| The model horse hobby takes different directions for | | | | Third - It's all in the Detailing - Whether it's a horse toys |
| different collectors. Some hobbyists collect all four | | | | photo contest or a live show, triple check your |
| Breyer model horse sizes, including Traditional, Classic, | | | | checklists! One missed criteria, and you can lose. |
| Paddock Pals and Stablemates, while others are loyal | | | | Fourth - Choose your battles carefully. Realistically, it is |
| to a particular size classification. Some like to | | | | not possible to enter every Breyer Model Horse show. |
| participate in photo contests while others prefer to | | | | That pesky thing known as "life" tends to get in the |
| enter live shows. Some are new to the hobby while | | | | way. This means you must choose wisely which |
| others have been actively involved for many years. In | | | | shows you'll pass on and which ones you will enter. |
| the midst of all this diversity, we offer four unchanging | | | | Consider the entry fees, location and guidelines. The |
| principles to help all hobbyists win whatever horse toys | | | | last thing you want to do is get burned out; by wisely |
| contest they enter. This article provides a checklist of | | | | choosing your options, you will be able to enjoy the |
| the four most crucial keys to winning contests. | | | | process and make a better presentation for the |
| First - Beauty is in the eye of the beholder - You must | | | | contests you enter. |
| only put forth the cleanest and most pleasing Breyer | | | | It might sound strange to some hobbyists to hear there |
| model horse. If you're entering a photo contest, be sure | | | | are any guiding principles for success. Anyone who is |
| your photo is sharp, clear and allows the coloring to | | | | passionate about Breyer model horse toys knows too |
| come across vividly. If you're entering a live show, | | | | it is a pure art form. But before passing judgment, put |
| consider what entrants must do in order to prepare | | | | these principles to the test to see if they lead you to |
| live shows with real horses. The entries must be clean, | | | | success. You might be surprised! |
| shiny and without blemish from any angle. Be sure to | | | | In fact, we'll throw in one final tip to consider. As with |
| incorporate any scenery and tack you're allowed to. | | | | so many other things, it is your attitude that makes all |
| Second - Make it easy for the judges by clearly and | | | | the difference. Don't make the mistake of some who |
| correctly labeling your entries. For example, if you are | | | | manage to turn a fun hobby into a serious chore. Who |
| entering your horse toys in a photo contest, it is | | | | needs that? Keep it fun, stay happy and enjoy the |
| absolutely necessary to place matching labels on | | | | show! |
| every photo and in the same area on the back of the | | | | Don't miss out on the fun of participating in horse toys |
| picture. In fact, some judges appreciate colored labels | | | | competition. It can be one of the most exciting ways |
| or some other easily identifiable mark so that keeping | | | | to enjoy your Breyer model horse collection. By |
| an entry together is easier. Consider typing the | | | | following these four guidelines, you can not only |
| necessary information and keep all required forms | | | | participate in shows but you can claim the title as the |
| organized. | | | | best of the best. |