BMECS: The British Model Equine Championship Show

The British Model Equine Championship Show, or BMECS, is a championship-level live model horse show. It is open to all members of the Model Horse Hobby and is the highlight of the UK hobby's live showing calendar! However, in order to show at BMECS, model horses must have previously placed 1st or 2nd in their respective class at a BMECS Qualifier Show, wherein they will have received a BMECS 'ticket' permitting them entry to the Championships. 

BMECS is organised by a team of several long-standing and experienced hobbyists - you can find out more about the members of the Organising Committee and who is responsible for what here! The show is run independently of any other hobby group or organisation, but we all try to work together and strive to make the hobby a fun and welcoming environment for all. 

New to live showing and BMECS? Find out more about it all here. 

Or are you hosting a live show and want to find out how to make it a BMECS Qualifier? Click here.

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So, what should you expect from BMECS? 

BMECS strives to be an exciting and memorable event every year. Here are some of the things to look forward to at this year's show:
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• Sections for all divisions, spread across two days: Performance, Original Finish, Custom, Artist Resin, Artist China, Animal Artistry, Commercial China & Resin, and Craft, Toy & Foundation.
• A broad range of classes within each division, to allow all models a fair chance.
• Fair and honest judging by pre-appointed experienced judges.
• Special and unique awards for Champions and Top Ten winners of each division, AS WELL AS rosettes and certificates!
• Certificates down to 6th place in every class.
• A raffle with some great prizes, including some very special pieces kindly donated by some of our hobby's finest artists, as well as lots of other fabulous items donation by very generous fellow hobbyists.
• The SUPER raffle - the tickets for this one are more expensive than those for the normal raffle, but the prizes to be won are also that little bit more special. 
• Special additional classes with prizes to celebrate our very own British Artists, Sculptors, Prop Makers and Tack Makers! 

• An area for trade stands, featuring some of your favourite model horse retailers and hobby-related businesses run by other collectors. (If you are a business or hobbyist interested in having a stall at BMECS this year, please contact us.)
• Sales tables will be available at lunch time, for those of you who don't feel you want a stall but still have some items to sell. 
• Snacks & drinks will be provided in the kitchen - but please bring a packed lunch with you as we cannot provide enough food for everyone's lunch! Also please note that special dietary requirements unfortunately cannot always be catered for. 

If you find you have any queries, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. No question is a silly question! Our metaphorical door is always open and we are always happy to help. Also, please note that this is a shiny new website for BMECS - so if you notice anything missing, or have suggestions for improvement, please please let us know! 

We look forward to seeing you all soon!

The BMECS Team. 

Below: BMECS Champions of 2014