse into a separate XC/SJ/DR class- You will be required to create ONE entry including all three disciplines of the event.
Example template: [link]- See the agenda for the weather of the three days
- Cross country course:
[link]- Show jumping course (held outside in arena 2):
[link] [link]- Dressage is held outside in arena 1 (provide music)
Individual Cross Country-
Course: [link]- A total of 23 jumps
- Horses should be able to clear a maximum height of 4" and a spread of 4"6'
Individual Show Jumping-
Course: [link]- A total of 8 jumps
[link]- Class will be held in the indoor arena
- Horses should be able to clear a maximum height of 5" and a spread of 5"2'
Individual Dressage- You may provide music with your entry, and if it fits well with your piece you can earn extra points
- Class will be held in the indoor arena
- Any move is allowed
Stallion/Gelding Halter- For horses aged 3 years+
- Class will be held in the indoor arena
- Halter can be festively decorated
- Entry must include either the horse standing, or trotting with/without handler
- Clothes of handler are to be smart (show jacket, trousers etc)
Mare Halter- For horses aged 3 years+
- Class will be held in arena 2
- Halter can be festively decorated
- Entry must include either the horse standing, or trotting with/without handler
- Clothes of handler are to be smart (show jacket, trousers etc)
Foal Halter- For horses aged 0 - 2 years
- Class will be held in arena 1
- Halter can be festively decorated
- Foal must be able to stand without the aid of its mother
- Entry must include either the horse standing, or trotting with/without handler
- Clothes of handler are to be smart (show jacket, trousers etc)
Game of TAG- This isn't ordinary tag. The aim is for horses and riders to avoid being "caught" by one of Serenity Lake's own riders on horseback
The tagger: [link]- Remember, this is not just about speed. The Serenity Lake staff know the grounds better than the guests, so know some possible shortcuts
- Horses and riders can wear whatever they wish, and it's recommended they wear thick clothing in the harsh weather since you may be out for hours
- You can enter as many riders and horses as you want, but riders should compete individually
- You can draw any scene you want for this part; being caught (everyone will get caught sooner or later), hiding, galloping away etc
- If you do draw your horse and rider getting caught, it'll be by the tagger taking hold of your reins.
Judging
Note me or comment is you'd like to help judge!- 0-30 points on performance (0-10 points generated from random.org/*
Mendokusee's generator, 11-30 points on effort compared to rest of gallery)
- 0-15 points on correct background (sponsors/indoor/outdoor/weather) +5 points for self-made
- 0-15 points on details of entry
- 0-10 points on correct tack
+5 points for each training images/pictures around the grounds/results night etc
Prizes
Still being decided. Note me or comment if you'd like to help out with prizes!For each class;
1st Place- Trophy, ribbon, two free designs, two breedings with any Serenity Lake horse,
- Journal feature and pixel horse by *
Katana-Tate- Design by ~
xJoltix- Breeding with any GM horse by !
tsugarcoated- Lineart by ~
HorseChica194- Coloured headshot by *
Zeolyth- Design by =
MelonHeadGirl- Two designs and a breeding with any GES stallion by ~
DarkAngelLoveNight- 20
(To 3DE winner) from *
TackRack 2nd Place - Ribbon, design, one breeding with any Serenity Lake horse,
- Journal feature by *
Katana-Tate- Free lineart by ~
HorseChica194
3rd Place- Ribbon, design
- Journal feature by *
Katana-Tate
All competitors- Ribbon
Sta.sh
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1st Prize 
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