On this page:
- Registration: How to apply for Qualifier status
- Application Form & Requirements
- Guidelines For Show Holders
Registration: Applying for BMECS Qualifier Status
To apply for BMECS Qualifier status, show holders must return their completed BMECS Qualifier Show Application Form, a copy of their show schedule (including class list and a complete set of show rules), plus printing/postage donation fee to the BMECS Team at least 60 days prior to the date of their show. Upon receipt of the application, the application will be reviewed, and provided ALL the registration requirements (as detailed in our BMECS Qualifier Show Requirements document below) are met, the applicant will be informed that the live show is now a registered BMECS Qualifier. The show's details will then be added to our Diary Of Events, and the applicant will receive the BMECS Cards for their show in the post.
The donation fees are as follows:
Alternatively, please make all cheques payable to the British Model Equine Championship Show.
Please email applications to:
Amanda Greaves, BMECS Qualifier Show Co-ordinator, at britishmodelequinechampionship@gmail.com
If you have any questions or require any further assistance, please contact the BMECS Team by by email or via the contact form here on the website.
The donation fees are as follows:
- £10.00 up to 100 classes
- £15.00 up to 200 classes
- £20.00 for over 200 classes.
Alternatively, please make all cheques payable to the British Model Equine Championship Show.
Please email applications to:
Amanda Greaves, BMECS Qualifier Show Co-ordinator, at britishmodelequinechampionship@gmail.com
If you have any questions or require any further assistance, please contact the BMECS Team by by email or via the contact form here on the website.
Application form & Requirements
Below is the application form to register your show as a BMECS Qualifier. The document includes information regarding the requirements which must be met in order for your model horse live show to be approved as a BMECS Qualifier. Please read all of the requirements carefully, as failure to meet them will prevent your show from becoming a Qualifier. Thank you!
As per the instructions above, please complete and email the application form to the BMECS Team at britishmodelequinechampionship@gmail.com, along with a copy of your show's details and schedule.
Please also send your show's donation fee at this time, preferably by PayPal (as a 'payment to friends and family' to bmecs@yahoo.co.uk), or alternatively by cheque.
Please ensure your completed application is sent at least 60 days in advance of the date of your show.
Late applications will not be accepted.
As per the instructions above, please complete and email the application form to the BMECS Team at britishmodelequinechampionship@gmail.com, along with a copy of your show's details and schedule.
Please also send your show's donation fee at this time, preferably by PayPal (as a 'payment to friends and family' to bmecs@yahoo.co.uk), or alternatively by cheque.
Please ensure your completed application is sent at least 60 days in advance of the date of your show.
Late applications will not be accepted.
| BMECS Qualifier Show Application Form & Requirements - .docx format |
| BMECS Qualifier Show Application Form & Requirements - .doc format |
These files were last updated on 5th July 2019.
Guidelines For Show Holders
The information below is largely taken from our 'Guidelines For Show Holders' document, and features some recommendations for schedule structure at BMECS Qualifier Shows, as well as some guidelines for judges.
It is recommended that sections be divided by Make/Finish:
Original Finish (OF)
To include all collectible models made in plastic by Breyer; Peter Stone, Copperfox and similar, but NOT toys. Please note that Breyer Mini Whinnies should be shown in CTF classes where available.
(OF Commercial China & Resin models may be included in this section when they do not have their own individual section within a show schedule.)
Custom (CM)
ALL models that have been customised, eg. Breyer, Stone AND Commercial China/Resin models that have been changed from their original form (incl. matte sprayed Beswicks). Do NOT include simple CTF customs in this section.
Artist Resin (AR)
Models produced in limited quantities by the Hobby in resin.
(To include Artist China, when they do not have their own section.)
Artist China (AC)
Models produced in limited quantities by the Hobby as china editions (eg. a china edition of an original resin model). Includes custom glazed Hobby Editions. (Should be shown in Artist Resin where no Artist China section is available.)
Animal Artistry (AA)
ALL resin, china or claybody customs produced by Animal Artistry/Alchemy, even if they are painted by another artist. Alchemy chinas NOT based on an AA sculpture should be shown in the Artist China section.
Commercial China & Resin (CCR)
ALL models produced by companies such as Beswick, Border Fine Arts, Sandicast and similar, that are in their original form. Breyer porcelain & resin editions are also included in this section.
(CCR models may be included in the OF section (as above) if a show does not have this section on the schedule.)
Craft, Toy & Foundation Plastic (CTF Plastic)
ALL plastic factory produced 'toy' models (Papo, Schleich, CollectA, Breyer Mini Whinnies, etc.) should be shown in this section, even if slightly customised from their original format. However, drastic or major customs should go in the Custom section.
Craft, Toy & Foundation Craft (CTF Craft)
ALL Rydal, Rubbernedz, Equorum and Julip models, and all other handmade “craft” models should be shown in this section.
(At many shows, CTF Plastic and CTF Craft are merged into a single CTF division, and this is considered quite acceptable, but at BMECS the division is split in this manner to allow for fairer competition.)
Judging Criteria (as used at BMECS)
Breed classes:
Performance classes:
Workmanship classes:
It is recommended that sections be divided by Make/Finish:
Original Finish (OF)
To include all collectible models made in plastic by Breyer; Peter Stone, Copperfox and similar, but NOT toys. Please note that Breyer Mini Whinnies should be shown in CTF classes where available.
(OF Commercial China & Resin models may be included in this section when they do not have their own individual section within a show schedule.)
Custom (CM)
ALL models that have been customised, eg. Breyer, Stone AND Commercial China/Resin models that have been changed from their original form (incl. matte sprayed Beswicks). Do NOT include simple CTF customs in this section.
Artist Resin (AR)
Models produced in limited quantities by the Hobby in resin.
(To include Artist China, when they do not have their own section.)
Artist China (AC)
Models produced in limited quantities by the Hobby as china editions (eg. a china edition of an original resin model). Includes custom glazed Hobby Editions. (Should be shown in Artist Resin where no Artist China section is available.)
Animal Artistry (AA)
ALL resin, china or claybody customs produced by Animal Artistry/Alchemy, even if they are painted by another artist. Alchemy chinas NOT based on an AA sculpture should be shown in the Artist China section.
Commercial China & Resin (CCR)
ALL models produced by companies such as Beswick, Border Fine Arts, Sandicast and similar, that are in their original form. Breyer porcelain & resin editions are also included in this section.
(CCR models may be included in the OF section (as above) if a show does not have this section on the schedule.)
Craft, Toy & Foundation Plastic (CTF Plastic)
ALL plastic factory produced 'toy' models (Papo, Schleich, CollectA, Breyer Mini Whinnies, etc.) should be shown in this section, even if slightly customised from their original format. However, drastic or major customs should go in the Custom section.
Craft, Toy & Foundation Craft (CTF Craft)
ALL Rydal, Rubbernedz, Equorum and Julip models, and all other handmade “craft” models should be shown in this section.
(At many shows, CTF Plastic and CTF Craft are merged into a single CTF division, and this is considered quite acceptable, but at BMECS the division is split in this manner to allow for fairer competition.)
Judging Criteria (as used at BMECS)
Breed classes:
- Correctness of anatomy, biomechanics, conformation
- Breed standards, including colour, that represents current (or historic with documentation) standards
- Overall appearance, finish, condition & workmanship
- Judge's overall impression
Performance classes:
- Model is correctly executing a manoeuvre that is appropriate for the class (includes proper anatomy, biomechanics and suitability of model for event)
- Tack fit and suitability/correctness for the event.
- Accuracy of documentation, props (including dolls) and horse in relation to the event presented.
- Condition of model.
Workmanship classes:
- Quality and execution of finish work
- Accuracy/correctness/realism of customisation (if applicable)
- Quality of prepping
- Accuracy and realism of colour for realistic or creative use of colour for non-realistic.
Please find below the original Guidelines For Show Holders document in Word (.doc) format, available to download if you would like to keep/print a copy.
| BMECS Guidelines For Show Holders |
